A.12 Infantry Tank Mark IIA
Matilda Mk III
Airfix 1:76 Scale Vehicle Review
The Airfix 1:76 scale Matilda Mk III with a Caunter Scheme camouflage pattern based on the painting guide, which in retrospect turned out to be not entirely authentic. The light blue disruptive stripes should actually be B.S.C. № 28 »Silver Grey«, and Airfix M3 »Dark Green« is too dark to macht B.S.C. № 34 »Slate«.
Evaluation
Scale model with much raised detail.
Excellent choice of subject, a key vehicle and a very attractive model.
Few parts, easy to assemble. Track assembly is easier than on most other tank models.
High quality kit. Parts fit well and there is minimal flash.
Compatible with Fujimi, Matchbox, Nitto, and VAC-U-CAST.
The model was unavailable for some time, but Humbrol released it again in 1997.
Soft plastic tank tracks should be painted on both sides to retard a chemical reaction which is known to dissolve them eventually.
The Airfix Matilda Mk III is an important model for wargamers and diorama builders.