Star Decals 35-C1108 Kiwi Armour 1 - Special Tanks 1/35 – Water-slide Decals from New Zealand

Star Decals 35-C1108 "Kiwi Armour 1 - Special Tanks" in 1/35 scale is a specialist set of water-slide decals intended for modelers building replicas of New Zealand armored vehicles used during the Italian Campaign in World War II. This sheet is a high-quality product from the renowned manufacturer Star Decals, known for its extremely detailed and historically accurate paint schemes and vehicle markings.

The decals provide complete markings for five unique combat vehicles operated by the New Zealand Army: M31 TRV (Tank Recovery Vehicle), Sherman Mk I Dozer, Sherman Mk IB 105mm, Sherman Kangaroo APC, and Sherman Mk IIIDD. Each of these vehicles played a significant role in the operations of the 2nd New Zealand Division on the Italian front between 1943–1945. This set allows you to recreate both classic Sherman tank versions and specialty vehicles—including Shermans converted into Kangaroo armored personnel carriers or versions equipped with dozers for engineering work and battlefield obstacle removal.

• Scale: 1/35 – sheet dedicated to models in this scale.
• Country: New Zealand – vehicles of the division fighting in Italy during World War II.
• Historical period: World War II, Italian Campaign, 1943–1945.
• Product type: Water-slide decals for plastic model kits.
• Materials: High-quality paints and inks on transparent film, ensuring sharp details and easy application.
• Application: 1/35 scale Sherman tank and AFV model kits, substitutes for the default markings provided by model manufacturers.

The offered decals are perfect for customization and accurate historical paint schemes—the manufacturer includes a color instruction guide for the placement of signs and numbering on individual vehicles. It's an ideal addition for modelers building dioramas or depicting Allied vehicles in unusual, rarely seen versions.

We recommend this set to both experienced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts of World War II vehicles—when the surface is properly prepared, decal application difficulty is rated 2/5. The product stands out for its excellent detail fidelity and enables the faithful reproduction of historic New Zealand vehicles.