1:72 Challenger 1 - British Main Battle Tank

1:72 Challenger 1 - British Main Battle Tank is a plastic kit of the British main battle tank that made its name in the Gulf War.

Scale1:72
Manufacturer Revell
Product EAN8591111367035

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17.56 €
14.51 € without VAT
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The Challenger 1, a British main battle tank in 1:72

A plastic kit of the British tank Challenger 1 in 1:72 scale. The finished model measures not quite sixteen centimeters including the gun, so it suits a display case as well as a small diorama. Behind the release stands the brand Revell.

The tank that grew out of an Iranian order

The Challenger 1 came out of the Shir 2 project, originally intended for Iran. After the fall of the Shah's regime the British Army took the machine over and from 1983 was bringing it into service. It carried composite armor of the Chobham type, a rifled gun of 120 millimeters and a diesel engine with an output of around twelve hundred horsepower; hydrogas suspension gave it unusually calm going across country. It entered history in 1991 in the Gulf, where British units crossed the desert without enemy fire destroying a single one of these tanks, and where the record fell for hitting a target at an extraordinary range. After being withdrawn from British service the machines were taken over by Jordan.

Recommendations for the build and the patina

The running gear takes the most work; leave the track links for a time when you have peace and paint them before fitting them. A desert scheme comes out well with a fine dust pigment on the fenders and in the fender wells. Work the stowage boxes and the grilles on the hull separately, otherwise they will be lost in a uniform tone.

Who the kit is for

  • collectors of modern British hardware
  • builders of small dioramas from the Persian Gulf
  • modelers who want a quick addition to a collection
  • those interested in a comparison with the later Challenger 2

The package does not hold paints or glue; the model is supplied to be built.

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FAQ

The Challenger 2 is a later and more deeply reworked machine with a new turret and a different gun. The Challenger 1 still stands close to the Shir project and from 2001 was no longer in British service.

The form of the tracks cannot be determined from the information available. In this scale both solutions occur, so look them over as soon as you unpack.

Yes, 1:72 scale makes it possible to build a whole scene in a small area. A desert setting from 1991 is the most rewarding choice with this tank.

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