The British were offered the Lee in the Lend Lease program , but they wanted something more in keeping with their doctrine ( radio in turret ) , so they had the Grant turret designed . And since it was designed specially for the Brits(, not used by the Yanks) , I would call the Grant a British tank.
M3 Medium tank:That is a very good point. The
M3 Grant was used only by the British while the
M3 Lee was used by the Americans, Soviets, French, and a few other countries. But what most gamers do not know is that the
M3 Lee was also used (in limited numbers) by British as well. On top of that, the
M3 Medium tank (aka Lee/Grant) was used in a wide variety of theaters - North African, Eastern Europe, Pacific, Burma, Western Europe (to just name a few) - making it a desirable model kit to many gamers and modellers alike.
Valentine tank:The British designed and built a variety of tanks just before and during WW2. Some of these tanks were only made in limited numbers, but a few saw large production runs. The
Valentine was one of those tanks that were made in large numbers. But more importantly, it was used in multiple theaters. Also, for those asking for post war tanks will know that it was used in the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the Cyprus crisis (1963–64).
Why not just go for it:If Rubicon Models has the time and resources, it would be fantastic idea for them to release both a
Valentine kit and an
M3 Lee/Grant kit. Bot these kits would find a good market in the gaming community as well as for modellers. And the best part of the idea is that no one else offers the
Valentine and
M3 Lee/Grant in plastic kit form.
How fantastic would that be!! Rubicon Models releasing both a
Valentine and
M3 Lee/Grant kit.
RM had asked, "Which British tank you would like us to do next... and why?"
Hopefully the above response helps with the which and why.
