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German Military Models & Kits
Explore German military model kits, from WW2 Messerschmitt fighters, Tiger tanks and U-boats to modern Leopard tanks and military vehicles. Choose by era, subject, brand and scale, then compare UK retailer offers.
Find Airfix, Revell and Tamiya plastic model kits, with MENG, Hobbyboss and Piececool choices for different subjects and assembly methods.
Featured build · Tamiya Tiger II, 1:35
Featured German military model kits
Three routes into the range: a small plastic starter set, a larger WW2 tank and an Expert U-boat project. These picks offer different build commitments; scale alone does not describe the difficulty.
Best for a first plastic tank
Easy · Plastic · 1:72
Starter set · paint, brush and glue included
Best for a detailed armour display
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
Production turret · 1:35 scale
Best for a substantial naval project
Expert · Plastic · 1:72
Large submarine build · 1:72 scale
German military aircraft models
Compare WW2 Luftwaffe subjects by aircraft variant and scale. Airfix supplies the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/F-8 and Junkers Ju 87 B-1 Stuka in 1:72, while Revell’s Bf 109 G-10 Erla offers a larger 1:32 fighter project.
Best for a compact fighter collection
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
Focke-Wulf fighter · 1:72 scale
A smaller WW2 aircraft build with an Intermediate rating. Check the A-8/F-8 version and supplied markings against the aircraft you want to represent, and plan for glue, paint and tools.
Best for a dive-bomber subject
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
Junkers Ju 87 B-1 · 1:72 scale
The Stuka adds a dive-bomber subject alongside fighter kits. Its 1:72 scale suits a collection of wartime aircraft; match the B-1 variant and markings to your chosen historical setting.
Best for a larger fighter project
Expert · Plastic · 1:32
Messerschmitt fighter · 1:32 scale
A larger-scale Bf 109 for modellers who want an Expert build. The G-10 Erla designation matters when comparing kits: it is a specific variant, rather than an interchangeable choice for every Bf 109 scene.
Messerschmitt models
Choose between Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters and Me 262 jets, then compare the variant, manufacturer, scale and assembly work. Airfix’s 1:72 F-4 starter set includes finishing supplies; Tamiya’s 1:48 E-3 offers an Intermediate fighter build; Revell’s 1:32 Me 262 A-1a/U4 provides an Expert jet project. More versions are available in the Messerschmitt browse filter below.
Best for a first traditional aircraft kit
Easy · Plastic · 1:72
Starter set · Paint, brush and glue included
An Easy Bf 109 starter set with basic finishing supplies included. Choose it for a compact 1:72 fighter build involving traditional gluing and painting.
Best for a 1:48 fighter collection
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:48
WW2 fighter · Canopy options and pilot figure
This Tamiya E-3 offers an Intermediate plastic build at 1:48. Compare the early-war variant and supplied markings with the scene you want, and provide separate glue and paints.
Best for an Expert Messerschmitt project
Expert · Plastic · 1:32
Me 262 jet · U4 variant
The 1:32 Me 262 adds a jet subject to the Messerschmitt selection. This Expert kit depicts the U4 variant and needs careful assembly, painting and space for a larger aircraft display.
German tank models
Choose the period before the tank: MENG’s 1:35 A7V represents WW1, Tamiya’s 1:35 Tiger II a WW2 heavy tank, and Revell’s 1:35 Leopard 2A7A1 modern Bundeswehr armour. Compare the exact variant and build rating alongside scale.
Best for a detailed armour display
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
Production turret · 1:35 scale
The production-turret King Tiger brings a larger WW2 armour subject to a 1:35 collection. Its Intermediate build rating makes it a useful step up from a small starter kit; allow for separate painting and finishing.
Best for modern German armour
Challenging · Plastic · 1:35
Bundeswehr tank · 1:35 scale
Choose the Leopard 2A7A1 for a modern Bundeswehr subject. This Challenging 1:35 kit offers a different period and vehicle configuration from the Tiger and Panzer models in a WW2 collection.
