Global Top1/35 Military Miniature Series No.274
1/35 BRITISH MAIN BATTLE TANK CHALLENGER 2 (DESERTISED)
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Length: 334 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
Successor to the Challenger 1 of Gulf War fame, the Challenger 2 featured a redesigned turret with Chobham armor, the L/55 120mm rifled L30 gun, and electronics upgrades such as a firing control system. Deployment with units began in 1998, and in the Iraq War from Spring 2003, it was fielded by the 7th Armoured Brigade "Desert Rats."
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★This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 334mm. ★The powerful, honed form of the Challenger 2 with L/55 120mm gun is captured artfully. ★Features realistic depictions of hull front and rear additional armor. ★Other points of note include renderings of the canvas side skirts, angular exhausts and Combat Identification Panels (CIP). ★Clear parts are employed in the depiction of sight camera and lights. ★Comes with commander and loader torso figures, plus three marking options.
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★This image gives a look from the rear of this accurate 1/35 rendering of the honed Challenger 2 form.
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★Clear parts are used in the commander's cupola panoramic sight and the gun shield infra-red sight.
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★Belt-type depictions of the tracks are accurate and fuss-free. Side skirt detailing is a point of major interest.
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★Headlights and taillights use clear parts, while the rear also features auxiliary fuel tanks and cable reel.
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★Hull rear engine grilles and Combat Identification Panels (CIP) have a finely molded finish.
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★A separately sold photo-etched parts set (Item 35277) is also available for extra detail on your kit!
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsLP-30 LIGHT SAND
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*Body color
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Tools & PaintsLP-3 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-4 FLAT WHITE
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Tools & PaintsLP-5 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-11 SILVER
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Tools & PaintsLP-28 OLIVE DRAB
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Tools & PaintsLP-52 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsLP-53 CLEAR ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsLP-60 NATO BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-66 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsLP-74 FLAT EARTH
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Tools & PaintsLP-75 BUFF
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ITEM No.82175
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-7 RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-10 GUN METAL
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-11 CHROME SILVER
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-12 GOLD LEAF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-18 SEMI GLOSS BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-26 CLEAR ORANGE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR X-27 CLEAR RED
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-1 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-2 FLAT WHITE
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-15 FLAT FLESH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-51 KHAKI DRAB
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-52 FLAT EARTH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-57 BUFF
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-62 OLIVE DRAB
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-69 NATO BLACK
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Useful finishing materials and tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIVOT DRILL BIT 1.0mm (SHANK DIA. 1.5mm)
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ITEM No.74134
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
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Information is current as of February 9, 2022. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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