Thunder Models LRDG F8 Pilot Car (Standard Edition) (1:35)

LRDG F8 Pilot Car (Standard Edition) (1:35) This 1/35 scale kit from Thunder Model represents the LRDG F8 Pilot Car, a specialised vehicle used by the Long Range Desert Group for reconnaissance and navigation duties in harsh desert environments. The model captures the rugged and utilitarian design of this adapted vehicle. Part of the 1/35 vehicle model kits range, the kit includes a wide mix of materials such as plastic, photo-etched parts, resin components, and 3D printed details to enhance realism.   1/35 scale plastic model kit Includes 5 sprues with approximately 300 parts Photo-etched detail parts included 3D printed components and weapon parts Resin wheels for added realism Clear parts and foil elements included Decals for 5 marking options with printed maps The kit offers a high level of detail, particularly in the external fittings and equipment typically carried by LRDG vehicles. The combination of materials allows for a more refined build, especially in smaller components and accessories. The inclusion of multiple marking options and printed maps adds variety and helps represent different operational vehicles used in desert campaigns. History The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a British reconnaissance and raiding unit formed during the Second World War. Operating deep behind enemy lines in North Africa, it specialised in navigation, intelligence gathering, and hit-and-run attacks across vast desert regions. The F8 Pilot Car was one of the vehicles adapted for these operations, often based on civilian or lightly modified military platforms. These vehicles were equipped for long-range travel, carrying extra fuel, water, and navigation equipment necessary for extended missions in remote areas. LRDG vehicles were typically lightly armed but relied on speed, mobility, and knowledge of the terrain rather than heavy protection. They played a crucial role in supporting larger operations and gathering intelligence on enemy movements. The distinctive appearance of these vehicles, often heavily loaded with equipment, has made them a popular subject for scale modelling and diorama work focused on desert warfare.

Airfix Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 (1:35)

Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 Build this impressive Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 in 1:35 scale and you'll be able to appreciate the incredible performance of the original amphibious truck. With 211 pieces and three scheme options to choose from, this kit guarantees many happy hours at your workbench and is best for more experienced modellers. - Plastic Kit Requires Glue & Paint to Complete - 211 Pieces - 3 Scheme Options - Skill Level 3 - 1:35 Scale

Academy WWII Panzer I Ausf B Light Tank & Motorcycle (1:35)

German Army WWII Panzer I Ausf B Light Tank & Motorcycle Includes: German light tank used in early stages of WWII. Accompanied by Zundapp K750 motorcycle & sidecar. - Plastic kit - New tooling. - Three figures included. - Photo-etch parts. - Waterslide transfers/decals for the following five markings:   - Yellow 133,   - 4 Panzer Division,   - Poland 1939;   - (2) White 223,   - 3 Panzer Division,   - France 1. - kit requires plastic and metal glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 scale

Thunder Models LRDG F30 Patrol Truck (Standard Edition) (1:35)

