🔧 Build Your Own Cruiser Mk III
Discover the Metal Time Cruiser Mk III Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit, a detailed 1:72 scale recreation of the British Cruiser Mk III. Developed from the Christie tank prototypes purchased by the British Army in 1936, the Cruiser Mk III was designed as a fast, lightly armoured breakthrough tank.
Only 65 vehicles were built, and the type saw combat in France and North Africa during 1940 and 1941.
With 55 precision-crafted stainless steel pieces and a turnable turret, this compact model offers an accessible building experience for military history enthusiasts, collectors and technical modelling fans.
⚙️ A Detailed World of Tanks Model
Designed for collectors, military history enthusiasts and DIY builders, the Cruiser Mk III features:
- 55 precision-crafted metal pieces
- Real stainless steel construction
- 1:72 scale
- Turnable turret
- Historically accurate model design
- Christie-style chassis detailing
- Full-size roller detailing
- Crew observation hatches and turrets
- Detailed armament
- Engine bay radiator details
- Electrochemical-etched surface textures and graphics
- World of Tanks branding
- Unique serial number for collectability
- No glue or adhesive required
- No soldering required
- No additional assembly tools required
The rotating turret, detailed chassis and historically accurate exterior decoration recreate the distinctive appearance of the original Cruiser Mk III.
🧠 Relax While You Build
Enjoy an accessible building experience combining creativity, technical modelling and military history.
- Beginner-friendly Difficulty Level 1/8
- Approximately 1 hour assembly time
- Develops focus and concentration
- Encourages technical creativity
- Provides an engaging hands-on DIY activity
- Suitable for beginners and experienced collectors
- Creates a detailed miniature display once completed
The model's precision-cut components connect with light finger pressure and require no glue, soldering or additional assembly tools.
📦 Product Details
Brand: Metal Time
Model: Cruiser Mk III
Model Number: MT064
Product Type: DIY Metal Model Kit
Material: Stainless Steel
Number of Pieces: 55
Difficulty Level: ★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Assembly Time: Approximately 1 Hour
Finished Size: 8.5 × 3.7 × 3.7 cm
Finished Size (Inches): 3.35 × 1.46 × 1.46 in
Scale: 1:72
Recommended Age: 14+
Turnable Turret: Yes
World of Tanks: Branded by Wargaming
The completed Cruiser Mk III is a 1:72 scale stainless steel tank model featuring a turnable turret and historically accurate exterior detailing.
📦 What's Included
- 2 stainless steel sheets
- Polishing cloth
- Unique World of Tanks invitation code
- Wargaming bonus package
The Wargaming bonus package includes an activation code for World of Tanks, with a T2 light tank, slot, 7 days of WoT Premium Account and 500 gold.
(Includes 1 Metal Time Cruiser Mk III Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit)
⚠️ Important Notes
- DIY assembly required
- Difficulty Level 1/8
- No glue or adhesive required
- No soldering required
- No additional assembly tools required
- Contains small parts
- Recommended for ages 14+
- World of Tanks bonus package included
🧩 Recommended Age
14+ (Adult supervision recommended for younger builders.)
🎁 A Perfect Gift for Tank & World of Tanks Fans
The Metal Time Cruiser Mk III Tank – DIY Metal Model Kit makes a distinctive gift for:
- World of Tanks players
- Tank enthusiasts
- WWII history fans
- Military model collectors
- DIY hobbyists
- Metal model collectors
- Scale model enthusiasts
- Military history enthusiasts
- Technical modelling fans
- Gaming collectors
Perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Father's Day, anniversaries, gaming gifts, hobby collections and special occasions.
🪖 A Unique Historical Display Piece
Once completed, the Cruiser Mk III becomes a distinctive display piece for a desk, shelf, office or gaming setup. Its 1:72 scale, stainless steel construction, rotating turret and historically accurate exterior detailing give the model an authentic miniature character.
The detailed Christie-style chassis, observation hatches, armament and engine bay radiator details further distinguish the model, while the official World of Tanks branding and included Wargaming bonus package make it particularly appealing to gaming and military model collectors.
🚚 Fast & Secure UK Delivery
Carefully packaged, fast UK shipping, secure checkout and dedicated customer support.