RalphSarc Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Tamiya 1/35 British Infantry Churchill Mk.VII tank build thread. History: The Tank, Infantry, Mk IV (A22) Churchill was a 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, its ability to climb steep slopes, 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 Churchill's design lay in the expectation that war in Europe might be fought in conditions similar to those of the First World War, and thus emphasised the ability to cross difficult ground. The Churchill was hurried into production in order to build up British defences against a possible German invasion. The first vehicles had flaws that had to be overcome before the Churchill was accepted for wide use. After several marks (versions) had been built, a better-armoured specification, the Mark VII, entered service with the British Army. The improved versions performed well in the later stages of the war. The Churchill was used by British and other Commonwealth forces during the North African, Italian and North-West Europe campaigns. In addition, 344 Churchills were sent as military aid to the Soviet Union during the Second World War and more than 250 saw active service on the Eastern Front. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted November 25, 2023 Share Posted November 25, 2023 Thank you for starting this thread 🙂. I have same kit waiting to be build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 1977 mold however maybe even older by the looks of the old battery mold marks! Must have been a motorized kit at on time? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Completed steps 2 and 3 assembling the forward hull bulkheads. One thing is for sure the Churchill was one chunky big box!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Step 4 involves the assembly of 44 road wheels!!! My favorite, lol!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Completed steps 4 and 5 installing the finished suspension plus stapled and test fit the tracks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Test fitted the upper hull to the lower suspension hull. Really nice fit. I’m loving this kit!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Nice progress. I haven't built the Tamiya Churchill but did the AFV Club one a few years ago. That one had working suspension if you were careful with the glue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 39 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Nice progress. I haven't built the Tamiya Churchill but did the AFV Club one a few years ago. That one had working suspension if you were careful with the glue. Yeah so far this has been a breeze to build. I’m sorta partial to Tamiya kits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 1 hour ago, FullArmor said: Looking good! Oh thanks. Its been a fun kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I built that one years ago....early 2000s I think. May buy it again. I'd Really like to see one in 1/16. Anyway, great to see your build. Will watch! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: I built that one years ago....early 90's I think. May buy it again. I'd Really like to see one in 1/16. Anyway, great to see your build. Will watch! Oh thanks. I’ve yet to build a 1/16 scale kit. However Santa has my Christmas list, lol!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 28, 2023 Administrators Share Posted November 28, 2023 Loving this build. I’ve always had an odd attraction to this anachronism. In WW2, it looked like a relic from the Great War. HUGE, slow, light firepower, and able to cross almost all barriers. I’ve had Churchill kits several times, but building 2 thousand or more identical bodies would have sent me straight to my jug of special stuff to drown my frustration. Like many, if one came out in 1/16, I’d be a taker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Loving this build. I’ve always had an odd attraction to this anachronism. In WW2, it looked like a relic from the Great War. HUGE, slow, light firepower, and able to cross almost all barriers. I’ve had Churchill kits several times, but building 2 thousand or more identical bodies would have sent me straight to my jug of special stuff to drown my frustration. Like many, if one came out in 1/16, I’d be a taker. Oh thanks. I agree it was a monster from a different era that’s for sure!! I’m with you on the 1/16 scale! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted November 28, 2023 Administrators Share Posted November 28, 2023 32 minutes ago, RalphSarc said: Oh thanks. I agree it was a monster from a different era that’s for sure!! I’m with you on the 1/16 scale! What’s amazing is how effective it was, though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Clunkmeister said: Like many, if one came out in 1/16, I’d be a taker. If you make that 1/6, there is one: https://www.armortek.co.uk/product/churchill-mk-iii/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, RalphSarc said: Oh thanks. I agree it was a monster from a different era that’s for sure!! I’m with you on the 1/16 scale! The Germans captured a few after the Dieppe landings and their first impressions were that they must have been leftover WWI tanks given to the Canadians to use. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: The Germans captured a few after the Dieppe landings and their first impressions were that they must have been leftover WWI tanks given to the Canadians to use. Oh interesting!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Started work in the upper hull adding fender skirts and exhaust assembly; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Finished up step 6 of the Churchill build. Moving on to the turret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Complete step 7 assembling the turret section. Kinda a challenging fit but a few clamps straightened it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Complete steps 8/9 finishing the Churchill’s assembly. Really fun kit to assemble. One note however before joining the upper and lower hulls make sure yo install the tracks beforehand. Afterwards is too late!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 The paint shop crew was working a very rare Sunday and were kind enough to prime the Churchill for me. Evidently they are falling in love with Stynylrez primer after realizing it sprays much better thinned about 25% using X-20A thinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 It cost me Sunday lunch for the paint shop staff but they stayed long enough to pre-shade the Churchill! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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