Tamiya 35068 British Chieftain Mk.V Tank (1/35) – plastic model kit

The Tamiya 35068 British Chieftain Mk.V Tank in 1/35 scale is a faithful replica of the legendary British main battle tank used during the Cold War. The set is made from high-quality plastic, ensuring excellent detail and assembly ease characteristic of the Japanese company Tamiya. The model does not include glue or paints in the set, giving modellers the opportunity to select additional painting supplies according to their preferences.

Brief historical overview

The Chieftain Mk.V is one of the most influential main battle tanks of the British Armed Forces. Introduced into service in the mid-1960s, the Mk.V tank succeeded the successful line of Centurion vehicles. It featured exceptionally strong armour and the pioneering 120mm L11 rifled gun, which for years was considered one of the most effective tank guns in the world. Chieftains were used by the British Army until the 1990s, taking part in numerous NATO exercises and representing Western armoured strength in Europe during the Cold War period. The Chieftain Mk.V was also included in the arsenals of Iran, Kuwait, and Oman.

Model features

• Scale: 1/35
• Manufacturer: Tamiya
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Country and period of use: United Kingdom, Cold War (1967-1990)
• The model features authentic details of the hull, turret, armament, and running gear specific to the Mk.V.
• The set includes elements representing the distinctive armour profile and turret details of the tank.
• Does not include extras such as metal barrels or photo-etched parts – provides an excellent base for further enhancement.
• Assembly instructions are pictorial, clear, and user-friendly, ensuring comfortable assembly even for less experienced modellers.
• Recommended painting: colours used by British armoured units.

Category and target group

The product belongs to the plastic model kits category in 1/35 scale. We highly recommend it to modellers interested in the history of armoured vehicles from the Cold War era, collectors of British military equipment, and hobbyists looking for a solid base to develop their modelling workshop. We rate the build difficulty as 3 out of 5 – the model is friendly for both intermediate and ambitious beginners.

Tamiya 35068 British Chieftain Mk.V Tank is a great choice for any modeller wishing to add an authentic model of a symbol of British armoured engineering to their collection.