{"product_id":"british-infantry-tank-matilda","title":"Tamiya British Infantry Tank Matilda Mk.III\/IV | 1\/35 Scale WWII British Tank Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nDeveloped as a heavily armored infantry support tank, the Matilda Mk.III\/IV became the British\nArmy’s primary tank during the early years of World War II, particularly in the North African\ncampaign. Its thick armor rendered most Italian anti-tank weapons ineffective, earning it a\nfearsome reputation on the battlefield.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nGerman forces, impressed by its resilience, reportedly referred to the Matilda as the\n“Queen of the Desert.” During Operation Battleaxe in June 1941, the Matilda proved so difficult\nto destroy that German units were forced to employ 88mm anti-aircraft guns in the anti-tank role\nto counter it effectively.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis 1\/35 scale model accurately recreates the Matilda Mk.III\/IV as used in North Africa, capturing\nits distinctive silhouette, heavy armor, and complex suspension system. It is an iconic subject\nrepresenting early-war Allied armored superiority in desert combat.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50369453916407,"sku":"MH_TAM35300_HH","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/3324\/8759\/files\/bcd1becb188272d0cc1cc81f46144ff6.jpg?v=1766235550","url":"https:\/\/checkout.miniaturehobbies.com\/products\/british-infantry-tank-matilda","provider":"Miniature Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}