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Vader’s Model Desk: Crusader Mk. II British Tank
Posted on 9/26/25 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 9/26/25 at 4:52 pm
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Crusader, in full "Tank, Cruiser Mk VI, Crusader", also known by its General Staff number A.15, was one of the primary British cruiser tanks during the early part of the Second World War. Over 5,000 tanks were manufactured and they made important contributions to the British victories during the North African campaign. The Crusader only saw active service in Africa but the chassis of the tank was modified to create anti-aircraft, fire support, observation, communication, bulldozer and recovery vehicle variants.
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Italeri 1:35 scale British Crusader Mk. II
2nd Brigade, 1st Armor Div
8th Army
El Hamma, Tunisia, 1943
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Posted on 9/26/25 at 5:58 pm to Darth_Vader
Nice. Once again, a great looking build by Vader.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 6:02 pm to Darth_Vader
Very nice
Posted on 9/26/25 at 6:27 pm to duckblind56
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Nice. Once again, a great looking build by Vader.
Tf aka. This one was a bit of a dog to built. A lot of fit issues and terrible directions.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 6:52 pm to Darth_Vader
Man is living his life, and I support you doing it. Beautiful pieces.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:06 pm to Darth_Vader
Nice work. I was wondering if you ever did a M18 Hellcat?
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:06 pm to Barbellthor
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Man is living his life, and I support you doing it. Beautiful pieces.
Yep. I think everyone needs some sort of hobby where they can unplug from the worries of life and simply relax.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:09 pm to Darth_Vader
high quality paint work, as usual
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:22 pm to chinhoyang
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high quality paint work, as usual
Thanks. I thought it was a bit unusual. I’ve never seen a British vehicle that’s gray & sand.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:36 pm to Darth_Vader
When I hear the word "tank", that's the silhouette I always picture.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:43 pm to TigerFanatic99
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When I hear the word "tank", that's the silhouette I always picture.
She was a good looking tank. Not an especially good one, but at least it looked good.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:53 pm to Darth_Vader
The 2-pounder gun wasn't up to snuff against other armor. The later model 6-pdr fared better but was outmatched by '44.
Posted on 9/26/25 at 7:56 pm to SoFla Tideroller
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The 2-pounder gun wasn't up to snuff against other armor. The later model 6-pdr fared better but was outmatched by '44.
Yeah. I believe the Brits put the 6-pounder on the Crusader Mk. III. It still suffered by poor armor protection though.
Posted on 9/27/25 at 8:58 am to Darth_Vader
Never have figured out why the haters on your "build" post. Probably just jealousy.
Posted on 9/27/25 at 9:05 am to SoFla Tideroller
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The 2-pounder gun wasn't up to snuff against other armor. The later model 6-pdr fared better but was outmatched by '44.
This was the issue with early British armor.
Matilda was very hard to penetrate but had just the 2 pounder so you got to feel the German guns hit often while you shots bounced off their armor. I remember a quote by a British commander about "The bastard won't brew" and his tank was eventually brewed.
:)
Posted on 9/27/25 at 9:08 am to Darth_Vader
Query: Before starting and/or during your projects, how do you decide where on the pristine — wear/grime scale a given piece is going to be?
Posted on 9/27/25 at 9:14 am to Darth_Vader
Wow! Looks fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
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