Modelling the Matilda Infantry Tank

A detailed guide to modelling the Matilda tank across a variety of types, colour schemes and scales, featuring excellent reference photos.

This book provides a comprehensive guide to modelling the Matilda tank, working with a variety of modelling materials and across differing skill levels. Packed with tips and techniques, it also covers the addition of figures and vignette settings, as well as markings and camouflage patterns.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 comprehensive guide to modelling the Matilda tank, working with a variety of modelling materials and across differing skill levels. Packed with tips and techniques, it also covers the addition of figures and vignette settings, as well as markings and camouflage patterns for the Matilda's service in Europe, North Africa and other theatres.