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120mm UK Tank Ammunition

A complete set of Challenger-1 MBT DL-1 Armour to convert the Tamiya 1/35th scale Challenger-1 to the up-armoured Gulf-war-1 version. This set also replaces the incorrect Challenger-1 Mk-3 armour set. A pair of corrected exhausts and turret rear bin lid are also included …

A pair of 1/35th scale Challenger-1 MBT fuel drums and mounting plates, to replace the ones provided with the Tamiya Challenger-1A3 model …

The Chieftain entered service in 1966, and was a remarkable step forward in tank design. The driver was placed in a reclining position to reduce the hull height and the massive 120mm rifled gun used bagged charges instead of heavy brass cased ammunition. Both hull and turret armour was very thick and well sloped. Chieftain replaced both Centurion and Conqueror, and was eventually replaced by Challenger-1 after 28 years of service, during which it evolved through many ‘Marks’ of vehicle …

This 1/35th scale resin conversion by M.E.(Ossie) Orsborne and Derek Hansen depicts the CONWAY “Interim Heavy Gun Tank” FV4004, designed and produced during 1950-1952. This design was a conversion of the Centurion Mk-3 to mount the 120mm tank gun to counter the Soviet IS3 Heavy tank until the CONQUEROR heavy gun tank could enter service, and then to be transferred to the Tank Destroyer role. (A similar role to that of the 20 Pr armed CHARIOTEER)…