MK I Male British tank, Special modificat, 1/72 - Master Box Ltd. 72003

The Master Box Ltd. 72003 depicts a British Mk I Male tank at the 1/72 scale, in a special configuration created for the Gaza theatre. This build-it-yourself model is part of the Vehicles series from the manufacturer and reproduces one of the first tanks used by British forces during the First World War.

The Mk I holds a major place in armoured vehicle history: it belongs to the first generation of tanks designed to cross churned-up terrain and trench networks. The Male designation identifies the version armed with cannons, as opposed to the Female versions equipped only with machine guns. The variant offered here highlights an adaptation linked to operations carried out in the Gaza region.

At the 1/72 scale, each dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 72. This format makes it easy to include the armoured vehicle in a collection dedicated to the First World War or in a compact military diorama.

Assembly requires the usual steps of static model building: parts preparation, assembly, gluing and painting. Applying a suitable primer helps ensure an even paint finish, while light weathering can accentuate the hull details, running gear elements, and the operational look of a vehicle moving over dusty terrain.

Technical features

• Brand : Master Box Ltd.
• Reference : 72003
• Type : snap/assembled military vehicle model
• Subject : British Mk I Male tank, special Gaza modification
• Scale : 1/72
• Series : Vehicles
• Period represented : First World War

Additional products

Plan for model glue, cutting and precision tools, suitable paints as well as fine abrasive paper for preparing and finishing the parts.