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Tamiya continues to
lead the advance on the 1/48 military model this scale is the British Crusader
Tank. Recreate scenes from this tank once battled Field Marshall Rommel�s Afrika
Korps.
About the British Crusader Mk.I & II Tank
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
Battleaxe in North Africa, the Crusader was found to be faster than its German
counterparts, but had a less powerful gun, thinner armor, and was less reliable.
Nevertheless, it served well as a battletank until replaced by newer designs.
About the Model
- High quality 1/48 scale assembly model kit
can be built to depict Crusader Mk.I or Mk.II.
- Differences in turret details between the
two variants such as machine gun turret and front panel meticulously
replicated.
- Die-cast chassis for added weight and
realism.
- Tank treads are assembly type, with the
upper section featuring realistic sag effect.
- Markings for 3 different tanks included.
Suggested Paint Colors
TS-46 - Light Sand
X-10 - Gun Metal
X-11 - Chrome Silver
XF-1 - Flat Black
XF-56 - Metallic Grey
XF-61 - Dark Green
XF-64 - Red Brown
XF-69 - NATO Black
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