Tamiya 32601 1:48 British Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 (Desertised) Model Kit

Tamiya branded ready-to-assemble plastic precision static model kit. It is supplied unpainted and is ideal for model makers and painters! Required to complete: cement, paint and finishing supplies. This model kit recreates the British Main Battle Tank Challenger 2 in compact 1/48 scale. The Challenger 2 featured an engine based on that of the Challenger 1 (Britain’s main battle tank during the Gulf War), double-pin, double-block tracks and newly designed turret. Its deployment started in 1994, and about 120 Challenger 2s were in service as the main tank of the 7th Armoured Brigade in Iraq War in 2003. The new mould authentically captures the form of Challenger 2 with canvas skirts on side hull, square muffler cover and Combat Identification Panels One commander torso figure at the cupola hatch is included Comes with one marking option to depict a vehicle which took part in the 2003 invasion of Iraq Ideal for model builders and hobbyists to recreate the modern British main battle tank. A handy booklet with build instructions is included within the box., Manufacturer: TAMIYA