Airfix A01318V Matilda Tank, for ages 8+

Airfix Matilda Tank 1/76 Model Kit Build one of Britain's notable infantry tanks of the Second World War with the Airfix Matilda Tank in 1/76 scale. Part of the Vintage Classics collection, this model kit contains 65 plastic components and recreates the Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda, a robust armoured vehicle designed to support troops advancing against enemy positions. Rated at skill level 2 and suitable for modellers aged 8 years and above, the kit offers an enjoyable military vehicle project with two genuine paint options. Its compact 1/76 scale makes the completed Matilda a useful addition to British armour collections and Second World War dioramas. Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda The Matilda was developed as an infantry tank, with its primary role centred on supporting troops during attacks on defended enemy positions. During the early stages of the Second World War, the design proved highly effective in this role and established a formidable reputation on the battlefield. Its most famous service came during the Western Desert campaigns, where the Matilda proved a particularly difficult opponent for the Italian Army. Its performance in North Africa earned it the memorable nickname "Queen of the Desert", a name that remains closely associated with the tank today. 65-Part Vintage Classics Kit This Airfix kit contains 65 plastic components and provides a detailed representation of the Matilda in 1/76 scale. Two genuine paint options are included, giving you a choice when finishing the model and allowing the completed vehicle to represent different operational appearances. 1/76 scale Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda 65 plastic components Two genuine paint options Skill level 2 Suitable for ages 8 and above Part of the Airfix Vintage Classics collection A Classic British WWII Tank The combination of its distinctive infantry tank design and its reputation in the Western Desert makes the Matilda an appealing subject for modellers interested in early Second World War armour. It works equally well as a standalone display model or as part of a broader British military scene. Browse more 1/76 plastic model kits, explore our wider scale model kits, or discover more products from Airfix. The Airfix Matilda Tank A01318V offers a rewarding 1/76 build of Britain's famous "Queen of the Desert", with 65 parts and two finishing options.

This robust British infantry tank was crafted to aid troop advances on enemy strongholds In the early phases of the Second World War, the Matilda excelled in this capacity, earning the title 'Queen of the Desert' in the Western Desert campaigns The kit provides two genuine paint options and is a fulfilling Skill Level 2 project, ideal for hobbyists aged 8 and older Key Features65 plastic components to construct a detailed 1:76 scale Matilda tankTwo genuine paint options reflecting different operational erasSkill Level 2 project suitable for hobbyists aged 8 and olderVintage Classics version of this notable British infantry tankEmphasises the unique design of the Second World War's 'Queen of the Desert'HistoryThe Matilda, often overlooked among Second World War tanks, was a formidable British infantry tank designed to bolster troop assaults on enemy positions It demonstrated remarkable effectiveness in early wartime operations In the Western Desert, it became a formidable opponent for the Italian Army, earning the moniker 'Queen of the Desert'