AFV Club 35106 Centurion Mk.5 w/ Dozer (1/35) – tank model with dozer blade for special tasks

AFV Club 35106 Centurion Mk.5 w/ Dozer (1/35) is a highly detailed plastic model kit representing one of the most advanced British tanks of the post-WWII era – the Centurion Mk.5, additionally equipped with a dozer blade. The 1:35 scale ensures a high level of detail, making this model a real treat for advanced military modelers.

Historical overview and combat use

The Centurion Mk.5 tank is the fifth generation of the legendary Centurion, which entered British Army service just after World War II, during the Cold War. The Mk.5 version was extensively modernized – featuring new communication systems and improved armament. This presented variant is equipped with a dozer blade, enabling rapid removal of terrain obstacles, construction of fortifications, or preparation of firing positions, which played a key role in mechanized operations. Dozer-equipped Centurions participated, among others, in actions during the Suez Crisis (1956), the Falklands War, and were widely used by the armies of Australia, Israel, India, and Sweden – even into the 1980s.
Period of use: Cold War, 1950s–1980s.

Features of the AFV Club 35106 Centurion Mk.5 w/ Dozer model

• 1:35 scale – ideal for collectors and diorama builders who wish to recreate realistic military scenes.
• High-quality plastic – provides crisp details and precise rendering of the drivetrain, chassis, and armor plate components.
• Dozer blade included – allows the model to be presented as an engineering support vehicle.
• Extensive photo-etched parts set – additional components for realistic finishing touches (e.g., meshes, fine details).
• Recommended for advanced modelers – numerous parts require experience and precision.
• Does not include glue or paints.
• Category: plastic model kit.

Recommendation and build difficulty

The AFV Club Centurion Mk.5 with Dozer model is especially recommended for enthusiasts of Cold War armored vehicles, British Army model collectors, and military diorama fans. Advanced construction, rich detailing, and photo-etched extras make this kit an excellent choice for intermediate and advanced modelers. Build difficulty: 4/5.