During WWII at the North African front, the Crusader tank became the main force for the British Tank Corps and often faced off with the German Panzer III. New parts are included in the kit to depict the larger 6-pounder main gun and its associated gun mantlet. Die-cast chassis for added weight and realism. Caterpillar tracks are assembly type, with upper sections featuring realistic sag effect. 3 types of markings included.
In the 1930's, a British mission observed the field maneuvers of the Russian army and were impressed by the performance of some of their tanks, which were influenced by the designs of American Walter Christie. The British decided to develop their own fast "cruiser" tank for their army and their efforts eventually resulted in the Crusader. When it entered operational service in 1941 as part of Operation Battle axe in North Africa, the Crusader was found to be faster than its German counterparts, but had a less powerful gun, thinner armour, and was not very reliable. Due to delays in the development of new tanks, it was decided to mount the larger 6-pounder gun onto the Crusader. The larger gun resulted in a smaller 3-man turret crew.
About the model
1/48 scale of Crusader Mk.III, a plastic model assembly kit.
Realistic reproduction of powerful appearance such as a total length of 138 mm, a thick gun barrel and a turret reinforced armor, etc.
Main gun In addition to the normal type, long gun barrel type is also set.
Two types of side skirts can be chosen.
Caterpillar is a connected assembly type promoting integration of parts.
Three kinds of marking on the North African front.
With base and We are also looking forward to making it with Crusader Mk.I / II, a derived type anti-aircraft tank Mk.III, and rival Germany III tank type L type.
Glue and paints are required