Vespid Models VS720007S Centurion Tank Mk 5/1 Deluxe 1/72 – plastic model kit

The Vespid Models VS720007S Centurion Tank Mk 5/1 Deluxe model in 1/72 scale is a unique proposition for military modeling enthusiasts, especially those interested in the history of British armored forces from the Cold War era. This precisely reproduced plastic kit presents the famous engineering tank Centurion Mk 5/1 AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers), which served in the British Army from the second half of the 20th century.

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1/72
• Origin of the original: United Kingdom
• Service period: Cold War (1960s and 1970s)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Material: high quality plastic
• Deluxe version – extras: photo-etched parts, metal barrel, detailing accessories

Historical Description of the Vehicle

The Centurion Mk 5/1 AVRE was a specialized engineering support vehicle, heavily modified compared to the basic versions of the renowned British Centurion. Equipped with a short-barreled 165 mm L9A1 gun for firing engineering rounds, it was used for destroying obstacles, fortifications, and clearing terrain of mines and entanglements. Its involvement in military operations and NATO exercises earned the vehicle a reputation as an extremely effective support tool on the modern battlefield.

Kit Contents and Model Features

• Turret and hull accurately replicating construction details
• Exceptional photo-etched details – headlights, handles, protective meshes
• Metal barrel ensuring realism and durability
• Accessory mounting options and potential for personalization
• Pictorial assembly instructions – clear even for intermediate modelers

Who is it recommended for?

The model is recommended for both intermediate and advanced modelers interested in military subjects, Cold War-era dioramas, and British armored technology. The Deluxe version with extras allows you to achieve a competition-level finish.

Build difficulty (1–5): 4 – requires precision and patience with photo-etched details.

Order the Vespid Models VS720007S Centurion Tank Mk 5/1 Deluxe 1/72 model and build a realistic replica of one of the most distinctive engineering tanks of the Cold War!