LRDG F30 Patrol Truck (Standard Edition) Includes: - Highly detailed plastic kit - Body, underframe detail - Fine interior parts - Requires glue and paints to complete NOT included - 235 parts - 1:35 Scale  Vehicle information: “Only men who do not mind a hard life, with scanty food, little water and lots of discomfort, men who possess stamina and initiative, need apply” The Long Range Desert Group was the first and ‘arguably the most dashing and successful irregular formation on either side in the entire war’.  Their role was deep penetration reconnaissance, road-watching (observing Axis forces movements along the coastal roads to establish logistics and military unit movements to and from the front line hundreds of miles away), and raiding (they attacked airfields long before the British Special Air Service thought of it). They also transported allied agents and the SAS on their initial raids behind enemy lines, recovered downed aircrew and lost soldiers, and were the first to accurately map the North African desert. They were often referred to as the ‘Libyan Taxi service’ by those who benefitted from their skills, and were highly respected for their ability to get to any point in the desert at a given time. The LRDG were masters of the Libyan Desert during the War in North Africa. Experts in desert navigation, driving, signals and survival. Their operational requirements were unique in the British Army and initially they chose the civilian 2 wheel drive Chevrolet WA trucks, robust and simple, and with the right driving techniques and equipment capable of passing over the majority of desert terrain encountered. After a year of operations these trucks desperately needed replacing, but there were no more Chevrolets, the best option in North Africa being the CMP Ford F30 with the No11 cab. Like the Chevrolet truck before and after their operational period, the Ford F30’s were modified specifically for LRDG desert operations. The cab was removed for a lower profile, the bonnet panels were usually discarded to allow greater cooling for the engine and transmission, Power take off air compressor fitted to the transmission, a condenser tank added that condensed steam from the radiator to save water, racks for sand mats and channels to help extricate the trucks from soft sand, Vickers MKI (no water can and hose connected, and water jacket filled with oil) and Lewis guns, as well as Boys Anti-Tank Rifle mounts for self-protection and raids, and sand tyres. Another feature is that these early Ford trucks were fitted with Chevrolet ‘Banjo’ type axles due to Ford having initial production issues with their axles. The different makes of axles were designed to be interchangeable on these trucks. There were 3 main variants, the standard Patrol truck, the 37mm Bofors anti-tank gun truck with a special gun mount in the rear body, and the wireless/navigator truck fitted a Bagnold Sun Compass, with a civilian Philips 635 radio receiver for the time signal required for accurate navigation by the stars, and the standard No 11 Wireless set for sending intelligence back to base. When used with the Windom dipole aerial mounted on 16 ‘ /4.6m poles they could often ‘skip’ a signal over a 1,000 miles directly back to Cairo. The Ford F30’s had the advantage of 4 wheel drive, a more powerful 95HP V8 engine, and a bigger load area compared to the Chevrolet trucks. However they were harder to camouflage due to their height, louder with the 4x4 transmission and V8 engine, heavier, had a shorter range due to their poorer MPG (Miles per Gallon) and were less reliable. Some of the trucks had their bodies moved back 12”/300mm on the chassis for better centralisation of the load over the rear axle. These can be identified by 2 spare wheels fitted between the body and the cab.

Tamiya King Tiger Prod. Turret (1:35)

King Tiger Prod. Turret Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Heavy built body recreated - Henschel Turret featuring welded lines - Moving turret escape hatch - Interior details include gun breech and shell racks - Other hatches can be designed to be open or closed - Nylon mesh included for engine vent covers - Separate suspension arms - Belt type tracks - Commander figure - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale Vehicle information and history: The King Tiger made its debut in 1944, toward the end of WWII, and proved a fearsome foe to the Allies, with 150mm and 80mm armor on the hull front and sides respectively, and a powerful 700hp Maybach HL230-P30 engine. The first fifty had a Porsche-designed turret, but thereafter mass-produced King Tigers had an updated turret designed by Henschel. The L/71 88mm gun was upgraded from the Tiger I, and could defeat 170mm of armor from a kilometer away. Some 430 of these King Tigers were produced until the end of the run in March 1945, proving a constant threat to the end.

Tamiya M4A3 Sherman w/75mm Gun & 3 figures (1:35)

Tamiya - M4A3 Sherman w/75mm Gun & 3 figs. Includes: - Highly detailed plastic kit - Body work features surface texture of casting and hull weld lines - 75mm gun turret   - Two kinds of commanders cupolas  - Loaders hatch and hull, turret hatches can be modelled in either open or closed positions. - Two kinds of road wheels and sprockets can be selected  - Rubber padded tracks - Three crewman and One Tank commander    - Figures wear late WW2 winter uniforms with rich detail - Equipment accessories included ammunition boxes, tripod, ration boxes - Three types of waterslide/decals included - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale   Vehicle information and history: It was late 1944 and Germany was clearly losing the war. Russia was closing in on the Eastern front while American bombing raids were devastating German cities. Italy had been liberated and the Allies were quickly moving through France and the Low Counties. The end looked near for Germany unless they could succeed in a great offensive push, which is exactly what they attempted. On December 16, 1944, an American sentry reported countless "pinpoints of light" flickering along the German line. Seconds later, shells exploded around him and he realized that the lights were the muzzle flashes of hundreds of German guns. A massive German counteroffensive was underway along the 85-mile Ardennes front. In the north, the Sixth Panzer Army struck the U.S. 99th and 2nd Divisions. In the center, the fifth Panzer Army hit the 106th Division, the 14th Cavalry Group and part of the 28th Division. In the South, the Seventh Army clashed with the U.S. 4th, 9th and 28th Armored Divisions. Although the Allies were initially sent reeling, courageous troops and rugged armor such as the Sherman tank eventually turned the tides of battle. One of the most used versions of this tank was the 75mm gun-equipped M4A3 Sherman, which used a V8 450hp Ford engine. The late production version first rolled out of the factories in February 1944 with an angled front hull and 63.5mm armored plate. To the turret, a cupola for the commander and hatch for the loader were added. This version was also equipped with wet ammo storage bins, which helped prevent internal fires, a weakness of earlier Shermans.

