Airfix A02338 Cromwell Cruiser Model Building Kit, 1:76 Scale Small

Although this tank kit is diminutive in stature, it's VALUE is massive (Approximately $25.00 door-to-door). The exterior details are more or less "Tamiya level" AND the interior compartment detailing was far better than expected given the kit price point. I've completed countless WW-2 German armor kits, so I've made a concerted effort to build non-German kits over the past two years and I've thoroughly enjoyed the change in focus. I airbrushed a dark grey primer coat, followed by a desert tan base color coat and then used hobby masking tape to mask off the desert tan and then applied a blue/grey split pattern scheme with a final olive green layer on the turret top. Unfortunately, I lost more of the blue tone than I intended after applying filters, pin washed, artist oils and streaking enamels. Although I really liked the end result, I nonetheless regret losing too much of the blue tone as this was such a unique scheme by the Brits. This kit is roughly 95% complete. I'll add some Pigments to the tracks and some of the surface panels at a later date, but overall, this kit is an absolute HOME RUN. Update: 01.24.2022 - I decided to redo my little Honey and I'm happier with the results.

Let me start off by saying this is a big box! The kit has very many pieces as it has a full interior, molded in tan. Many of the interior pieces are a very tight fit but using small files or a nail file works wonders in fixing this. There are some historical inaccuracies, however I'm a hobby builder and not a competitor so it doesn't matter as much to me. One example of this being the actual Tiger I has ammunition 4 wide not 3. Overall a decent model. I purchased this for around $40-45 if I remember correctly which is the same as the Tamiya kit without an interior. I figured more plasitc for same price in this Airfix/Academy rebox kit. Great deal! This was an extremely fun build, just be careful not to loose any of the very small pieces. If you're on the fence about this kit, JUST BUY IT! You won't regret it! Please take a look at my pictures and video! Also if you're interested you can see more pictures on my Instagram: johns_model_kits I have many interior pictures and I discuss my build a bit on there. If you have questions about this model message me on there. I'd be happy to answer them!

This is an outstanding kit, of the caliber of the best I have seen from Tamiya. On a scale of 1 - 5, with 5 being the best, here's how I would rate it: Accuracy: 5 Detail: 5 Part Definition (lack of flash): 5 Fit: 5 Plastic Quality: 5 Decals: 5 Instructions: 5 One of the best parts of this model is that the tracks are each molded as a single piece in the correct loop shape, i.e. they are not rubber band tracks like those found on most 1/76 scale tanks. They are molded in the same rigid plastic as the rest of the parts in the kit and the fit is exquisite! The only caution regarding this kit is I do not think it is a Skill Level 1 kit, as the box indicates, because it has some very small parts which for most people will require tweezers and possibly a magnifying glass. Nevertheless, because the fit is truly perfect, assembly is very easy. I highly recommend this kit and hope Airfix makes more like it (particularly regarding the tracks). This kit is a huge step above other Airfix kits I have seen.

This is a pretty good kit for the price. Some people have complained that it's small but if you look at the scale (1/76) then you should know it's going to be small. It's actually about three inches after you build it. The kit is well molded with good detail. There was no noticeable flash on the sprues. Assembly is easy except for a couple of parts that needed some work to make them fit and there were a couple of places that needed some fill in with putty but nothing too serious. A nice little model either for a beginner or an experienced modeler.

Great set. Everything included shipping was FAST! We'll buy again.

great kit, better than expected

I had just finished a Tamiya model of the same tank. I found that the airfix model surpassed the Tamiya. I was surprised in all aspects of the fit and finish. If you are an occasional modeler or a die hard experienced competition modeler. This is a great experience. Detail is tremendous and no scale modeler worth their salt will have any complaints. Worth every penny which is well priced.

My first tank build. Fit was ok except for rear fenders and the tracks. Took a lot of work to get those on and fenders I had to cut. 1:76 scale makes this one of the smaller models I have built. Pretty tedious but reward is in the great detail. Panel lines and such are top notch and allow for excellent weathering. Top decal requires decal set or it won’t work on the irregular surface. Overall a fun build but think I will avoid tanks for a little while. Attaching pictures to show size relative to my hand.

me gusto, se m onta bien

Would class this as one of Airfix's easy assembly models, but good fun none the less. Seems reasonably detailed for the scale, - it is small.

New tool. Molded tracks very good. Easy build.

High quality molding, intricate detail, a lot of fun to build.