Academy 1/72 Scale British Army Challenger 1 Mk.3 Model Kit

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Academy 1/72 Scale British Army Challenger 1 Mk.3 Model Kit (AY13426)

£11.99

Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement (AD83)

£7.95

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Academy 1/72 Scale British Army Challenger 1 Mk.3 Model Kit

British main battle tank (MBT) in service from 1983 to 2001. Armed with a 120mm L11A5 rifled gun (retro-fitted with L30A1), 7.62mm L8A2 & 7.62mm L37A2 machine guns mounted on the turret roof. Equipment included virtually impregnable Chobham composite armour for protection against threats including kinetic energy penetrators and high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds. Other defensive measures included laser warning system and smoke grenade launchers. Challenger 1 performed very reliably in the Gulf War in 1991 and without loss. Mk 3 has passive armour plates and extra stowage bins for 120mm rounds.

FEATURES:

Link & length tracks
120mm L11A5 main gun & 7.62mm L37A2 machine gun
Choice of 3 markings:
- (1) Riyal Scots Dragoon Guards, Kuwait 1991;
- (2) Queen's Royal Irish Hussars, Tank Museum, Bovington;
- (3) Queen's Royal Dragoon Guards, Bosnia 1996.

Paints and glue are required to complete this model kit. Not included. Available separately.

Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83):

Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.

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