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This kit updates the popular British Matilda (Item 35300) with parts to
recreate a Soviet-spec Matilda. The tank itself was a durable, heavy
design with 2-pounder gun that was well-suited to the slower infantry
tank role in British armour doctrine. Eventually, the Matilda was
replaced by the Valentine. Like the Valentine, it was supplied to
Soviet forces under a lend-lease scheme. Around 1,000 were provided;
they were generally given new tracks and simplified suspension with
bogie skids, re-designed side skirts, and other modifications.
- Scale: 1/35
- Construction type: Assembly kit
- Photo-etch parts: Not included
- Decals: Included
- Special feature 1: Length: 174mm.
- Special feature 2: The form of the Matilda is richly reproduced based on a detailed study of the actual tank.
- Special feature 3: The turret, gun mantlet, and front hull feature a realistic cast metal texture.
- Special feature 4: Link type assembly parts recreate the tracks (69 links per side).
- Special feature 5: Parts are included to recreate the bogie skids in the suspension, while side skirts are newly re-designed to accurately reflect those on Red Army Matilda.
- Special feature 6: Hull front locker hatches are the slit-less type.
- Special feature 7: Comes with 2 Red Army torso figures (driver, commander), and 2 Red Army Matilda marking options.
Features
Summary | This kit updates the popular British Matilda (Item 35300) with parts to recreate a Soviet-spec Matilda. The tank itself was a durable, heavy design with 2-pounder gun that was well-suited to the slower infantry tank role in British armour doctrine... |