Best for First World War armour
Challenging · Plastic · 1:35
German A7V · 1:35 scale
The A7V provides a First World War option within the German armour range. Its distinctive subject and Challenging rating make it a separate project from the later Tiger and Leopard families.
German military vehicle models
Go beyond main battle tanks with a MAN 10t military truck, modern Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzer and WW2 Nashorn tank destroyer. Revell offers these different roles in 1:35 or 1:72; match scale and era if you want a coherent vehicle display.
Best for a military support vehicle
Challenging · Plastic · 1:35
Heavy military truck · 1:35 scale
A wheeled logistics subject for a collection otherwise dominated by tanks. This Challenging MAN truck works as a vehicle display in its own right; match era, markings and scale before planning a larger scene.
Best for modern self-propelled artillery
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
Self-propelled howitzer · 1:72 scale
The PzH 2000 is a self-propelled howitzer, so it adds an artillery subject rather than another main battle tank. Its 1:72 scale offers a smaller modern tracked-vehicle build.
Best for a WW2 tank destroyer
Challenging · Plastic · 1:72
Sd.Kfz.164 Nashorn · 1:72 scale
The Nashorn adds a WW2 tank-destroyer subject to the smaller-scale vehicle range. Choose it for a different silhouette and role from a Tiger; the Challenging rating calls for more patience than a starter kit.
German ship models
Airfix’s Bismarck battleship and Prinz Eugen heavy cruiser share a 1:600 display scale, while Revell’s 1:350 Tirpitz Platinum Edition offers a larger Expert project. Compare the ship type as well as the name: a heavy cruiser and a battleship are different subjects.
Best for a smaller-scale battleship
Challenging · Plastic · 1:600
German battleship · 1:600 scale
An Airfix Bismarck for a smaller-scale warship collection. The 1:600 format takes less space than a 1:350 version of the same ship, while still calling for care with small naval parts.
Best for an advanced battleship build
Expert · Plastic · 1:350
Platinum Edition · 1:350 scale
A larger Tirpitz project for an experienced builder. Compare the exact Platinum Edition code and supplied contents before buying: this Expert kit is a more demanding commitment than a compact naval starter project.
Best for a heavy-cruiser collection
Challenging · Plastic · 1:600
German heavy cruiser · 1:600 scale
Prinz Eugen broadens the ship selection beyond battleships. This 1:600 heavy cruiser can share a display scale with the Airfix Bismarck; check each vessel’s configuration for a historically matched scene.
German submarine models
The range spans WW2 U-boats and modern submarines. Revell’s 1:72 Type VIIC/41 and Molch show how very different finished sizes can share one scale; Hobbyboss’s 1:350 Type 212 provides a modern naval alternative.
Best for a substantial naval project
Expert · Plastic · 1:72
Large submarine build · 1:72 scale
Choose this Type VIIC/41 for a substantial U-boat display and an Expert construction project. A full-size submarine remains a long model at 1:72, so measure your display space before ordering.
Best for a smaller submarine subject
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
Midget submarine · 1:72 scale
The Molch offers a much smaller underlying subject than a fleet U-boat. It is a useful example of why the vessel’s real size matters as much as the scale printed on the box.
Best for a modern submarine display
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:350
Type 212 · 1:350 scale
Choose the Type 212 for a modern submarine subject rather than a WW2 U-boat. Its 1:350 scale and Intermediate rating offer a different display and build option from the large Revell 1:72 kit.
German military figures and dioramas
Airfix offers WW2 German infantry in 1:76 and 1:32. Choose the figures for their painting and scene-building role, then match period, poses and scale to your intended setting. The two sets below are figure projects; vehicles and scenery are separate choices.
Best for a small-scale infantry scene
Plastic · 1:76
Preformed figures · painting project
These 1:76 infantry figures are supplied as preformed figures rather than a conventional assembly kit. Use them for painting and scene building, checking compatibility before pairing them with 1:72 armour.
Best for larger figure painting
Plastic · 1:32
WW2 infantry · 1:32 scale
The larger 1:32 figures offer more room for painting than the 1:76 set. They are a distinct scale choice: do not assume they will match 1:35 vehicles or small-scale aircraft in a diorama.
