Tamiya 1/35 British Challenger 2 Tank Model Kit - Hobbies Direct

Recreate an Iraq War Veteran with This 1/35 Scale Challenger 2 Tamiya Model Kit Featuring 'Desertised' Modifications

Key Features

• 1/35 Scale British Challenger 2 MBT
• Represents a 2003 Iraq War "Desertised" tank

Overview

Tamiya presents the British Challenger 2 MBT to the Military Miniature Series, further adding to the 1/35 scale MM Iraq series of models. Great to build and compare with previously released British MBTs including the Centurion (89555), Chieftain (35068) and Challenger 1 (35154) or other vehicles active in Iraq such as the U.S. M1A2 Abrams (35269). Compared to the Challenger 1 MBT that saw service during the Gulf War, the Challenger 2 features improved second generation Chobham armor capable of withstanding armor piercing and shape charge rounds. The fire control system was updated with the latest digital technology, including a panoramic Commander's sight with built-in laser rangefinder and a thermal gunner's sight. The 120mm L30 rifled main gun provides improved muzzle velocity and accuracy, and enables the Challenger 2 to discharge armor piercing, HESH, smoke and depleted uranium rounds. Special modifications to tanks deployed to Iraq included reactive armor added to the front, composite armor on the sides, a special cover to reduce exhaust heat, canvas skirts to reduce dust ingestion, Commander's Independent Thermal Viewer (CITV) and Combat Identification Panels (CIP).

Features

• The increased armour on the front and sides has a three-dimensional feel

• The distinctive canvas dust skirts are accurately reproduced

• Includes Combat Identification Panels (CIP) for the Iraq War version

• Commander and loader half-figures are included

• Transparent parts are used for aiming cameras and lights

• Easy-to-assemble belt-type tracks

• Decals for three different marking options

• Genuine Tamiya Product

Specifications

• Scale: 1/35

• Length: 334mm (13.15")

• Width: N/A

• Height: N/A

• Pieces: N/A

• Decal Schemes: 3

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

• 1x Challenger 2 Plastic Model Kit

• 2x Crew Half-Figures

• 1x Set Of Belt-Type Tracks

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• ABS Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files

Note

• For an even more detailed finish, the Tamiya photo-etched engine grille set for this kit is available separately.