Tamiya 1:35 British Infantry Tank MkIII Valentine MkII/IV

The Tamiya 1:35 British Infantry Tank Mk.III Valentine Mk.II/IV is a plastic scale model kit of the Valentine infantry tank, a widely used British WWII armoured vehicle produced in large numbers for the British Army and Commonwealth forces.

About the tank

The real Valentine Infantry Tank was designed for infantry support, prioritising armour protection and reliability over speed.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• infantry tank designed for close support of troops

• relatively low speed but strong armour protection for its class

• variants equipped with 2-pounder and later 6-pounder guns

• Mk.II and Mk.IV versions differed mainly in engine and internal layout

• extensively used by British and Commonwealth forces

• also supplied to the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease

It became one of the most numerous British tanks of WWII.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:35 Valentine Mk.II/IV represents early-production variants of this infantry tank, typically with Tamiya’s focus on simple assembly and accurate proportions.

Typical features include:

• 1:35 scale plastic tank kit

• detailed hull and turret representation

• early-war British tank configuration

• realistic suspension and running gear

• link-and-length or rubber band tracks (depending on boxing)

• optional hatches and equipment details

• decal markings for British/Commonwealth units

The kit is designed for straightforward WWII armour modelling with good historical accuracy.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale British WWII infantry tank
✔ Valentine Mk.II / Mk.IV variants included
✔ Detailed turret and hull construction
✔ Accurate early-war armour design
✔ Commonwealth marking options
✔ Classic Tamiya armour kit engineering

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• WWII British and Commonwealth armour collections

• North African campaign dioramas

• early WWII infantry support scenes

• Eastern Front Lend-Lease displays (Soviet use)

• beginner-to-intermediate armour modelling

Skill level

Beginner to Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers new to WWII armour

• hobbyists interested in British tank development

• builders focused on basic weathering and assembly

Ideal for

• British WWII armour enthusiasts

• Valentine tank collectors

• Commonwealth forces modellers

• 1:35 scale tank builders

• historical diorama hobbyists

Summary

The Tamiya 1:35 Valentine Mk.II/IV is a detailed model of Britain’s early WWII infantry tank, representing one of the most widely used and reliable Allied armoured vehicles, ideal for both beginner and intermediate military modellers.