Takom 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle Kit

Takom WWII German Super Heavy Tank Maus_V1 (1/35) Item02049

Takoms 1/35 Maus_V1 captures the first turretless prototype of Germany’s colossal Panzerkampfwagen VIII Maus. With its massive scale and ambitious engineering, this kit recreates the record-breaking 188_ton behemoth as it stood in December 1943 fully enclosed hull, distinctive sloped sides, and a balanced weight mock_up turret for testing ().

• 1/35 scale injection_moulded plastic kit (Takom 02049)
• Includes workable wheels and individual three_piece track links across 12 road wheels ()
• Comes with photo_etched details, mimic three Kriegsmarine_style marking schemes based on Kummersdorf prototypes ()
• Clear, user_friendly assembly: 16 sprues, detailed but manageable; in_box reviews praise cast texture and fit ()
• Chainsaw_strong hull casting, movable suspension, etched meshes, and choice of experimental turret block or none

Note: This kit demands time and skillpainting and gluing not included. No figures provided.

Historical Context:

The Maus_V1 was the first full-scale hull completed by Alkett in December1943. It underwent trials at Kummersdorf with a weight_equivalent dummy turret before the production turret was attached in mid_1944 .

Suggested Paint References:

These paint suggestions are visually based on the Kummersdorf prototype finishes and may differ from the colours referenced in the instructions.