Tamiya 32572 Matilda Mk.III/IV British Infantry Tank Mk.IIA* 1:48 Scale Model Military Miniature Series No.72

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1/48 Military Miniature Series No.72
Matilda Mk.III/IV British Infantry Tank Mk.IIA*
Item No: 32572

Length: 127mm. Image shows assembled and painted kit. (Marking Option A)

Queen of the Desert
The Matilda was developed as a heavily armored infantry tank and was the British Army's main tank in North Africa during WWII. She swept aside Italian opponents and was respectfully called the “Queen of the Desert” by German forces. During Operation Battleaxe to lift the siege of Tobruk in June 1941, German forces famously used their 88mm AA guns in the anti-tank role as they were the only effective counter against Matildas which could be found. The Matilda has written her name into the history books as a highly effective tank which continually proved her worth during many fierce battles throughout North Africa.

About the Model
This is a 1/48 scale plastic assembly kit of the Matilda Mk.III/IV. ★Length: 127mm. ★The Matilda's form, including the distinctive turret, front hull and side armored skirt, has been accurately reproduced. ★The turret and front hull feature a realistic cast metal texture. ★Weights are included to be inserted in the hull and provide a realistic heavy feel. ★Assembly tracks with one-piece straight sections feature realistic sag effect. ★Commander torso figure included. ★Comes with 3 marking options to depict a tank from the North African front.

■Hatches on the engine deck are realistically depicted.

■The commander torso figure enhances realism.

■Insulated exhaust pipes have also been realistically rendered.

Tamiya Color paints for painting the Matilda Mk.III/IV
Most of the Matildas sent to North Africa at the start of WWII featured camouflage patterns designed to disguise their silhouettes. Some tanks used for training purposes in the UK featured a brown cloud camouflage pattern. Kit comes with 3 marking options.

Tamiya Color	Acrylic Color (Item No.)	Enamel Color (Item No.)	Marking Option
XF-1 Flat Black	81701	80301	A, C
XF-10 Flat Brown	81710	80310	B
XF-23 Light Blue	81723	80323	A, B
XF-26 Deep Green	81726	80326	A
XF-59 Desert Yellow	81759	80359	A, B
XF-52 Flat Earth	81752	80352	C

Tamiya Color paints for painting details and figures

Tamiya Color	Acrylic Color (Item No.)	Enamel Color (Item No.)	Tamiya Color	Acrylic Color (Item No.)	Enamel Color (Item No.)
X-10 Gun Metal	81510	80010	XF-49 Khaki	81749	80349
XF-9 Hull Red	81709	80309	XF-56 Metallic Grey	81756	80356
X-11 Chrome Silver	81511	80011	XF-57 Buff	81757	80357
XF-15 Flat Flesh	81715	80315	XF-64 Red Brown	81764	80364

SKU	74-T32572
Barcode #	4950344325726
Brand	Tamiya
Shipping Weight	0.5000kg
Shipping Width	0.250m
Shipping Height	0.100m
Shipping Length	0.350m
Shipping Cubic	0.008750000m3