Tamiya 1/48 Matilda Mk.III/IV - British Infantry Tank Mk.IIA | TAM32572This is a 1 48 scale plastic assembly model of the British Matilda previously available in 1 35 scale. Historical background: The Matilda was developed as a heavily armored infantry tank and was one of the British Army's main tanks in North Africa during WWII. The Matilda swept aside opposing Italian tanks and was respectfully called the "Queen of the Desert" by German forces. During Operation Battle axe to lift the siege of Tobruk in June 1941,

all other parts are brand new in line with the unique nature of this vehicle

The American "lend and lease system" was introduced in the beginning of the war to support Great Britain

Despite the "common sense" that such an idea makes

and this classic pose makes this figure a suitable candidate for a standalone vignette

337 parts in light grey plastic on 10 sprues

The 17 Pounder Anti-Tank Gun was first proposed in early 1941 after the battle for France had shown that the armour thickness of tanks was increasing rapidly

The lifelike figures include a pair of panzergrenadiers

Lower Hull and Rear

This was adequate to deal with the then perceived threat of such NATO tanks as the American M-48 and later models of the British Centurion

with sharp creases in their camouflage clothing carefully rendered

It also served with a number of Allied forces during WWII such as Australia

sustained high rates of fire as the British soldiers desperately held off the enemy attack