Valentine mk viii is a medium tank available for the allies. This is the 5 scale british mk iii valentine mk iv infantry tank soviet red army version plastic model kit from afv. V, from an unidentified unit, tripoli, january 1943. British infantry tank mk iii valentine mk iiiv youtube. It was similar to the mk x, which was the first version to be built from new with the 6pounder anti tank gun. Valentine mk v this valentine mk v was photographed at the military vehicle technology foundation in portola valley, california in july 2006. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Iii valentine v from the wwii military miniatures series by miniart. Developed in 1938 by vickersarmstrong, the tank was one of the best in its class. Photograph taken during general alan brookes visit to the scottish command. Download image download fullsize image request a vector version of this image. The valentine became the most produced british tank of ww2. I this is a real blueprint made directly from vellum masters.
It was similar to the mk x, which was the first version to be built from new with the 6pounder anti tank gun the mk xi was powered by a 165hp g. The valentines chassis was used for the archer tank. More than 8,000 of the type were produced in 11 different marks plus various purposebuilt variants, accounting for approximately a quarter of wartime british tank production 1. The tank first served in operation crusader in the north african desert with the 8th royal tank regiment. The mark v heavy tank was the first of the british heavy tanks to require only one driver. The tank, cruiser, mk vi or a15 crusader was one of the primary british cruiser tanks of the early part second world warand perhaps the most important british tank of the north african campaign. Valentine v mk iii british infantry tank w2 crew this is the 5 scale british infantry tank mk. Ii lana turner, late production version, with the new roadwheels and 2pdr mk.
Currently it is restored to new condition over the next period will post pictures of progress. The tank soon got gun upgrades to qf 6pounder 57mm and qf 75mm cannons. Given the excellent engineering and detail it was hard not to like this kit. The tank, infantry, mk iii, valentine was an infantry tank produced in the united kingdom during the second world war. Highly reliable, the valentine saw service in many theatres after mass production. It was a rare example of a private venture tank design that was accepted for mass production, and thus didnt have an a number like most british tanks. It was used in north africa, in western europe, the pacific and on the eastern front as part of the lendlease programme. Developed privately hence the lack of a government issued a number the valentine tank served the british army from 1941 through to in some cases the end of the war. V rp3 based on cromwell challenger comet i iron duke iv.
Afvclub british mk iii valentine mk iv infantry tank. Valentine valentine mk i valentine mk ix valentine mk xi. A t67003 valentine mark ix tank at bovington tank museum, dorset. Jul 20, 2017 the finished model looked good when compared to the drawings and photos in my primary reference, tank power vol. It was similar to the mk x, which was the first version to be built from new with the 6pounder antitank gun the mk xi was powered by a 165hp g. The valentines chassis was used for the archer tank destroyer and the bishop selfpropelled gun. Valentine tank merkava marder iii m48 patton m4 sherman. Infantry tank mk iii valentine tanks in world war 2. Tanks blueprints download free blueprint for 3d modeling. Over its lifetime it went from a riveted construction to entirely welded, and from a petrol. Miniart valentine v mk iii british infantry tank w2 crew.
Aug 16, 2015 recently a client bought a valentine tank mk5. I, british tier1, medium tank gameplay begins at the 12. Valentine mk v, ix and mk xi, made amphibious by the use of nicholas strausslers duplex drive. The valentine was used both as an infantry tank and cruiser, and unusually for.
Brace yourself for the most epic tank battles as of yet. It was first deployed in 1918, used in action during the closing months of world war i, and in the allied intervention in the russian civil war on the white russian side, and by the red army, after they were captured. Britains struggle to build effective tanks during the second world. Ix version mounted an even more powerful 6pdr gun, and a gmc engine from a mk. Valentine mark iii tanks of the 16th tank brigade 1st polish corps lined up during an exercise in scotland. Triple wheel bogies on springs with newton hydraulic shock absorbers. Xc valentine 331 by janusz ledwoch wydawnictwo militaria, isbn 9788372193315. Oct 25, 2012 photo gallery of a valentine tank, the tank, infantry, mk iii, valentine was an infantry tank produced in the united kingdom during the second world war. What concerns its reliability and durability lets refer to one example. Vib light tanks of 7th armoured division on patrol in the desert, 2 august 1940. This is the valentine that was provided to the ussr through the lendlease act. The valentine would prove its effectiveness as an infantry tank throughout africa and in the jungles of burma as well, showing up japanese armor in the process.
