As the threat of Japanese invasion loom (literally) over the horizon, the need for indigeneous pressed harder than ever for New Zealand which led to the birth of this "tank". Basically a modified tractor with armor and machine guns, it was slow and heavy and declared a failure.
Means "Jaguar" in Mapudungun language. While it have the appearance of the more famous M4 Sherman, Nahuel is not related at all with the Sherman. Only 12 were produced until it was replaced by surplus Sherman that was in abundance after WWII
12 of these boats ends up under Indonesian Navy service since late 1950's as Tjakra-class (not to be confused by later Cakra-class which is Type 209 submarine from Germany). One of the boat, KRI Pasopati is now preserved as museum ship in Surabaya
To commemorate Indonesian Navy anniversary (Hari Armada) which is today. I decided to share this model for free. The model is pretty simple and straightforward (since i literally model this ship in one sitting) but i included a little instruction page.
