Tamiya 1/35 British Churchill (Mk.VII) Infantry Tank Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Tamiya 1/35 British Churchill (Mk.VII) Infantry Tank Scaled Plastic Model Kit
Build a Classic WWII Diorama with the British Churchill Mk.VII, a Tamiya 1/35 Scale Kit with Four Figures
1/35 Scale British Churchill Mk.VII
A famous British WWII heavy infantry tank
The set includes four detailed figures (crew & civilian)
Includes accessories for a small diorama scene
An excellent project for intermediate modellers
Despite the serious teething problems in its mechanics, the British Infantry Tank Mk.IV, known as the "Churchill", went on to earn a high reputation among WW2 British armoured fighting vehicles. Following the tradition of rhombic-shaped predecessors during WW1, its design priority was placed on heavy armour, a wide trench-crossing capacity and the ability to travel across shell-torn battlefields. Speed was not considered essential, since its main role was to escort and support the infantry. Christened the "Churchill" after the Prime Minister of England, it began to arrive at Tank Regiments in June 1941.
The Churchill tank is classified into several types according to the main armament used or the hull and turret construction. The Mk.VII was radically different from the earlier models, with the hull and turret completely new in structure. The entire hull was welded rather than riveted. The maximum armour thickness was increased from 102mm to 152mm. Consequently, the weight augmented to 40 tons, resulting in a reduction in top speed from 18 to 13 mph. The turret was redesigned for higher strength and improved productivity; the four walls were a single casting of varying thickness, onto which the roof plate was welded. The powerful 75mm gun was adopted as the main armament. The active service of the Churchill tanks, especially from D-Day onwards, is worthy of the name of the principal British tank.
The kit includes four figures: a commander, gunner, driver, and a civilian farmer
A cart and milk cans are included to create a simple diorama scene
The traditional form of the Churchill, with its unique multi-wheel suspension, is faithfully reproduced
The heavy armour plating and cast turret texture are realistically detailed
Hatches can be modelled in the open or closed position to accommodate the figures
A classic kit from the Tamiya Military Miniatures series
Genuine Tamiya Product
1x Model Kit
4x Figures
1x Set of Accessories (Cart & Cans)
1x Decal Sheet
1x Instruction Manual
ABS Plastic Safe Paint
Modelling Glue
1x Tweezers
1x Scissors
1x Modelling Knives
1x Modelling Files
Paints recommended by Tamiya: TS-28 Olive Drab 2, X-10 Gloss Gun Metal, X-24 Gloss Clear Yellow, X-25 Gloss Clear Green, XF-1 Flat Black, XF-10 Flat Brown, XF-15 Flat Flesh, XF-16 Flat Aluminium, XF-2 Flat White, XF-49 Flat Khaki, XF-52 Flat Earth, XF-55 Flat Deck Tan, XF-56 Flat Metallic Grey, XF-57 Flat Buff, XF-59 Flat Desert Yellow, XF-60 Flat Dark Yellow, XF-61 Flat Dark Green, XF-64 Flat Red Brown, XF-7 Flat Red.
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Scale
- 1/35
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Length
- 210mm (8.27")
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Width
- N/A
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Height
- N/A
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Pieces
- NA
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Decal Schemes
- N/A
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Skill Level
- Intermediate
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Scale
- 1/35
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Experience
- Intermediate
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Military Land Type
- Tank
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