Mk I Female British tank, Specila modific, 1/72 - Master Box Ltd. 72004

The Mk I « Female » British Tank, Special Modification from Master Box Ltd., reference 72004, is a plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/72. It recreates a British heavy tank Mark I in a configuration associated with operations carried out in the Gaza region during the First World War.

The Mark I « Female » Tank

The Mark I was the first tank put into combat by the British Army in 1916. The so-called « Female » versions differed from the « Male » versions by having armament focused on machine guns, mounted in the side sponsons. Mark I tanks were sent to Palestine in 1917 and used during the fighting in Gaza, marking the first use of tanks in a desert environment.

The Master Box Model Kit

This 1/72 reference offers a reproduction of an iconic vehicle from the early days of armored warfare. The 1/72 scale reduces the dimensions of the real tank by a factor of 72 and makes it easy to include in a collection of First World War armored vehicles or a small historical diorama.

The kit includes decals for decorating the model. Assembly involves the usual steps of static model making: preparing the parts, assembly, gluing, painting, and applying markings.

Assembly and Finishing

Careful preparation of the parts before gluing helps achieve a clean result, especially on the running gear elements and exterior details. Applying a suitable primer then makes painting easier. A light weathering—dust, signs of use, or variations in color tone—can enhance the characteristic shapes of this British tank from the Great War.

Technical Features

• Brand : Master Box Ltd.
• Reference : 72004
• Type : military vehicle model kit to be assembled
• Subject : Mk I « Female » British Tank, Special Modification
• Scale : 1/72
• Material : plastic
• Period represented : First World War
• Decoration : decals included