{"product_id":"53123-italeri-7083-churchill-mk-iii-172","title":"Italeri 7083 Churchill Mk. III 1\/72","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItaleri 7083 Churchill Mk. III 1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e is a detailed plastic model kit representing the legendary British medium tank from World War II. The Mk. III version was one of the key variants in the Churchill tank series, designed as a response to increasingly powerful German tanks that had outclassed earlier British designs such as the Valentine, Matilda, and Crusader. The 1\/72 scale model faithfully reproduces the silhouette, armor details, and the vehicle's characteristic armament – the 6-pounder (57 mm) gun, which made it effective in combat against German Panzers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Churchill Mk. III served mainly in the British Army and was used from 1942 until the end of World War II, participating in many important operations such as the Allied landing in Normandy (Operation Overlord) and the North African campaign. This tank was distinguished by very thick armor - up to 102 mm in some areas - which effectively protected the crew on the battlefield, as well as a durable, though not very fast, engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel scale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72, ideal both for collecting and for historical dioramas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom – the nation's armed forces were the primary users of the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II (years 1942-1945).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e high-quality plastic, durable for modeling work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e the set includes decals allowing you to recreate different marking variants, a detailed assembly instruction, and the armor components and hull shape are reproduced very realistically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eItaleri 7083 Churchill Mk. III is a plastic model kit intended for modelers of varying skill levels; however, due to its scale and detail level, it is recommended for intermediate hobbyists (difficulty level: 2\/5). The kit does not include glue or paints—allowing for complete personalization of the finish according to the original patterns or the collector’s own vision. We recommend this product to military history enthusiasts, collectors of British armored vehicles, and modelers preparing World War II dioramas. Italeri is a renowned manufacturer ensuring high-quality molds and precise detailing, making this model a great addition to any 1\/72 scale military collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723100868942,"sku":"IT7083","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/90689060a23e09ce158111f68d9c9314.jpg?v=1755552425","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/53123-italeri-7083-churchill-mk-iii-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}