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Airfix A1356 1/35 M36B1 GMC...
$78.95
The M36 tank destroyer, formally 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage, M36, was an American tank destroyer used during World War II. The M36 combined the hull of the M10 tank destroyer, which used the M4 Sherman's reliable chassis and drivetrain, combined with sloped armour. Conceived in 1943, the M36 first served in combat in Europe in October 1944, where it partially replaced the M10 tank destroyer.However, when coming up against the heaviest tanks of the Wermarcht at the end of that year, the need for 90 mm gunned tank destroyers became urgent and during October-December 1944, 187 conversions of standard Medium Tank M4A3 hulls were produced by Grand Blanc Arsenal. These vehicles, designated M36B1, were rushed to the European Theater of Operations and used in combat alongside standard M36s.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 21.3
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 9.37
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.7
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1357 1/35 Tiger 1 E...
$63.95
Production of the Tiger I began in August 1942 at the factory of Henschel und Sohn in Kassel, initially at a rate of 25 per month and peaking in April 1944 at 104 per month. 1,355 had been built by August 1944, when production ceased. Deployed Tiger I's peaked at 671 on 1 July 1944. It took about twice as long to build a Tiger I as another German tank of the period.When the improved Tiger II began production in January 1944, the Tiger I was soon phased out. Eager to make use of the powerful new weapon, Hitler ordered the vehicle be pressed into service months earlier than had planned. A platoon of four Tigers went into action on 23rd September 1942 near Leningrad. Operating in swampy, forested terrain, their movement was largely confined to roads and tracks, making defence against them far easier.Many of these early models were plagued by problems with the transmission, which had difficulty handling the great weight of the vehicle if pushed too hard. It took time for drivers to learn how to avoid overtaxing the engine and transmission, and many broke down. The most significant event from this engagement was that one of the Tigers became stuck in swampy ground and had to be abandoned. Captured largely intact, it enabled the Soviets to study the design and prepare countermeasures.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 24.1
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.57
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 10.2
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1358 1/35 M3 Stuart...
$46.95
The British named the M3 "General Stuart" upon receipt of the tank under the Lend-Lease program in June of 1941. The tank's ability to "shoot and scoot" as well as keeping the crew safe from small fire arms fire, earned an affectionae nickname of "Honey" by its operators. The British cavalry men liked this tank as it could travel 10 to 20 mph faster than their own or enemy tanks, and for its ease of maintenance.The M3s were designed to replace the outdated M2s. The M3 incorporated a thicker armor, lengthened hull, and a trailer idler wheel to act as another road wheel to decrease ground pressure and improve weight distribution. The M3 turret had three pistol ports and shortened recoil mechanism. It was also equipped waith a 37mm M6 gun, which was adequate early in the war, but by 1942, the German counterparts far surpassed the range of the M3. The narrow width of the M3 could not accommodate a larger gun.The M3A1 was fitted with a Westinghouse gyrostabilizer, a turret basket and an oil gear hydrolic traverse mechanism, but lacked a turret cupola. The earlier version of the M3A1, the Stuart III, was powered by Continental W-970-9A-7 cylinder radial gas 250 hp engine but by mid 1941, the Stuart IVs came off the production lines with Guiberson T-1020 air cooled radial diesel engine.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 13.83
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7.34
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 6.54
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1360 1/35 M10 GMC U...
$81.95
The American M10 tank destroyer served during WWII. After the US entry into World War II and the formation of the Tank Destroyer Force, a suitable vehicle was needed to equip the new battalions. By November 1941, the Army requested a vehicle with a gun in a fully rotating turret after previous models were criticised for being too poorly designed.The prototype of the M10 was developed in early 1942, and was delivered in April of that year. After requested changes to the hull and turret, the modified version was readied for production in June 1943, appearing as the 3-inch Gun Motor Carriage M10. It mounted a 3-inch (76.2 mm) Gun M7 in a rotating turret on a modified M4A2 Sherman tank chassis.Productions ran from September 1942 to December 1943. The M10 was numerically the most important U.S. tank destroyer of World War II. It combined thin but sloped armor with the M4 Sherman's reliable drivetrain and a reasonably potent anti-tank weapon mounted in an open-topped turret. Despite its obsolescence in the face of more powerful German tanks like the Panther and the introduction of more powerful and better-designed types as replacements, the M10 remained in service until the end of the war.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 19.5
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.29
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.7
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1361 1/35 T34/85 11...
