Airfix 1/76 Infantry Tank Mk.II Matilda - Vintage Classics Tank model set. Expected Arrival: 4th Quarter 2026 History One of the most underrated tanks of the Second World War, the Matilda was a heavy British infantry tank designed to support troop assaults against enemy positions, and during early Second World War engagements, proved to be exceptional in this role. In the Western Desert, it became the scourge of the Italian Army, earning the nickname the ‘Queen of the Desert’. What's in the Box? Plastic model kit Instruction sheet Paint Guide Decal Sheet