Victrix Plastic Miniatures

12mm Cromwell Cruiser Mk VII VG12005

This Victrix set includes six superbly detailed 12mm (1:144 scale) Cromwell Cruiser Mk VII tanks, complete with a decal sheet featuring Allied stars and British vehicle names beginning with A, B, or C. Accurately scaled and crisply moulded, these models capture the distinctive shape and agility of Britain’s most effective cruiser tank of World War II.

The Cromwell was the most widely used British tank in the North West Europe campaign from 1944–45. Fast, well-armoured for its class, and equipped with a versatile 75mm main gun, it was highly valued for reconnaissance and exploitation roles. Though capable of reaching speeds over 60 km/h, the tank was typically governed to preserve engine life and maintain reliability in the field.

Its balanced design allowed it to keep pace with Allied armoured advances across France, Belgium, and into Germany. With excellent off-road performance and a low profile, the Cromwell proved itself in mobile warfare, providing both fire support and scouting ability. This set is ideal for representing armoured elements of British and Commonwealth forces throughout the closing stages of the war in Europe.

• 6 x 12mm Cromwell Cruiser Mk VII Tanks
• Decal sheet with Allied stars and British vehicle names (ABC)

Note: This set requires assembly and painting. Glue, paints and tools are not included and must be purchased separately.

History:

Entering service in time for the Normandy landings, the Cromwell Cruiser Mk VII was a product of British cruiser tank doctrine, combining speed, mobility, and acceptable levels of armour and firepower. The 75mm main gun allowed it to engage both soft targets and armoured threats with high-explosive or armour-piercing rounds. Its Christie suspension system contributed to excellent cross-country performance, and its low silhouette made it harder to target. Cromwells were commonly used in reconnaissance regiments and fast-moving spearhead units, including the elite Guards Armoured Division. Though eventually outgunned by late-war German armour, the Cromwell’s reliability and speed ensured it remained in frontline service until the war’s end and into the post-war era.