Armour Vehicle Kits (231)

The FV18001 Mk. 1 utility vehicle, widely recognised for its compact size and off-road performance, was a critical asset to the British Army in the post-war and Cold War periods. Derived from the civilian Land Rover Series I, the military version was modified to meet rugged operational demands and was deployed globally in roles ranging from patrol duties to liaison tasks. Its enduring design paved the way for successive generations of military Land Rovers. This detailed 1/35 scale kit from Gecko Models represents the late production version of the British FV18001 Mk. 1 80-inch 4×4 utility vehicle. Based on the iconic Land Rover design, this vehicle served the British Army with reliability and adaptability across a wide range of roles, from troop transport to communications and reconnaissance. Features Highly accurate representation of the late production FV18001 Mk. 1 Features crisp details and realistic surface textures Includes full interior and engine compartment Multiple assembly options and markings included Perfect for Cold War or modern-era British Army dioramas Plastic model kit, glue and paint are not included.  Includes PE parts Interior with engine Two different type of wheels The back-canvas can be opened

The Universal Carrier is a tracked multipurpose transport vehicle developed based on the Bren Gun Carrier. It was widely used by the Allied forces during World War II for transporting personnel and supplies, as well as for towing artillery. Additionally, there were variants designed for infantry support, equipped with Vickers heavy machine guns, Bren light machine guns, and Boys anti-tank rifles, as well as self-propelled mortars that carried 3-inch mortars and their crews. Production of this vehicle began in 1940, and by the end of production in 1960, approximately 57,000 units had been produced in the UK alone, with around 28,000 units produced in Canada. It was also manufactured in many other countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, making the exact total production number unknown. Furthermore, the Soviet Army received 2,008 units through Lend-Lease between 1941 and 1945, mainly used in reconnaissance units.  This is a plastic model kit. Suitable for adults modellers aged over 14. Paint and Glue is not included. Actual model may vary from image on the box. Features Fully Detailed driving compartment Workable Track Link parts included Kit does not include V8 Engine parts Kit does not include any crew figure Includes etching and decals

Dragon item 6664 is a new combo set that includes both an Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D and a 7.5cm PaK 40. Notably, it's also a 2-in-1 kit, allowing customers to assemble either a standard Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D towing a 7.5cm PaK 40, or an Sd.Kfz.251/22 with the 7.5cm PaK 40 mounted on the fighting vehicle. The interior configurations of both fighting vehicles are faithfully reproduced respectively. This versatile kit meets the latest upgrade standards for the Sd.Kfz.251, featuring Ez-Track, an aluminium gun barrel, a 3D-printed muzzle brake, bonus early-type individual tracks as an option, metal width indicator poles, and three types of tarpaulin as bonus items. The kit provides customers with multiple configuration options to suit their diorama planning needs.

Dragon has already released a 1/35 scale kit of the American M4 Mortar Carrier, and has now backed it up with a new kit of its successor, the M21 Mortar Motor Carriage. The M21 had a number of improvements over the M4, chief of which was the vehicle being based on the longer M3 halftrack chassis. This extended length allowed the mounted mortar to fire towards the front (rather than rearwards as on the M4), and permitted the .50-cal machine gun to be mounted in a pedestal near the rear of the vehicle. The main armament of the M21 halftrack was obviously the M1 81mm mortar, which was supplied with 97 rounds. Another distinctive feature of the M21 was the fitting of stowage racks along the external sides of the fighting compartment. The M21 Mortar Carrier was used by both US and Free French forces during WWII. Dragon’s new 1/35 scale M21 kit is well appointed. The new rear door on the hull can be posed open or closed, while the fighting compartment itself is brand new to replicate the M21’s unique configuration. The whole of the open-topped fighting compartment is fully detailed, including a brand new M1 mortar with aluminum tube. The internal ammo racks are filled with newly tooled mortar rounds ready for firing. On the outside of the fighting compartment are brand new stowage racks, and here Dragon has come up with a neat solution. The external mine racks come as a pre-molded option with all the mines in place, or alternatively, a full set of individual mines can be affixed as chosen by the modeler. These separate mines come with photo-etched parts to provide heightened detail. To ensure this M21 is ready for action, Dragon also throws in a bonus driver figure. As can be seen, Dragon’s M21 has an exhaustive set of specifications that allow modelers to create a model full of individual flair! Features Newly tooled Mortar ammo in rack New arrangement of M21 fighting compartment cabin w/interior details MG w/hollow muzzle produced by slide molds Accurate rubber track modeled w/center guide band Full drive train assembly complete w/engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units One-piece chassis frame w/correct details Rear luggage rack can be assembled in folded or open mode New rear door can be assembled open or closed 81mm mortar gun barrel made from aluminum metal Rear panel w/crisp details Side armor peculiar to M21 Radio w/crisp detail Super-detailed multi-direction slide-molded sprocket wheels Bonus driver New ladder is finely reproduced for M21 Individual mines w/photo-etched parts External mine rack for M21 Optional one-piece external mine rack (w/mines inside) Multi-direction slide-molded idler wheels are superbly reproduced Tires intentionally shaped to mimic bulging caused by a heavy load Road wheels w/crisp details Slide-molded wheel couplings Hubcaps w/superb details Bogie assembly w/internal spring detail Differential housing comes w/bolt and rib details Steering mechanism in full detail Spring suspension is reproduced well Engine complete w/radiator and oil sump Headlights w/corresponding light guards Winch assembly especially for M21 Armored front grill w/accurate bolt details can be modeled in two modes: bonus individual photo-etched slats available for the open mode Engine hood w/detailed bolt and hinges Front window armor can be assembled open/closed; includes finely molded struts Front windshield made w/clear parts Photo-etched windshield wipers in fine details Photo-etched visors for armored window covers Detailed dashboard instrument panel Delicate steering wheel and controls Top half of cab doors can be assembled in swing-down position Jerry cans w/delicate strap details One-piece exhaust and muffler Rear tow hook is fully detailed Rear mud flaps made from photo-etched parts Sharply reproduced on-vehicle tools

