🔧 Build Your Own P 26/40 Tank
Discover the Metal Time P 26/40 Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit, a detailed miniature based on the Italian P 26/40 tank of World War II. Development of the vehicle began at the end of 1940, with the first prototype completed in early 1942. Mass production began in Turin in 1943, and after Italy's capitulation, the tank entered German service under the designation Panzerkampfwagen P40 737(i).
Only around 100 vehicles were produced, making the P 26/40 an especially interesting subject for military history enthusiasts and collectors.
⚙️ A Detailed World War II Tank Model
Designed for collectors, military history enthusiasts and DIY builders, the P 26/40 features:
- 43 precision-crafted metal pieces
- Stainless steel construction
- 1:72 scale
- Turnable turret
- Historically accurate model design
- Detailed tank construction
- Precision-etched surface details
- Official World of Tanks branding
- Unique collectible design
- No glue or adhesive required
The turnable turret adds an interactive element to the finished model, while the detailed metal construction recreates the distinctive appearance of the historic P 26/40.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy an accessible building experience combining creativity, technical modelling and military history.
- Beginner-friendly Difficulty Level 1/8
- Approximately 1 hour assembly time
- Develops focus and concentration
- Encourages technical creativity
- Provides an engaging hands-on DIY activity
- Suitable for beginners and experienced collectors
- Creates a detailed miniature display once completed
The P 26/40 offers a relatively quick build while preserving the distinctive historical character of the original tank.
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: P 26/40 Tank
Model Number: MT062
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Pieces: 43
Difficulty Level: ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Assembly Time: Approximately 1 Hour
Finished Size: 9.1 × 4.2 × 4.0 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 3.58 × 1.65 × 1.57 in
Scale: 1:72
Recommended Age: 14+
Turnable Turret: Yes
World of Tanks: Officially branded
The completed P 26/40 is a 1:72 scale stainless steel tank model featuring a turnable turret and detailed historical design.
📦 What's Included
- Precision-cut stainless steel model components
- Assembly components
- Polishing cloth
- Assembly instructions
(Includes 1 Metal Time P 26/40 Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- Difficulty Level 1/8
- No glue or adhesive required
- Contains small parts
- Recommended for ages 14+
🧩 Recommended Age
14+ (Adult supervision recommended for younger builders.)
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Tank & World of Tanks Fans
The Metal Time P 26/40 Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit makes a distinctive gift for:
- World of Tanks players
- Tank enthusiasts
- WWII history fans
- Military model collectors
- DIY hobbyists
- Metal model collectors
- Scale model enthusiasts
- Military history enthusiasts
- Technical modelling fans
- Gaming collectors
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, gaming gifts, hobby collections and special occasions.
🪖 A Unique Historical Display Piece
Once completed, the P 26/40 becomes a distinctive display piece for a desk, shelf, office or gaming setup. Its 1:72 scale, stainless steel construction, turnable turret and historically inspired detailing create an authentic miniature character.
The combination of its relatively rare historical subject, compact size and official World of Tanks branding makes the P 26/40 particularly appealing to both military history collectors and gaming enthusiasts.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
Carefully packaged, fast UK shipping, secure checkout and dedicated customer support.