![]() But I found that the beautifully molded vinyl mantlet cover pretty much fixed the gun in a level position. The main gun mount uses poly caps to make the barrel movable. Advanced modelers might choose to replace the lift handles for the engine hatches with fine wire, but the PE ones look OK.Īdding the PE braces (TP4,TP6) between the headlight brush guards and the diverter plate (TP7) was challenging. The photo-etched (PE) engine grilles fit perfectly. The driver’s hatch can be posed open or closed through the use of optional parts. I did the same with the spare tracks on the rear plate.ĭetailing the upper hull went smoothly. I left off the running gear and tracks until after painting. The difference won’t be noticed on the inner wheels. The outer wheels comprise four parts to properly capture the undercut rims of the real vehicle. Ammo of Mig Jimenez paints are referenced in the guide. Instructions are provided in large, uncluttered illustrations, along with a separate color guide and decals for seven vehicles. Separate pads for the tracks increase assembly time but make painting the tracks easier.Ĭlear lenses are provided for the periscopes and major lights. Cleanly molded individual-link tracks come loose in a small bag and require only minor cleanup before assembly. Takom’s kit features excellent detail on light gray plastic. Given the Chieftain’s widespread service, it’s surprising that only two plastic 1/35 scale kits of the vehicle have been released previously (by Tamiya and Academy). Large numbers of Chieftains were exported, and many served with armed forces in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Oman, and Kuwait. Later marks designated major upgrades or rebuilds of Mk.3s and 5s. The primary versions of the main battle tank were the Mk.3 and Mk.5, the latter being the final production version. When the Chieftain entered British service in 1967, it was the most powerful tank in NATO’s arsenal.
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