Wespe vs Loyd Carrier: 12mm WWII Support Vehicles Compared

Quick Answer

Choose the Wespe if you want indirect artillery to bombard enemy positions from afar, and the Loyd Carrier with 6pdr if you need a direct-fire anti-tank gun that can move with your infantry.

Trade-offs at a Glance

• Firepower: The Loyd Carrier's 6pdr offers direct anti-tank capability, while the Wespe provides indirect artillery. The 6pdr is effective against most 1942 armor but struggles with frontal Tiger/Panther armor. The Wespe can strike from afar but requires spotting. Consider what threats you face most often.
• Mobility: Both vehicles are tracked and mobile, but the Loyd Carrier is designed to move with infantry and reposition as needed. The Wespe is a self-propelled gun that typically moves, sets up, and fires from a static position. Think about whether you need to relocate frequently.
• Versatility: The Loyd Carrier set includes 6 tanks and crew, giving you multiple units for your force. The Wespe also includes 6 tanks plus stowage and 4 crew figures, adding scenic detail. Both sets offer good value for building a support element.

Product Facts

• Loyd Carrier and 6pdr plus crews: This set includes 6 superbly detailed 12mm/1:144 scale tanks. The 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… This gives you a highly mobile anti-tank gun that can engage most 1942-era armor effectively, but you'll need to flank heavier German tanks.

  

• Wespe: This set includes 6 superbly detailed 12mm/1:144 scale tanks. The Wespe was a self-propelled artillery based on the Panzer II chassis mainly employed by the Panzer- and Panzergrenadier-Divisions from Summer 1943 onwards. This model looks fantastic and the frame is packed with little extras such as stowage and 4 crew figures. The Wespe provides indirect fire support, allowing you to target enemy units beyond line of sight, but it is not designed for direct engagements.

  

Which One Fits Your Force?

Best for

• Players who want a mobile anti-tank platform that can directly engage enemy armor and support infantry advances.
• Players who enjoy historical accuracy and want to recreate the British anti-tank tactics of 1942.

Not for

• Players who prefer indirect fire and long-range bombardment over direct engagements.
• Players who face heavily armored late-war German tanks (Tigers/Panthers) frontally, as the 6pdr will struggle.