Tamiya 35210 - 1:35 Churchill Mk.VII

Plastic model kit of the British Churchill Mk.VII infantry tank in 1:35 scale

Tamiya 35210 depicts the Churchill Mk.VII – one of the most heavily armoured infantry tanks used by the Allies in the Second World War. The vehicle was designed to support infantry, hence its thick armour and characteristic long hull with tracks running around its full height. The Mk.VII version received a 75 mm gun and reinforced armour.

What's in the box:

• Plastic sprues with hull, turret and running-gear parts
• 75 mm gun
• Characteristic hull-encircling tracks and road wheels
• Decal sheet and illustrated assembly instructions

Model specifications:

• Scale: 1:35
• Item number: 35210
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Assembled length: approx. 213 mm
• Skill level: beginner/intermediate

Note: glue, paints and modelling tools are not included. The model is intended for self-assembly.

Building the model:

As a Tamiya-tooled kit it features good parts fit. The complex arrangement of the hull-encircling tracks is worth assembling and painting carefully in stages. Emphasise the final finish with a wash and weathering.

Tools you'll need:

• Modelling nippers for removing parts from the sprues
• Hobby knife or scalpel
• Files and sandpaper for cleaning up sprue-gate marks
• Plastic cement (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement)
• Brushes of various sizes and modelling paints (acrylic or enamel)
• Panel-line wash to emphasise detail, plus dry-brushing
• Pigments and paints for weathering effects (mud, dust, rust)

About the vehicle – Churchill Mk.VII:

The Churchill was a British infantry tank designed to support advancing soldiers. It featured very thick armour and good ability to cross difficult terrain, at the cost of a low speed. The Mk.VII version, with a 75 mm gun and reinforced armour, fought in Western Europe in the closing period of the war.

Original vehicle specifications:

• Length: approx. 7.4 m
• Width: approx. 3.3 m
• Height: approx. 2.5 m
• Combat weight: approx. 40 t
• Powerplant: Bedford petrol engine, approx. 350 hp
• Max speed: approx. 20 km/h
• Armament: 75 mm gun; two machine guns
• Crew: 5
• Feature: very thick armour, hull-encircling tracks

About the manufacturer – Tamiya:

Tamiya Corporation is a Japanese model company founded in 1946 in Shizuoka, regarded as the heart of Japan's model-making industry. It launched its first injection-moulded plastic kit in 1960 and soon set a global benchmark for quality thanks to precise tooling and excellent parts fit. The 1:35 Military Miniature series is one of the most highly regarded military model lines in the world. Beyond plastic kits in many scales, the company offers a full range of accessories: paints, glues, tools and brushes. Tamiya operates in dozens of countries and remains one of the most recognisable brands in the hobby.