Eduard British 2-pdr. gun tube for Italeri Crusader Mk.II, in 1/35-scale turned aluminum (34048)

by Frank De Sisto

This gun tube is cleanly turned in aluminum, but that’s apparently the only good thing I can say about it

It is packaged as being for the Crusader Mk. II, and therefore should (I suppose) represent a 2-pdr. (40mm) gun. However, when comparing it to photos in David Fletcher’s Osprey New Vanguard 14: Crusader Cruiser Tank 1939-45, there is no physical resemblance whatsoever to that piece of ordnance. It more closely represents (visually, at any rate!) either the 3-inch CS howitzer or the 6-pdr. (57mm) gun without its muzzle counterweight. But, I cannot be sure. So, either Eduard is mistaken in their packaging and/or designation of what they are providing (not too bad), or they have made a relatively grave error.

Until I know otherwise (I welcome any comments from visitors to this site), this item is not recommended.

Eduard products are available at retail and mail order shops and directly from the manufacturer at: www.eduard.cz. Visit their web site for images of reviewed items.