Takom WWII German Super Heavy Tank Maus V1 (1/35) 02049

Takom 1/35 Scale Military Vehicle KitTakom WWII German Super Heavy Tank Maus_V1 (1/35) Item02049Takoms 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. ComponentFinishTamiyaVallejoMrHobbyMrColor Hull & Cast PlatesSemi_MatteXF_63 German Grey70.995 German GreyH032 Dark GreyC032 Dark Grey Turret Block (mock-up)Semi_MatteXF_62 Olive Drab70.887 Brown VioletH304 Olive DrabC304 Olive Drab Tracks & WheelsMattXF_69 NATO Black70.862 Black GreyH031 Black_FS37038C137 Tyre Black Photo_etched Mesh & GrillesSemi_MatteXF_20 Medium Grey71.065 Grey GreenH307 FS36231C307 FS36231 Optic/Light LensesSemi_GlossXF_8 Flat Blue70.899 Prussian BlueH326 Blue FS15042C326 FS15042