$72.95
When the first T-34-85s (85mm gun) delivered by Zavod #112 appeared, they were given to the best units, the elite Red Guards battalions. However, they were in training during December 1943, so it is uncertain whether they saw action before January or February 1944.By then, around 400 had already been delivered to front-line units and instantly became popular with the crews. They gradually replaced the T-34/76 and in mid-1944 the T-34-85 outnumbered the older versions. By then they formed the bulk of the tank units on the eve of Operation Bagration, the Soviet response to the Allied landings in Normandy, and the biggest offensive ever planned by the Red Army to date. This was the final push, aimed at Berlin. Before the production built-up, the T-34-85 model 1943 were usually given to chosen crews, usually of the Guard units.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 19.1
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.6
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1362 1/35 German Li...
$56.95
The Panzerkampfwagen 35(t), commonly shortened to Panzer 35(t) or abbreviated as Pz.Kpfw. 35(t), was a Czechoslovakian designed light tank used mainly by Nazi Germany during World War II. The letter (t) stood for tschechisch (German: "Czech"). In Czechoslovakian service it had the formal designation Lehký tank vzor 35 (Light Tank Model 35), but was commonly referred to as the LT vz. 35 or LT-35. A total of 434 were built; of these, the Germans seized 244 when they occupied Bohemia-Moravia in March 1939 and the Slovaks acquired 52 when they declared independence from Czechoslovakia at the same time. Others were exported to Bulgaria and Romania.In German service, it saw combat during the early years of World War II, notably the invasion of Poland, the Battle of France and the invasion of the Soviet Union before being retired or sold off in 1942; the fighting in Russia having exposed the vehicle's unsuitability for cold weather operations and general unreliability. This weakness, in addition to their thin armour and inadequate firepower, resulted in the 6th Panzer Division being re-equipped with other more powerful German tanks on its withdrawal from Russia in April 1942.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 14
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 6.77
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 5.9
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1365 1/35 M4A376W B...
$63.95
The Chrysler Corporation began producing the M4A3(76) in March 1944. Many of their first units arrived almost simultaneously in France Italy in August 1944. It, like all the Shermans saw a steady flow of minor improvements, and versions of this tank with HVSS (horizontal volute spring suspension) started arriving in December of 1944, just prior to the Axis push into the Ardennes region, and would become increasingly common from that point on as replacement tanks entered the combat zone.These tanks were very well received and the Ford GAA was a very good engine for a tank in the Sherman's weight range. The low RPM the motor matched the existing gear ratios in the transmission, and the motor mor than a match for the stresses most operations put it under. Once the HVSS suspension versions began replacing previous tanks, this really became the ultimate Sherman. The French 2nd Armored Division received a small number of M4A3(76)s just prior to their dash to liberate Paris. They were probably the first to use this model in combat.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 17.1
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.49
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1366 1/35 M36/M36B2...
