1/72 Finished VK.45.02(P)V Heavy Tank Dragon Armor #60587 Factory Sealed MISB

Description: I need to clear some space on my shelves, so I need to part with some of my collection. The Dragon Armor line of finished models is one of the biggest and best collections of detailed and realistic scale military collectibles around. Sometimes you want the joy and pride of building one of these miniature “monuments to the past” by yourself, but sometimes you just want one professionally done or one that you can ship as a gift without worrying it will end up back in pieces. I have found these are a great way to share my love of history with my grandsons. As it turns out, I found some on clearance and stocked up (as I always do). I don’t have many, but I am selling off some of the duplicates. I won’t do a big write up on this, but here is what I have found online about this particular item: From the Dragon Armor site: Ultimate Armor series is a new line-up of Dragon Armor, featuring unusual and rare vehicle types such as VK.45.02(P)V. These unique items will cater to the demands of discerning collectors. More rare fighting-vehicles will be come up soon. Stay tuned! Dr. Porsche was an important figure in terms of German armored fighting vehicle development during WWII. Unfortunately, not all his ideas met with success, with the VK4501(P) being a prime example. After its failure, he nevertheless designed an updated version known as the VK.45.02(P). He actually proposed five different versions, with four different types of engine and both forward- and rear-mounted turrets. The heavy tank turret was designed by Krupp to mount an 8.8cm KwK43 L/71 gun, and it featured a rounded front for better ballistic qualities. Production of the VK.45.02(P) was authorized in April 1942 and 200 vehicles were to be produced. Again, however, Dr. Porsche was stymied by a too ambitious automotive design, as the tank's 10-cylinder engine was unproven and complicated. In November 1942 the whole contract was rescinded and the 57-ton VK.45.02(P) was consigned to the fate of being just another 'paper panzer'! This collectible is in sturdy clear display box about 7” x 4” x 3” that allows a full view of the contents. As you can see from the pictures, the box is in pristine condition and is still sealed with tape strips, so I consider it factory sealed and absolutely gift-ready. This item contains a completely finished and highly detailed ultra-heavy VK.45.02(P)V tank in a clear plastic collector box. I use eBay Managed Payments, but I no longer ship internationally. Auction winner pays the winning bid, and for a limited time, I am offering this fantastic item with $5 Flat Rate Shipping in the US! No reserve and a low starting bid. Check out my other great auctions and listings for combined shipping. Good luck! Those familiar with my listings can tell that I really enjoy these products and the modeling hobby. I like to provide more than just the bare facts about the items, trying to lead you into discovering more about the subjects and optimizing your builds (if that is your goal). I started out picking up models that I was interested in, with the eye toward building them when I had time. Always a bargain-hunter, I accumulated many more than I can build, so I found myself in a Collector status (sounds nicer than a hoarder). As I am sure you have noticed, my items are almost always sealed and in mint condition (I call them Gift-Ready), since I only open them when I am ready to build them. Now I enjoy making these products available to my fellow modelers; both Builders and Collectors. For the Builders, there are probably better (at least cheaper) ways to add to your project lists than buying from me, but you know you are getting top quality. For Collectors, my goal is to save you a few bucks over the competition for the same item in factory sealed and collectible (or resellable) condition.

Price: 24.99 USD

Location: Bradenton, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-16T01:05:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD