AFV Club 35199 British Infantry Tank Valentine Mk.IV - Soviet Version (1/35)

AFV Club 35199 British Infantry Tank Valentine Mk.IV Soviet Version is a highly detailed plastic model kit in the popular 1/35 scale, dedicated to one of the most recognizable armored vehicle designs of World War II. This kit depicts the Valentine Mk.IV infantry tank, which, thanks to the Lend-Lease program, was supplied to the Red Army and saw intensive use on the Eastern Front.

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: United Kingdom (production), USSR (user)
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Category: plastic model kit
• Years of use: 1941–1945 (World War II)
• Additional parts: clear parts (headlights), photo-etched details

Vehicle history and characteristics

The Valentine Mk.IV was a developed version of the Valentine infantry tank, produced by the United Kingdom from 1940. Units in the Mk.IV version, equipped with a GMC gasoline engine and redesigned armor, were supplied in large numbers to the USSR as part of Allied support. Valentine tanks played an important role in the battles of Stalingrad, Kursk, and in various offensives on the Eastern Front, where their reliability and ease of maintenance were highly valued. They were often used in mixed armored battalions and provided infantry support during assault operations.

About the kit

The AFV Club 35199 set stands out for its high level of detail and attention to features characteristic of the version delivered to the USSR, including Russian markings and modifications resulting from use in the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front. The model includes segmented injection-molded tracks, realistic suspension, decals dedicated to the Soviet variant, and photo-etched parts (e.g., lamp guards and engine grilles).

Who is it for?

We recommend this model both to advanced modelers and intermediate enthusiasts of World War II armored warfare history. Due to its rich detail and the inclusion of photo-etched parts, we rate the assembly difficulty as 4/5. It's an excellent choice for those interested in Soviet armored forces and modeling vehicles in 1/35 scale.

AFV Club Valentine Mk.IV Soviet Version is a model that will perfectly enhance any World War II vehicle collection, allowing for a realistic recreation of equipment used in the most important battles of the Eastern Front.