Takom 1/144 Scale Concept Military Vehicle Kit
Takom WWII Landkreuzer P1000 “Ratte” & Pz VIII Maus (1 + 2) Limited Edition (1/144) Item03001
Takoms ambitious limited-edition release combines two legendary German super-heavy vehicle concepts in one box: the speculative WWII Landkreuzer P1000 Ratte and the iconic Pz VIII Maus. Molded in 1/144 scale, this set is ideal for collectors and alternate_reality enthusiasts interested in what_if engineering marvels and colossal war machines.
- 1/144 scale injection-moulded plastic kits (Takom 03001)
- Features both P1000 Ratte and Pz VIII Maus models
- Detailed hulls, turrets, and superstructure elements
- Photo-etched parts for grilles, vision blocks, and structural detail
- Clear parts for optics and small viewing ports
Note: Excellent for display and diorama userequires careful handling of small parts. Assembly, glue, and paints are not included.
Conceptual Background:
The Landkreuzer P1000 Ratte was a super-heavy tank concept proposed in 194243, weighing 1,000 tons and armed with naval-level weaponry. Though the project never advanced beyond paper, its conceptual scale complements the substantial Pz VIII Maus. This limited-edition kit celebrates both visionaries of super-heavy design and invites alternate-history exploration.
Suggested Paint References:
These paint suggestions are visually based on historically plausible finishes and may differ from the colours referenced in the kit instructions.
Component | Finish | Tamiya | Vallejo | MrHobby | MrColor |
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Main Hull & Turrets | Semi_Matte | XF-61 Dark Green | 70.893 US Dark Green | H303 Green FS34102 | C303 Green FS34102 |
Accent Areas & Detail Parts | Semi_Matte | XF-20 Medium Grey | 71.065 Grey Green | H307 FS36231 | C307 FS36231 |
Tracks & Suspension Components | Matt | XF-69 NATO Black | 70.862 Black Grey | H031 Black FS37038 | C137 Tyre Black |
Gun Barrels & Metallic Details | Metallic | XF-56 Metallic Grey | 70.863 Gunmetal Grey | H028 Steel | C028 Steel |
Vision Block Lenses & Optics | Semi_Gloss | XF-8 Flat Blue | 70.899 Prussian Blue | H326 Blue FS15042 | C326 FS15042 |