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Description:
- At the beginning of 1930, the British army made the
decision to produce tanks for different roles, with production of the A12
"Matilda" beginning in 1936. At that time, the Matilda had the thickest
armor at 60mm, came armed with a 2-pounder cannon, and had thick side skirts
which protected the "Japanese type" bogies. Powered by two diesel
engines, the Matilda had a top speed of 24km/hr which was deemed appropriate
as it matched the walking speed of infantry. At the North African front, thanks
to its impenetrable armor, the Matilda completely defeated the opposing Italian
forces. Because of the strength of their armor, the Germans began to use 88mm
guns which were the only weapons that could penetrate the Matilda. The Matilda
was used throughout WWII and was also used by Soviet, Australian, and Allied
forces under the Lend-Lease Act.
Specs and Features:
- This is a 1/35 assembly kit model of the British Infantry Tank Matilda which
saw action atthe North African Front during WWII.
- Length: 174mm, Width: 72mm.
- The Matilda's mechanical form has been accurately reproduced.
- The number of parts required for the assembly of the gun turret, hull, and
the complicated suspension has been minimized for ease of assembly.
- Tall and short cupolas and two types of antennas are included in the kit.
- Assembly and belt type tracks are included.
- Full-size commander figure, as well as a loader and driver torso figures
are included.(Total 3)
- 3 kinds of decals for the North African front are included.
- The Matilda would look fantastic alongside other 1/35 vehicles from the
North African front such as German Armored Car Sd.Kfz.223 (Item 35268), German
Kubelwagen Type82 (Item 35238), German Armored Car Sd.Kfz.222 (Item 35286),
Italian Medium TankCarro Armato M13/40 (Item 35296).
     
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