$58.95
The M36 was introduced to replace the M10 which only had a 76mm gun. The M36 had a 90mm gun with greater armour piercing capability. In the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, it gave it the capability of combating the Tigers and Panthers of the Wehrmacht.The M36 with its new turret was placed on converted M10A1 hulls. The M36B2 used the same turret but was placed on the M4A2 hulls which had a diesel engine. They both had a long service life, particularly in other nation's services.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 21.3
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 9.37
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.7
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1368 1/35 M7 Priest
$73.95
With the modern battlefield demanding mobility, the M7 Priest provided the British Army with an effective fully armoured self-propelled artillery vehicle, based on the chassis of the M3 Lee tank.Supplied via the Lend-Lease agreement, these vehicles initially used US guns and ammunition, which did create some logistics problems for its British operators. The M7 was christened Priest by the British Army, due to the defensive machine gun position resembling a church pulpit.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 12.5
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.43
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 6.5
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1369 1/35 King Tiger
$85.95
The ultimate development of German tank technology during WWII, the Tiger II or King Tiger was a 68 ton beast which introduced the latest development of the feared 88mm anti-tank gun, which was capable of knocking out any Allied tank at ranges approaching 3km.First used during the Battle of Normandy in the days following the Allied D-Day landings, the cost and complexity of these massive tanks dictated that only 489 would eventually be produced, with the price of each King Tiger equating to an equivalent cost for nine American Sherman tanks.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 21.1
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 8.83
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 10.7
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1371 1/35 M-18 Hellcat
$52.95
Possessing legendary speed, the M18 Hellcat 76mm Gun Motor Carriage was a late war American designed tank destroyer, which first saw action in Western Europe during the summer of 1944 and is regarded as one of the most effective military vehicles of its type.Intended to be held in reserve and used strategically to challenge massed panzer attacks, wherever they occurred, the Hellcat was capable of knocking out even the heaviest of German armour, including the feared Tiger and Panther tanks, whilst also possessing the speed to outflank their adversaries.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 15
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7.34
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.2
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1373 1/35 Cruiser T...
$69.95
The A27M Cromwell Mk.IV was the most heavily produced version of the new Cruiser Tank Mk.VIII and matched the Centaur hull with the highly effective Rolls Royce Meteor engine (A27Meteor).One of a series of fast and relatively well armed cruiser tanks developed by the British during the Second World War, the Cromwell can trace its history back to late 1940 and the decision to find a replacement for the widely used Crusader tank. Due to a relatively protracted development, however, there can be some confusion with these tanks, as similar looking machines were named Centaur and Cromwell, with both being derived from the A24 Cruiser Mark VII Cavalier, the name given to the original intended Crusader replacement programme.The main reason for the different names refers to the three different engine types which were used to power the individual vehicles. The A27M Cromwell Mk.IV was the most heavily produced version of the new Cruiser Tank Mk.VIII and matched the Centaur hull with the highly effective Rolls Royce Meteor engine (A27Meteor), which allowed the tank to travel at impressively high speeds. The tank also featured a quick firing 75mm gun, which was a re-bored version of the British 6 pounder gun and allowed the commander to have the option of using American produced armour piercing or high explosive rounds.Although originally introduced in November 1943, persistent problems with the new guns operation meant that the Mk.IV would not make its combat introduction until the Normandy landings in June 1944, where its speed and mobility would complement the Sherman tanks, which were available in greater numbers. During the savage fighting in the narrow hedgerow lined lanes of the Normandy battlefield, the excellent mobility of the Cromwell was somewhat nullified and even worse than that, as tanks were forced to climb these steep banks, they exposed their vulnerable undersides to potential armour piercing Panzerfaust attack.The simple solution was to attach a steel blade hedge cutter to the front of the tank, which allowed the commander to scythe through the obstacle, keeping his tank level and still able to bring his guns to bear. This addition even provided some welcome natural foliage camouflage for the tank, as long as the bushes it didn't obstruct his gun aiming sights.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 18.1
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7.11
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.3
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1375 1/35 Austin K2...
