We present the collectible model Dragon 1:72 Maus Weight Mock-Up Turret, Camouflage Scheme, Boblingen 1944, a precise reproduction of a historical armored vehicle component.
Product Description
This painted, metal model in 1/72 scale faithfully depicts the ballast (training) turret of the PzKpfw VIII Maus prototype tank. The ballast turret, also known as a "Weight Mock-Up Turret," was used for testing the chassis and powertrain of the super-heavy Maus tank under proving ground conditions, simulating the full combat weight of the complete vehicle. The version presented here reflects an example from the Boblingen testing grounds in 1944, characterized by an authentic period camouflage scheme.
Key Features and Applications
Product Type: A ready-made, painted collectible model, requiring no assembly or painting.
Scale: 1/72 scale, a standard scale for military armored vehicle models, ideal for display and diorama creation.
Modeled Subject: The ballast turret (Weight Mock-Up Turret) of the PzKpfw VIII Maus super-heavy tank. This component was not a combat turret but its mass equivalent, used for chassis durability tests and vehicle mobility.
Historical Context: A recreation of its appearance at the Boblingen testing grounds in 1944, including its specific period camouflage. The model captures a rare aspect of German armored technology development.
Application: This product is intended for collectors of military models, WWII history enthusiasts, and aficionados of German armored technology. It's excellent for enriching a collection or serving as a central element in dioramas depicting testing ground or logistics scenes.
Technical Specifications and Materials
Construction Material: Primarily metal construction, ensuring significant weight, stability, and a realistic tactile feel. Precise details may be crafted from high-quality plastic.
Finish: Factory-painted, featuring a faithfully reproduced period camouflage scheme, applied with attention to detail and historical accuracy. The model is ready for display right out of the box.
Detail Fidelity: A high level of detail, replicating characteristic elements of the Maus ballast turret, such as simulated hatches, bolts, fittings, and surface textures.
Compatibility
The Dragon 1:72 Maus Weight Mock-Up Turret model perfectly complements other military vehicle models and figures in 1/72 scale. It serves as an ideal addition to World War II period diorama scenes, enabling the creation of realistic historical compositions depicting the development of German armored technology or testing ground scenarios.
This precise model from Dragon is a valuable addition to any collection, offering insight into a lesser-known but significant aspect of German armored prototype history.
