{"product_id":"55931-panzer-art-re35-178-mantlet-amp-mg-turret-for-crusader-iii-tanks-135","title":"Panzer Art RE35-178 Mantlet \u0026amp; MG turret for Crusader I\/II tanks 1\/35","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanzer Art RE35-178 Mantlet \u0026amp; MG turret for Crusader I\/II tanks 1\/35\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality upgrade set designed for British Crusader Mk I and Mk II tank models in 1\/35 scale. This product is intended for modelers looking to greatly enhance the realism of their models by replacing the original turret mantlet and machine gun turret parts with much more precisely cast resin components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/35\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser countries:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality resin, precisely cast using the resin casting method\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mantlet (gun shield) part and machine gun turret dedicated to Crusader I\/II models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgrade set, modeling accessories for plastic model kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/5 (simple modification requiring basic resin handling skills)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Crusader tank was one of the key armored vehicles of the British Army during \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially in the North African campaign (Afrika Korps, 1941-1943). Thanks to its great mobility and effectiveness against German Panzer III and IV tanks, the Crusader played an important role in battles such as the Battle of Gazala. The accuracy of reproducing parts such as the mantlet and MG turret significantly affects the authenticity of the finished model in this configuration, reflecting the real construction solutions of the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUnlike most plastic sets, the resin set from Panzer Art features exceptionally sharp detailing, surface textures, and faithful representation of bolts, welds, and surface details. All this raises the level of realism and gives the finished model a professional, historically accurate appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe RE35-178 set is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who expect higher quality and want to make their project stand out from others. Perfect for dioramas and contest-level historical displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDue to the resin material, basic resin processing skills (sanding, CA gluing) and the use of dedicated model paints are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Panzer Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54723234234702,"sku":"PANRE35-178","price":40.17,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/ef67ba6378c09648c9d852403d470316.jpg?v=1755555252","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.pl\/en\/products\/55931-panzer-art-re35-178-mantlet-amp-mg-turret-for-crusader-iii-tanks-135","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}