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Item No:32601

1/48 Military Miniature Series No.101

1/48 SCALE BRITISH MAIN BATTLE TANK CHALLENGER 2 (DESERTISED)

Length: 243 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.

Desert Warrior
The Challenger 2 took over main battle tank duties in the British armed forces from the Chieftain and Challenger 1 in the early 1990s. Its hull design was based upon the latter of the two, and paired with a brand new turret with the state-of-the-art 120mm rifled gun. Challenger 2s seen in the Iraq War in 2003 took on and defeated enemy tanks such as T-54s and T-55s.
About the Model
★This is a 1/48 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 243mm, width: 84mm. ★The modern form with flat panels and 120mm rifled gun is captured in style, with an ergonomic parts breakdown. ★Comes with components to recreate typical Iraq War features such as additional armor and canvas side skirts. ★Assmbly type tracks have one-piece straight sections. ★Decals are included for periscope, turret-front Combat Identification Panel and more. ★Comes with a commander torso figure and one marking option.
  • ★The modern Challenger 2 form is captured artfully in 1/48 scale, with moving recreations of turret and gun.
  • ★A close-up on the low-profile turret form. Decals are used for Combat Identification Panel and periscope.
  • ★A commander figure installed in the cupola adds further realism to your 1/48 scale modeling masterpiece!
  • ★Additional armor is recreated on the sides, while separate parts are used to depict the canvas side skirts.
  • ★Other points of interest include the two external fuel tanks. Weathering can be applied to up the model's realism.
  • ★Take a clsoer look at the detail achieved on the hull-top engine grille area, which really adds to the model.
  • ★Weights installed inside the model give it a realistically heavy feel.
  • ★ One marking scheme is included, to recreate a Challenger 2 from the Iraq War.

Information is current as of May 16, 2022. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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