Italeri 6592 - Crusader Mk. II British Crew (1:35)
Italeri Crusader Mk. II & British Tank Crew 1:35 is a plastic kit of the British cruiser tank paired with 9 crew figures. It depicts the Mk. II, armed with the 2-pounder gun used before the later Mk. III adopted the 6-pounder. The box also includes decals for 3 versions, new glueable rubber tracks and a colour assembly guide. Finished model length is 171 mm.
Italeri Crusader Mk. II & British Tank Crew 1:35 combines the British Crusader cruiser tank in Mk. II form with nine British tank crew figures. This version retains the 2-pounder gun also used on the Mk. I, while the later Mk. III introduced the more powerful 6-pounder. The finished model measures 171 mm in length.
An early-war Crusader
Designed at the beginning of the Second World War, the Crusader became one of the key British cruiser tanks, with production exceeding 5,000 vehicles. Christie suspension and large-diameter road wheels were characteristic features of the type and helped its cross-country mobility. In service, that mobility was a clear strength, while limited armour protection and vulnerability to mines and anti-tank guns remained significant weaknesses.
Box contents
- Crusader Mk. II plastic kit
- 9 British tank crew figures
- decals for 3 versions
- new glueable rubber tracks
- colour assembly guide
Why choose this boxing
This release offers more than a standalone vehicle by adding a full crew for a more populated display or diorama. It is also specifically the earlier Mk. II gun configuration, making it a useful choice if you want a Crusader with the 2-pounder rather than the later Mk. III layout.
| Category: | Military Vehicles |
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| Weight: | 0.35 kg |
| EAN: | 8001283065924 |
| Scale: | 1/35 |
| Typ: | Vojenská technika |
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