Description
[About the M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle]
During World War II, the M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle continued to recover and tow tanks damaged or broken down in battle, supporting the advance and victory of U.S. tank units behind the scenes.
Based on a Knuckey Truck 6 x 6 tractor, the M26 was mass-produced in April 1943 by railroad car manufacturer Pacific Car and Foundry.
Equipped with an armored cabin, a 240-horsepower Hall-Scott 440 engine, a tandem winch, and A-arms for recovery operations, it was combined with an M15 semi-trailer to form the M25 Tank Transporter Dragon Wagon, but could also be used on its own to recover and tow disabled tanks.
It could also be equipped with welding machines and other equipment for emergency repairs on tanks on the front lines.
The M26 continued to be used in European countries after World War II, and 20 were provided to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
[Model Specifications]
● This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the M26 Armored Tank Recovery Vehicle, which was used to recover and tow tanks during World War II.
● Length: 225 mm, width: 106 mm
● The heavy-duty style is realistically reproduced.
● The armored cabin is molded as a single piece using a slide mold, ensuring a high level of realism and reliable assembly. Bulletproof windows can be selected to be opened or closed, and the cabin interior is also reproduced in detail.
● The tandem winch and crane are also finished with a rich sense of three-dimensional detail. The set also includes accessory parts such as a vice and a welding cylinder with a pressure gauge.
● The recovery work support, known as an A-arm, can be assembled at five different angles.
● The set also includes metal parts such as photo-etched parts, pipes, and chains to enhance the realism. A mix of plated and clear parts is used for the lights. The tires are made of realistic hollow rubber.
● Includes six decals, two types of cabin crew (four crew members) and two standing figures.
