Fully-Tracked Armour - Tanks, SPGs, ARVs, etc.

Accepted into service in 1937, the A9 was the first of the Cruiser tank series with 125 built by both Vickers and Harland & Wolf of Belfast. It was armed with a 2 pdr. gun and 3x .303 MG's and had a crew of six. A Close Support (CS) variant with a 3.7" Howitzer was also produced. Used by the 1st Armd. Division in France in 1940, they also saw action in the Western Desert. Of the 35 sent to France, six A9's and a further eighteen A9CS (Close Support) variants were lost in action. In the Western Desert, in action against the Italians from June 1940, they were quite successful but their limitations were again exposed by the arrival of the German armour and were withdrawn from front line action in November 1941. This was a particularly complex vehicle with many interesting facets. Of particular note is the intricate rivet detail. There are over 1200 rivets on the hull and turrets, each one painstakingly replicated here and put there individually by hand! Illustrated model painted by Dan Taylor and using DTM transfers.

Introduced in mid '44, a total of 665 were built and saw action in NW Europe and later with other armies, notably the Egyptians. ...

....the Grant ARV Mk.I was produced to allow recovery of damaged AFV's in hostile conditions. A task previously undertaken by heavy Trucks. It proved a success and became the forerunner to a number of ARV's, seeing extensive service in N. Africa, Sicily and Italy....

Following the success of the Grant ARV, it was decided to utilize unit vehicles as ARVs.

From February 1942, Churchill Mk.I and Mk.IIs were converted into ARVs. The turret was replaced with a shallow cylindrical structure and an anti-aircraft mount with twin Bren .303 light machine guns.

During recovery operations, an A-frame jib was mounted on the front, supported by a length of high-tensile cable affixed to the hull behind the forward hatches. As there was no powered winch, a manually-operated block and tackle or chain hoist was fitted to the jib.

They saw service in Tunisia, Sicily & Italy before being replaced in mid-1944 by the custom built Mk.II version.

Please note: The chain seen on out prototype model is available separately from our Accessories Range (SKU: ACC106).

This model depicts the Churchill Armoured Recovery Vehicle Mk.II which was a purpose built vehicle with a full array of tools and equipment including dismountable jibs and an earth spade. Introduced in 1944, it superseded the Churchill ARV Mk.I. They saw extensive service in NW Europe.

A turned brass barrel complete with muzzle brake is available separately (See Related Products below).

The illustrated model was painted by Paul Provan.

This model depicts the famous flame thrower tank using converted Churchill Mk.VII hulls with an armoured trailer, weighing 4.5tons and containing 400 gallons of Napalm. It was connected via an articulated connector pipe to the hull of a converted Churchill Mk.VII. The trailer was jettisoned after the fuel was exhausted, to be retrieved later by a light truck. The two bars seen on the sides of the trailer were removed and used for manhandling the empty trailer into position for towing. The Churchill then proceeded as a normal gun tank. 

A total of 800 were built and used extensively in NW Europe where they were in constant demand and were often seconded to give assistance to the Americans. Four Sherman M4s were also converted to tow this trailer. They Churchill Crocodiles also saw combat in the Korean War. 

Containing separate parts for the tank hull, including the flame gun, adaptor plate, articulated connector, travel lock, armoured fuel pipe, the trailer can be modelled separately or being towed. Both the WWII and the Korean versions can be built. 

Our model represents the ubiquitious Armoured Bulldozer based on the splendid American Caterpillar Company vehicle and modified by the British Army R.E.M.E ... Illustrated model painted by Dan Taylor using DTM Figures. The painted model shown above was by Chris Hughes.

This model represents the Sherman Mk. V Duplex Drive tank some time after the Normandy landings when there has been time to remove the propellers and the canvas surround. Photographic evidence confirms that after this initial field maintenance, the metal apron surround was usually retained until these vehicles could be then be returned to the REME workshops for full maintenance and repair. Resultantly the apron wells were filled with all sorts of acquired stowage, and we supply a selection of both British & German fuel cans, crates, ammunition boxes, tarpaulins, etc., to stow the vehicle according to your own references. Replacement brass turned barrel available as BAR075S.

This model represents the Mk.V DD Tanks as they were used operationally in the British & Canadian Landings on D-Day and in the Rhine crossing. This highly detailed kit consists of the complete tank with all of the waterproofing modifications plus all the the DD equipment.

This model represents the Mk.V DD Tanks, with their flotation screens in the lowered position as they were used operationally in the British & Canadian Landings on D-Day and in the Rhine crossing. A replacement brass turned 75mm barrel is available separately. This model is also very suitable for use with Accurate Armour's superb 1/76 scale LCT4.

This model of a Sherman ARV I, on the Mk.III (M4A2) chassis with Deep Wading Trunking and waterproofing is as it would have appeared either as loaded onto a Landing Craft or in the initial stages of deployment on D-Day. This vehicle comes fully stowed with a full array of the recovery equipment. The ARV Mk.I on the Mk.III chassis but without the deep wading equipment, and with the boom available to be built in the raised position, is available as kit UK120. The ARV Mk.I on the Mk.V chassis without deep wading is available as UK79 and with deep wading as kit UK121.

This model of a Sherman ARV I, on the Mk.V (M4A4) chassis with Deep Wading Trunking and waterproofing is as it would have appeared either as loaded onto a Landing Craft or in the initial stages of deployment on D-Day. This vehicle comes fully stowed with a full array of the recovery equipment. The ARV Mk.I on the Mk.III chassis but without the deep wading equipment, and with the boom avaiable to be built in the raised position, is available as kit UK120. The ARV Mk.I on the Mk.V chassis without deep wading is available as UK79 and with deep wading as kit UK121.