Tunisian Veteran
The Crusader was a British cruiser tank, a breed which was originally intended for use in reconnaissance and fast pursuit. Crusaders were a mainstay of the British army in North Africa. The tank saw many variants throughout its service life, and one of the main differences in the Crusader Mk.III compared to its Mk.I and II predecessors was its upgunning with the 6-pounder (57mm) gun. Mk.IIIs were delivered to units in North Africa such as the 6th and 7th Armoured Divisions, where they overcame mechanical issues to harness both the power of the 6-pounder and their superior mobility, contributing to British efforts in the Tunisian Campaign in fighting around Bou Arada and the battle of Kasserine Pass.

About the Model

– This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit of the British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI Crusader Mk.III.
– Length: 180mm, width: 80m.
– It takes the classic Italeri kit of the Crusader Mk.III, and upgrades it with improved parts fit and more precise assembly.
– Features improved molding on turret rear stowage box and fender front sections.
– Belt-type track parts give a realistic depiction, and can be cemented and painted.
– Turret has new raised weld lines.
– New separate parts depict turret spotlight casing and lens.
– Turret hatch underside dampers are recreated using new parts.
– A wealth of accessories is included, recreating helmets, Enfield rifles, Bren guns and more.
– Comes with 2 figures and 2 marking options depicting 6th Armoured Division vehicles.
*Vehicle parts are a product of Italeri.

Packaging

– Left: Upgraded kit includes refined parts molding and extra parts for a highly realistic recreation.

– Right: Turret weld lines are added for a more authentic finish. Two figures are also included.

– Left: Turret rear stowage box is updated, while a host of accessories are included in the kit.

– Right: Fender front section shapes are corrected. Belt type tracks can be cemented and painted.

6th Armoured Division, Tunisia, Early 1943

– Tamiya Color paints for finishing the British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI Crusader Mk.III

Tamiya Colors Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) Tamiya Colors Acrylic Colors
(Item No.) Enamel Colors
(Item No.) X-10 Gun metal 81510
80010 XF-52 Flat earth 81752
80352 X-11 Chrome silver 81511
80011 XF-57 Buff 81757
80357 XF-1 Flat black 81701
80301 XF-58 Olive green 81758
80358 XF-2 Flat white 81702
80302 XF-62 Olive drab 81762
80362 XF-5 Flat green 81705
80305 XF-64 Red brown 81764
80364 XF-15 Flat flesh 81715
80315 XF-84 Dark iron 81784
80384 XF-49 Khaki 81749
80349 XF-85 Rubber black 81785
80385 XF-51 Khaki drab 81751
80351 — —
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Items 87131, 87132, 87133 & 87140: Panel Line Accent Color (Black), (Brown), (Gray), (Dark Brown)

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Item 73004 Display Case C

Spec

• Brand: Tamiya
• Part No: HC-37025
• Barcode: 4950344370252
• Scale: 1/35