Feist Books 3 Schwere Panzer – A Comprehensive Guide to Heavy German Tanks of World War II

Feist Books 3 Schwere Panzer is an exclusive, illustrated guide in English, created for modelers, military history enthusiasts, and collectors. This publication is the third installment in the renowned Armor series from Ryton Publications, serving as an extensive compendium of knowledge about the most recognizable heavy tanks of the Wehrmacht during World War II.

• Authors: Bruce Culver, Uwe Feist
• Dimensions: 12" x 9" (landscape format, hardcover, 170 pages)
• Publication language: English
• Year of publication: 2019
• Number of photographs and illustrations: over 370 black-and-white photos, 45+ technical drawings, 7 color illustrations
• Publisher: Ryton Publications
• Category: modeling literature, reference books for armor modelers

Scope of the book

The guide focuses on the three most iconic German heavy armored vehicles of World War II (1939-1945): the Panzerkampfwagen Tiger II "Königstiger", the 71-ton Jagdtiger, and the 68-ton Jagdpanzer Tiger (P) "Elefant." All vehicles were used by Germany, and their advanced design, powerful armament, and armor became legendary, inspiring generations of modelers and military historians.

The book offers insightful descriptions, detailed photographs of interior and exterior features, and illustrations by Uwe Feist, making it an outstanding reference for building precise models in scales such as 1/35, 1/48, or 1/16. Among the materials, you will find previously unpublished archival photos and detailed technical drawings, which are an indispensable aid for recreating authentic details.

Why do we recommend this product?

Feist Books 3 Schwere Panzer is an invaluable resource for advanced armor modelers (information complexity level: 4/5), ambitious military history enthusiasts, and collectors looking to delve into the construction details of the most powerful German tanks of World War II. With high-quality iconographic materials and practical analyses, this guide enables precise and realistic model reproduction, elevating your modeling workshop to the next level.

If you are looking for authentic sources for meticulous reconstructions of the Tigers, Jagdtiger, or Elefant – this title will meet your expectations.