Italeri Military 1:35 Crusader Mk. III with British Tank Crew - El Alamein 80th Anniversary Kit
Military Model Depot
ITA-6592
DECALS SHEET FOR 3 VERSIONS - NEW GLUEABLE RUBBER TRUCK - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET
CONTAINS 9 FIGURES
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 was 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.
