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Friday, October 05, 2012 - 08:06 AM UTC
Italeri has two new Allied releases in the form of a Crusader Mk I and 250 gallons Tank Trailer - M101 Cargo Trailer.
Italeri has released a Crusader Tank Mk I in 1/35th scale and while I suspect this to be a re-release I am sure there will be some pleased modellers out there. The second release that really caught my eye and can see be sought after are a couple of trailers in the form of a 250 gallons Tank Trailer - M101 Cargo Trailer, these two trailers I suspect will be seen towed by a number of vehicles including Axis vehicles having put them to use.

229 - 250 gallons Tank Trailer - M101 Cargo Trailer – 1/35th scale
For the supply of front line troops or in maneuvers activities trailers were hauled by GMC 2 ½ ton trucks or water trucks as well as Dodge Command cars or even by Ambulance Trucks. These trailers standard equipment of the U.S. Army and its allies.

6432 - Crusader Mk I – 1/35th scale
The Crusader Mk. I tank, produced in a range of versions, equipped front-line British armoured divisions up until about half-way through the Second World War; it saw action on the Western Front and in Africa and Asia. Its thin armour was often inadequate in the face of enemy fire, and it was particularly vulnerable to mines and anti-tank gunfire. Firepower was often decidedly inferior compared to that of its German counterparts. Nevertheless the Crusaders, where properly coordinated in groups, often obtained good results, especially in Africa.
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While these are both re-pops, I agree they will be most welcome! (I've heard the trailers are post-WW2, but cannot swear it...) Tom
OCT 05, 2012 - 08:16 AM
Thanks, Darren. As with Tom I'd like to know if they're WW2 or later before purchasing.
OCT 05, 2012 - 10:20 AM
Tom and Bill,as a 60 year old modeler,I can tell you that this trailer set is actually a combo of both WW2 and postwar.The cargo trailer is the 1950,s,60,s M101 series trailer.These were designed to be towed behind the post war M37 3/4 ton truck.The water tank trailer is WW2.It is based on the WW2 Ben Hur cargo trailer chassis.If you are a good scratchbuilder you can ditch the tank and build a Ben Hur trailer using the Italeri chassis.One piece of advice,Italeri used the 3/4 ton Dodge wheels and tires on these trailers.You should replace them with 2 1/2 ton GMC truck wheels and tires to be correct.The M101 series trailers were in use into Operation Desert Storm in Irag.Just a little info for you.
OCT 05, 2012 - 11:13 AM
As a bit of information, The water tank trailer is WWII. Italeri has the wrong wheels on it. The GMC 2/12 ton wheels are correct, but still needs a hub detail in the center as the front wheels for the GMC’s have 4 wheel drive style hubs. I commissioned Charlie Pritchett to master a new wheel for the Water tank / Ben Hur trailers. Celticwerks did the casting for me.
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