The PZInż. 302 was a Polish light artillery tractor developed in the late 1930s to provide mobility for the 37 mm Bofors anti-tank gun and other light artillery pieces. Based on the Polski Fiat 508/518 chassis, it featured a four-wheel drive layout, strengthened suspension, and space for a gun crew and ammunition. Compact, reliable, and highly maneuverable, the PZInż. 302 was designed to keep pace with infantry units and improve the mobility of Poland’s anti-tank defenses. Only a limited number were in service at the outbreak of the Second World War, and most were lost during the September Campaign of 1939.

The JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) is a newly developed tactical vehicle by the U.S. military, gradually replacing the aging Humvee high-mobility vehicles. The new vehicle meets the needs of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Forces. The M1278 is a heavy machine gun mounted vehicle. It is the base model of the four-door general-purpose JLTV family. It is equipped with an armored M2 heavy machine gun weapon station on the roof. Various remote weapon stations can also be equipped, which can use the M2 12.7mm heavy machine gun or a lightweight 30mm chain gun. Features Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab. Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential   housing and suspension units. The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern Wheel hubs are in great det Model size: Length: 153.9mm    Width: 92.4mm Total number of parts: 420+ 12 sprues and tires

The GMC’s, coming out of boats and driving on the beaches during the Normandy Landings will always remain the symbolic image of the Liberation, since an army on campaign cannot exist without means of transport and logistics. Over 800 000 units of the GMC were manufactured, a 2,5 ton 6x6 covered truck, which was to the truck what the Jeep was to the small cars. Specifications Parts: 226 Packaging 250 x 375 x 70 mm

In July 1941, Willys Overland carried off the contract responding to a strict specification sheet concerning a small multi-purpose cross-country vehicle, easy to drive, to upkeep and to repair. Assembling was straightforward, using just the necessary parts. The jeep was born: a "great looking“ perennial vehicle. Specifications Parts: 55 Packaging: 125 x 235 x 45 mm

In July 1941, Willys Overland carried off the contract responding to a strict specification sheet concerning a small multi-purpose cross-country vehicle, easy to drive, to upkeep and to repair. Assembling was straightforward, using just the necessary parts. The jeep was born: a "great looking“ perennial vehicle.

The Type 99 155mm HSP (Self-Propelled Howitzer) will be delivered to division artillery regiments to shell enemy artillery units and to support Japanese combat units on the front line with its fire power. This new HSP is expected to replace the current Type 75 155mm HSP. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. was the primary contractor, developing the main gun and the turret. The vehicle is powered by a diesel engine. In a period of planned force reduction, the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) planning calls for additional Type 99s. The 99-Type ammunition loading vehicle supports the Type 99 155mm HSP. It loads the ammunition and the like for the 99 type self-propelled 155mm howitzers Features Refined detail Mmulti-slide moulded lower hull , upper hull & turret 192 individual tracks links Photo-etched parts for grill" Specification Length: 320.7mm Width: 94.7mm Total Parts: 860+ Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece

