Tamiya 1/48 British Crusader Anti-Aircraft Tank Mk.III

The rugged Panzerkampfwagen III was used in all theaters by the German army in WWII and was well-liked due to its reliability. However, the size limitations of the tank's chassis meant that armament upgrades were limited and its usefulness as a battle tank diminished as the Allies produced more advanced and powerful tanks. With this realization, the final variant of the Pz.kpfw.III, the Ausf.N, was modified into an infantry support tank armed with the short-barreled 75mm gun from the Pz.kpfw.IV, which was being upgraded with more powerful guns. Beginning from June 1942, 700 of these Ausf.N variants, also known as Sturmpanzer III, were made and were often assigned to independent Panzer Battalions to protect the heavier Tiger tanks. The 5mm Schurzen armor skirt modifications were added from the spring of 1943.

Features:

- 1/48 scale assembly kit of the British Crusader Anti-Aircraft Tank Mk.III

- A thorough study of the actual tank has resulted in accurately reproduced features such as

- brand new molded parts for additional armor and side skirts

- Unique open turret features 20mm cannons, ammunition drums, and other internal details

- Die-cast chassis gives an added sense of volume for enhanced realism

- Easy to assemble tracks feature one-piece straight sections with realistic sag effect

- 2 types of markings included

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