Takom German Vk 168.01 concept Super Heavy Tank (1/35) 02158

Takom 1/35 Scale Concept Military Vehicle KitTakom German Vk 168.01(p) Super Heavy Tank Concept (1/35) Item 02158Takoms 02158 kit brings to life the radical German Vk 168.01(p) super heavy tank concept from late WWII. This massive conceptual platform features thick armour, a high-profile turret, and experimental chassis design capturing the scale and ambition of late-war German engineering philosophy. 1/35 scale injection moulded plastic model (Takom 02158) Overscaled hull and turret design with heavy armour layout Full suspension detail: torsion bars, road wheels, idlers, sprockets, return rollers Two-piece main gun barrel with mantlet and recoil housing Photo-etched parts for vision blocks, engine grilles, turret details Clear parts for headlights, optics, instrument panelsNote, glue and paints are not included, this kit requires careful assembly and attention to rigging and weight balance due to its bulk.Historical / Concept Background,The Vk 168.01(p) was a Porsche design study for a super heavy tank weighing over 100 tonnes with thick armour and powerful armament. Never built beyond paper, this concept reflects late-war German interest in massive breakthrough tanks. The model offers a "what-if" build that highlights scale engineering and conceptual design.Suggested Paint References,These paint suggestions are visually based on speculative late-war German prototypes, they may differ from the colours referenced in the kit instructions. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMr HobbyMr Color Hull & Turret BaseSemi Matte XF-61 Dark Green70.893 US Dark GreenH303 Green FS34102C303 Green FS34102 Camouflage Accents (Brown / Yellow)Semi Matte XF-64 Red Brown / XF-60 Dark Yellow70.984 Flat Brown / 70.912 Tan YellowH047 Red Brown / H403 Dark YellowC041 Red Brown / C113 Dark Yellow Main Gun & Metal PartsMetallic XF-56 Metallic Grey70.863 Gunmetal GreyH028 SteelC028 Steel Tracks & Suspension WheelsMatt XF-69 NATO Black70.862 Black GreyH031 Black FS37038C137 Tyre Black Photo Etch & Engine GrillesSemi Matte XF-20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Vision Blocks & OpticsSemi Gloss XF-8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 Blue FS15042C326 FS15042