The 6pounder upgrade can increase damage against armored targets. Builder the new tamiya 5 british valentine mk ii 35352. Photo gallery of a valentine tank, the tank, infantry, mk iii, valentine was an infantry tank produced in the united kingdom during the second world war. Armed with a qf 2pounder 40mm cannon, the tank proved worthy for battle, especially against the panzer divisions. Ii version was powered by an aec a190 1hp 6cylinder diesel engine and armed with a 2pdr 40mm gun. The tank is quite good against lightly armoured targets and infantry. The tank, infantry, mk iii, valentine was an infantry tank produced in the united kingdom. The valentine ii is a soviet tier 4 premium light tank.
The blueprint will arrive uncut, edge not slit, or trimmed, and are marked for proper 36x24 finishing. Vib light tank at the bovington tank museum, england. The finished model looked good when compared to the drawings and photos in my primary reference, tank power vol. Valentine mk v pictures of armored fighting vehicles for downloading and sale. Valentine ii developed in 1938 by vickersarmstrong, the tank was one of the best in its class. The many variants included riveted and welded construction, petrol and diesel engines and a progressive. Used in north africa, malta, the kiwis in the pacific, and by the russians. Other improvements included better ventilation and improved visibility for the crew. In this war thunder video tutorial, i roll out in the valentine mk. The british mark v tank was an upgraded version of the mark iv tank. There are several proposed explanations for the name valentine.
The tank was improved in several aspects, chiefly the new steering system and engine, but it fell short in. Iv strv 81 rb 52 firefly m4 sherman ic trzyniec sherman firefly. A lendlease british valentine tank produced for the soviet union. A total of 8275 vehicles in various modifications were. British and canadian production totalled 8275, making the valentine the most produced british tank design of the war. F2 or the 75 mm m3 gun on the m4a1 sherman both of these tanks are currently within the br range of the valentine. The crusaders mobility made it a favourite of british tank crews and once upgraded with the ordnance qf 6 pounder main gun made it more than a match for the early panzer iii and panzer iv tanks it. Feb 20, 2017 british infantry tank mk iii valentine mk iiiv ipms toronto barbakan. More than 8,000 of the type were produced in eleven marks, plus various specialised variants, accounting for approximately a quarter of wartime british tank production. With over 8,000 produced of the type, the valentine was a direct result of a british need to field an infantry tank based on the a10 design preceding it and to replace the aging matilda. The infantry tank mk iii valentine saw service from 1941 to the end of the war. Oct 17, 2018 the valentine would prove its effectiveness as an infantry tank throughout africa and in the jungles of burma as well, showing up japanese armor in the process.
M10 tank destroyer kanonenjagdpanzer char 2c centurion tank m47 patton vk 4501 p t32 heavy tank t18 tank st26 bridgelayer. A total of 8275 vehicles in various modifications were manufactured from 1940 through 1944. This was because it had a new fourspeed epicyclic gearbox, which was designed by w. Delivered to you on a full size master sheet measuring 42x 30. The early valentines were mounted with a 2pdr gun and up to 60mm of armor for the crew. Below you will find the specializations available for this vehicle. This finished the main painting stage and the satin coat gave a good base for the weathering stage later on. The most significant change of the valentine mk iii was the three man turret. The valentinepage contains all related products, articles, books, walkarounds and plastic scale modeling projects dedicated to this vehicle. Discontinued view kit download instructions download miniart base. The valentine xi was the last production version of the valentine tank, and was armed with the new british 75mm tank gun. During a battles corps lost 78 of t34s and 17 valentines.
With the right angling and a bit of luck, the valentine mk. The infantry tank mk iii, valentine, was the most numerous britishbuilt tank of the second world war, with over 8,000 built between 1940 and 1944. The valentine vi, infantry tank mk iii, was a version of the valentine iv that was built in canada. Experience world war 2 and command a battalion of war machines against the incredible might of axis. A total of 3,782 vehicles were sent to the soviet union, with some lost at sea during transport to murmansk. The mk iv was powered by a gmc diesel engine and had the original twoman turret, with 2pounder gun and 7. The valentine was better armed and faster than the cruiser mk. Valentine tank merkava marder iii m48 patton m4 sherman vehicles military tanks. Afvclub british mk iii valentine mk iv infantry tank plastic. The covenanter a cruiser tank mk v was an uparmoured development of.
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