Tamiya U.S. 40 Ton Tank Transporter "Dragon Wagon" Plastic Model Kit, 1/35 Scale

Tamiya U.S. 40 Ton Tank Transporter "Dragon Wagon" Plastic Model Kit, 1/35 Scale Tamiya U.S. 40 Ton Tank Transporter "Dragon Wagon" Plastic Model Kit, 1/35 Scale Unassembled, unpainted plastic model kit Detailed reproduction of armored cabin, window guards Realistic hollow rubber tires Wheel guards and moveable skids on trailer Includes 4 miniature figures 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 necessity of a large-scale transport vehicle was heightened. 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. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Styrene which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov By unknown