Tamiya 1/35 U.S. 40 TON TANK TRANSPORTER "DRAGON WAGON" 35230

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".

About 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 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.

During WWII, over 800,000 2 1/2-ton 6x6 cargo trucks were produced and became a symbol of the American victory along with the Sherman tank and the Jeep. Among them was a troop carrier of which approximately 57,000 units were made. This is a plastic assembly model kit of one such truck. The highly durable and tough form has been precisely reproduced. Features such as the robust suspension and the split type differential have a rich detailed finish. The model depicts the doors which had canvas parts and its cargo area with the covers removed to allow you to recreate a commonly seen scene of WWII. Five kinds of markings and a seated driver figure are included.