Tamiya U.S. Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M16 Half Track (1:35)

Multiple Gun Motor Carriage M16 Half Track Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Realistic wheel, Track suspension and vehicle ladder underframe detailing - Quadruple 12.7mm Browning heavy machine guns - Positioning turret - Vehicle and Figure Accessories - Three Figures in realistic poses - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale  Vehicle information and history: The progress of the air force and the improved mobility made with the mechanization of the ground troops greatly changed the way battles were fought during World War II. With this in mind, many kinds of anti-aircraft weapons were developed to fight against enemy aircraft attacks, which led to fierce battles seen at every front. One such anti-aircraft machine seen during WWII was the M16 self propelled gun which was manufactured from 1942 to 1943. Fitted on the M3 half-track chassis was the quad mounted 50-caliber (12.7mm) Browning automatic heavy machine gun, which had an 893m/s muzzle velocity, 6,767m range, and a discharging rate of 450-555 rounds per minute, which earned it the nickname of "the meat chopper." The Type M45 gun mount could rotate 360 degrees and elevate between -10 and +90 degrees and was electrically driven which allowed it to move 60 degrees of rotation/elevation per second. Not only was it greatly effective against enemy aircraft, it was also very influential on the ground attack. Even after WWII, the M16 was also deployed with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces during the Korean War.

Tamiya M3A2 Half Track U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier (1:35)

M3A2 Half Track U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Body and exterior detaining includes loaded accessories - Interior detailing - Armament - Mounted Gun - Nine figures in various poses  - Track, wheel and suspsension detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale

Takom T-55AD "Drozd" Tank

T-55AD "Drozd" Tank Includes: - Highly detailed plastic  - Body and surface textures - All hatches can be modelled open or closed - PE and clear parts included - Waterslide transfers/ markings for 2x different schemes - Inidividual track components - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included  - 1:35 Scale

Airfix Ferret Scout Car Mk.2 (1:35)

Ferret Scout Car Mk.2 Includes: - Detailed Plastic kit - Interior detail - Underframe, suspension and tyre detail - Body panel and welded detailing - Turret and armament  - Waterslide transfers for the following markings   - (A) Ferret Scout Car Mk.2, West Germany, August 1961   - (B) Ferret Scout Car Mk.2, British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS), Canadian Forces Base Suffield, Alberta, Canada, 1980's.    - (C) Ferret Scout Car Mk.2, 5th Parachute Brigade, British Army Overseas, Cyprus, 1974. - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale Vehicle history and information: After a successful series of light armoured reconnaissance and liaison vehicles, the Ferret Scout Car saw widespread British and Commonwealth military service from the 1950s onwards, with later variants of the Ferret taking part in the Gulf War of 1990.  A vehicle type which can trace its lineage back to the successful Daimler Dingo scout car of the Second World War, the Ferret was designed with stealth in mind, a light and fast armoured vehicle which could probe enemy positions, reporting any discovered weak points back to commanders, with their own forces moving to exploit what they found. Weighing in at around 4 tons operational weight, the Ferret was of all welded construction and featured armour protection capable of withstanding most small arms fire, but nothing much heavier, although it was not intended that the vehicle would be operating in direct opposition to heavy enemy armour.  If it did find itself in a bit of trouble, the 4 wheel drive Ferret was powered by a reliable 6 cylinder Rolls Royce engine which gave it a top speed of 45 mph, a speed it could also achieve in reverse if required, something which could prove extremely useful if the crew found themselves in a tight spot.

