Tamiya 35356 1/35 Archer Detailed Military Model Kit  [35356]

Tamiya 35356 - 1/35 Archer: Close Study of the British 17-pounder Tank Destroyer

The Archer stands out as an unusual World War II British design, faithfully reproduced in this 1/35 kit by Tamiya. Built on the Valentine infantry tank chassis, the real vehicle mounted the 17-pounder gun facing rearward, with the crew compartment moved to the front. That reversal of layout is captured here, showing the unique engineering choices behind the vehicle.

Introduced into service in 1944, the Archer delivered significant anti-armor performance, able to penetrate roughly 192mm of armor at around 914 meters. The model reflects that tactical role while offering a satisfying assembly and painting project for modelers focused on authenticity and period detail.