$52.95
Some of the most important military vehicles of the Second World War didn't feature huge main guns, neither were they bedecked with ever thicker armour plating, but are no less fascinating to study. One of the most crucial abilities on any battlefield is to be able to transport your wounded troops quickly and efficiently from the front line, to field medical stations some distance behind the fighting, where they could receive the medical attention they needed and potentially save their lives. Although clearly any vehicle could be used for this task, a dedicated ambulance would often allow the wounded to start receiving care straight away and if you were ever in need of one's services, you would no doubt class these as the most important vehicles on the battlefield.One of the most famous vehicles of its type, the Austin K2/Y Ambulance was used extensively by British and Commonwealth forces throughout WWII, both in the combat zones of the world and on the home front. Built around the chassis of the Austin K30 light truck, the casualty compartment was developed in conjunction with the Royal Army Medical Corps and therefore proved to be highly functional. Able to carry either four stretcher cases or ten seated casualties, one of the main reasons why the K2/Y was so successful was because it was so rugged and reliable, requiring only a minimum of maintenance - an ambulance should always be ready when you need it.The rear cabin was typically constructed of painted canvas on a timber frame, with the highly visible red cross on a white disk positioned prominently on all sides to hopefully ensure the vehicles occupants didn't come under fire. Once the K2/Y had delivered its latest casualty load to the field station, it would invariably head straight back into the combat zone, at speeds on open roads approaching 50 mph.An extremely popular vehicle with British, Commonwealth and American troops, the Austin K2/Y was viewed as something as an angel on the troops shoulders. Hopefully, they would never need to see the inside of the ambulance, but if they did 'Katy' would be ready and waiting for them. With over 13,000 examples built, these would have been a familiar sight on the battlefields of the world and it is thought that around fifty examples still survive to this day, some having undergone restoration back to something close to their original wartime configuration.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 15.69
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7.9
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 146
Item Scale: 1:35
License line: Austin is a registered trademark of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited Licensed by British Motor Heritage Ltd. Licensing agent LMI www.bmh-ltd.com
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 4
Skill Level: 3
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Airfix A1376 1/35 Sturmpanz...
$70.95
The Sturmpanzer IV is often referred to as the Brummbär, which roughly translates to grumbling or bad-tempered bear, but it is thought that this was an Allied reporting name for the vehicle and not one actually used by the Germans - they simply referred to the assault tank as a Stupa 43, a direct reference to the gun the vehicle used. The Sturmpanzer served with 4 Assault Battalions, with Sturmpanzer-Abteilung 216 being the first committed to combat during Operation Zitadelle and the mighty clash of armour in the Kursk salient. These vehicles would go on to see significant action throughout the Soviet Union, as well as in Poland, Italy and the Battle of Normandy, although as was the case with most German armour during the latter stages of the war, there were never enough serviceable Sturmpanzers available at any one time and as mounting losses could not be replaced effectively, their operational numbers dwindled steadily as the fighting intensified.Around 306 Sturmpanzer IVs were built, with only three or four of the distinctive armoured fighting vehicles surviving in various museums to this day.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 17
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7.7
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1377 1/35 Stug IV S...
$72.95
The Sd.Kfz.167 Sturmgeschütz IV was a development from an incredibly successful series of armoured mobile assault guns produced by the Germans during WWII, which were initially intended to provide fire support for infantry units coming across particularly stubborn areas of resistance during their advance, particularly those in fortified positions. The early short barrelled L/24 75 mm gun was later replaced with the longer L/43 and L/48 guns, which were devastatingly effective anti-tank weapons, which when combined with the low profile of these vehicles, made them a fearsome adversary for Allied tank commanders and could easily be concealed in ambush positions on the battlefield.Following the Allied bombing of the Stug III factory in November 1943, the serious production disruption this caused forced the Germans to adapt the casemate superstructure of the Stug onto the larger chassis of the Panzer IV tank, retaining the low profile anti-tank killing capabilities of its predecessor, but resulting in the re-classification of these new vehicles as the Sturmgeschütz IV. Quick and relatively cheap to make compared to the mighty German heavy tanks of the period, the Sturmgeschütz where arguably Germany's most effective armoured vehicles during the latter stages of the war and whilst production numbers of Panther and Tiger tanks steadily diminished as the war progressed, many more Sturmgeschütz vehicles were rolling off the production lines to make up the shortfall.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 19.8
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.4
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1378 1/35 Panzer II...
