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| | Code: HM-HG3108
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Status: In Stock
Price: $24.99
 | | | Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG3108
Cromwell Diecast Model
British Army 7th Armored Div, Holland, January 1945| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Cromwell | | 3.5" | | 1.75" |
The Cromwell comes from a long line of tanks. It was designed as a Cruiser tank to be used for reconnaissance and other such tasks. With the Christie suspension it was able to attain speeds of 52 km/h and proved quite agile. The Cromwell became a fighting machine when the later versions were given heavier armor. In the latter part of WWII the Cromwell was the most produced British tank but its numbers and actions were always lost in the shadows of the Sherman’s and Churchill’s. The Cromwell became the basis for what arguably was the best British tank of WWII, the Comet.
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 2003-2010 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 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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