M24 Chaffee tank WW 2 British Army versi, 1/35 - AFV-Club AF35210

The M24 Chaffee WW2 British Army Version by AFV-Club, reference AF35210, is an injection-plastic model kit to be assembled at 1/35, depicting the American light tank M24 in a configuration used by the British Army during World War II.

The M24 Chaffee

The M24, officially designated Light Tank M24, is an American light tank that entered service at the end of World War II. It was designed to succeed the earlier light tanks of the US Army, featuring a 75 mm main armament and mobility suited to reconnaissance and support missions. In British service, this vehicle was given the name Chaffee.

Kit features

This AFV-Club reproduction offers a detailed portrayal of the M24 with its hull and turret. The kit includes, in particular, a metal 75 mm M6 main gun with internal rifling, a coaxial M1919A4 machine gun, as well as specific parts for the British version.

• Injection-plastic model kit to be assembled.
• Scale: 1/35.
• Brand: AFV-Club.
• Manufacturer reference: AF35210.
• Subject: M24 Chaffee, British Army World War II version.
• Metal 75 mm M6 gun.
• Photo-etched parts, including elements for the rear storage basket.
• Working, movable running gear.
• T72E1 tracks and drive wheels for the M24.
• Three turret antenna base types to choose from.
• Characteristic British storage box and spare road wheel.

Assembly and finishing

Building a 1/35 armored vehicle requires careful preparation of the parts before gluing, especially the running gear, tracks, and photo-etched elements. Using a suitable primer then makes it easier to apply paint and brings out surface details. Fitting the small storage parts and hull accessories is best done with precision tools.

Finishing can be aimed at a clean “out-of-unit” presentation or at a more pronounced weathering effect, with variations in tones, washes in recesses, dust effects, and signs of use on the areas that get the most wear. Your choice of markings and paint colors should follow the instructions provided with the kit.

1/35 scale

At 1/35 scale, every dimension of the real vehicle is reduced by a factor of 35. This scale is particularly popular for military vehicles, as it allows you to work on armor, running gear, and loading details while still keeping a size suitable for display cases or dioramas.

Useful materials

The build generally requires plastic model glue, cutting and deburring tools, fine abrasive paper, a primer, and suitable paints. A cyanoacrylate glue is appropriate for positioning the metal parts and photo-etched parts.