{"product_id":"british-churchill-mk-vii-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"British Churchill Mk.VII 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of Britain's most heavily armoured tanks of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya British Churchill Mk.VII 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the Churchill Mk.VII, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic armour detailing and authentic British Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for WWII armour enthusiasts, military vehicle collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate late-war Allied operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle: British Churchill Mk.VII Infantry Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull, turret and suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic armour and equipment details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic British Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChurchill Mk.VII\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the final major wartime production version of Britain's famous Churchill infantry tank and one of the most heavily armoured Allied tanks of the Second World War. Introduced in 1944, it was designed to provide exceptional protection while supporting infantry during assaults on fortified positions and difficult terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mk.VII featured significantly thicker armour than earlier Churchill variants, with frontal armour reaching up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e152mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it one of the best-protected tanks of the war. It was armed with the reliable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capable of firing both armour-piercing and high-explosive ammunition, allowing it to engage enemy vehicles as well as bunkers, buildings and defensive positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by a Bedford 12-cylinder engine, the Churchill was not a fast tank, but its long tracked suspension gave it remarkable cross-country performance. It could climb steep slopes, cross wide trenches and negotiate difficult obstacles that proved challenging for many other Allied armoured vehicles. These capabilities made it especially valuable during operations in Normandy and the advance through North-West Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Churchill Mk.VII served extensively with British and Commonwealth forces during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the liberation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the fighting in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the final advance into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It also formed the basis for numerous specialised armoured engineering vehicles developed by the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e79th Armoured Division\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including bridge-layers, flamethrower tanks and armoured recovery vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRenowned for its durability and battlefield versatility, the Churchill remained in British Army service after the Second World War before eventually being replaced by more modern designs. Today, it is remembered as one of Britain's most successful wartime tanks and an enduring symbol of Allied armoured warfare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. Glue, paints and modelling tools are sold separately. Due to the small parts and detailed assembly involved, this kit is recommended for experienced beginners and above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SCH Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60221371744590,"sku":"35210","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/3360\/5198\/files\/35210_001.jpg?v=1785088020","url":"https:\/\/schmodels.co.uk\/products\/british-churchill-mk-vii-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","provider":"SCH Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}