Osprey Modelling 5 : Modelling the Matilda Infantry Tank

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 detailed guide to modelling the Matilda tank across a variety of types, colour schemes and scales, and features excellent reference photos. Using clearly explained techniques and methods, and featuring the work of several top modellers, this step-by-step guide to building, finishing and displaying the Matilda in European, Western Desert and Australian service presents a creative and engaging approach to modelling the 'Tilly'. Text by Mark Bannerman.

Contents

• Introduction
• A Brief History of the Matilda
• Tools and Materials
• Essential Tools
• Brushes, Airbrushes and Paints
• Modelling the Matilda in Small Scale
• Infantry Tank Mark I, A11 Matilda 1/76 scale
• Matilda Mk. III, Malta Tank Squadron 1/76 scale
• Small-Scale Gallery
• Desert Matilda 1/72-scale ESCI by Rick Bennett
• Modelling the Matilda in 1/35 scale
• Australian Matilda Mk. IV 'Frog'
• Walk around a Frog
• British Desert Matilda 1941
• 1/35 gallery
• 'Arras' A12 Matilda by Steven J Zaloga
• Desert Matilda Mk. III, 7th RTR, by Juan L Mercada Pons
• Scratchbuilding a German Matilda 'Oswald'
• Museums, Collections and Reference
• Further Reading and Research
• Websites
• Kits and Accessories Available
• Kit List
• Conversions and After-Market Kits
• Index
• Colour Reference Chart