| Hobby Master 1/48 Ground Power Series HG0108 - King Tiger (Henschel) # 213, sSSPzAbt 501, La Gleize, Ardennes 1944 "Oberst Helmut Dollinger" |
HOBBY MASTER HG0108
1/48 GROUND POWER SERIES
Ride along with the crew of this
behemoth as it rumbled down roads
and through countryside. A monster in
size when compared to the opposition
it was facing. Hobby Master skillfully
blended the enormity with the finest
details of this tank. Wonderfully painted,
rolling rubber tracks and moving turret
and gun make this a must for collectors
of fine quality models. Regardless
whether you specialize in WWII
memorabilia or just appreciate the finer
things in die-cast, this genuine replica
of an outstanding piece of wartime
machinery is a must.
1/48 GROUND POWER SERIES
Ride along with the crew of this
behemoth as it rumbled down roads
and through countryside. A monster in
size when compared to the opposition
it was facing. Hobby Master skillfully
blended the enormity with the finest
details of this tank. Wonderfully painted,
rolling rubber tracks and moving turret
and gun make this a must for collectors
of fine quality models. Regardless
whether you specialize in WWII
memorabilia or just appreciate the finer
things in die-cast, this genuine replica
of an outstanding piece of wartime
machinery is a must.
Battle of the Ardennes: Best known as the "BATTLE OF THE BULGE"
Hitler's last gamble was to try an all out offensive that would catch the Allies unprepared. Three German armies
would attack the weakest part of the Allied defensive line, then split the Allied forces capturing 30 companies of
soldiers and drive north to Antwerp. Hitler named the operation "Wacht am Rhein [Watch on the Rhine]." He had
hoped by doing so there would be a negotiated peace. It seemed like all was going well until the Germans came to a
small town called Bastogne. Here American GI's stopped their advance and for several days, against great odds,
they held on until reinforcements could reach them. Once the Allies were relieved Peipers forces came under attack
and with his fuel and ammunition running out and several attempts to resupply him failed, he was forced to abandon
his vehicles and retreat. Some records say about 75 vehicles, some say as many as 130 were left behind.
Kampfgruppe Peiper consisted of Peiper's own 1st SS Panzer Regiment, the III Abteilung of the 2nd SS
Panzergrenadier Regiment and the sSSPzAbt 501 (with King Tigers).
This Konigstiger (King Tiger) #213, commanded by "Oberst Helmut Dollinger", belonged to schwere SS Panzer
Abteilung (101) 501, which was part of Kampfgruppe Peiper during the German offensive in the Ardennes in the
Winter of 1944.
Today # 213 tank is preserved near La Gleize in Belgium as a tourist attraction as part of the December 1944
Historical Museum La Gleize.
Hitler's last gamble was to try an all out offensive that would catch the Allies unprepared. Three German armies
would attack the weakest part of the Allied defensive line, then split the Allied forces capturing 30 companies of
soldiers and drive north to Antwerp. Hitler named the operation "Wacht am Rhein [Watch on the Rhine]." He had
hoped by doing so there would be a negotiated peace. It seemed like all was going well until the Germans came to a
small town called Bastogne. Here American GI's stopped their advance and for several days, against great odds,
they held on until reinforcements could reach them. Once the Allies were relieved Peipers forces came under attack
and with his fuel and ammunition running out and several attempts to resupply him failed, he was forced to abandon
his vehicles and retreat. Some records say about 75 vehicles, some say as many as 130 were left behind.
Kampfgruppe Peiper consisted of Peiper's own 1st SS Panzer Regiment, the III Abteilung of the 2nd SS
Panzergrenadier Regiment and the sSSPzAbt 501 (with King Tigers).
This Konigstiger (King Tiger) #213, commanded by "Oberst Helmut Dollinger", belonged to schwere SS Panzer
Abteilung (101) 501, which was part of Kampfgruppe Peiper during the German offensive in the Ardennes in the
Winter of 1944.
Today # 213 tank is preserved near La Gleize in Belgium as a tourist attraction as part of the December 1944
Historical Museum La Gleize.
Historical Background of 501 Commander
The commander of sSSPzAbt 501 was Sturmbannfuhrer Heinz von
Westernhagen. He was a great tactician and commander who had an
unrelenting desire to do the best for his men. He was the main reason
sSSPzAbt 501 became such a formidable force, so when orders came
relieving him of command he shot himself March 20 1945. There
never was an official reason given for replacing him at such a critical
point in the war. Some say it was because he started to question
continuing to fight on and the needless slaughter of his men when
everyone knew the war was lost.
The commander of sSSPzAbt 501 was Sturmbannfuhrer Heinz von
Westernhagen. He was a great tactician and commander who had an
unrelenting desire to do the best for his men. He was the main reason
sSSPzAbt 501 became such a formidable force, so when orders came
relieving him of command he shot himself March 20 1945. There
never was an official reason given for replacing him at such a critical
point in the war. Some say it was because he started to question
continuing to fight on and the needless slaughter of his men when
everyone knew the war was lost.
Authentic Detailing
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:48)
Size: 150mm not including cannon -
210mm including cannon x 70mm x
69.88mm ( 6.0in. not including cannon -
8.25in. including cannon x 3.25in. x
2.75in. )
Highly detailed features
Weathering, cables, tools and insignia ·
Professionally painted
Markings Tampo applied
Turret turns
Main gun elevates
Commander's hatch opens
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:48)
Size: 150mm not including cannon -
210mm including cannon x 70mm x
69.88mm ( 6.0in. not including cannon -
8.25in. including cannon x 3.25in. x
2.75in. )
Highly detailed features
Weathering, cables, tools and insignia ·
Professionally painted
Markings Tampo applied
Turret turns
Main gun elevates
Commander's hatch opens
