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British Tank A34 Comet British Cruiser Tank Ireland, Curragh Command, 1960s HG5204 1:72
Hobby Master Ground Power Series
British Tank A34 Comet British Cruiser Tank Ireland, Curragh Command, 1960s HG5204
1:72 Scale
Item: HG5204
British Tank A34 Comet British Cruiser Tank Ireland, Curragh Command, 1960s HG5204
1:72 Scale
Item: HG5204
Details
Hobby Master Ground Power Series
British Tank A34 Comet British Cruiser Tank Ireland, Curragh Command, 1960s HG5204
1:72 Scale
Item: HG5204
Authentic Detailing
Pre-Painted by professionals
Accurate paint colors
Markings Tampo (pad) applied
Fully Assembled
Die-Cast Model
True to Scale (1:72)
Weathering and insignias
Turret turns
Main gun elevates
Metal chassis, turret and main gun
Realistic tracks
Tracks replicate real track droop
The British Cruiser Tank A34 “Comet” was designed to correct some of the problems with
the Cromwell Tank as well as providing better anti-tank capability for their squadrons. The
Comet was late entering WWII so it wasn’t involved in any major battles but with its new
main gun it could take on Germany’s large tanks. After WWII the Comet saw combat in
Korea and remained in the British inventory until 1958. The Comet was sold to 5 other
countries and some even operated until the 1970s.
The leaf and 2 acorns is the flash for the Irish Defense Force Training Center. The site
encompasses the Curragh Camp and the Glen of Imaal and these large areas offer room
for cross-country driver training, artillery range and more. From 1960 until 1964 members
of the DFTC assisted the UN in the Congo and in 1964 sent members to Cyprus to help
keep peace between the Turkish and Greek citizens of that country. This peace keeping
action lasted until 2005.
Specifications for the A34 Comet
Type – Cruiser
Manufacturer – Leyland Motors Ltd.
In British Service – 1944- 1958
Other Operators – Cuba, Finland, Ireland, South Africa and Myanmar (Burma)
Crew - 5 (Commander, gunner, loader, driver, co-driver)
Additional Info
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Stock#HG5204
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BrandHobby Master
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ColorCamouflage
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Country of Manufacture
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TypeTank
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Vehicle ModelCruiser
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EraWorld War II
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CountryGreat Britain
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Scale1:72
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.