6579 - 1/35 Crusader Mk.II With 8th Army Infantry Italeri [IT-6579S]

Italeri 6579 - 1/35 Crusader Mk.II With 8th Army Infantry

Price:

AUD$41.89

Brand:

Italeri

Model:

IT-6579S

GTIN:

8001283065795

Condition:

Brand New

Quantity:

( Available in warehouse )

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Italeri made 1/35 Crusader Mk.II With 8th Army Infantry (6579) Tanks Military Series assembly kit

Produced at the beginning of another World War, the Crusader finished up being one of the most important Uk "Cruiser" tanks reaching a manufacturing of over 5,000 devices. Loaded with Christie suspension system with big diameter rolling tires, the Crusader possessed remarkable driving abilities on rough landscapes. The 1st variations of Mk. I and Mk. II had been armed with a 2 pdr. cannon, later changed by the more effective 6 pdr. cannon to the Mk.IIwe variation. Lacking sufficient armor against enemy fire, it absolutely was also extremely susceptible to enemy mines and anti-tank weapons, and its particular armament finished up being usually insufficient before similar German automobiles. But whenever within a coordinated means, they could attain great results. The Crusaders Mk. II, aided by the arrival regarding the better Mk.III, were at this time relegated to second-line duties through the battle of El Alamein.

CONTAINS 5 FIGURES - brand-new GLUABLE PLASTIC TRACKS - DECALS SHEET FOR 3 VARIANTS - COLOR INSTRUCTIONS SHEET