15mm/1:100 scale New Zealand Bob Semple tank – solid resin, hand-painted, and weathered. Ideal for collectors and wargaming.
The Bob Semple tank, a product of World War II ingenuity and necessity, stands as a unique example of New Zealand's wartime innovation. Designed by Minister of Works Bob Semple, this tank was developed in response to fears of Japanese invasion. Lacking specialized manufacturing capabilities, the design repurposed readily available materials, most notably a Caterpillar D8 bulldozer chassis. The tank was heavily armored with corrugated iron and featured multiple machine guns. Despite its resourceful construction, the Bob Semple tank was ultimately deemed impractical due to its cumbersome size, slow speed, and inadequate firepower. While it never saw combat, the Bob Semple tank remains a symbol of resourceful, if flawed, engineering in the face of adversity.
