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This set includes 6 superbly detailed 12mm/1:144 scale tanks
The 6 pounder came into service in 1942 replacing the very underwhelming 2 pounder. The new 57mm calibre gun was capable of knocking out most German armour in 1942 causing serious damage to the Germans in its first outing at the battle of Gazala. It struggled to penetrate the frontal armour of the new German Tigers and Panthers but could take them out from the side. The 6 pounder was in use until the end of the war and modified versions up to 1960.
The Loyd carrier was produced between 1939 and 1960 and 26,000 were built in that period. It was mostly used as a towing vehicle for the 6 pounder but also as transport for machine gun teams and signals equipment. It was the prime mover for the 6 pounder during the Normandy landings until the end of the war.
The kit comes with 3 x 6 pounder antitank guns and 3 x Loyd carriers. There are two gun crews, 1 set in standard artillery uniform and 1 in British airborne uniform. The British airborne divisions had 6 pounders landed in gliders as antitank support to give them a bit more punch. There is extra stowage and ammo crates and spent shells plus crew to ride in the carrier and an optional soft top canopy.
Very well detailed and cutting-edge models in historical research. A pleasure for setting up military convoys in rail transport.
Outstanding models and figures! Canvas cover is a nice touch! Hope to see larger UK artillery pieces!
Dmitry
I just hope to also see the U.S. 57mm AT gun with crew sooner or later
Stunning little models of both items. It would have been nice to have the additional sidescreens for the guns. Two Lloyd carriers were used for 6pdrs, one for crew and one for additional ammo
for the guns
Cracking little model on a range that has stagnated for some time. Keep it coming