Choosing a scale for German military models
Choose a scale that suits the subject and display space. A smaller denominator means a larger model of the same real vehicle, but a 1:72 submarine can still be far longer than a 1:35 tank.
| Scale | Subject | What to consider | Catalogue examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:72 | Aircraft and armour | Compact for fighters and tanks; a fleet U-boat at the same scale needs considerably more display space. | Airfix A02066A Fw 190 A-8/F-8 / Airfix Tiger I Starter Set |
| 1:48 | Aircraft and armour | Compare the plastic and metal assembly methods as well as the finished model’s size. | Tamiya 61050 Bf 109 E-3 / Piececool Panzer IV H |
| 1:35 | Tanks and military vehicles | Allow space for the finished vehicle and any diorama. Check the specific kit’s difficulty and contents. | Tamiya Tiger II / Revell 03367 MAN 10t milgl 8×8 |
| 1:32 | Aircraft and figures | Larger than 1:35 for the same subject. Match figure and vehicle scales when planning a scene. | Revell Bf 109 G-10 Erla / Airfix German Infantry |
| 1:76 | Figures | Compact figures for small scenes; 1:76 is different from 1:72, so check compatibility. | Airfix German Infantry |
| 1:72 / 1:144 | Submarines | Check actual finished length: a fleet U-boat can be a substantial display even at these ratios. | Revell 05163 Type VIIC/41 U-boat / Revell 1:144 U190 |
| 1:350 / 1:600 / 1:700 | Surface warships | Naval scales vary widely. Compare the vessel’s finished length and the small-part work involved. | Revell 1:350 Tirpitz / Airfix 1:600 Bismarck / Revell 1:700 Bismarck |
1:72 German military models
Airfix’s Tiger 1 starter set and Fw 190 fighter offer compact WW2 subjects. Revell’s Molch adds a midget submarine at the same scale, giving a useful contrast in subject and assembly demands.
Best for a first plastic tank
Easy · Plastic · 1:72
Starter set · paint, brush and glue included
A compact Tiger I with the essentials supplied for a first traditional plastic build. Choose the A55004 starter set when you want the included paint, brush and glue rather than the basic kit alone.
Best for a compact fighter collection
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
Focke-Wulf fighter · 1:72 scale
A smaller WW2 aircraft build with an Intermediate rating. Check the A-8/F-8 version and supplied markings against the aircraft you want to represent, and plan for glue, paint and tools.
Best for a smaller submarine subject
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:72
Midget submarine · 1:72 scale
The Molch offers a much smaller underlying subject than a fleet U-boat. It is a useful example of why the vessel’s real size matters as much as the scale printed on the box.
1:35 German military models
Compare WW2 armour, a modern main battle tank and a military support truck at one display scale. Tamiya’s Tiger II and Revell’s Leopard 2A7A1 and MAN 10t show how subject, era and difficulty can vary within 1:35.
Best for a detailed armour display
Intermediate · Plastic · 1:35
Production turret · 1:35 scale
The production-turret King Tiger brings a larger WW2 armour subject to a 1:35 collection. Its Intermediate build rating makes it a useful step up from a small starter kit; allow for separate painting and finishing.
Best for modern German armour
Challenging · Plastic · 1:35
Bundeswehr tank · 1:35 scale
Choose the Leopard 2A7A1 for a modern Bundeswehr subject. This Challenging 1:35 kit offers a different period and vehicle configuration from the Tiger and Panzer models in a WW2 collection.
Best for a military support vehicle
Challenging · Plastic · 1:35
Heavy military truck · 1:35 scale
A wheeled logistics subject for a collection otherwise dominated by tanks. This Challenging MAN truck works as a vehicle display in its own right; match era, markings and scale before planning a larger scene.
How to choose a German military model
Start with the historical subject, then check the supplied kit rather than relying on its brand or scale alone.
Check the era and exact variant
An A7V, Tiger II and Leopard 2A7A1 represent different periods. Aircraft variants and ship configurations matter too: compare the product code, markings and kit instructions with your intended subject.
