【Tank】The VK45.02(H) Draft Blueprint w1461 That Served in Germany Comes to Life in 1/35 Scale! Recreate this Supreme Masterpiece, Known as the "Phantom Tank," with Your Own Hands!

Hello everyone! Today we’d like to introduce a kit that every plastic model fan—especially those obsessed with German tanks—should know about. Its name is “1/35 German VK45.02(H) Draft Blueprint w1461.” Yes, even the name is intense. But this model isn’t just any tank. In fact, it’s something you might call the “Phantom Tiger.”

The VK45.02(H) was a kind of conceptual “next-generation Tiger” envisioned by the German Army during World War II. It was based on the already famous VK45.01(H), or Tiger I, and planned to be equipped with the long-barreled 8.8cm KwK 43 L/71 gun originally intended for the VK45.02(P)—a truly romantic and ambitious project.

This plastic model is based on “Blueprint No. 1461,” a design that was never actually produced. The chance to bring to life a tank that never appeared in reality—a true “phantom”—with your own hands is just irresistible, right?

As expected from Takom, the parts are exquisitely detailed. The tracks use a link-and-length system, combining realism with ease of assembly. It may be a bit confusing at first glance, but once you get used to it, the build becomes highly addictive.

And for those of you who love focusing on the details, it comes with photo-etched parts. There are also clear parts to enhance the realism even further. On top of that, it includes two types of markings, so you can enjoy variations in the final finish. Since this is a tank that didn’t actually exist, adding your own story to it makes the experience even more enjoyable!

The biggest appeal of this kit is the excitement of completing something that never actually existed. What if this plan had been adopted—how might the course of the war have changed? The chance to experience another possibility hidden in the shadow of the Tiger I through a model kit...... it’s an irresistible experience for history buffs and military enthusiasts alike.

The “1/35 German VK45.02(H) Draft Blueprint w1461” isn’t just a well-made model kit—it’s a fascinating piece that stirs the imagination with its unfulfilled concept. Why not add this phantom tank to your model shelf? Spread the wings of imagination and inscribe a new page in tank history.