Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3101
BRC&W Cromwell Diecast Model
British Army 5th Royal Tank Rgt |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| BRC&W Cromwell | | 3.5" | | 1.75" |
The 5th Royal Tank Regiment was part of the British Expeditionary Force in France May 1940. In 1941 they sailed to the Middle East and fought at Tobruk and the Battleaxe and Gazala battles. With reorganization the 5th RTR joined the 22nd Armoured Brigade at El Alamein in North Africa . In October 1942 the 22nd AB joined the 7th Armoured Division until the end of WWII. In 1940 the 7th AD adopted the Jerboa (a desert rat) as the Divisional Sign and became "The Desert Rats". The 22nd AB used the stag head as its badge.
Introduced in 1943, the British Cromwell Tank was designed by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company as a replacement for the Crusader. Not as well armed as the German Tiger or Panther, the Cromwell relied on its superior agility and speed, supplied by a powerful Meteor engine and Christie suspension. The boxy turret at the center of the Cromwell's hull held the main gun, which was complimented by two anti-infantry machine guns, one mounted in the turret and the other in the bow. More than 4,000 Cromwells were produced during WWII, including variants with 57mm guns, AA guns, 75mm guns and 95mm Howitzers. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale Cruiser tank is constructed with a blend of diecast metal and plastic, with plastic used to achieve maximum detail and a discreet internal weight added for a heavy feel. The 360 degree rotating plastic turret features simulated armor plates with large bosses and a pivoting metal cannon. The lower portion of the hull is constructed in diecast metal with the top in plastic, which allows for fine details such as panel hinges, equipment and tools and delicate shield guards over the front headlights. Variants in the series include the early Centaur models and later Cromwells with a variety of main cannon.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
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