COMET/AUTHENTICAST

UK Army Tank

#5010 CHURCHILL VI Infantry Tank

WW2 Metal ID Type model 1/108 scale

This is the Comet-Authenticast Model #5010 of the British Army CHURCHILL MK VI Infantry tank produced from 1941 to 1945, designed to supplement the MATILDA and VALENTINE series of Infantry Tanks built from earlier. Early CHURCHILLS were armed with a 2 pounder (40mm)high velocity gun with a 3” Howitzer in the hull, but with the MK III moved over to the heavier hitting 6 pounder gun, and the MK VI went to a 75mm gun, with the final version MK VIII had a 90mm gun.

The CHURCHILL first saw combat in the failed Dieppe Raid on August, 1942 where they had severe losses in the landing.  They saw heavy usage in Africa, Italy, Burma, India and North West Europe. CHURCHILL hulls were also used as the basis for several Specialist Vehicles such as the 230 Spigot Mortar AVRE, the CROCODILE Flame thrower, and  KANGAROO Personnel carrier variations. The CHURCHILL was also the basis for development of the 17 PDR armed BLACK PRINCE tank.

CHURCHILLs were also Lean-Leased to  Russia, where they served 1942-1944, but the 2 pdr gun was considered too light.  Postwar, CHURCHILLs were called to service in the Korean War.  The Irish Army was the final user of the CHURCHILL tank, the last one was retired in 1969.

The CHURCHILL MK VI weighed some 39(+) tones, and 24’ long.  It came with a 102mmt hull and 89mm turret frontal armour.  Powered by a Bedford 12-cylinder petrol engine driving it up to 15 MPH.  It was armed with a QF 75mm gun, and two 7.92mmBesa Machine guns, with a crew of five.

  This model #5010 was manufactured under the brand names of Comet or Authenticast from mid-1940’s to 1960’s.  Comet/Authenticast was founded by the Sloman Brothers in New York prior to World War Two.  They went on to produce Metal Ship, Plane and Tank Identification Models for the US Armed Forces during the War.  Post-War, they continued producing their metal models until bought out by Superior Models in the early 1960’s.  Superior sold the Tanks for a limited time.   

This model is made out of white metal and painted Olive Drab and comes completely assembled.  The model is a little over 2 3/4” long body, with a 3/4” gun barrel.  It weighs about 6 oz.   This model is in excellent condition, without the original box packaging.  This model may have some shiny spots on edges (see pictures). It will be packed and secured safely for transit to you.

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