===== Dragon Tiger II / Kingtiger (Late type) 1/72 model kit =====

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  * Manufacturer: Dragon
  * Part number: 7400
  * Year of production: 2021 (rebox, new parts, re-release)
  * Scale: 1/72
  * Series: [[:blog:models:military:index|Military series]]
  * Kit type: Fixed-pose tank with infantry set
  * In-universe role: German heavy tank
  * Purchase date: May 2025 (second hand, unused, from https://www.ebay.co.uk)
  * Build date: Started July 2025
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<imgcaption mfr_box|Manufacturer box art.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:dragon-7400.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption mfr_image|Promo image of kit contents.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:c_dra7400_00.jpg?350|}}</imgcaption> 

This release combines parts from two earlier sets (7361 & 7362) which featured half of the figures in this kit back in 2008. There are also new parts included.

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==== Paints ====

=== Colour Chart ===

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=== Paints Used ===

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==== Box Contents ====

=== Box ===

<imgcaption box|Box>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204220.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>

=== Instructions / assembly information ===

<imgcaption manual_1|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204243.jpg?220|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_2|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204257.jpg?400|}}</imgcaption> 

<imgcaption manual_3|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204307.jpg?220|}}</imgcaption> <imgcaption manual_4|Instruction manual.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204322.jpg?400|}}</imgcaption>

=== Parts ===

<imgcaption parts_1|Upper and lower hull.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204454.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>
<imgcaption parts_2|Turret and gun.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204647.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption> 
<imgcaption parts_3|Engine deck and accessories.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204728.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>

<imgcaption parts_4|Wheels.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204813.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>
<imgcaption parts_5|Figures set I.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204902.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>
<imgcaption parts_6|Figures set II.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204914.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>

<imgcaption parts_7|Figures accessories.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623204949.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>
<imgcaption parts_8|Tracks (Dragon Styrene / DS).>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623205009.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>

=== Decals ===

<imgcaption decals_1|Waterslide decals - nice, but fairly boring.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623205001.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>

<imgcaption decals_2|Small photoetch details - engine cover grills.>{{:blog:models:tiger2_fsj:img20250623205021.jpg?500|}}</imgcaption>
==== In Progress Images ====

Although this is a larger 1/72 kit, compared to something like a Panzer III or IV, the Tiger II is quite a simple, boxy shape, so the part count is fairly low. As a result it goes together fairly quickly and easily.

Hull, roadwheels and hull details:

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Turret assembly:

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Exterior details added, engine deck completed, lifting/towing eyes, cables all added. Not much left to do at this point:

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Primed in Vallejo Dunkelgelb surface primer:

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Wheels added - still need the 'caps' for the inner wheels here:

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==== Finished Images ====

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