Two Tanks of Japan and Britain Go Head to Head in Bolt Action
September 19, 2014 by dracs
Two new tanks have been released onto the WWII battlefields of Bolt Action, the famous Cromwell Cruiser Tank for the Brits and the Type 4 Ke-Nu Light Tank for the Japanese.
The Cromwell Cruiser Tank is perhaps one of the most well known tanks fielded by the British during World War II (even I'd heard of it).
According to Warlord, the Cromwell was the best of the cruiser tank models, relying on its superior speed and maneuverability in order to avoid head on confrontations with the heavier German tanks.
This new plastic set also comes with a waterslide decal sheet, allowing you to mark the Cromwell as belonging to a British, Canadian or Polish unit.
The Japanese forces get a new resin model in the form of the Ke-Nu hybrid tank, using the Chi-Ha turrets that became surplus once those tanks underwent an armament upgrade.
This 57mm gun gave the tanks a bit more fire power, but unfortunately weighed the tank down reducing its speed, while its armour proved to be too thin to deal with the Allied tanks.
Will either of these join your Bolt Action tank wars?
Yes they will both join my BA armies. Giving any away? Maybe as a birthday present to me? Today is me B-day and I’ve been wondering what you’re getting me Sam.
Sorry, it’s my mum’s bday today as well. Only one bday celebratory gift per day of the year, those are me rules.
Typical. Just bought the resin one this week and extra decals etc and now the plastic one is released! Typical!
Rules, as they say, are made to be broken. While I do like the resin kits they do require considerable work to get a proper fit. The only plastic kit I’ve seen is the Panther. Lastly, I do not understand why the heck the resin kits do not come with decals. Tack another couple bucks to the price tag and presto, a complete model that can be fielded. Pretty ticky-tack not to imo.
Oh I forgot, a happy B-Day to your mum Sam.