Hobby master: 1/72 HG5207

Leyland A34 Comet British Army 7th Armored Div Desert Rats, Iron Duke IV, Germany, 1945 

 Diecast Model

"Company A, heavy section, heavy machine gun corps, participated in the First World War and, in 1939, was renamed the 1st Royal Tank Regiment. The 7th British Armoured Division was nicknamed "Desert Rats" for its action in North Africa. They took part in the siege of Tobruk, the battle of El Alamein, settled in Italy and then in Normandy. The Comet arrived late during the Second World War and participated in Germany in advance. Iron Duke IV belonged to Lieutenant-Colonel Pat Hobart who was commander of 1 RTR, 7th Armoured Division, in 1945.

The British Cruiser Tank A34 "Comet" was designed to correct some of the problems with the Cromwell Tank as well as to provide a better anti-tank capability to their squadrons. So he didn't participate in big battles, but with his new main gun, he was able to capture Germany's big tanks. After the Second World War, the comet fought 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.

1. Construction in die-cast metal with some plastic components.
2. Rotating turret, lifting gun and precise hull.
3. Painted, mounted, immobile tracks on detailed fixed wheels.
4. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
5. Pad-printed markings and placards that will not fade or flake like decals.
6. Transparent acrylic display to protect the model.