The Cromwell Cruiser tank was named after the English Civil War leader Oliver Cromwell and was one of the most successful series of cruiser tanks fielded by Britain in World War II. It was the first tank in the British arsenal to combine a dual-purpose gun, high speed, and reasonable armour. Late in the war it was the most common British design in use, replacing the Sherman tank for some units. Its design formed the basis of the formidable Comet
This is a plastic assembly model kit of the Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser tank, which served alongside the Churchill infantry tank after the Normandy landings in June, 1944. The distinctive riveted armor and turret have been precisely reproduced. The large road wheels, which allowed the Cromwell to move quickly on the battlefield, have also been accurately rendered. Parts are included to depict features which were unique to Normandy: "Normandy cowl" ducts which prevented the exhaust gases from entering the tank and hedgerow cutters, which were attached to the front of the tank to allow it to move through the thick brush. Five kinds of decals and a tank crewman figure are included.
-Realistically reproduced exterior detailing -Choice of open or closed hatches -Seperate suspension arms -Detailed single length vinyl tracks -One lifelike commander figure -Includes tow cable and mesh netting -Optional hedgerow cutting device and Normandy exhaust cowling -Waterslide decals -Includes detailed and very informative pictorial instructions -Decals for 4 versions
