What it is?
Development of this vehicle started at the end of 1940, but due to difficulties in finding a suitable engine, the first prototype was manufactured only at the beginning of 1942. Mass production was launched in 1943 in Turin. After Italy’s capitulation in the autumn of 1943, the tank entered service under the designation Panzerkampfwagen P40 737(i) and was used by the German reserve divisions as permanent fire positions. A total of 100 vehicles were produced.
Key Benefits
- Despite the low popularity of the "P 26/40" tank in real military history, it became very popular due to the military online RTS game “World of Tanks” by “Wargaming”. And the designers of the “Metal Time” company, expanding their tank collection, created a scale model of the "P 26/40" for self-assembly together with “Wargaming”.
- The “WoT” logo flaunts on the base of the model and a bonus package from “Wargaming” is attached to each kit. It contains an activation code for the game, with which you can start the most popular online real-time strategy game, obtain the T2 light tank + Slot + 7 Days of “WoT” premium account + 500 gold. A great start for a beginner online tanker!
- The "P 26/40" mini model features a recognizable design of the tank: the geometry of a rotating turret, a cannon that can change the angle of inclination, a chassis layout, hatches, armament, and radiators of the engine compartment. The surfaces are electrochemically etched with textures of rivets, seams, and images, giving the model a resemblance to the original combat vehicle. All parts of the model are made of stainless steel used in the food industry, the production of consumer goods, and toys. Assembly "P 26/40" excludes any harm to the owner. Accurate cutting allows you to assemble models without the use of additional tools, soldering, and gluing.
- The assembled scale model of the "P 26/40" light tank can be used as a souvenir, interior decoration, or a valuable prize for “WoT” fans. It can also be used to create installations, models, or reconstructions of tank battles of WW II. It will take its rightful place at the booth with a collection of prefabricated models "Metal Time Workshop" and the game "World of tanks". But its main purpose is technical creativity, joint modeling, and the development of handicraft skills.
What else you need to know
Specifications:
- Quantity of parts, pcs: 43
- Difficulty level, from 1 to 8: 1
- Hours to assemble (average): 1
- Model size (cm): 9.1 x 4.2 x 4.0
- Model size (inch): 3.58 x 1.65 x 1.57
- Scale: 1:72
