1:100 T-26 Flamethrower Tank

Soviet T-26 flamethrower tank 1:100 (Zvezda)

A small snap-fit kit in 1:100 scale from Zvezda, from the Art of Tactic game range. The model is made up of just a few parts with no need for glue and is intended as a game piece for a tabletop war game; a unit card for the game is usually included in the package. Thanks to the small scale it is ideal for mass armies on the gaming table.

The real subject

The KhT-26 was a chemical (flamethrower) tank derived from the light T-26 tank in its twin-turret form, in which a flamethrower replaced one of the turrets. It was used against fortified positions, bunkers and infantry under cover. The range of the flame was short, yet it had a powerful effect on enemy morale. The Soviet Union built a good number of them in the 1930s.

Building and painting tips

The parts only need to be clicked out of the sprue and joined; the joints can be secured with a drop of super glue for safety. Because of the small scale we recommend simple painting with an airbrush or a brush: a base green shade, a light dust wash into the recesses and a dry brush on the edges. There is no need to overdo the details; the game assumes a view from a distance.

Who the model is for

• Players of turn-based war games in 1:100 scale
• Beginners, thanks to the snap-fit construction with no glue
• Collectors of Soviet interwar equipment in a small scale
• Quickly expanding an army for the gaming table

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.