Airfix 1/76 Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda Plastic Model Kit

Description

One of the most underrated tanks of the Second World War, the Matilda was a heavy British infantry tank designed to support troop assaults against enemy positions, and during early Second World War engagements, proved to be exceptional in this role.

In the Western Desert, it became the scourge of the Italian Army, earning the nickname the ‘Queen of the Desert’.

You can now create your own 'Queen of the Desert' with this 1/76 scale Vintage Classics model kit.

What's Inside

Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.

This Vintage Classics model kit, at a 1:76 scale, includes 65 plastic components to assemble the Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda. This robust British infantry tank was crafted to aid troop advances on enemy strongholds. In the early phases of the Second World War, the Matilda excelled in this capacity, earning the title 'Queen of the Desert' in the Western Desert campaigns. The kit provides two genuine paint options and is a fulfilling Skill Level 2 project.

Key Features

65 plastic components to construct a detailed 1:76 scale Matilda tank
Two genuine paint options reflecting different operational eras
Skill Level 2 project
Vintage Classics version of this notable British infantry tank
Emphasises the unique design of the Second World War's 'Queen of the Desert'

History

The Matilda, often overlooked among Second World War tanks, was a formidable British infantry tank designed to bolster troop assaults on enemy positions. It demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in early wartime operations. In the Western Desert, it became a formidable opponent for the Italian Army, earning the moniker 'Queen of the Desert'.

You can now assemble your own 'Queen of the Desert' with this 1:76 scale Vintage Classics model kit.

Key Specifications

Skill Level: 2

Full Specifications

Item Length - Without Packaging (cm)	7.3
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm)	3.4
Item Scale	1:76 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets	Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options	2
Flying Hours	1