TAKOM 2187 German WWII VK 100.01(p) K3382 Concept Heavy Tank 1:35 Model Kit

Takom 1/35 Scale Concept Military Vehicle KitTakom German WWII Vk100.01(p) K3382 Heavy Tank Concept (1/35)Takoms 02187 kit builds the speculative German Vk100.01(p) K3382 heavy tank, a late_war engineering concept featuring reinforced armour and turret-mounted 17_cm KwK_44 gun. Though never built, the design explores heavy breakthrough vehicle theory and offers striking scale presence. 1/35 scale injection-moulded plastic model (Takom 02187) Massive turret housing for hypothetical 17_cm main armament Full suspension layout with torsion bars, large road wheels, idlers and return rollers Two-part main gun barrel and detailed mantlet assembly Photo-etched parts for vision blocks, turret hatches, engine vents and stowage brackets Clear parts for optics, headlights and observation devicesNote, glue and paints are not included, this concept tank requires careful build planning for balance and superstructure alignment.Conceptual Background,The Vk100.01(p) K3382 was a Porsche_designed heavy tank proposal weighing over 100_tonnes, designed to mount a massive 17_cm gun in a heavily armoured turret. Though only speculative, it reflects Germanys late_war emphasis on super_heavy breakthrough tanks.Suggested Paint References,These paint suggestions are visually based on conceptual late_war German prototypes, they may differ from the colours referenced in the kit instructions. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMrHobbyMrColor Hull & Turret BaseSemi MatteXF-61 Dark Green70.893 US Dark GreenH303 Green FS34102C303 Green FS34102 Camouflage Patches (Dark Yellow / Brown)Semi MatteXF-60 Dark Yellow / XF-64 Red Brown70.912 Tan Yellow / 70.984 Flat BrownH403 Dark Yellow / H047 Red BrownC113 Dark Yellow / C041 Red Brown Main Gun & BarrelMetallicXF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Suspension & TracksMattXF-69 NATO Black70.862 Black GreyH031 Black FS37038C137 Tyre Black Photo-Etch & Engine GrillesSemi MatteXF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Vision Blocks & OpticsSemi GlossXF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 Blue FS15042C326 FS15042

This plastic model requires assembly and painting. Adhesives, tools, paints, etc., sold separately 1/35 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit Includes 3 different markings and etched parts Belt type and suspension movable Figure not included