Airfix WWII British Army 30-cwt 4x2 GS Truck (1:35)

WWII British Army 30-cwt 4x2 GS Truck Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Distinctive front, headlight and grill detail - Lorry cabin interior detail - Wheel and tyre detail - Trailer interior and frame detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals for the following schemes:   - A) WWII British Army 30-cwt 4x2 GS Truck, 419th Company, Royal Army Service Corps (Divisional Supply Company), 70th Infantry Division, Tobruk, Western Desert, August 1941.   - B) WWII British Army 30-cwt 4x2 GS Truck, Evaluation unit, Russia, 1944.  - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale Vehicle information and history: As Britain prepared for war in the late 1930s, the military weren't just desperately in need of vast numbers of aircraft, tanks and guns, they also needed many thousands of trucks and general utility vehicles to support all kinds of operations.  The ability to effectively supply modern, mechanized armies with the huge amounts of fuel, ammunition, food and other commodities they would need was crucial to the success of any military campaign and as the speed of war increased, so these supply lines began to lengthen. Rugged, reliable and adaptable, these trucks would have a vital role to play in the coming conflict.

Tamiya US M151A1 Utility Truck Vietnam War (1:35)

US M151A1 Utility Truck Vietnam War 1959 marked the first appearance of the M151, a vehicle which stood the test of time and served the U.S. military for a number of years. Based on a lightweight semi-monocoque and independent suspension with coil springs, it represented a leap forward in design from WWII predecessors. The M151A1 was an evolution of the vehicle which debuted in 1964 and featured design tweaks such as rear suspension improvements and turn signals on the front fenders. This versatile vehicle could be seen deployed in many different roles during the Vietnam War. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Interior and cab detail - Grill and front detailing - Turn signals and rear suspsension modifications captured  - Option for either U.S Marine Corps or U.S Army Spec - Comes with the Hood modelled in up position. - Driver figure in suitable pose - 2x Sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Valentine MK.II/IV (1:35)

Valentine MK.II/IV  The lighweight, compact Valentine was an infantry tank first deployed in 1940 by British forces. It came as a welcome addition for the beleagured British who had been forced into a desperate evacuation from Dunkirk, during which precious materiel had to be left behind. A total run of over 7,000 units (produced in Britain and Canada) made the Valentine the most prolifically produced British tank during WWII. The Mk.II/IV variant was equipped with the 40mm 2-pounder gun, and featured a 130 hp diesel engine as well as a "slow motion" coil sprung suspension system that gave it ample mobility for the infantry tank role. It débuted in November 1941 in North Africa, and was still serving in Tunisia, in May 1943. Valentines were also passed in significant numbers to the Soviet Union under the "lend-lease" program. They were used largely in reconnaissance roles. Includes - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate Gun - Body and engine detail - Belt assembly for tracks - Cast metal and armor plate surface textures are faithfully depicted - 2x torso figures - 3x sets of waterslide transfers/decals (covering British Army and Red Army vehicles). - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya U.S. 2.5-TON 6x6 Cargo Truck (1:35)

U.S. 2.5-TON 6x6 Cargo Truck During WWII, over 800,000 2 1/2-ton 6x6 cargo trucks were produced and became a symbol of the American victory along with the Sherman tank and the Jeep. Among them was a troop carrier of which approximately 57,000 units were made. This is a plastic assembly model kit of one such truck. The highly durable and tough form has been precisely reproduced. Features such as the robust suspension and the split type differential have a rich detailed finish.  Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Extensive body detailing  - Tyre and underframe detailing - Cab interior and back trailer - Jerry Cans, shovel detail, various accessories - Seated driver figure  - 5x sets of Waterslide transfers/decals - kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Sherman Easy 8 Euro Theatre (1:35)

Sherman Easy 8 Euro Theatre The U.S. M4 Sherman tank was undoubtedly one of the symbols of WWII, deployed in great quantities and numerous variants to counter the potent threat of German armor. One such variant was the M4A3E8, which was one of the final Sherman types and thus had the benefit of design improvements developed from experience in battle. These included a hardy welded late production hull, plus the welcome addition of the 76mm main gun. It was also fitted with new Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS), and wider tracks, making for the significantly more comfortable ride that led to the M4A3E8's nickname of "Easy Eight." They were thrown into their maiden operation in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 as part of the 4th Armored Division under General Patton's overall command, contributing to the relief of the besieged town of Bastogne and the eventual triumph of the Allies in the European Theater. Includes - Detailed plastic kit - Extensive hull, metal surface detailing - Belt track parts - Drive sprockets - Engine and grill detail - Clear parts for headlight lenses and cupola vision blocks - Commander Torso figure - 2x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf N (1:35)

Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf N (1:35) During the middles stages of WWII, most German military vehicles had trouble providing adequate support to troops, therefore the N type tank was built to help solve this problem. The N type tank replaced its Marder III main battery with a 7.5cm gun which could fire high-performance high-explosive bursting projectile shells. From June 1942 through to August 1943, existing J, L, & M models also received these upgrades and 663 tanks were fitted, and another 37 were also upgraded later in 1944. In the summer of 1942 these tanks appeared on the battlefield with their highly explosive shells, and they proved to be highly efficient in their role of reinforcing the ground troops. They were deployed into newly organized heavy tank battalions, to make up for the lack of Tiger I tanks. As a support tank, the N type was easy to manage and very reliable, and in the latter half of WWII it fought at many fronts.   Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate short Barrel 7.5cm gun reproduced from aluminium - Grill etchings - Loading area detail - Smoke discharger on left and right of turret - 2x Commander figures  - 4x Sets of waterslide transfers (including Russian and African fronts) - Track and wheel detail - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya PBR31MkII PIBBER (1:35)

PBR31 MkII PIBBER This high-speed, heavily armed small craft was used heavily by U.S. forces in the Mekong Delta region.  Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - 4x figures - Various Machine guns plus grenade launcher - Various Accessories  - Base stand  - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H Early Version (1:35)

German Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf.H Early Version During WWII, the most important tank used by German forces throughout the entire conflict, and also the most produced was the Pz.Kpfw.IV. This is a 1/35 scale plastic assembly model kit of the German Pz. Jpfw. IV Ausf.H Early Version which is generally regarded as the definitive model of the Pz.Kpfw.IV tanks.  Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Track and wheel detailing - Tank commander figure wearing a winter issue jacket - 75mm Turret and detailed body work with 2x types of hull front plating - Waterslide transfer/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Russian Heavy Tank KV-2 (1:35)

Russian Heavy Tank KV-2 Vehicle information and history: In December 1939 the KV-1 was officially adopted by the Soviet military; it was followed by the KV-2, a heavier design based upon the KV-1 chassis, but upgunned to a 152mm howitzer with the intention of breaking enemy strongholds; in order to accomodate the larger gun, the KV-2 was given a remarkably tall turret. Around two hundred were produced, and supply to the military began in July 1940. The following June, Nazi Germany invaded and the KV-2 - while suffering a number of breakdowns - took part in Soviet resistance against the invaders, their 152mm guns and impressive survivability enabling some amazing feats, helping stem the tide. Includes - Detailed plastic kit - Body and surface metal detailing - Accurate turret detailing - Wheel and track accurately represented  - Hatches can be modelled in open or closed positions - Full body commander figure - Crew torso figure for installation in the hatch - 2x sets of markings as waterslide transfer/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya M5A1 with 4 Figures (1:35)

M5A1 with 4 Figures The M3 Stuart was the representative U.S. light tank in the early years of WWII. An improved version, called the M5A1, was officially accepted for service in September 1942. Powered by two 110hp Cadillac V8 engines, it was capable of a maximum speed of 58km/h. Armament consisted of a 37mm main gun and three 7.92mm machine guns, and the turret was notable for having additional armor attached to protect the anti-aircraft machine gun position. 6,800 examples were produced from January 1943 to June 1944 and they served mainly in reconnaissance units on the Italian and Western European fronts. Some tanks used during the fighting in Normandy were seen with hedgerow cutters attached to their hulls. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate Gun detailing - Body and engine detail - Depicts a tank equipped with distinctive hedgerow cutters - Track and wheel details - 4x figures include a machine gunner and 3x infantry figures firing mortars - 2x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Matilda MKIII/IV British Infantry Tank (1:35)

Matilda MKIII/IV British Infantry Tank (1:35) The Matilda was developed as a heavily armored infantry tank and was the British Army's main tank in North Africa during WWII. It swept aside Italian opponents and was respectfully called the “Queen of the Desert” by German forces. During Operation Battleaxe to lift the siege of Tobruk in June 1941, German forces famously used their 88mm AA guns in the anti-tank role as they were the only effective counter against Matildas. The Matilda wrote her name into the history books as a highly effective tank which continually proved her worth during many fierce battles throughout North Africa. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate Gun and gun mantlet - Body and engine detail - Hull features plate weld and metal surface finish - Belt assembly for tracks - 3 x figures include full body Commander and 2x torso figures - 3x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Panther D Ausf D (1:35)

