1/35 Cruiser Tank Mk.I / Mk.I CS British A9 / A9CS – Bronco Model CB35149
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Bronco Model CB35149
This Bronco Model A9 kit offers flexibility to model early British cruiser tanks with either standard or close‑support armament.
Old price:
$59.99
$40.00
The Bronco Models 1/35 Cruiser Tank Mk.I / Mk.I CS (A9 / A9CS) – CB35149 recreates one of the most distinctive and historically important British cruiser tanks of the early Second World War. Designed in the late 1930s, the A9 Cruiser Tank Mk.I was Britain’s first true cruiser tank—built for speed, maneuverability, and exploitation roles rather than heavy armor.
Historical Background
The A9 was developed as part of Britain’s evolving armored doctrine, which divided tanks into infantry tanks (heavily armored, slow) and cruiser tanks (fast, lightly armored). The A9 embodied the cruiser concept with:
A top speed of around 25 mph, impressive for its era
A 2‑pounder (40mm) main gun, effective against early‑war armor
Two small machine‑gun turrets flanking the driver, a unique feature soon abandoned in later designs
The A9 first saw combat in France in 1940, where it struggled against German anti‑tank weapons but proved mechanically reliable. It later served extensively in the North African campaign, where its speed and firepower were better suited to desert warfare.
The A9CS (Close Support) variant replaced the 2‑pounder with a 3.7‑inch howitzer, firing smoke and HE rounds to support infantry and other tanks. CS tanks were typically issued to troop leaders to provide tactical flexibility.
Although quickly superseded by later cruiser tanks like the A10, A13, and eventually the Crusader, the A9 played a crucial role in Britain’s early‑war armored development and battlefield experience.
Kit Highlights
Bronco’s kit captures the unique engineering and early‑war character of the A9 and A9CS with exceptional detail:
Build either the A9 Mk.I or the A9CS Close Support variant
Highly detailed turret and hull with accurate rivet and panel detail
Optional 2‑pounder gun or 3.7‑inch CS howitzer
Detailed twin machine‑gun turrets with interior detail
Fully rendered suspension and running gear
Link‑and‑length tracks for realistic sag and easier assembly
Photo‑etched parts for fine detail and scale accuracy
Optional open/closed hatches
Decals for early‑war France and North Africa vehicles
This kit is ideal for modelers who enjoy early‑war British armor, interwar tank design, and historically significant vehicles that shaped the evolution of Allied armored warfare.
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