Matilda MKIII/IV British Infantry Tank

Matilda Mk.III/IV British Infantry Tank Mk.IIA*

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.

32nd Army Tank Brigade, Libya, 1941
(Marking Option B) 

49th Royal Tank Regiment, 35th Army Tank Brigade
England, 1942 (Marking Option C)

■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 Acrylic Color – Marking Option
XF-1 Flat Black-A, C
XF-10 Flat Brown – B
XF-23 Light Blue – A, B
XF-26 Deep Green – A
XF-59 Desert Yellow – A, B
XF-52 Flat Earth – C

■Tamiya Color paints for painting details and figures

Tamiya Acrylic Color:
X-10 Gun Metal
XF-49 Khaki
XF-9 Hull Red
XF-56 Metallic Grey
X-11 Chrome Silver
XF-57 Buff
XF-15 Flat Flesh
XF-64 Red Brown

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

Glue and paint required to complete – NOT included!