Takom Plastic Model Kit

German Army WWII VK 45.02(H) “Draft Blueprint W1461” 3-in-1 Heavy Tank (1/35)

This 1/35 scale VK 45.02(H) from Takom represents a late-war German heavy tank concept based on draft blueprint W1461. Developed during the same design lineage that produced the Tiger II, the VK 45.02(H) explored alternative layouts and configurations as engineers searched for improved protection, firepower, and mobility.

The kit offers a 3-in-1 build, allowing different configurations from the same box, making it ideal for modellers who enjoy experimental armour and prototype subjects. Takom includes segmented tracks with an assembly aid for easier construction, along with clear parts and photo-etched details to sharpen the final finish.

• 1/35 scale plastic model kit
• VK 45.02(H) heavy tank concept based on draft blueprint W1461
• 3-in-1 build options
• Segmented tracks with assembly aid
• Clear parts included
• Photo-etched detail parts included
• Two marking options
• Figure not included

History

The VK 45.02(H) was part of Germany’s late-war heavy tank development programme, exploring alternative layouts to improve survivability and battlefield effectiveness. Unlike production vehicles, these designs often existed only as blueprints, mock-ups, or partial prototypes, reflecting the intense experimentation taking place as Allied pressure increased.

Draft Blueprint W1461 represents one of several proposed configurations, investigating different turret placements and internal arrangements. While none of these variants reached mass production, they influenced later thinking around heavy armour design and show just how far engineers were willing to push concepts in search of an advantage.

For modellers, vehicles like the VK 45.02(H) offer a fascinating glimpse into the unrealised side of armoured warfare, blending historical research with speculative design. This kit captures that moment in time, when ambitious ideas met harsh reality.