Tamiya 35230 1:35 U.S. 40 Ton Tank Transporter - '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 U.S. 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.

★Plastic assembly model based on the gigantic U.S. 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 heightened 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.