Italeri 6579: 1/35 Crusader Mk II Tank w/5 8th Army Infantry

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Model Collection: Tanks
Scale: 1/35
Military Country Markings-Models: Other
Item SKU: ITA6579

Description:
Crusader Mk. II with 8th Army Infantry.
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.

Features:
1/35 Scale Plastic Model Kit.
Skill Level 3.
Length: 6.84"
Includes 5 Figures.

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