Global Top1/35 Military Miniature Series No.356
1/35 BRITISH SELF-PROPELLED ANTI-TANK GUN ARCHER
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Length: 191 mm. Image shows painted and assembled kit.
Design work began in 1942 on the Archer, a self-propelled anti-tank gun intended as a stopgap until a full-time solution could be found. Mounting the gigantic 17 pounder gun on the relatively small Valentine infantry tank chassis was a challenge which the Archer's designers met with an unusual solution - installing the gun back-to-front, with the fighting compartment taking up the front of the vehicle. Using armor-piercing rounds, it could defeat 192mm of armor at 914 meters, enough to pose ample threat to any German armor of the day. Production began in 1944, and Archers were delivered to the British Army's Armoured and Infantry Divisions, who began using it from October.
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★This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 191mm, width: 78mm. ★Tamiya designers studied an actual Archer in depth, and the result is this unerringly accurate depiction of the SPG's form. ★The lengthened and modified Valentine chassis and its welded armor are accurately captured. ★Features a realistic rendering of the 17 pounder with breech details and more. ★Open-top fighting compartment shows off great detail inside, such as shell racks, machine gun and accessories. ★Comes with 3 figures, which depict commander, gunner and loader in action pose. ★2 marking options are included, offering the chance to recreate 7th Anti-Tank Regiment and 3rd Canadian Infantry Division vehicles.
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★The truly unique form of the Archer with its "back-to-front" 17 pounder is recreated in 1/35 with aplomb.
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★Take a good look at the highly impressive detail on display in the open top fighting compartment.
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★Three figures in realistic pose are included for installation in and around the fighting compartment.
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★A close-up on the figures: a commander giving orders, his gunner aiming, and a loader with shell.
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★Suspension features bogies with idler wheel and late production road wheels for a realistic finish.
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★Ball link gun attachment mirrors that on the real tank, offering traverse and elevation/depression.
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★Take a closer look at the superlative detail on the 17 pounder's breech and around the gunner's seat.
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★The driver's seat also gets the detailed Tamiya treatment, with numerous levers and instrumentation.
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Tamiya Colors required
Tamiya Color spray paints
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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Tools & PaintsLP-3 FLAT BLACK
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Tools & PaintsLP-4 FLAT WHITE
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Tools & PaintsLP-11 SILVER
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ITEM No.82111
Tamiya Colors for brush and airbrush painting
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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 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-49 KHAKI
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-52 FLAT EARTH
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-56 METALLIC GREY
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-60 DARK YELLOW
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-61 DARK GREEN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-62 OLIVE DRAB
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-64 RED BROWN
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-84 DARK IRON
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA COLOR XF-85 RUBBER BLACK
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Useful finishing materials
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BLACK)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR (BROWN)
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Tools & PaintsPANEL LINE ACCENT COLOR （DARK BROWN）
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Recreating mud and dirt
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER A SET (SAND/LIGHT SAND/MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER C SET (ORANGE RUST/GUN METAL/SILVER)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER D SET (BURNT BLUE/BURNT RED/OIL STAIN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER E SET (DRYBRUSH EFFECT YELLOW/GRAY/GREEN)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA CEMENT (20ml)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER G SET (FOR FIGURES I)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING MASTER H SET (FOR FIGURES II)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (MUD)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SNOW)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (SAND)
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Tools & PaintsTAMIYA WEATHERING STICK (LIGHT EARTH)
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Useful tools
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Tools & PaintsFINE PIN VISE D-R (0.1-3.2mm)
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Tools & PaintsDRILL BIT (1.0mm)
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ITEM No.74095
Protecting your model from dust and dirt
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Information is current as of December 4, 2017. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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