This
auction is for the “COMET & BRITISH
PARATROOPERS” kit & figures (50) in 1/72nd (probably 1/76)
by REVELL (reissue of the Matchbox
- No. PK-72).
The
Comet tank or Tank, Cruiser, Comet I (A34) was a British cruiser tank that
first saw use near the end of World War II. It was designed as an improvement
on the earlier Cromwell tank, mounting the new 77 mm HV gun in a new lower
profile and part-cast turret. This gun was effective against late-war German
tanks, including the Panther at medium range, and the Tiger. The tank was
widely respected as one of the best British tanks of the war, and continued in
service afterwards.
The
Comet, which was a development of the Cromwell, rendered the Challenger
obsolete, and led to the development of the Centurion tank. When firing APDS
rounds, the 77 mm HV was superior in armour penetration capability to the 75 mm
KwK 42 gun of the equivalent Axis tank, the Panther (which did not use APDS
ammunition).
The
Comet saw action in the closing stages of World War II and remained in British
service until 1958. In some cases, Comets sold to other countries continued to
operate into the 1980s.
This item
has been DISCONTINUED and is RARE.
CONDITION:
Item: Vintage-NEW *Complete* Kit still sealed in original plastic.
Box: Good
Mine is a non-smoking home, but I cannot
guarantee that these items have not been in a smoking home.
This household is PANDEMIC-CONSCIOUS and we
will not knowingly pass along anything contaminated. All fabric or plush items are clean and will
be packed considerately as well as carefully.
SHIPPING SPEED: With USPS I will endeavor to hand it off the
next delivery day. With FedEx and UPS
which demand a special trip, I hand off, twice per week: usually Monday and Thursday
or Tuesday and Friday. And, once I hand
it off, I have no control over the speed.
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FREE SHIPPING, anything
shipping less than PRIORITY, or anything less than the full price, uses the
most economical postage and packaging.
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I will combine my items to save on shipping, if
possible! Due to the work
required to fit into new boxes (20 minutes) and a history of bad faith
requests, I cannot give out quotes prior to purchase – just know that I will
endeavor to get you a good deal, as my feedback attests.
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