$85.95
The Panzer III Ausf (model) J was a later production development of this famous tank and one which represented quite an advancement over earlier models. A slightly redesigned hull allowed for the addition of increased armour protection and a new gun mantlet facilitated the installation of the more powerful 50 mm KwK 38 L42 gun.One of the most famous tanks of the Second World War, the Panzer III was actually only available in relatively small numbers at the time of the German invasion of Poland, with around 180 tanks supplementing the more numerous, faster and lighter Panzer I and II tanks. Despite the popular misconception that Germany began the war having placed huge investment in tank production, much of the early burden of mechanized Blitzkrieg was born by smaller, lighter tanks and captured vehicles pressed into Wehrmacht service.The Panzer III Ausf (model) J was a later production development of this famous tank and one which represented quite an advancement over earlier models. A slightly redesigned hull allowed for the addition of increased armour protection and a new gun mantlet facilitated the installation of the more powerful 50 mm KwK 38 L42 gun, although these modifications did take far too long in development. By the time this variant of Panzer III entered service with Panzer Divisions on the Eastern Front, they were struggling to match the heavily armed Soviet KV-1 and T-34 tanks they were facing, and in addition to this, the larger ammunition used by the new gun reduced the internal stowage capacity from 90 to 84 rounds. Although the Ausf. J was the most heavily produced variant of this famous tank, by 1943, the Panzer III was outclassed on the battlefield and not produced as a tank any more, although the main chassis was still used in the production of the excellent Sturmgeschütz III assault gun/tank destroyers.Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 16
Item Height - Without Packaging (cm): 7.5
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 8.3
Item Scale: 1:35
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals
Finish: Plastic
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1381 1/35 Alvis FV6...
$68.95
One of the most distinctive military vehicles to see British military service, the Alvis Stalwart was a capable amphibious 6x6 cargo truck, introduced to keep Army units supplied with fuel, ammunition and general supplies during conflict.
Initially developed as a private venture, the Stalwart can trace its lineage back through a series of successful 6x6 vehicles, most of which saw British military service, such as the Saladin armoured car and Saracen armoured personnel carrier. The Stalwart shared many components with its predecessors but was charged with performing a very different role.
Entering service from 1966 onwards, the Stalwart lived up to its name, with its impressive off-road performance giving it a go-anywhere, fear-nothing reputation. Featuring an intricate drive and suspension system, the Stalwart afforded its crew a comfortable ride when operating over uneven terrain.
However, even though the vehicle could reach speeds approaching 40mph on open roads, handling the Stalwart could be challenging, with each bank of wheels constantly trying to outpace those on the opposite side.
A true amphibian, the Stalwart boasted watertight seals to protect all vital components, enabling it to deliver its vital cargo across bodies of water not served by bridges or temporary crossings, climbing out of the water on the other side if the ground was shallow or compact enough to support its weight.
In the water, the Stalwart Mk.2 featured improved waterjet power and could reach speeds of 16km/h in optimum conditions.
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Airfix A1385 1/35 Alvis Sar...
$51.95
The Alvis Company of Coventry had a reputation of building desirable prestige cars during the 1930s, so when they began producing a new Armoured Personnel Carrier for the British Army at the end of the 1940s, the public knew it was going to be capable and extremely well built.
Initially intending to produce the Saladin armoured car for the British Army, the worrying emergency in Malaya brought about an immediate change in priority, with the FV603 Saracen armoured personnel carrier being given priority.
The Saracen was operated by a crew of two, with space in its rear compartment for ten troops, placing the commander and wireless operator in forward-facing seats behind the driver, with the eight troopers facing each other in two banks of four, and their backs on either side of the armoured chassis.
Possessing excellent performance over most terrain, the Saracen is historically linked with images of the vehicle patrolling the streets of towns and cities across the world, rather than in armour-contested battlefields.
This Alvis Saracen tank model kit is huge, at 1:35 scale, with lots of opportunity to add interesting detail into your build.
Specification
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 14.6
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 7.2
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 219
Item Scale: 1:35 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options: 3
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1386 1/35 Ferret Sc...
