Tamiya 32594 - 1/48 Scale Churchill Mk.VII Crocodile Precision Plastic Kit  [32594]

Tamiya 32594 - 1/48 British Tank Churchill Mk.VII Crocodile
Price:
CAD$27.27
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
32594
GTIN:
4950344325948
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Explore the Tamiya 1/48 Churchill Mk.VII Crocodile Scale Kit

The Tamiya 1/48 scale Churchill Mk.VII Crocodile offers model builders a compact but accurate window into WWII armored innovation. The Churchill Mk.VII addressed early battlefield shortcomings with stronger armor and a reliable 75mm gun, reflecting the engineering upgrades used in the field.

The Crocodile is notable for its flamethrower conversion, which replaced the forward machine gun. That system delivered flames out to roughly 80 metres and used a towed trailer to carry fuel and compressed nitrogen propellant, giving the vehicle a unique silhouette and battlefield role.

Build Appeal and Display Notes

For hobbyists, this Tamiya kit reproduces fine surface detail and mechanical features in a small footprint, making it an excellent piece for dioramas or shelf display. The finished model showcases both the rugged Churchill hull and the Crocodile trailer, offering historical fidelity for collectors and modellers alike.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/48
  • Material: Plastic
  • Assembly Type: Requires glue
  • Features: Detailed flamethrower system
The kit captures external fittings, hull contours and the distinctive flamethrower trailer in miniature, making it a highly detailed small scale model suitable for display.
Basic modelling tools like cutters, files, plastic cement and brushes are enough. Fine tweezers and a sharp hobby knife help with small parts and trim work.
Painting is recommended to achieve historical accuracy and surface contrast. Use enamel or acrylic model paints and reference period camouflage for best results.
Yes, the compact scale works well in dioramas. Weathering powders, washes and textured pastes can reproduce mud and wear around the tracks and trailer.

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