1:35 WWI Brit. Tank Mk. IV Male, model kit

This 1:35 motorized plastic model assembly kit captures the WWI British Tank Mk. IV Male in a 230 mm format that brings its rhomboid silhouette, side sponsons and riveted armor into clear view on the workbench and in a finished display. A pre-assembled single motor gearbox gives the completed tank forward movement, adding a functional layer to the historical subject rather than limiting it to a static build. Research based on the preserved vehicle at the Tank Museum in Bovington, England informs the shape and surface treatment, helping the model reflect the original machine with close attention to form. The armor plates are assembled in a layout that mirrors the Mk. IV, which gives the build a structure aligned with the full-size vehicle. Numerous road wheels, idler wheels and drive sprockets shape the tracked running gear, while metal parts are used for the chains on the unditching beam. The kit also provides 3 marking options, including a scheme for a vehicle used in the Battle of Cambrai. Assembly time is stated as 600 minutes. On a shelf, the long track run and angular hull create a strong period presence beside other 1:35 military subjects. In a diorama setting, the markings and motorized function support scenes focused on early armored warfare, trench crossings and the mechanical character of the first generation of tanks.

 

Warning! Not suitable for children under 14 years.