Tamiya 1/35 Cromwell Mk.IV British Cruiser Tank

📦 Kit Overview

The Tamiya 1/35 Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser Tank (Kit No. 35221) represents one of Britain’s fastest and most effective WWII cruiser tanks. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Meteor engine, the Cromwell was known for its speed and mobility, playing a key role during the Normandy campaign alongside Churchill tanks.

• Scale: 1/35

• Subject: Cromwell Mk.IV (A27M)

• Manufacturer: Tamiya

• Era: WWII British Army (Normandy 1944)

👉 A classic Allied armor subject with strong diorama potential.

🔧 What’s in the Box

Tamiya 1/35 Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser Tank

• Highly detailed hull and turret with riveted armor detail 

• Accurate large road wheels and suspension layout 

• Optional Normandy features:

  • Hedgerow cutters

  • Exhaust deflectors (“Normandy cowls”)

• Crew figure included

• Decals for multiple British units

👉 Big selling point: Normandy-specific options right in the box

🧠 Build & Modeling Notes

• Fit: Excellent—classic Tamiya engineering

• Detail level: Very good (clean molding, sharp details)

• Complexity: Beginner to intermediate

• Reputation: Known as a reliable, straightforward build with great results

💡 Known traits:

• Suspension arms are fixed but can be posed with planning

• Great base for adding stowage and aftermarket details

• Ideal for both out-of-box and upgraded builds

🎨 Painting & Display Appeal

• British Northwest Europe camouflage (green / brown)

• Normandy invasion markings

• Weathering opportunities:

  • Mud and dust

  • Hedge fighting wear

  • Stowage-heavy builds

👉 Excellent subject for Normandy dioramas and British armor collections