{"product_id":"british-cromwell-mk-iv-1-35-model-kit-by-tamiya","title":"British Cromwell Mk.IV 1:35 Model Kit by Tamiya","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild one of Britain's fastest and most successful cruiser tanks of the Second World War with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTamiya British Cromwell Mk.IV 1:35 Model Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This highly detailed kit accurately recreates the Cromwell Mk.IV, featuring finely moulded plastic parts, realistic armour detailing and authentic British Army markings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Tamiya's renowned engineering and excellent fit, this kit offers an enjoyable building experience for WWII armour enthusiasts, military vehicle collectors and diorama builders looking to recreate the Allied advance across North-West Europe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1:35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Tamiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVehicle: British Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser Tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely detailed plastic parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed hull, turret and suspension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic armour and external equipment details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic British Army decal options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlue and paints not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic model kit parts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecal sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory of the Original Vehicle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCromwell Mk.IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was one of the most successful British cruiser tanks of the Second World War. Entering service in 1944, it combined high speed, excellent mobility and dependable mechanical performance, making it one of the British Army's most effective armoured vehicles during the final stages of the conflict.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowered by the powerful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolls-Royce Meteor V12 engine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, derived from the famous Merlin aircraft engine, the Cromwell could reach speeds of over \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 mph (64 km\/h)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on roads. This exceptional mobility allowed British armoured formations to manoeuvre rapidly, exploit breakthroughs and respond quickly to changing battlefield conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mk.IV variant was armed with the versatile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75mm gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, capable of firing both armour-piercing and high-explosive ammunition. While it was less effective against the heaviest German tanks than the later 17-pounder-equipped Comet, it provided an excellent balance of firepower for engaging enemy armour, infantry positions and fortified targets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cromwell first saw combat during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNormandy Campaign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e following the D-Day landings in June 1944. It served extensively with British armoured divisions during the liberation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the fighting in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetherlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the final advance into \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its speed and reliability made it particularly valuable for reconnaissance, exploitation and mobile offensive operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4,000 Cromwell tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were produced, and the design formed the basis for several specialised variants and directly influenced the development of the highly successful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cruiser tank. Today, the Cromwell is remembered as one of Britain's finest wartime tank designs, admired for its combination of speed, reliability and battlefield performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a plastic model kit and requires assembly. 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