{"product_id":"victrix-loyd-carrier-6pdr-crew-12mm-1-144-scale-wwii-1-x-sprue-set-vg12027","title":"Victrix Loyd Carrier \u0026 6pdr \u0026 crew 12mm 1:144 scale WWII 1 x sprue Set VG12027","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eVictrix Loyd Carrier \u0026amp; 6pdr plus crew 12mm 1:144 scale WWII 1 x sprue Set Loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eEach order is for 1  x plastic sprue set unboxed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eThis set includes 2 superbly detailed 12mm\/1:144 scale models\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eThe set contains  1 x 6 pounder antitank gun and 1 x Loyd carrier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eThere are two gun crews, 1 set in standard artillery uniform and 1 in British airborne uniform. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eThe British airborne divisions had 6 pounders landed in gliders as antitank support to give them a bit more punch. There is extra stowage and ammo crates and spent shells plus  crew to ride in the carrier and an optional soft top canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eThe 6 pounder came into service in 1942 replacing the very underwhelming 2 pounder. The new 57mm calibre gun was capable of knocking out most German armour in 1942 causing serious damage to the Germans in its first outing at the battle of Gazala. It struggled to penetrate the frontal armour of the new German Tigers and Panthers but could take them out from the side. The 6 pounder was in use until the end of the war and modified versions up to 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eThe Loyd carrier was produced between 1939 and 1960 and 26,000 were built in that period. It was mostly used as a towing vehicle for the 6 pounder but also as transport for machine gun teams and signals equipment. It was the prime mover for the 6 pounder during the Normandy landings until the end of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0; text-align:start;\"\u003eUnpainted, requires assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e victrix games\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historical\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiniatures \/ Books \/ Other:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miniatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG12027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-16 Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\/Region of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModified Item:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Victrix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56961739030876,"sku":"VG12027 ( 3 )","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/5776\/6492\/files\/10_68b23264-8af9-47d1-807f-93b94bb54381.jpg?v=1773139625","url":"https:\/\/evilmushroomgames.com\/products\/victrix-loyd-carrier-6pdr-crew-12mm-1-144-scale-wwii-1-x-sprue-set-vg12027","provider":"Evil Mushroom Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}