WW I Heavy Battle Tank Mk.IV 2in1 Special Edition

Plastic model kit of a British Mark IV tank from World War I
   2-in-1 kit  

• Scale 1:35
• "Male" or "Female" version possible
• Photo-etched parts included
• Hatches can be displayed open or closed
• Markings for 4 versions
• Individual track links that do not require gluing
• Road wheels are movable
• 5 marking options:
  • Female:
    • 1x British
    • 2x German
  • Male:
    • 1x British
    • 1x German
• Unbuilt, unpainted
• Paint and glue not included

The Mark IV was developed by Great Britain in 1917, in the midst of the trench warfare of World War I. Early tanks like the Mark I had shown that while armored vehicles could achieve breakthroughs, they still had many weaknesses (e.g., mechanical failures, short range).

The Mark IV was designed to address these problems:

• Improved reliability
• Better armor
• Safer fuel management (earlier models were highly prone to fire)

Deployment:
The Mark IV saw its first major use at the Battle of Messines. It became particularly famous at the Battle of Cambrai, where hundreds of tanks were deployed in a coordinated manner for the first time.

Significance:
It demonstrated the potential of tanks for breakthrough operations and was a crucial step towards modern mechanized warfare.

Technical Details:

• Weight: approx. 28–29 tons
• Crew: 8 men
• Speed: max. approx. 6 km/h
• Range: approx. 50–60 km
• Engine: 6-cylinder gasoline engine (approx. 105 hp)
• Armor thickness: up to 12 mm
• Armament:
  • "Male": 2 × 6-pounder cannons (57 mm) and machine guns
  • "Female": Machine guns only (for anti-infantry)