Match the construction to your experience
Glued plastic sprues, metal tabs and interlocking bricks need different skills. Use our five build difficulty levels for the supplied assembly work; check age guidance separately. The scale does not determine the rating.
Check the exact set contents
Airfix’s A55004 Tiger starter set includes paint, a brush and glue. Do not assume a standard tank or aircraft kit has the same contents. Compare product codes carefully where basic, starter, bundle and Platinum editions share a subject.
Measure the finished display
Check length, wingspan and shelf depth. A 1:72 fleet U-boat is a much larger display commitment than a 1:72 Molch or fighter. For scenes with infantry, choose matching figure scales before buying vehicles and scenery.
Compare German military model kits
Compare the recommended subjects by era, scale, construction difficulty and current offer. Figure sets are painting projects, so a construction rating is not shown for them.
German military models by era
Use era to narrow the subject before choosing a manufacturer or scale. Check the supplied decals and variant for a particular unit, theatre or date.
First World War
MENG’s 1:35 A7V supplies the WW1 armour route in this selection. Choose it for an early tank subject rather than treating all German armour as WW2.
Second World War
The broadest selection includes Bf 109 and Fw 190 fighters, the Stuka, Tiger and Panzer tanks, Bismarck and Tirpitz, U-boats and infantry. A shared era does not guarantee that two kits depict the same date or setting.
Cold War and modern service
Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 tanks, the MAN military truck, PzH 2000 and Type 212 submarine provide later subjects. Match the exact vehicle version and supplied markings to the period you want.
Browse all German military models
Filter the German range by era, subject, brand, material or scale. Prices and availability depend on the current retailer offer; open the product listing to check full specifications and set contents.
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German military model FAQs
Which German tank model should I choose for WW1, WW2 or modern service?
MENG’s A7V is a WW1 subject, Tamiya’s Tiger II represents WW2 armour, and Revell’s Leopard 2A7A1 provides a modern choice. All three are 1:35, so era and variant make the more useful first distinction.
Are the Tiger I and Tiger II the same tank?
No. They are different subjects. The Airfix Tiger 1 starter set is a 1:72 Tiger I, while the Tamiya 35164 kit depicts a 1:35 production-turret Tiger II, also known as the King Tiger. Check the tank designation, turret and scale before comparing kits.
Which scales suit German military aircraft models?
The Airfix Fw 190 and Airfix Stuka offer compact 1:72 builds. The Revell Bf 109 G-10 Erla is a larger 1:32 alternative. Compare the same aircraft’s dimensions where possible, and check difficulty independently of scale.
Is a 1:72 U-boat a small model?
Not necessarily. A fleet submarine is a large real subject, so the Revell Type VIIC/41 in 1:72 needs substantial display space. The 1:72 Type Molch represents a midget submarine and makes a much smaller display at the same scale. Check the finished length for the exact kit.
Are all German submarine models WW2 U-boats?
No. The Type VIIC/41 and Molch are WW2 subjects, while the Hobbyboss Type 212 represents a modern submarine. Choose period and vessel type before narrowing the scale.
Should I choose 1:35 or 1:48 for a German tank model?
Compare the subject and construction method as well as size. The Tamiya Tiger II is a 1:35 plastic kit; the Piececool Panzer IV H is a 1:48 metal tab-assembly kit. For the same real tank, 1:35 would be larger, but these examples also represent different tanks and different ways to build.
Do German military model kits include paint and glue?
Some sets do. The Airfix A55004 Tiger 1 starter set includes paint, a brush and glue. Standard plastic kits commonly require separate supplies, while the Piececool Panzer IV uses metal tabs without glue. Check the exact product code and Contents field before ordering.
Can I use 1:76 German infantry with 1:72 tanks?
They are different scales, so the figures may look smaller than a matched 1:72 set. The Airfix 1:76 German Infantry is a painting and scene-building set. For a consistent diorama, match scale where possible and also check period, uniform and setting. The 1:32 infantry set is larger again and does not directly match 1:35 armour.
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