P 26/40 (World of Tanks)
Development of this vehicle started at the end of 1940, but due to difficulties in finding a suitable engine, the first prototype was manufactured only at the beginning of 1942. Mass production was launched in 1943 in Turin. After Italy’s capitulation in the autumn of 1943, the tank entered service under the designation Panzerkampfwagen P40 737(i) and was used by the German reserve divisions as permanent fire positions. A total of 100 vehicles were produced.
Specifications
| Quantity of parts, pcs | 43 |
| Difficulty level, from 1 to 8 | 1 |
| Hours to assemble (average) | 1 |
| Model size (cm) | 9.1×4.2×4.0 |
| Model size (inch) | 3.58×1.65×1.57 |
| Scale | 1:72 |
| Real Steel |
| Branded by Wargaming |
| Turnable Turret |
| Historically accurate model |
Prototype history
In the history of World War II, there are tanks that were "unlucky". Some of them were ahead of their time, some were hopelessly behind the times. One of these combat vehicles was the Italian heavy tank "P 26/40". Promising development stalled for years due to technological problems, and as a result, this tank did not become massive and did not have an impact on the battlefields.
The "P 26/40" was one of the last riveted hull tanks in its class. In this, it differed from the similar geometry and basic parameters of the Soviet T-34 with its cast and welded parts and assemblies. The second feature was a semi-elliptical spring suspension with rollers assembled in carts. It seemed conditionally vulnerable, unlike more modern form factors. The third problem that was never solved was the engine.
Nevertheless, the "P 26/40" was a powerful offensive combat vehicle, which had good armament and driving performance. With a weight of 26 tons, its speed was to 40 km/h on paved roads, and it could autonomously overcome to 280 km. Armor with a thickness of 40-60 mm provided protection against bullets, fragments, mines, and tangential impacts of shells.
The main gun of the "P 26/40" was a 75 mm Ansaldo L/34 cannon and two 8 mm Breda machine guns.
The crew of "P 26/40" consisted of three people. The commander was in the turret, and served as a gunner.
Features, benefits
Despite the low popularity of the "P 26/40" tank in real military history, it became very popular due to the military online RTS game “World of Tanks” by “Wargaming”. And the designers of the “Metal Time” company, expanding their tank collection, created a scale model of the "P 26/40" for self-assembly together with “Wargaming”.
The “WoT” logo flaunts on the base of the model and a bonus package from “Wargaming” is attached to each kit. It contains an activation code for the game, with which you can start the most popular online real-time strategy game, obtain the T2 light tank + Slot + 7 Days of “WoT” premium account + 500 gold. A great start for a beginner online tanker!
The "P 26/40" mini model features a recognizable design of the tank: the geometry of a rotating turret, a cannon that can change the angle of inclination, a chassis layout, hatches, armament, and radiators of the engine compartment. The surfaces are electrochemically etched with textures of rivets, seams, and images, giving the model a resemblance to the original combat vehicle. All parts of the model are made of stainless steel used in the food industry, the production of consumer goods, and toys. Assembly "P 26/40" excludes any harm to the owner. Accurate cutting allows you to assemble models without the use of additional tools, soldering, and gluing.
The assembled scale model of the "P 26/40" light tank can be used as a souvenir, interior decoration, or a valuable prize for “WoT” fans. It can also be used to create installations, models, or reconstructions of tank battles of WW II. It will take its rightful place at the booth with a collection of prefabricated models "Metal Time Workshop" and the game "World of tanks". But its main purpose is technical creativity, joint modeling, and the development of handicraft skills.
Assembling "Metal Time" models encourage owners to study the history of technology, and develop design skills. Each of our models is assigned a unique serial number and this makes them collectible and exchangeable. The "Metal Time" DIY kits Owners Club is a growing community of people who are passionate about constructing.
TANK IS MADE OF REAL STEEL WITH TURNABLE TURRET AND HISTORICAL REALITY EXTERIOR DECOR
What is in the giftbox?
| Steel sheets, pcs | 2 |
| Polishing Cloth | YES |
| Unique Invite Code | YES |
Easy to fold
All parts are separated and connected with light finger pressure, which eliminates possible cuts or pricks during the assembly process.
The Metal Time kits comprises small parts that, under particular conditions, may be hazardous to children under the age of 14 years. If children are to carry out the model assembly, parents' supervision should be ensured.
User guide
14 languages User's guides will lead you through assembling process. In coming up with design for creative people, there is no borderline between imagination and reality.
Purpose
Models are made up of many, small parts, which may be dangerous to children under 14 years old. The assembly of the model by children under 14 should be carried out under the supervision of parents. Models research and assembly advance technical creativity skills inspire science and technology history research.
Models of Metal Time are active leisure and superb gifts, interior embellishments, installation elements, models and showcase stands.
To make them gatherable and exchangeable, each of our models is assigned a unique serial number. The Metal Time Owners' Club is a group of people who are zealous about designing.
The loyalty program of Metal Time presents owners of our construction sets with pleasant surprises. Our models do not require glue or adhesive. Each part snaps off the sheet, then firmly snaps together.
