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This model depicts
the Canadian built 25pdr. Sexton based on the Ram chassis.
Initial production started in 1943 with 424 being completed
that year with a total production of 2,150 before the
end of hostilities.
The first 124
were designated as Sexton I. (Available as Premier kit
UK07) These early vehicles had the early VVSS suspension
without return roller and are also easily identifiable
by the 3 piece differential housing and minor changes
like the headlamps. The earliest vehicles did not have
rear stowage boxes but photographic evidence confirms
that these were later fitted as was the late VVSS suspension
and it is this model we offer here.
Both these,
and the more familiar Sexton II (BB88)) saw action together
as artillery support for the armoured divisions. Their
operational debut was in Italy and later in Normandy
were they replaced the M7 Priest in Field Artillery
Regiments at 4 per troop.
The
late production mode, with one piece differential housing,
etc., is available as BB88.
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