Tamiya 1/35 A34 Comet British Cruiser Tank

🔷 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Kit Overview:The A34 Comet was one of the most advanced British cruiser tanks of World War II, developed late in the war to counter German Panther and Tiger tanks. Based on the Cromwell chassis but fitted with a more powerful 77mm high-velocity gun, the Comet combined speed, firepower, and reliability, and went on to influence post-war designs like the Centurion.

This Tamiya 1/35 scale kit (Item 35380) is a modern tooling released in 2022, offering an accurate and highly detailed representation of the Comet with Tamiya’s trademark ease of assembly and excellent fit.

Key Features:• Modern Tamiya tooling with excellent fit and engineering• Highly detailed hull, turret, and suspension• Realistic cast and rolled armor surface textures• Assembly-type tracks with one-piece straight sections• Clear parts for turret-mounted searchlight• Optional details for early/late production features• Accurate 77mm main gun and turret design

What’s Included:• Complete plastic parts set• Decals with marking options• Instruction manual• Clear parts for lights and optics

British Army Paint Guide (Suggested):

Northwest Europe – Late WWII:• Base Color:

• Olive Drab (Tamiya XF-62 / Vallejo 71.043 / AK RC023)

Detail Colors:• Tracks: Dark Brown / Steel• Tools: Wood + Gunmetal• Exhaust: Rust tones• Tires: Rubber Black

Why This Kit:• One of the newest and most accurate Comet kits available• Excellent balance of detail and buildability• Ideal for both beginners and experienced modelers• Great subject for late-war European dioramas• Strong aftermarket support for upgrades

Reference:• Scalemates (kit history & details): https://www.scalemates.com/kits/tamiya-35380-a34-comet--1421899

Shipping Info:• Ships securely packaged to protect box and contents• Combined shipping available on multiple items