{"product_id":"border-135-crusader-mkiii-british-cruiser-tank-mkvi-1","title":"Border 1:35 Crusader Mk.III British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorder Models 1\/35 Crusader Mk.III British Cruiser Tank Mk.VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Crusader was a British tank of the Second World War. The first prototypes were built in 1939, and serial production continued in 1940-1943. In total, about 4,900 copies of this tank were built. Crusader was powered by an engine Nuffield Liberty Mk II with 340 hp. The vehicle was armed with - depending on the version - a single 40mm QF 2-pounder cannon or a single 57mm QF 6-pounder cannon and two 7.92mm and 7.7mm machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeginner Modeller Essentials — Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cb\u003eplastic model assembly kit\u003c\/b\u003e; it requires \u003cb\u003epaint and glue\u003c\/b\u003e to complete.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eYou can choose from many brands of \u003cb\u003eplastic cement\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eacrylic or enamel paints\u003c\/b\u003e available in-store or online.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBasic \u003cb\u003ecraft tools\u003c\/b\u003e are highly recommended for a smoother, more enjoyable build:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSide‑cutters\u003c\/b\u003e for removing parts from sprues\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003eA \u003cb\u003esharp hobby knife\u003c\/b\u003e for trimming and cleaning edges\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eHelpful extras for beginners:\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTweezers\u003c\/b\u003e for handling small parts\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSanding sticks, files, or sandpaper\u003c\/b\u003e (various grits) for smoothing surfaces\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlastic putty or filler\u003c\/b\u003e to fix small gaps or imperfections\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCutting mat\u003c\/b\u003e to protect your workspace\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePaint brushes\u003c\/b\u003e in a few sizes, or \u003cb\u003ebasic airbrush\u003c\/b\u003e if you want to level up later\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimer\u003c\/b\u003e to help paint adhere and show imperfections before painting\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAlways follow the kit instructions step by step, test‑fit parts before gluing, and take your time — modelling is meant to be relaxing and fun.\u003co:p\u003e\u003c\/o:p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Border Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47906095431906,"sku":"BT-012","price":89.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/3769\/9460\/files\/Screenshot-2026-06-18-151728.png?v=1781752749","url":"https:\/\/franktonmodels.co.nz\/products\/border-135-crusader-mkiii-british-cruiser-tank-mkvi-1","provider":"Frankton Model Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}