The Hummel (Sd.Kfz.165) was a German self-propelled howitzer of World War II. The first prototypes of the vehicle were built in 1942, and series production lasted from 1943 to 1945, culminating in the production of approximately 700 vehicles. The Hummel was powered by a single 300 hp Maybach HL 120 TRM engine . Its armament consisted of a 150 mm sFH 18 howitzer and one 7.92 mm MG 34 machine gun. The Hummel was designed as a self-propelled howitzer intended to operate alongside tanks and mechanized infantry in German armored and panzergrenadier divisions. Its chassis was based on components from the PzKpfw III Ausf J and PzKpfw IV Ausf F tanks. The fighting compartment was located at the rear of the hull, with the engine in the center, and the driver and radio operator in the front. Only one version of the Hummel was built, with later production runs slightly elongating the hull to provide more space for the crew at the front of the vehicle. The Hummel is considered one of the best German self-propelled howitzers of World War II. Serial production took place at the Deutsche Eisenwerke plant in Duisburg. The vehicle was first used in combat on the Eastern Front in 1943, and saw large-scale action during the Battle of Kursk (July 1943), but was soon deployed to both the Italian Front and – from 1944 – the Western Front. Features The kit consists of over 1400 parts The kit w/refined detail Multi-slide moulded lower hull Individual tracks links Photo-etched parts included Specification Total Parts: 1400+ Metal Parts: spring , copper cable ,gun barrel Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece Total Sprues: 46 sprues and lower hull

The M1078 Standard Cargo Truck is designed to transport cargo and soldiers. The M1078 has a payload capacity of 5,000 pounds and to facilitate loading/unloading, the bed side rails are mounted on hinges and can be lowered. The cargo bed can be equipped with an optional bench seat kit for transport of soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to the cargo bed side rails. The seats can be folded down and stowed when not in use. Soldiers are assisted climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the aid of a ladder stowed on the vehicle when not in use. A canvas and bows kit is available to keep soldiers and cargo protected from the elements. The M1078 can be equipped with an optional self-recovery winch kit capable of fore and aft vehicle recovery operations. The winch has 308 feet of line capacity and 10,000 pounds bare. Features Detailed multi-directional slide-molded cab. Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units. The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern Windshield and side windows Specification Model Brief Length: 192.6mm Width: 69.8mm Total Parts 570+ Photo Etched Parts 1 piece Total Sprues 13 sprues , cab and tires

The Challenger 1 was a British Main Battle Tank from the Cold War period. The first prototypes of this vehicle were made in the mid-1970s, and serial production was carried out in 1982-1990. Over 400 vehicles of this type were created in its course. The car was powered by a single 1,200hp Rolls-Royce CV-12 diesel engine. Its armament consisted of a single 120mm L11A5 rifled cannon and two 7.62mm machine guns. The Challenger 1 was developed as the British Army's new main battle tank to replace the Chieftain line. Its design, however, was based on many elements of the Shir-2, which was to be produced for Iran, but which was based on the Chieftain tank. The new tank, which received the designation Challenger 1 by the British Army, compared to its predecessor, had much better Chobham armor, which protected it very well against e.g. HEAT shells. It also received a new engine with more power, as well as other electronic equipment. However, the car was not free from problems - above all, compared to such tanks as Leopard 2 or M1 Abrams, it had very poor performance and maneuverability. Its main armament was also inferior to 120mm smoothbore guns. Bearing in mind all these shortcomings, the vehicle manufacturer - Vickers Defense Systems - decided to improve it and create the Challenger 2 tank. It is worth adding, however, that despite the shortcomings, the Challenger 1 tanks performed very well during the First Gulf War (1990-1991). Vehicles of this type remained in the line of the British Army until 2001.  Features Detailed surface with filigree engravings Detailed cannon Movable turret Authentic representation of the following versions: 17/21 Lancers, BOAR, Ex. Iron Hammer 1988 Bosnia-Herzigowina 1996 In addition to basic paints, glue and brushes are also included.

M-47 Patton medium tank was developed and deployed to U.S. armored units in the early 1950s. Compared to its predecessors, such as the M-46, it exhibited significantly improved performance, featuring enhanced protection and increased firepower, provided by the turret-mounted 90mm M3 gun. The tank had a combat weight of approximately 46 tons and was powered by a high-performance Continental 12-cylinder V-type air-cooled engine delivering 810 hp, enabling a top speed of 45 km/h. Beyond the United States, the M-47 was widely used by various NATO armies throughout the Cold War. It proved to be a reliable and robust platform, remaining in service with several European armored units until the 1980s. Additionally, it saw combat in multiple operational theaters, ranging from the Middle East to the Indo-Pakistani conflict. Features New parts Glueable tracks Decals for 6 versions 1 figure Color instructions

Academy brings us a 1/35-scale, completely new-mold model kit of the K21 infantry fighting vehicle currently in use by the South Korean Army! The complex details of this modern combat vehicle are expressed with precise molding; each hatch can be built opened or closed. The tracks are molded from soft resin, and stickers for each periscope lens, photo-etched parts, and South Korean Army decals are also included.  Includes Decals, photo-etched parts