Panther D Ausf D  The Ausf.D was the debut variant of the famed German WWII tank Panther. It offered a complete performance package, with firepower from the imposing L/70 7.5cm gun, excellent protection afforded by its sloped armor, and maneuverability thanks to a roaring 700hp gasoline engine. Around 840 Ausf.D Panthers were produced between January and September of 1943, and the first time it appeared on the battlefield was in the Battle of Kursk in July of that year. While it wasn't all smooth sailing, Panthers were still able to take out some 140 Soviet tanks from a range of 1,500 to 2,000 meters, all the while protected impeccably by their sloped plate. The Ausf.D was followed by improved Ausf.A and G variants, and while the Panther was unable to stop the tide from turning against Germany it nonetheless revolutionized German armored vehicle design, and remained on the front line until the end of hostilities. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate Gun detailing with turret-side smoke dischargers - Body and engine detail - Surface texture such as cast metal mantlet and steel armor plating - Belt tracks, wheel and suspension detailing - 2 x figures include Torso of Commander and 1x crewman stood behind turret - 3x sets of waterslide transfers/decals including The Battle of Kursk - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Kubelwagen Type82 (Africa) (1:35)

Kubelwagen Type 82 (Africa) During WWII, the German Kübelwagen was greatly used at many fronts including North Africa. It was of a simple construction and came powered by a tough air-cooled engine and was greatly trusted by the German soldiers. The Kübelwagen type 82 which was seen at North Africa, featuring balloon type tires which allowed it to perform even on the desert sands, is now realized as a plastic assembly model kit. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Fully Cab interior detail - Extensive body detailing - Standing soldier figure wearing shorts and a short sleeved shirt - Accurate Balloon tyres - Jerry cans, shovels and accessories - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya M4A3 Sherman w 105mm Howitzer (1:35)

M4A3 Sherman w 105mm Howitzer  Excelling in both reliability and sheer production capability, the M4 Sherman series of tanks became the staple fighting-vehicles of the WWII Allies. The first version to be produced, the cast-hull M4A1, was succeeded by the welded-hull M4, the diesel engine M4A2, and finally the most widely-known tank of the series, the M4A3. Three types of main armament were used on the M4A3: on the initial production types, the 75mm main gun and on the subsequent types, the 76mm main gun for heightened penetration. Finally, to provide heavy fire support for assaults on enemy outposts, the powerful 105mm howitzer was later adopted. The 105mm howitzer was carried in a M52 combination mount and a vision cupola was fitted for the commander with a small hatch for the loader. It could fire M1 shells at angles from -10 to +35 degrees at a maximum range of 11,500m. About 500 of the M4A3 (105mm) were produced at the Chrysler factory in Detroit from May to September 1944. From September 1944 horizontal volute spring suspension was introduced on the M4A3 (105mm) together with the wider center-guide T66 tracks. The M4A3 (105mm) were deployed to European Theatre from July 1944, and played an indispensable role in the destruction of enemy positions by the U.S. infantry fighting on the front lines. Includes - Extensively detailed plastic kit - Smooth form of the cast turret with 105mm howitzer and welded hull of this late production M4A3 tank overflow with realism. - Commander's cupolas, loader's hatch and other hull and turret hatches can be modeled in the open or closed position. - 2x kinds of road wheels and sprockets can be selected - Rubber padded tracks - 3x infantrymen and one tank commander in realistic poses - Included equipment includes ammunition boxes, tripod, ration boxes, and much more. - 3x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included). - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya German Tiger I Early Production (1:35)

German Tiger I Early Production Vehicle information and history: The Tiger I needs little introduction, this legendary 88mm gun-toting AFV being the subject of countless war tales. Early production versions of the Tiger I were rushed from the factories by the end of 1942, bound for the harsh realities of the Eastern Front and the conflict with Soviet Russia, as well as the sweltering climes of North Africa. This kit recreates an early production variant, from the weighty overall design down to parts such as the turret with circular cupola, smoke dischargers, and large pistol port. Hull details such as air cleaners. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Represents early production version  - Realistic rough surface finish - Accurate 88mm Gun represented. - Track and wheel detailing - Figure in turret hatch  - 6x sets of Waterslide transfers/decals  - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya German Tiger I Mid Production (1:35)

