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| | Code: HM-HG3103
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Price: $24.99
 | | | Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3103
Cromwell Diecast Model
King's Own Hussars, 7th Armored Div, Germay, Operation Blackcock, January 1945| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Cromwell | | 3.5" | | 1.75" |
In 1943 a decision was made to improve the Cromwell’s firepower so a 75mm cannon became the standard. The 75mm was designed so ammunition could be interchanged with U.S. Army shells. As a result the Mk. IV appeared in October 1943. With speed and agility the Cromwell now had greater firepower and became more lethal. It had great success helping to drive the Germans out of France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The Cromwell led to the design of the arguably best WWII British tank, the Comet. Even with fierce battles little is known about Operation Blackcock (a Scottish black male grouse) that occurred between January 14 & 26 1945. The purpose of the operation was to drive the Germans back across the rivers Rur and Wurm. The 7th Armoured Division, the “Desert Rats” applied a field coating of whitewash camouflage to their Cromwells obscuring its markings. The 7th was charged with liberating Montfort and capturing the bridge in Sint Odiliënberg. This operation was successful and opened the way for the invasion of the Rhineland.
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 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Dragon Models. Hobby Master "1:72 Ground Power Series" diecast vehicles feature: - Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- 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.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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