Chaps,

There is (or was) the venerable SKP model which is a "Cromwell Mk VI CS with hull type F"; this means it has a 95mm howitzer so would, I'm assuming have been utilised amongst the Squadron HQs and indeed Regimental HQ of an Armoured Regiment.

There is a link here to Scalemates:

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/skp-model-skp099-cromwell-mkvi-cs-with-hull-type-f--222997

and an associated review by Terry Ashley of PMMS. It doesn't sound that bad. The good thing is - well, depending on one's view - is that it looks so noticeably different especially with the stowage boxes on the turret and the
different armament. The bad thing is it seems to be pretty rare - I could find hardly any after a quick sortie on Google.

However, I note that Accurate Armour do several update sets including a revised stowage configuration; they also do a 95mm howitzer albeit separately. It would appear therefore that one could modify a Tamiya kit to the SKP configuration if so inclined. The AA bits and pieces don't look too expensive.

I'm probably muddying the waters here and may not have helped much - but it's always nice to ring the changes sometimes.

Brian

I appreciate all that is said above, but there are always "issues" with any kit, and the good news is that despite its age the Tamiya kit still features in many peoples lists as one of the best kits ever produced from a building point of view.

So... who carries Accurate Armor products?

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So... who carries Accurate Armor products?

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Accurate Armour does

They export overseas as well but you may need to pay import tariffs and maybe VAT (depends on how the system is set up in the US, ours is very efficient ...).
When AA sell outside of the EU they deduct the UK sales tax from the total order and then you may need to pay for importing into the US.
https://accurate-armour.com/
Order and pay using credit card.
Very reliable service.
/ Robin

The time period would be Normandy June44?
Thanks for any help/advice in advance,
J

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The time period would be Normandy June44?
Thanks for any help/advice in advance,
J

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Jerry - do you have a particular unit in mind or are you fairly agnostic about it?

I've built several of the Tamiya Cromwell/Centaur kits and I really like them for buildability and refinement. There are a range of aftermarket sets available but they are not (in my view) a 'must-have'. The Type C to Type D engine deck alteration can be achieved by scoring a couple of new panel lines and filling in a couple of others, whilst the engine vent meesh can be depicted with a fine square-pattern mesh rather than a kit-specific set. The handles on the engine deck can also be replaced with thin brass rod.

Regards,
John

Don't forget that the 1st Polish Armoured Division was equipped like a British one, and so their Divisional Armoured Recce Regt (10th Mounted Rifle Regt?) was equipped with Cromwells too.

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Don't forget that the 1st Polish Armoured Division was equipped like a British one, and so their Divisional Armoured Recce Regt (10th Mounted Rifle Regt?) was equipped with Cromwells too.

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Phil,

Very true, but they were not involved in EPSOM.

Brian

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The time period would be Normandy June44?
Thanks for any help/advice in advance,
J

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Jerry - do you have a particular unit in mind or are you fairly agnostic about it?

I've built several of the Tamiya Cromwell/Centaur kits and I really like them for buildability and refinement. There are a range of aftermarket sets available but they are not (in my view) a 'must-have'. The Type C to Type D engine deck alteration can be achieved by scoring a couple of new panel lines and filling in a couple of others, whilst the engine vent meesh can be depicted with a fine square-pattern mesh rather than a kit-specific set. The handles on the engine deck can also be replaced with thin brass rod.

Regards,
John

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I haven't nailed down which specific unit yet but it would have to be from one of the Scottish Brigades involved in Epsom,which probably means a mark 4?
I have found a Tamiya kit and it's on its' way but you say the conversion to a 4 is simple? Do I even need the Accurate Armor mod then?
J