German Tiger I Mid Production The German Tiger I Tank featured a powerful 88mm gun as well as an excellent armor and was the greatest opponent to Allied forces during WWII. The mid-production variant of which 1,354 units were produced from July 1942 to August 1944.  Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Mechanically- complicated suspension - Loaders Hatch  - Turret gunner figure  - Link type assembly tracks - Body detailing - waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya King Tiger Ardennes Front (1:35)

King Tiger Ardennes front In 1944, German forces unleashed a new terror on their foes - the King Tiger. The first fifty were produced with a turret designed by Porsche; thereafter, the mass production version used a Henschel turret. Packing a hefty punch with an L/71, 88mm gun and with armor up to 150mm on the front and 80mm on the sides, the King Tiger was a menace to Allied forces during the desperate December 1944 German offensive there. The DKW NZ350 motorcycle was produced from 1940, and later in the conflict some were seen with a smaller headlight and slimmer fender. Includes: - Extensively detailed plastic kit - Heavy, bulky appearance of armour plating accurately modelled - 88mm Turret - Nylon mesh is used to recreate engine cover - Grilles can be given even more detail with the use of a separately sold photo-etched parts set 2x tanker figures in realistic uniform and pose.  - Full track and wheel detailing - A DKW NZ350 is depicted with late war features such as a knee pad-less fuel tank, and comes with a rider figure with U-boat crew jacket. - Set of waterslide transfers/decals  - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale 

Tamiya German Tank 'Jagdpanther' (late) (1:35)

German Tank 'Jagdpanther' L.V. WWII saw numerous German tank destroyers come onto the scene, many of them a combination of existing tank chassis with a dedicated fighting compartment added; the Jagdpanther was perhaps the most successful design. It was based upon the Panther tank, and fitted with a sloped fighting compartment with 88mm gun. Manufactured from January 1944, its superb mobility and survivability made it a foe to be wary of for Allied forces after its introduction following the Normandy landings. Late version vehicles had alterations such as a larger gun shield and were deployed until the end of hostilities. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate recreations of weld lines and metal surfaces - Track and wheel detailing - Engine grills - 88mm gun has elevation and lateral motion - Rear hull has moving hatch is a moving part  - Commanders seat and bulkhead are seperate parts - Details can be modelled in open or closed positions - Turret figure - 2x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya German Pzkpw IV Ausf. D (1:35)

German Pzkpw IV Ausf. D Includes - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate short barrelled 75mm gun turret - 3x figures in uniforms worn during invasions of Poland and France in the opening years of WW2 - Parts to recreate either early or late production variants - Track and wheel detail - Engine detail - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale 

Tamiya German Schwimmwagen Type 166 (1:35)

German Schwimmwagen Type 166 The 4WD Schwimmwagen which earned the trust of German Soldiers with excellent performance on bad roads and fording ability. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Body hull shape underside accurately reproduced via slide molding - Windshield is moveable  - Air-cooled four cylinder engine detail - Interior detailing includes flooring, seats and instrument panel - Folded canvas roof - Driver figure in suitable pose - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale 

Tamiya German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G (1:35)

German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.G During WWII, the German army used self-propelled guns in large quantities with one such gun being the German Sturmgeschutz III. This kit realistically reproduces the form of the Ausf.G early version which was manufactured from December 1942. The distinctive low silhouette of the StuG III, with the fighting compartment mounted onto the Panzer III's hull, features great scale realism. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Kit allows to depict the Stug 3 with either a 7.5cm anti-tank howitzer or the 10.5cm gun used to support the infantry units. - Body and turret detailing - Accurate Track and wheel detailing - Armour plating over the tracks - 2x figures in relaxed poses feeding and holding puppy - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya U.S. M41 Walker Bulldog (1:35)

U.S. M41 Walker Bulldog Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - 72mm gun accurately captured - Metal, rough cast surface finish  - Weld plate lines depicted - 1x Commander Figure - 2x Soldier figures - 2x sets of Waterslide transfers/decals include U.S Army or Japan Ground Self defense force vehicle - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya U.S. M48A3 Patton (1:35)

U.S. M48A3 Patton The American M48A3 Patton tank, which served with distinction during the Vietnam War.   Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Tough appearance of the tank, including its cast metal surface texture and canvas section of the gun mantlet . - The searchlight and machine gun cupola accurately reproduced - Accessories include parts such as an engine exhaust snorkel, jerry cans, and spare track links - 2x Tank crew  - Track and wheel detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya U.S.M1A1 Abrams (1:35)

