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British Churchill MkVI Eduard 1:35 The Churchill was a heavy British infantry tank used in the Second World War, best known for its heavy armour, large longitudinal chassis with all-around tracks with multiple bogies, and its use as the basis of many specialist vehicles. It was one of the heaviest Allied tanks of the war. The origins of the design lay in the expectation that war in Europe might be fought under similar conditions to that of the First World War and emphasized ability to cross difficult ground. The Churchill was rushed into production in order to build up British defences against a possible German invasion and the first vehicles built had flaws that had to be overcome before the Churchill was accepted for wide use. The Mark VI was only produced in small numbers as the better armoured Mark VII was close to being released for service. The set, for the AFV Club kit, comes in Eduards standard poly sleeve with the adhesive flap at one end. Inside there are two small sheets of relief etched brass. The etching is up to the standard we have come to expect from Eduard with very fine parts and details. As is usual, some of the kits moulded details have to be removed before the etched parts are attached. The brass is quite thin and easily folded so annealing before use shouldn’t be required. The two sheets contain new engine intake grilles, bustle storage lid, front mud flaps extensions, lots of new fittings for the rear decking, straps and grab handles and cradles for the fuel tins on the rear of the tank. There are also new tie downs for the engineers tools complete with small details right down to the wing nuts, as well as strengthening straps for various areas around the tank. There are several items that are not provided in the kit. These include new storage boxes. There are a couple of items that I cannot identify or even see where they are used on the rather poor instructions, an area which Eduard really need to sort out. Conclusion The AFV Club kit is very nicely detailed out of the box, but as is the case with most injection moulded kits some parts cannot be moulded with the finesse that etched brass items can give. Thus this set will lift the kit to a new level of fine detail. Recommended. &listtype=search&searchparam=36233'> Review sample courtesy of http://www.eduard.com'>

Hi all this is my first AFV Club kit. I've had it for ages and didn't realise how good it was. I've added fruil tracks and brass Besas. Bit of scratch building for the tool tie downs, springs etc, but mostly OOB. the suspension is fully workable and sprung by the way! Going for a small dio base as well. Ikea picture frame, foam, plaster, static grass, bit of PE etc Thanks for looking Nick

Hi all, This is my Xmas project for while I'm in kent with the folks. The AFV Club Churchill mk IV with Lionmarc late turret. Pete

Churchill MKVI as used by the Irish Army, pics by murfv taken at Curragh Camp, Co.Kildare