AFV Club 35395 Centurion Mk.5 AVRE 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

The AFV Club 35395 Centurion Mk.5 AVRE 1/35 is an extremely detailed plastic model kit depicting the British engineering tank from the Centurion family – one of the most recognizable and highly regarded post-war main battle tanks in the world. The kit is made in the popular modeling scale of 1/35, ensuring both a suitable size for display and the ability to achieve a high level of detail.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of origin: United Kingdom
• Historical period: Cold War, post-war era (manufactured from 1945, used up to the 1980s)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Included accessories and equipment: the kit features crisp surface details with replicated armament, engineering equipment elements, realistic tracks as well as clear parts for creating periscopes and headlights. Decals for marking combat units are also included.

The Centurion Mk.5 AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) was a specialist vehicle based on the chassis of the legendary Centurion tank. Developed as a result of lessons learned during World War II, Centurions were modernized and used by the British Army in the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and numerous peacekeeping and combat operations worldwide. The AVRE variant was adapted for the needs of engineering troops – distinguished by its equipment allowing it to clear mines, demolish obstacles, and support infantry in breaching fortifications.

The Centurion Mk.5 AVRE was mainly used by British forces from the late 1950s, widely deployed during Cold War crises until the early 1990s. It was commonly seen during NATO operations and UN missions.

The AFV Club kit is characterized by excellent part fit, a clear instruction manual, and high-quality details, making it an ideal choice for both intermediate and advanced military modelers. Building the model requires precision and patience – difficulty level: 4/5 – due to the numerous small parts and faithfully reproduced engineering equipment details.

This model is highly recommended for enthusiasts of British armored vehicles, fans of Cold War conflict history, and hobbyists interested in extraordinary military engineering support vehicles. The AFV Club 35395 Centurion Mk.5 AVRE in 1/35 scale is a must-have item in every military modeler’s collection.