British Cromwell MK.IV Tank 1:48th Scale

Product Description

The Tamiya 1/48 British Cromwell Mk.IV is a plastic model kit in the Tamiya 1/48 Military Plastic Model Kits. This plastic kit requires paint & glue to complete. One of the most successful tanks fielded by the British in WWII, the Cromwell compared favorably with tanks of similar weight such as the Sherman & Panzer IV. Most were armed with the 75mm Q.F. Mk.V/VA, which was based on the 6 Pdr. but chambered to fire American ammunition. This was a very good dual-purpose gun, able to destroy enemy anti-tank guns at long range, or penetrate the frontal armor of a Panzer IV at normal battle ranges. However it was less effective against German heavy tanks. The Cromwell first saw action during the Normandy campaign, where it was at a disadvantage as it could not use its superior speed & agility, but this changed after the fighting moved to open country. Cromwell tanks made some spectacular advances in their pursuit of the Germans across Northern France, Belgium & Holl&. The Cromwell served again in Korea & was finally retired in the late 1950s. Manufacturer: Tamiya Model: 32528 British Cromwell Mk.IV