1/400 scale British Churchill MKI Heavy Tank (10), ideal for the Heller Landing Craft Set. Soon available in other scales. Watch out for other British Tanks of WW2.The
Tank, Infantry, Mk IV (A22) Churchill was a British
heavy infantry tank used in the
Second World War, best known for its heavy armour, large longitudinal chassis with all-around tracks with multiple
bogies, its ability to climb steep slopes, and its use as the basis of many specialist vehicles. It was one of the heaviest
Allied tanks of the war.
The origins of the design lay in the expectation that war in Europe might be fought under similar conditions to those of the
First World War, and emphasized the ability to cross difficult ground. The Churchill was rushed into production to build up British defences against a possible German invasion. The first vehicles had flaws that had to be overcome before the Churchill was accepted for wide use. After several Marks had been built, a better armoured version, the Mark VII, entered service.
The Churchill was used by British and Commonwealth forces in
North Africa, Italy and North-West Europe. In addition, a few hundred were supplied to the USSR and used on the
Eastern Front.
Cleaning Information
Some part cleanup will be necessary. The 3D printing process uses a waxy substance to support certain part features during the printing process. Although the parts are cleaned by Shapeways, some waxy residue may remain. It can be safely removed with water and a mild aqueous detergent like "Simple Green" using an old, soft toothbrush, Q-tips or pipe cleaners. During the printing process, liquid resin is cured by ultraviolet light. Microscopic bits of resin may remain uncured.
Let your parts sit in direct sunlight for a few hours to fully cure the resin.
Water-based acrylic paints meant for plastics is strongly recommended. Other paints, especially enamels, may not cure on Frosted Detail 3D-printed plastics.
Use dedicated model sprue cutters to remove parts to minimise the risk of damage to parts.
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