{"product_id":"35355-1-35-infantry-tank-matilda-mk-iii-iv-red-army","title":"Infantry Tank Matilda Red Army Mk.Lii \/ Lv","description":"This kit updates the popular British Matilda (Item 35300) with parts to recreate a Soviet-spec Matilda.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tank itself was a durable, heavy design with 2-pounder gun that was well-suited to the slower infantry tank role in British armor doctrine. Eventually, the Matilda was replaced by the Valentine. Like the Valentine, it was supplied to Soviet forces under a lend-lease scheme. Around 1,000 were provided; they were generally given new tracks and simplified suspension with bogie skids, re-designed side skirts, and other modifications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew Parts\u003cbr\u003eSoviet-design assembly track parts\u003cbr\u003eSuspension bogie skid parts\u003cbr\u003eSolid (no slits) hull front locker hatches\u003cbr\u003e2 Red Army torso figures\u003cbr\u003e2 Red Army marking options\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 174mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe form of the Matilda is richly reproduced based on a detailed study of the actual tank. The turret, gun mantlet, and front hull feature a realistic cast metal texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eLink type assembly parts recreate the tracks (69 links per side).\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eParts are included to recreate the bogie skids in the suspension, while side skirts are newly re-designed to accurately reflect those on Red Army Matilda's.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHull front locker hatches are the slit-less type.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eComes with 2 Red Army torso figures (driver, commander), and 2 Red Army Matilda marking options.\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"HobbyTyme Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45840994894141,"sku":"TAM35355","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/7259\/9101\/files\/tam35355_20201103205138.jpg?v=1690099146","url":"https:\/\/www.locohobby.com\/products\/35355-1-35-infantry-tank-matilda-mk-iii-iv-red-army","provider":"LocoHobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}