Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series HG5207
Leyland Comet Diecast Model
British Army 7th Armored Div Desert Rats, Iron Duke IV, Germany, 1945

1:72 Scale		Length		Width
Leyland Comet		3.5"		1.75"

"A" Company, Heavy Section, Heavy Machine Gun Corps took part in WWI and in 1939 was renamed the 1st Royal Tank Regiment. The British 7th Armoured Division earned the nickname "Desert Rats" for its action in North Africa. They took part in the Siege of Tobruk, Battle of El Alamein, moved to Italy and then Normandy. The Comet was a late arrival in WWII and took part in the advance into Germany. Iron Duke IV belonged to Lt. Col. Pat Hobart who was CO of 1 RTR, 7th Armoured Div in 1945.

Leyland Comet

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Hobby Master 1:72 Ground Power Series

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.