• 1/35 scale T28 and M28A1/A2 Tanks plastic model kit set by Takom (Kit No. 2209W)
• Includes 2 model kits and a guide book, offering an excellent addition to any American military armour collection
• Features the legendary American T28 Super Heavy Tank, one of the most unusual experimental armoured fighting vehicles developed during World War II
• The T28 was originally developed as a heavily armoured assault vehicle intended to attack powerful enemy fortifications
• Also designated the T95 Gun Motor Carriage during its development before returning to the T28 designation
• Designed to support potential assaults against heavily defended German positions, including the Siegfried Line
• Features the distinctive low-profile casemate hull, extremely thick frontal armour and massive fixed main gun
• The original T28 was armed with a powerful 105mm T5E1 gun, designed for engaging heavily fortified targets
• Its frontal armour reached approximately 305mm (12 inches) in thickness, providing exceptional protection for its era
• The original vehicle weighed approximately 86 tonnes, making it one of the heaviest American armoured vehicles ever constructed
• Powered by a Ford GAF V8 petrol engine, producing approximately 500 horsepower
• The enormous weight and relatively modest engine output limited its maximum speed to approximately 13km/h
• Featured an unusual four-track running gear arrangement, designed to distribute the vehicle's considerable weight
• The outer track assemblies could be removed for transportation, reducing the vehicle's overall width
• Only two T28 prototypes were completed, and the vehicle never entered mass production
• The T28 programme was eventually cancelled in 1947 as military requirements and armoured warfare technology evolved
• One surviving T28 prototype became an important example of American experimental tank engineering
• The T28 is particularly notable for its combination of extreme armour protection, heavy firepower and unconventional tracked mobility
• The set also includes the M28A1/A2 subject identified in this Takom release, providing a second model-building project
• The two-kit format offers opportunities for comparative displays and American military vehicle collections
• The included guide book provides additional material to accompany the modelling project
• Represents an interesting chapter in the development of American experimental armour and specialised military vehicles
• 1/35 scale provides an impressive display size, particularly for the enormous T28 Super Heavy Tank
• Ideal for collectors of US Army experimental tanks, American heavy armour, WWII military vehicles and unusual tracked vehicles
• Excellent companion to M26 Pershing, T29 Heavy Tank, T30 Heavy Tank, T34 Heavy Tank and other American armoured vehicle models
• Suitable for experimental vehicle displays, military proving ground scenes and alternative-history WWII dioramas
• The T28 was not deployed in combat, making it particularly suitable for prototype testing and historically inspired what-if displays
• Offers excellent opportunities for US Army Olive Drab paint schemes, subtle colour modulation and realistic military weathering
• Ideal for detailed track wear, mud accumulation, chipped paint, grease staining, dust effects and metallic highlights
• The T28's broad armour surfaces and unusual running gear make it an engaging subject for painting and finishing techniques
• Particularly appealing to enthusiasts of American military engineering, super-heavy tanks and experimental armoured vehicle development
• The two included kits make this release suitable for a coordinated display or two separate modelling projects
• An interesting addition to any collection of WWII American armour, prototype tanks and military engineering subjects
• Brand: Takom
• Kit Number: 2209W
• Scale: 1/35
• Subjects: T28 and M28A1/A2
• Contents: 2 model kits with guide book
• Category: Military Vehicle Plastic Model Kit Set
• Kits supplied unpainted and unassembled
• Glue and paint not included
• Recommended for experienced modellers aged 14+
