OSPREY MODELLING No 5 MATILDA INFANTRY TANK

Complete guide to building, detailing, converting and customising the Matilda Mark I and Mark II models available, for a wide range of modelling abilities. The Matilda tank saw action in almost all theatres of World War II, from Europe to the Pacific. Born in the interwar years, and developed with numerous modifications following combat testing, the Matilda is perhaps most famous for its role in the desert campaigns of 1940-41, thus acquiring its nickname 'Queen of the Desert'. This book provides a detailed guide to modelling the Matilda tank across a variety of types, colour schemes and scales, and features excellent reference photographs. Using clearly explained techniques and methods, and featuring the work of several top modellers, this step-by-step guide to building, finishing and displaying the Matilda in European, Western Desert and Australian service presents a creative and enagaging approach to modelling the 'Tilly'. Contents: Tools and Materials * Intermediate build * Advanced build * Master build * "Special feature" * Kits available * Infantry Tank Mark I, A11 Matilda in 1:76 * Matilda Mark III of Malta Tank Squadron in 1:76 * Desert Matilda ESCI 1:72 * Modelling the Matilda in 1:35 * Australian Matilda Mark IV "Frog" * British Desert Matilda 1941 1:35 gallery * "Arras" A12 Matilda by Steve Zaloga * Desert Matilda Mk III, 7th Royal Tank Regiment * Scratch-building a German Matilda "Oswald" * Figures and vignette settings * Markings and camouflage patterns for the Matilda's service in Europe, North Africa and other theatres.