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Takom 1:35 Chieftain Mk.2 British Main Battle Tank
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Takom 1:35 - Chieftain Mk.2 British Main Battle Tank - Plastic model kit #02040
The Chieftain was the main battle tank of the British army between the 1960's and 1980's and is still in service today with Iran. Due to its powerful armament and effective armour the tank quickly became known as one of the most formidable tanks in the world (Source: Janes Defence). Based on the Centurion, the Chieftain design was remarkable for the supine (upward facing) driver position which allowed for a heavy slope of the hull resulting in reduced height of the vehicle. The tank road speed was 48 km/h which was higher than the speed of its predecessor.
The Chieftain Mk.1 was the initial model of the series. It was used as a training vehicle by both the 1st and the 5th Royal Tank Regiments. The next, the Mk.2 became the first service version.
The Chieftain front armour was 388 mm on the glacis (sloped armour plate) and 390 mm on the turret. The turret was constructed without a gun mantlet in order to make it possible for the vehicle to recline up to ten degrees. The armament included one L11A5 rifled gun and two L7 machine guns.
The tanks of the series first saw combat in the Middle East. They were widely deployed by the Iranian troops during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980's and over a hundred of units served with the Kuwaiti army at the time of the Iraqi Invasion in 1990.
The Chieftain was successful on the battlefield and had potential for further development. The series underwent continuous updates during its service until it was replaced with the Challenger 1 in the early 1990's. Nowadays the tank is still used by the Iranian army.
Kit details:
- Detailed static display plastic model
- Individual tracks
- The gun can pitch
- Photo Etched and clear parts included
- Three types of markings
- All hatches can be built in open and closed positions
Takom 1:35 Chieftain Mk.5 Main Battle Tank MBT
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Takom 1:35 - Chieftain Mk.5 Main Battle Tank MBT - Plastic model kit #02027
The Chieftain was the main battle tank of the British army between the 1960's and 1980's and is still in service today with Iran. Due to its powerful armament and effective armour the tank quickly became known as one of the most formidable tanks in the world (Source: Janes Defence). Based on the Centurion, the Chieftain design was remarkable for the supine (upward facing) driver position which allowed for a heavy slope of the hull resulting in reduced height of the vehicle. The tank road speed was 48 km/h which was higher than the speed of its predecessor.
The Chieftain Mk.1 was the initial model of the series. It was used as a training vehicle by both the 1st and the 5th Royal Tank Regiments. The next, the Mk.2 became the first service version.
The Chieftain front armour was 388 mm on the glacis (sloped armour plate) and 390 mm on the turret. The turret was constructed without a gun mantlet in order to make it possible for the vehicle to recline up to ten degrees. The armament included one L11A5 rifled gun and two L7 machine guns.
The tanks of the series first saw combat in the Middle East. They were widely deployed by the Iranian troops during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980's and over a hundred of units served with the Kuwaiti army at the time of the Iraqi Invasion in 1990.
The Chieftain was successful on the battlefield and had potential for further development. The series underwent continuous updates during its service until it was replaced with the Challenger 1 in the early 1990's. Nowadays the tank is still used by the Iranian army.
The Chieftain Mk.5 was one of the improved models that belonged to the Chieftain line. It featured a larger engine and was equipped with an NBC protection system. Today a former Iranian Mk.5 unit is displayed at the Kubinka Tank Museum in Russia.
Kit details:
- Detailed static display plastic model
- Individual tracks
- The gun can pitch
- Photo Etched and clear parts included
- Eight types of markings
- All hatches can be built in open and closed positions
Takom 1:35 British Mk.IV Male "Tadpole" w/Workable tracks
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Takom 1:35 - British Mk IV Male "Tadpole" with workable tracks and wheels - Plastic model kit #02015
The Mark IV was a British tank of World War I issued in 1917. Derived from the world's first tank, the Mark I, the Mk.IV was considerably improved in both structure and armour, it was also easier to transport.
The Mark IV was introduced in two variants, a "Male" and a "Female". The Mk.IV Male was powered with three Lewis machine guns and two QF 6-pounder 6 cwt guns. The Female carried five machine guns, two of which were operated by the gun loaders.
Over a thousand Mk.IV-s were built in wartime, including Males, Females and utility vehicles, thus the series was the most produced British tank of WWI. It first saw combat at the Battle of Messines Ridge and continued to serve with British forces throughout the entire war.
During that period several attempts were made to improve the tank performance. In order to enhance its trench-crossing ability the Mk.IV was supplemented with the so-called "tadpole tail", an extension to its rear track horns. However, the tail lacked rigidity so the innovation was dropped. No Mk.IV "Tadpoles" were used on the battlefield.
The kit includes:
- 508 plastic parts
- 240 individual track links
- 22 photo etched parts
- 1x16 page instruction booklet
Takom 1:35 British 'Whippet' Mk. A WWI Medium Tank
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Takom 1:35 - British 'Whippet' Mk. A WWI Medium Tank - Plastic model kit #02025
Designed during WWI, British medium tank Mark A was intended for use in assaults that required fast speed and high mobility. It was nicknamed 'Whippet' for its ability to travel at the speed of 14 km/h which was two times faster than the speed of its predecessor, the Mk. IV. Protected by 14 mm armour and armed with four Hotchkiss M1909 machine guns, the Mark A's weight reached 14 tonnes. After the war, the Whippet was deployed during British military actions in Ireland, Northern Russia and Manchuria, but it was soon replaced by the Mk. B and Mk. C.
Kit details:
- All wheels are movable
- Workable tracks easy to assemble
- All doors can be opened
- Photo Etched parts included
- Eight types of markings
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