AFV Club 35155 Churchill Mk V (1/35)

AFV Club 35155 Churchill Mk V (1/35) is a high-quality plastic model kit representing the Churchill Mk V medium tank in the popular 1:35 scale. This product is dedicated to demanding modelers who value historical accuracy, a wealth of detail, and faithful reproduction of the original vehicle.

Model Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Material: high-quality plastic
• Manufacturer: AFV Club
• Category: plastic model kit
• Includes detailed hull components, faithfully recreated turret details, realistic suspension system, and precise replicas of period tools and equipment
• Does not include: glue, paints, or assembly tools

Historical Description

The Churchill Mk V is one of the later variants of the British heavy infantry tank, developed during World War II for the British Army and its allies. The Mk V version was distinguished by its armament—a 95 mm howitzer mounted in the turret—making it an effective support for infantry units when breaching fortifications and enemy positions.

Churchill Mk V tanks were used on various World War II fronts, including during the Allied landings in Normandy (D-Day) in June 1944 as well as subsequent battles on the territory of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. They provided indispensable fire support during the breaching of heavily fortified German defensive lines, where the effectiveness of the 95 mm howitzer proved invaluable in fighting fortifications and enemy infrastructure.

Main Product Features

• Accurately reproduced elements characteristic of the Mk V version
• Possibility to assemble the tank in combat or maintenance configurations
• Precisely replicated armor texture, rivets, and suspension details
• Detailed decal markings allowing the construction of various historical variants

Who is it recommended for?

The model is recommended for intermediate and advanced military modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who wish to enrich their collection with a historically significant vehicle from World War II. It is also perfect as a diorama project, historical theme, or as part of a competition model display.