Takom 2015 WWI HEAVY TANK w/REAR MORTAR MARK IV Male Tadpole (1/35) – Plastic model kit

The Takom 2015 WWI HEAVY TANK w/REAR MORTAR MARK IV Male Tadpole 1/35 scale tank model is an excellent choice for historical modeling enthusiasts, especially those interested in military vehicles from the First World War. This high-quality kit is made from precisely detailed plastic material, ensuring intricate detailing and historical accuracy.

Model features:

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: High-quality plastic
• Type: Plastic model kit
• Accessories: Glue and paints not included (must be purchased separately)

Historical and technical information:

• User country: United Kingdom
• Period of use: World War I (1914-1918)
• The Mark IV Male Tadpole with rear mortar was an experimental version of the famous Mark IV tank—the main British armored vehicle of that period. The “Tadpole” variant was equipped with an extended hull and additional track brackets to improve its ability to cross battlefield obstacles such as trenches and shell craters. The rear mortar turret, rarely seen, was designed to support infantry and provide indirect fire from behind cover.
• Mark IV Male tanks took part, among others, in the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, becoming a symbol of this era’s technological progress and ushering in a revolution in modern armored warfare.

Why choose this model?

• The Takom 2015 model perfectly captures the unique Mark IV “Tadpole” design, impressing with the precise detailing of the hull, suspension layout, and the faithfully reproduced rear mortar section. The kit allows you to achieve an authentic historical effect with appropriate finishing and painting.
• This model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 4/5), due to its complex construction, large number of parts, and the need for individually created details and realistic painting effects.

Takom 2015 WWI HEAVY TANK w/REAR MORTAR MARK IV Male Tadpole (1/35) is a unique kit for every fan of military engineering history and historical modeling. This set provides an excellent basis for building dioramas or collecting WWI armored vehicles.