ITALERI
556579
- Scale 1:35
Crusader Mk. II with 8th
Army Infantry
CONTAINS 5 FIGURES - NEW GLUABLE RUBBER TRACKS
- DECALS SHEET FOR 3 VERSIONS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET
Designed at the beginning of the Second World
War, the Crusader was one of the most important British "Cruiser"
tanks reaching a production of over 5,000 units. Equipped with Christie
suspension with large diameter rolling wheels, the Crusader possessed remarkable
driving skills on rough terrain. The first versions of Mk. I and Mk. II were
armed with a 2 pdr. cannon later replaced by the more powerful 6 pdr. cannon in
the Mk.III version. Lacking adequate armor against enemy fire, it was also very
vulnerable to enemy mines and anti-tank guns, and its armament was often
inadequate in front of similar German vehicles. However, when used in a
coordinated way, they managed to achieve good results. The Crusaders Mk. II,
with the arrival of the more powerful Mk.III, were already relegated to
second-line duties at the time of the battle of El Alamein.
Type: Tanks
Period: Second World War
Skill: 3
Model Dim.: 17.1 cm
Box Dim.: 345 x 242 x 60 mm
Decals for 3 versions
Italeri 6579 Review courtesy of AMPS