1:48 BRITISH 7ton ARMORED CAR Mk.IV

British 7-ton armored car Mk.IV (1:48, Tamiya)

An injection-molded plastic kit of the British 7-ton armored car Mk.IV in 1:48 scale from Tamiya. The model captures the sloped shapes of the armor, the turret with an opening hatch and a realistically rendered chassis with all-wheel drive accurately. A torso figure of the commander is enclosed as well. It belongs to the 1:48 military miniature series. Check the exact contents of the package and the number of marking schemes against the manufacturer's instructions.

The real subject

This family of British armored cars was marked out by effective sloped armor, a fully rotating turret and all-wheel drive. The Mk.IV version was the last of the four variants and carried the heaviest armament in the form of a 37 mm gun. The cars served in the closing phases of the war with units in northwestern Europe and in Italy. Thanks to their speed and mobility they suited reconnaissance and escort duties.

Building and painting tips

First assemble and paint the running gear and the interior of the turret, and only then close up the hull. Glue the parts with liquid cement for plastic. Apply a primer and the colors with an airbrush, apply the decals over a gloss varnish and bring out the recesses with a wash. Dust and mud pigments on the chassis will give the vehicle the faithful patina of combat service.

Who the model is for

• Collectors of British armored vehicles of the Second World War
• Anyone interested in armored cars and reconnaissance vehicles
• Builders of dioramas in 1:48 scale
• More experienced modelers and more advanced beginners

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.