1:48 Crusader Mk.III - British Cruiser Tank Mk.IV
Item# 32555

About the Crusader Mk.III

In the 1930's, a British mission observed the field maneuvers of
the Russian army and were impressed by the performance of some of
their tanks, which were influenced by the designs of American
Walter Christie. The British decided to develop their own fast
"cruiser" tank for their army and their efforts eventually
resulted in the Crusader. When it entered operational service in
1941 as part of Operation Battle axe in North Africa, the
Crusader was found to be faster than its German counterparts, but
had a less powerful gun, thinner armor, and was not very
reliable. Due to delays in the development of new tanks, it was
decided to mount the larger 6-pounder gun onto the Crusader. The
larger gun resulted in a smaller 3-man turret crew.

About the Model

1/48 scale assembly model kit of the British Crusader Mk.III
tank.
New parts included to depict the larger 6-pounder main gun and
its associated gun mantlet.
Die-cast chassis for added weight and realism.
Caterpillar tracks are assembly type, with upper sections
featuring realistic sag effect. 3 types of markings included.
Display alongside ITEM 32541 British Crusader Mk.I/II Cruiser
Tank Mk.VI and ITEM 32546 British Crusader
Mk.III Anti-Aircraft Tank Mk.III to showcase the Crusader family
of AFVs.
Also an excellent piece to use with either Allied or German
vehicles to depict scenes from the North African desert.