Italeri 7083 - 1/72 Churchill Mk.III  [IT-7083S]

The Churchill medium tank came into service with all the British Army in 1942 to guide and replace the earlier Valentines, Matildas and Crusaders, which, by then, had been all outdated and insufficient in terms of both armor and weaponry, easily dropping prey towards the more complex German tanks. Equipped with thick armor and a dependable engine, it proved to be tough and dependable, later being produced in ever-more efficient, upgraded versions. Its chassis had been additionally used as a platform for specialized support automobiles including the mine clearer, the connection layer as well as the flame-thrower.