Tamiya 35230 1/35 US 40 Ton Tank Transporter

Military Miniature Series 30th anniversary

In September of 1968, the Military Miniatures Series started with a set of German Tank Crew figures. Through the support of modelers from all over the world, the series has come to include 230 items. We would like to take this chance to express our deep gratitude. This winter, in celebration of our 30th anniversary, we proudly present "The Dragon Wagon".

The Dragon Wagon

During the Second World War, the development of heavy tanks continued at a fevered pitch. To deploy these tanks to the front line, or retrieve them when damaged or broken, the a large-scale transport vehicle was a necessity. In April of 1943, the US started production of "The Dragon Wagon", one of the biggest tank transport vehicles of WWII. Constructed around an armored cabin and a sturdy trailer, it boasted a loading capacity of 40 tons. Also assisting in the transport of boats for river crossing operations, the Dragon Wagon was a great advantage to the advancement of the Allied Forces.

Features

• Plastic assembly model based on the gigantic US transport vehicle, Dragon Wagon.
• Powerful shape of the original has been recreated in 1/35 scale.
• Tractor's armored cabin molded as one unit by slide molding technique, allowing precise assembly.
• Bullet proof window guards can be attached in open or closed position.
• Assembly of richly recreated parts such as the tandem winch offers modeler maximum enjoyment.
• Sturdy trailer equipped with wheel guards and moveable skids.
• Realistic hollow rubber tires.
• Includes abundant photo etched parts, chain, pipe and other metal parts for exhaustive realism.
• Moveable front wheels, coupler, rear skids and tandem axle unit move just like the real vehicle.
• Cabin interior and suspension have been accurately recreated.
• Comes with four figures of two types.