Tamiya 30057 - 1/35 British Tank Mark IV Male (with Single Motor) Motorized Tank w/WWI British Infantry Set  [30057]

This might be Tamiya's initial type of a WWI tank topic. This launch celebrates the 100th anniversary associated with the outbreak of hostilities in the thing that was then understood while the Great War. The tanks which appeared in the conflict had been the initial ever seen on battlefield, and had been the forerunners of a whole distinct army cars that is nevertheless being developed further today. The Mk.IV tank was a successor towards the Mk.I, that has been drafted by British developers in make an effort to break the stalemate of trench warfare skilled in the Western Front; the rhombus-shaped hull had been designed to aid in crossing the substantial system of trenches. The Mk.I, first tossed into real time action in September 1916 throughout the Battle associated with Somme, had male (fitted with 57mm, 6-pound guns) and female (fitted only with machine firearms) versions. Around 1,000 Mk.IV tanks had been manufactured after 1917, as well as inherited their form and male/female weaponry and classifications from the Mk.I, however with somewhat upgraded armor. Around 400 were used massively inside November 1917 Battle of Cambrai to great impact, and with the world accepting this new vehicle's potential the maiden tank vs. tank battle was not far behind: in 1918, the Mk.IV encountered off against its German counterpart the AV7. The Tamiya model is very accurate as substantial study of tank ended up being conducted during the Tank Museum in Bovington, England.

Specifications:

• Scale 1/35
• Construction type ,Assembly kit
• Photo-etch parts :Not Included
• Decals Included
• Unique feature 1 ,Length: 230mm.
• Unique function 2 ,Pre-assembled single motor gearbox allows ahead motion.
• Special function 3 ,The set up associated with the armor plates mirrors that regarding Mk.IV.
• Unique function 4 ,Numerous road wheels, idler tires and drive sprockets are accurately captured with hassle-free assembly.
• Special function 5 ,Chains on unditching beam are depicted using metal components.
• Special feature 6 ,Comes with 3 marking options, including one to replicate a car which participated in Battle of Cambrai.

Special bonus feature!

• All-new WWI British Infantry Set (item 35339) included
• Officer, machine gunner and 3 Rifkemen
• Components depict tools and add-ons
• Practical WWI uniform