$42.95
Although armoured, the Ferret Scout Car was never intended to face enemy heavy armour, relying on its low profile, speed and stealth to make contact with enemy units, some of which were engaged in similar reconnaissance roles. Creeping into contested territory, the Ferret was built for sniffing out the enemy, but not to cause trouble in an offensive sense.
Their role was to send real-time radio reports back to HQ and, should their scouting take them out of radio range, to utilise a second HQ Ferret to relay messages back. They provided military planners with information and, if detected, the Ferret would extricate the crew away from any combat situation at speed.
As long as they were only targeted by small arms fire, they would have adequate protection until their driver could get them out of harm’s way, speeding back towards more friendly territory.
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Airfix A1387 1/35 Alvis Sta...
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Looking like a vehicle you might expect to see emerging from the pod beneath Gerry Anderson’s Thunderbird 2, rather than a high-mobility load-carrier for the British Army, the Alvis Stalwart Mk.2 earned a go-anywhere, fear-nothing reputation during its 30-year service career.
A fully amphibious vehicle, this particular variant was equipped with a powerful Atlas loader crane, designed specifically to transport and deliver ammunition for the British Army’s FV433 Abbott self-propelled gun, with each Abbott being assigned its own Stalwart for support.
At its shortest extension, the Atlas loading arm could lift a load of three tons, reducing to just less than half that at its maximum four metre extension.
Build your own land-to-sea vehicle with this 1:35 scale model kit, full of imteresting detail for a fascinating hobby experience.
Specification
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 18.4
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 9
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 245
Item Scale: 1:35 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options: 3
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A1388 1/35 Cromwell ...
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The speed and mobility of the British Cromwell Tank made it an excellent addition to the Allied armoured arsenal in the Second World War.
Its most impressive feature was the V12 Meteor engine, an innovative derivative of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine which powered the Spitfires and Hurricanes of the Battle of Britain.
This Cromwell Mk.VII/Mk.VI tank model kit is a great choice for modellers looking for a challenge in 1:35 scale.
Specification
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 19
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 9
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer? 250
Item Scale: 1:35 Scale
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options: 2
Skill Level: 3
Flying Hours: 3
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Airfix A17003 1/24 Messersc...
$151.95
Arguably the most important Luftwaffe fighter aircraft of the Second World War, The BF109 was designed by Professor Willy Messerschmitt. The prototype first flew in May 1935. After winning a design competition against entries from Arado, Heinkel and Focke-Wulf due to its higher speed and better manoeuvrability, it entered service as the Bf109 A-0 in 1937. Early versions were flown by the Condor Legion in the Spanish Civil War, and the Luftwaffe during the Invasion of Poland.
The Bf109 E appeared in late 1938 as the first major update of the design. The Junkers Jumo 210 engine used in the earlier versions was replaced by the larger, more powerful Daimler Benz DB601. The extra heat generated needed improved radiators, which were moved from the nose to the modified and reinforced wings. The Bf109 E became a symbol of the Luftwaffe in the skies over England, dogfighting the RAF’s Spitfires and Hurricanes.
During 1940, Messerschmitt engineers were working on the Bf109 F, which featured the DB601E engine and much improved aerodynamics. The wings were reduced in area, with the new rounded wingtips being seen on all subsequent Bf109 variants. The tailplane was redesigned to eliminate the supporting struts, and fuel capacity was increased to extend the range to 1,060 m (1700km). The Bf109 F entered service in October 1940.
The DB605 engine was developed to be easier to manufacture than the complex DB601E. Increasing the displacement and compression ratio raised the power output to 1455bhp. The Bf109, when fitted with this engine, became the Bf109 G “Gustav”. The pressurised Bf109 G-1 began production in February 1942, with the non-pressurised Bf109 G-2 following in May 1942.
In February 1943, the nose-mounted 7.92mm MG 17 guns were upgraded to the 13mm MG 131, leading to the distinctive bulged engine cowlings of the G-5 and G-6 models. The G-5 and G-6 were the most produced Bf109 variants, with over 12,000 aircraft manufactured. The high-altitude G-5 featured a pressurised cockpit, with an engine driven compressor and sealed canopy glazing.
