# COBI Vickers A1E1 Independent Tank, 1:35, 887 Pieces

Pieces: COBI Vickers A1E1 Independent is an 887-piece, 1:35-scale building set based on the British interwar prototype. Five rotating turrets, a tanker figure and a museum-name plaque give the finished model distinct display detail, while its unusual multi-turret layout is the main reason to choose it over a more conventional tank build.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: COBI
- Model: Historical Collection: The Tank Museum VICKERS A1E1 INDEPENDENT Heavy Tank
- Category: Toys & Games > Building Sets & Models
- Price: 34.22 GBP
- Previous price: 40.26 GBP
- Discount: 15%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T10:17:58.297Z
- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 38

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## At a glance

- Five rotating turrets recreate the defining multi-turret arrangement of the Vickers A1E1 Independent.
- The 1:35 model is described as developed in cooperation with The Tank Museum.
- Includes a British tanker figure and a plaque featuring the vehicle name and museum logo.
- Printed markings provide detail without relying on stickers, according to the listing.

## Pros

- The unusual five-turret design makes this a distinctive subject for military-history and tank-model collections.
- At 887 pieces, it offers a substantial construction project in a model listed at 21.5 x 8 x 8 centimetres.
- The figure and museum-branded plaque support a ready-made display scene.

## Cons

- Its military prototype subject and complex build are less suited to buyers looking for a simple, general-purpose construction set.

## Specifications

### Identity and model
- Brand: COBI
- Model: Historical Collection: The Tank Museum VICKERS A1E1 INDEPENDENT Heavy Tank
- Scale: 1:35
- Pieces: 887
- Recommended age: 10 years and up
- Assembly required: Yes
### Features and construction
- Turret feature: Multi-turret turret with five rotating turrets
- Material: Plastic
- Colour: Green
- Block type: Interlocking Toy Building Block
- Operation mode: Manual
- Power configuration: No power source required
- Educational objective: Construction Skills
### Dimensions and weight
- Dimensions listed: 21.5 x 8 x 8 centimetres
- Weight listed: 0.3 Kilograms

## Before you buy

- The listed dimensions are 21.5 x 8 x 8 centimetres, matching the feature description's 215 mm by 80 mm by 80 mm. The listing gives a general 10-years-and-up age recommendation, while another audience field says adults and teenagers, so consider the intended builder's experience.

## In the box

- User manual (Included)
- British tanker figure (Check selected pack): Described in the product features and description.
- Plaque with vehicle name and The Tank Museum logo (Check selected pack): Described in the product features and description.

## A good fit for

- Collectors interested in unusual interwar armoured vehicles and the Vickers A1E1 prototype.
- Builders who enjoy a detailed military-themed project and want a finished model with a figure and display plaque.
- COBI-compatible construction-block fans seeking a 1:35 tank model.

## Less suited to

- Buyers looking for a powered or remote-controlled vehicle. The listing specifies manual operation and no power source.
- Those wanting a small-piece-count or quick, uncomplicated build.

## Customer feedback

The supplied evidence contains aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary. Those figures lean positive overall, with a smaller share of lower ratings, but they do not identify what buyers liked or disliked. Treat them as a broad signal rather than evidence about build quality, accuracy or the rotating-turret mechanism.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many pieces are in this COBI Vickers A1E1 set?
The listing specifies 887 pieces. It also states that assembly is required.
### Do the turrets rotate?
The listing describes five rotating turrets, which are the model's defining feature.
### What is included besides the build?
The product description says the set includes one British tanker figure and a plaque with the vehicle name and The Tank Museum logo. The included-components field separately lists an instruction manual.
### Does this model need batteries?
No. The listed power configuration is no power source required, and the operation mode is manual.

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## Images

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