{"product_id":"tamiya-1-35-british-challenger-2-tank-model-kit","title":"Tamiya 1\/35 British Challenger 2 Tank Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecreate an Iraq War Veteran with This 1\/35 Scale Challenger 2, a Tamiya Model Kit with 'Desertised' Features and Two Crew Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/35 Scale British Challenger 2 MBT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents a 2003 Iraq War \"Desertised\" tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes commander and loader half-figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures canvas skirts and extra armour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rewarding build for intermediate modellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Challenger 2 is a powerful evolution of the capable Challenger 1, featuring a newly designed turret with second-generation Chobham armour and a formidable 120mm rifled gun. During the 2003 Iraq War, tanks of the 7th Armoured Brigade, the famous \"Desert Rats\", were equipped with special modifications for desert operations, including reactive and composite armour, and canvas dust skirts to cope with the harsh environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1\/35 scale Tamiya kit realistically reproduces the powerful features of the \"desertised\" Challenger 2. It accurately captures the additional armour on the front and sides of the vehicle, the distinctive canvas skirts, and the Combat Identification Panels (CIP) used during the conflict. The kit includes easy-to-use belt-type tracks, transparent parts for lights and sights, and half-figures for the commander and loader to bring the model to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe increased armour on the front and sides has a three-dimensional feel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive canvas dust skirts are accurately reproduced\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes Combat Identification Panels (CIP) for the Iraq War version\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommander and loader half-figures are included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransparent parts are used for aiming cameras and lights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy-to-assemble belt-type tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for three different marking options\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Tamiya Product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eLength: 334mm (13.15\")\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidth: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePieces: N\/A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecal Schemes: 3\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill Level: Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Challenger 2 Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e2x Crew Half-Figures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Set Of Belt-Type Tracks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Decal Sheet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRequired Items\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eABS Plastic Safe Paint\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModelling Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Tweezers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Scissors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Knives\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1x Modelling Files\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor an even more detailed finish, the \u003cspan target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"\u003eTamiya photo-etched engine grille set\u003c\/span\u003e for this kit is available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Hobbies Direct","offer_id":40426426073289,"sku":"10032276","price":81.39,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9803\/5810\/files\/dfb675b51ee04e7588f0a6d0036678e7.webp?v=1760582616","url":"https:\/\/www.jbhifi.com.au\/products\/tamiya-1-35-british-challenger-2-tank-model-kit","provider":"JB Hi-Fi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}