Features:
.The essence of the famous British tank of World War II is captured in this intricate model. This model is ideal for enthusiasts and collectors because to precise 1/30 size and careful attention to detail. There is some degree of simulation both inside and exterior, the tracks can be driven, the turret can be raised and rotated, the openable member entry and the engine compartment cover.
.Each of the 1427 parts is crafted from ABS materials, ensuring not only a durable build but also a comfortable and enjoyable building experience. The parts are fully compatible with major building block brands, allowing you to integrate this model into your existing collection seamlessly.
.Whether you're a seasoned builder or a beginner, the printed instruction manual makes assembly easy and straightforward.
.Packaged in a vibrant box, it’s gift-ready for any occasion, making it an excellent choice military history buffs, model building enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a challenging yet rewarding project.
.Notes: Caution is advised to prevent accidental ingestion, ensuring a safe and enjoyable assembly process.
.Background: The TOG2, officially known as the Heavy Tank, TOG II, was a British super-heavy tank design produced during the early stages of World War II for a scenario where the battlefields of northern France devolved into a morass of mud, trenches, and craters as had happened during World War I. When this did not happen, the tank was deemed unnecessary, and the project terminated. A development of the TOG I design, only a single prototype was built before its termination.
The second design to come out of the Special Vehicle Development Committee (nicknamed "The Old Gang" as it was made up of people who had worked on the original British tanks of the First World War) the TOG 2 was similar to the TOG 1 and kept many of its features. Instead of the track path arrangement of the TOG 1 which - like that of the First World War British tanks - ran up over the top of the hull and back down, the track path was lower on the return run and the doors were above the tracks.
The design included a 6-pounder gun and side sponsons. For "initial trials" it was fitted with a mockup turret with dummy guns - a 2-pdr gun, 3-inch howitzer and a Besa machine gun - together with a 3-inch howitzer in the hull. The second turret fitted was simplified mounting a QF 3-inch 16 cwt anti-tank gun derived from the current anti-aircraft gun.
In 1942 the tank was given a turret that was under development for the Cruiser Mk VIII Challenger tank design with the QF 17-pounder (76.2 mm) gun.The turret "in modified form" was used on the Challenger. The planned sponsons were never fitted.
Although equipped with the same electro-mechanical drive as originally fitted to the TOG 1, the TOG 2 used twin generators and no problems were reported. It was modified to include, among other things, a change from the unsprung tracks to a torsion bar suspension and went through successful trials in May 1943. No further development occurred, although a revised version, the TOG 2 (R) was proposed. The 'R' would have been 6 ft (1.8 m) shorter, used torsion bar suspension and had no sponsons.
Specifications:
.Material: ABS
.Product Weight: 880g
.Package Weight: 1500g
.Product Dimensions: 39.3 x 10.6 x 18cm
.Package Dimensions: 35 x 10 x 24cm
.Packing: Graphic Carton
.Ages: 16+
Package Including
.Building Blocks Set *1
