1/72 Revell - Challenger 1

The 1/72 scale Revell Challenger 1 kit (No. 03183) offers a detailed representation of the British FV4030 Challenger 1 main battle tank, which served from 1983 to 2001. The model comprises 129 parts and measures approximately 164 mm in length upon completion. It features a rotating turret, a movable main gun, and finely detailed surface textures that replicate the tank's Chobham composite Armor. The kit includes decals for two versions: the 17/21 Lancers during Exercise Iron Hammer in 1988 and the Queen’s Royal Hussars deployed with IFOR in Bosnia in 1996 .

Designed for modelers aged 12 and up, this kit is rated at skill level 4 due to its intricate parts and assembly complexity. The package contains six sprues, an illustrated instruction manual, and waterslide decals. The Challenger 1 was notable for its use of Chobham armour and a 1,200 hp engine, providing a top speed of 56 km/h. It saw combat during the Gulf War in 1991, where it demonstrated exceptional performance.