Afv Club 35176 – 1/35 British Infantry Tank Churchill Mk.III Dieppe Raid

The AFV Club 35176 – 1/35 Churchill Mk III “Dieppe Raid”  is a historically rich and meticulously engineered model capturing the British infantry tank as prepared for the ill-fated Dieppe Raid in 1942.

Kit Highlights

• Historical Accuracy
  Depicts the Churchill Mk III variant staged for Operation Jubilee, complete with wading gear including exhaust extensions and jettisonable trunks that were integral to the landing configuration.

• High-Quality Kit Contents
  The set includes 14 plastic sprues, 1 clear parts tree, a rifled metal barrel, and finely crafted photo-etched parts for enhanced realism.The cover art and decal sheet reflect Dieppe-specific markings.

• Realistic Suspension & Tracks
  Features a movable suspension system with metal coil springs that deliver lifelike road wheel articulation and track sag.

• Authentic Surface Detailing
  Casting textures, mudguards, and vision blocks are faithfully reproduced. Minor debate exists among modelers regarding track guide rails—some suggest early Mk IIIs lacked them—but AFV Club’s inclusion aligns with the reworked Dieppe configuration.

• Build Experience
  Rated for intermediate to advanced skill levels, the kit balances detailed realism with solid construction logic.

Historical Context

The Dieppe Raid demanded extensive preparation, including waterproofing and wading modifications for the Churchill tanks. These tanks were vital in offering mobile firepower and armored support to the infantry trying to overcome fortified cliffs and beaches.

Conclusion

The AFV Club 35176 Churchill Mk III “Dieppe Raid” stands out as both a precise historical rendition and a buildable, modern engineering marvel. Its level of detail, functional parts, and subject relevance make it a compelling choice for modelers passionate about WWII armored operation and historical realism.