The Bf109 G could be fitted with two additional MG151/20 cannon in under-wing gondolas, as well as a 300l fuel tank, rockets and bomb racks. Tropical equipment allowed the Bf109 G to serve in the dusty conditions of North Africa.
The G-6 first equipped JG 27, 51, 53 and 77 in the Mediterranean theatre, and went on to equip many Luftwaffe fighter units in Western Europe and the Eastern Front, where the highest scoring fighter ace, Erich Hartmann, achieved a claimed 352 aerial kills.
Features
This impressive 1:24 scale model comes with extensive build options:
Model can be built with or without the fully detailed DB605 engine.
Engine cowlings and oil cooler can be posed in open or closed position
Choice of two types of engine cowlings (MTT and Erla)
Canopy can be posed open or closed (two canopy types included)
Additional engine and cockpit parts included for G-5 (pressurised cockpit version)
Optional 300l fuel tank and wing cannon “Gondolas”
Ailerons, elevators and rudder can be offset to add life to the model.
Radiator and wing flap position can be customised
Many optional parts to suit specific aircraft builds, such as rudder pedals, gunsights, trim wheels, instrument panels, undercarriage wheels/tyres and windscreens
Detailed nose armament with machine guns, gun mounts and ammunition boxes included
Slide moulding used to allow the capture of fine detail on engine cowlings, fuselage, exhausts and gun barrels
Contents
Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet, masking sheet and decals.
Painting Schemes:
A17003 - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6/Trop, WNr.15270, Yellow 14+-, 6./JG53, Rammaca, Sicily, Early-July 1943. (A)
A17003 - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6/Trop, WNr.15270, Yellow 14, 57th Fighter Group, Pachino, Sicily, Summer 1943. (B)
A17003 - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6/Trop, WNr.15270, VX101, No. 1426 Flight, RAF Collyweston, England, April 1944. (C)
A17003 - Messerschmitt Bf109G-6, WNr.166224, White 10+-, 4./JG3, Nogent-le-Roi, France, August 1944. (D)
A17003 - Messerschmitt Bf109G-5, WNr.27119, Yellow 11+I, 9./JG54, Fw. Emil Hecker, Ludwiglust, Germany, February 1944. (E)
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The Grumman F6F Hellcat entered service in 1943, exerting significant dominance in the Pacific Theatre. This powerful fighter achieved an impressive 19:1 kill ratio, contributing to nearly 75% of US Navy air victories during the conflict. The Hellcat's success in combat was so significant that it turned 305 pilots into aces, solidifying its status as one of the most effective carrier-based fighters ever built.
The F6F-5 version represented the peak of ongoing improvements and combat insights, offering an ideal mix of performance, resilience, and ease of maintenance, which made the Hellcat a highly effective weapon for US Navy and Marine Corps pilots.
Manufactured under licence from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat is a trademark of Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation.
This detailed 1:24 scale model of the Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat consists of 572 components, offering a challenging project for seasoned modellers with a skill level 4 classification. Once assembled, it boasts a wingspan of 543mm and includes four genuine paint schemes, representing one of the most pivotal fighter planes of the Pacific War. Few aircraft equalled the influence of the Grumman F6F Hellcat, a sturdy and dependable fighter designed for simple production and upkeep.
Features
1:24 scale model with 572 components
543mm wingspan upon completion
Skill level 4 - ideal for seasoned modellers
4 genuine paint schemes included
World War Two Pacific Theatre fighter
Specifications
Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 42.4
Item Width - Without Packaging (cm): 54.3
How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 572
Item Scale: 1:24 Scale
License line: Manufactured under license from Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. The Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat is a trademark of Northrop Grumman Systems Cooperation.
Contents (what's in the box) sets: Plastic model kit, instruction sheet, paint layout sheet and decals.
Number of Scheme options: 4
Skill Level: 4
Flying Hours: 6
Wingspan (mm): 543