{"product_id":"crusader-mk-iii-british-tank-crew-el-alamein-80th-anniversary-1-35","title":"Crusader Mk.III \u0026 British Tank Crew El Alamein 80th Anniversary 1:35","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDECALS SHEET FOR 3 VERSIONS - NEW GLUABLE RUBBER TRUCK - COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONTAINS 9 FIGURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned at the beginning of the Second World War, the Crusader was one of the most important British \"Cruiser\" tanks reaching a production of over 5,000 units. Equipped with Christie suspension with large diameter rolling wheels, the Crusader possessed remarkable driving skills on rough terrain. The first versions of Mk. I and Mk. II were armed with a 2 pdr cannon. later replaced by the more powerful 6 pdr cannon. in the Mk.III version. Lacking adequate armor against enemy fire, it was also very vulnerable to enemy mines and anti-tank guns, and its armament was often inadequate in front of similar German vehicles. However, when used in a coordinated way, they managed to achieve good results.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Italeri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46284114198705,"sku":"ITA6592","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0886\/6225\/files\/ZfE1kIjwFYQyyQucIMVOggRUaPJwUhdXz9t9U6gl.jpg?v=1759634627","url":"https:\/\/modellersden.myshopify.com\/products\/crusader-mk-iii-british-tank-crew-el-alamein-80th-anniversary-1-35","provider":"The Modellers Den","version":"1.0","type":"link"}