The mysterious Kugelpanzer, or “spherical tank,” is one of the most unusual armoured vehicles ever conceived. Believed to have been developed in Germany during the Second World War, only a single example survives today in the Kubinka Tank Museum in Russia. Its exact role remains uncertain—speculation ranges from reconnaissance to cable-laying or even as a mobile observation post—but its compact, ball-shaped armoured body and one-man crew compartment make it a fascinating curiosity of military engineering.
Das Werk presents this rare subject in a 1/35 scale double-kit edition, supplying two complete Kugelpanzer models in one box. Each features carefully researched exterior detailing, including the unique spherical hull, viewing ports, and trailing stabilizer wheel. With their simple design and compact size, these kits are ideal for both standalone display and as unusual additions to dioramas. The set gives modelers the chance to finish two Kugelpanzers in different camouflage schemes or experimental markings, highlighting the enigmatic history of this one-of-a-kind armoured vehicle.
