35180 Tamiya 1/35 German mechanics (2 figures of soldiers), changing the engine 700 HP on tiger or Panther tanks

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the Engine is the most important part of any machine, and tanks are no exception. During the Second world war, the German Tigers initially used the Maybach V-12 cylinder, 21,400 cc HL210 P45 with a capacity of 650 HP. However, the movement of 65 ton chassis, especially on weak ground, was not an easy task even for such well-designed equipment. On the Eastern front, in the summer months, due to overloads, the engine often overheated and even caught fire. To measure the level of oil and coolant in the radiator, the Tiger stopped every 45 minutes. Maintenance of the engine was usually the work of the mechanical drive, but if there was a breakdown, the entire crew was connected to the work. Breakdowns and engine problems were another "battlefield" for the crew. Later, began to appear improved engine Maybach HL230 P30 capacity of 700 HP. it was installed on Royal Tigers and later modifications of Tigers and Panthers. Daily maintenance and repair has remained an indispensable work, and to increase the efficiency of the company Maybach allocated to each tank battalion of Tigers the engineer.