This kit updates the popular British Matilda (Item 35300) with parts to recreate a Soviet-spec Matilda. The tank itself was a durable, heavy design with 2-pounder gun that was well-suited to the slower infantry tank role in British armour doctrine. Eventually, the Matilda was replaced by the Valentine. Like the Valentine, it was supplied to Soviet forces under a lend-lease scheme. Around 1,000 were provided; they were generally given new tracks and simplified suspension with bogie skids, re-designed side skirts, and other modifications. New Parts Soviet-design assembly track parts Suspension bogie skid parts Solid (no slits) hull front locker hatches 2 Red Army torso figures 2 Red Army marking options Scale: 1/35 Construction type: Assembly kit Photo-etch parts: Not included Decals: Included Special feature 1: Length: 174mm. Special feature 2: The form of the Matilda is richly reproduced based on a detailed study of the actual tank. Special feature 3: The turret, gun mantlet, and front hull feature a realistic cast metal texture. Special feature 4: Link type assembly parts recreate the tracks (69 links per side). Special feature 5: Parts are included to recreate the bogie skids in the suspension, while side skirts are newly re-designed to accurately reflect those on Red Army Matilda. Special feature 6: Hull front locker hatches are the slit-less type. Special feature 7: Comes with 2 Red Army torso figures (driver, commander), and 2 Red Army Matilda marking options.