Trumpeter 09586 E-100 Flakpanzer w/Flakrakete Rheintocher I in 1/35 scale is a highly detailed plastic model kit intended for advanced military modelers interested in alternate World War II history. The set depicts a hypothetical German super-heavy anti-aircraft gun project mounted on the E-100 tank chassis, integrated with the Rheintocher I missile system.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: Germany
• Historical period: World War II (end of the conflict, project not put into production)
• Category: plastic model kit – armored vehicle
• Material: high-quality plastic; the kit includes photo-etched parts and flexible rubber tracks
• Kit contents: over 470 parts, 16 sprues, upper and lower hull, rubber tracks, 1 photo-etched fret, detailed assembly instructions
• Additional features: multi-piece hull construction, excellently reproduced surface details, optional missile system assembly, and movable details
• Dimensions of the built model: length 253.6 mm, width 128 mm

The history of the E-100 project originates from Germany's late-war research on super-heavy tanks. It was intended as an alternative to the famous Maus, but wartime realities prevented the prototype from being finished. The Flakpanzer variant is an engineering vision combining the E-100 chassis with an anti-aircraft system, including the experimental Rheintocher missile—one of the innovative German attempts to shift the dynamics of air combat at the end of World War II.

The Trumpeter model is distinguished by its high level of fidelity in both the hull components and the missile system. Photo-etched details enhance the realism of the finished model. With the number of parts, crisp details, and the presence of flexible components, this kit will satisfy experienced modelers seeking a challenge, as well as enthusiasts of "what-if" vehicles and World War II themes.

Recommended for: intermediate and advanced armor modelers interested in unconventional designs and extensive work during assembly and detailing. The model requires patience and attention to detail – difficulty level: 4/5.