Trumpeter 07287 1:72 T26E4 Pershing Heavy Tank Plastic Kit  [TP07287]

Trumpeter 07287 US T26E4 Pershing Heavy Tank
Price:
AUD$13.55
Brand:
Trumpeter
Model:
TP07287
Condition:
Brand New
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1:72 Trumpeter T26E4 Pershing — product summary

This 1:72 plastic kit models the US T26E4 Pershing heavy tank and is presented as a compact, display-oriented build for keen model makers and collectors.

The Pershing emerged late in World War II as a heavier American tank aimed at matching then-current German armoured threats. Early T26 prototypes reached European front-line units in 1945 and the design was standardized shortly afterward. The Pershing was equipped with a 90mm-class main gun and was used in the closing stage of the war and during early postwar armoured force updates.

Kit composition and assembly notes

The kit includes injection-moulded parts arranged on three sprues plus separate lower hull, upper hull and track components. The parts list shows 115 plastic pieces and the package includes decals for U.S. service markings. The provided finished dimensions are: length 139.02 mm, width 49.3 mm and height 42.55 mm. Included features noted by the manufacturer are an extended gun barrel and single-piece ammunition components where specified.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1:72
  • Assembly: Plastic model kit
  • Model dimensions (assembled): L 139.02 mm, W 49.3 mm, H 42.55 mm
  • Total plastic parts: 115 pieces
  • Sprues: 3 sprues plus lower hull, upper hull, tracks
  • Decals: U.S. service markings

A compact and detailed 1:72 Pershing suitable as a display model or starting point for small-scale conversions and diorama scenes.

Yes. The modest part count and clear external detail make it a flexible base for small dioramas or light kitbashing to create custom scenes.
Tracks are supplied as separate components. Check the instructions for recommended assembly; careful fitting and minor trimming may be required for posed results.
The kit's straightforward construction and separate hull components make selective part replacement or enhancement feasible for modders, provided replacements match the scale and attachment points.
Aftermarket photo-etch and detail sets can add fine-scale detail to the exterior and fittings, but the kit offers a solid baseline if you prefer to build without additional parts.
Ensure seams are filled and primed, and test weathering techniques on a scrap part first to match scale and avoid overpowering delicate 1:72 details.

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