U.S.M1A1 Abrams The U.S. M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank, the world’s most powerful tank which featured 120mm smoothbore gun, superb fire-control system that uses a laser rangefinder, and an impressive gas turbine engine.  Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate body and detailing - Features 12.7mm and 7.62mm guns - Smoke dischargers - Nylon mesh to depict rear rack - Commander and loader figures - Wheel and track detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Tiger I Late Version (1:35)

Tiger I Late Version During WWII, the German Tiger I was greatly feared by Allied forces for its thick armor and powerful 88mm gun. The model of the German Tiger I late production variant was put in production from January 1944 and appeared on the Normandy front. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Powerful 88mm gun , periscope on Commander's cupola and pressed steel wheels accurately replicated - Shell loading area  - Opening hatches  - Underside detailing - 2x types of gun barrels and gun mantlets to build the last production model - Commander figure included - Track and body detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya SAS British Pink Panther (1:35)

SAS British Pink Panther Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Accurate body and detailing - Tyres represent that used in desert  - Gun and weapon detailing - Figure of driver - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Airfix Stug IV Sd.Kfz.167 (1:35)

Stug IV Sd.Kfz.167 Vehicle information and history: 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. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Body and turret detail - Track and wheel detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya Panther G/Late Version (1:35)

Panther G/Late Version After its appearance in mid-1943, the Panther was one of the mainstays of German armor through to the end of WWII. The Ausf.G (type G) variant was available to troops from 1944, and was itself upgraded in the second half of the year: fixes included an alteration to the lower section of the gun shield to stop direct hits from entering the crew space, and it was given more of a jutting design to further improve survivability; damped exhausts improved nighttime stealth; and air intakes were added on the engine grilles to supply the crew with warm air in cold conditions. Mobility, offensive power and survivability - the Panther achieved a remarkable balance of the three that made it a giant among WWII armor. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Realistic recreation of metal, rough cast surface finish - Reinforced gun shielding - Moving rear escape hatch -Depiction of the gun loading breech - Commander, driver, radio operator hatches can be modelled open or closed - Seperate parts used to depict suspension arms - Track and wheel extensively detailed - 2x Tank crew figures in winter uniform - 3x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale   - Gun and turret detailing  

Tamiya Panther Type G Early Version (1:35)

Panther Type G Early Version Initial encounters with the T-34 in 1941 were something of a shock to invading German troops, who had until that point experienced general success with their armored forces. Their response was the Panther, first fielded in 1943. The Ausf.G (Type G) variant followed on from Ausf.D and Ausf.A Panthers; debuting in March 1944, it featured sloped armor, a powerful 700hp Maybach HL-230 engine and a fearsome 75mm gun - all that added up to an imposing combination of firepower, mobility and survivability which proved a boon for German forces and something of a headache for the Allies. Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Early spec recreated with Hell weld lines - Turret and gun detailing - Hatches can be made to be open - interior detailing - 1x Figure in overalls - Belt type  tracks - 4x sets of waterslide transfers/decals - kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Airfix Panzer III AUSF J (1:35)

Panzer III AUSF J Vehicle information and history: 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. Includes: - Plastic kit - Body and gun turret detail - Track and wheel detail - Engine and grill detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya German Sd.Kfz7/1 20mm Flakvierling (1:35)

German Sd.Kfz7/1 20mm Flakvierling Includes: - Detailed Plastic kit - Body and underframe detailing - Cab and gunner detailing - Track, wheel and suspension detailing - 5x figures in various poses in winter uniforms - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya German Sturmgeschutz IV (1:35)

German Sturmgeschutz IV Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - 75mm gun-equipped Sturmgeschütz IV deployed by Nazi Germany in WWII captured - Optional Hull with front cement block  for armour reinforcement and Schurzen side armour plates - Wheel and track detailing - 1x Commander figure in suitable pose - Waterslide transfer/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete (NOT included) - 1:35 Scale

Rye Field Models Sherman Firefly Vc 'Velikiye Luki' (British) (1:35)

Sherman Firefly Vc 'Velikiye Luki'(British) victor over michael victman Includes: - Extensively detailed plastic kit with photo-etch parts. - Workable track links of suspension system - 3x types of antenna - 3x types of support rollers - 2x types of muzzle brakes - 2x types of searchlights - 3x types of drive wheels - Highly detailed photo-etched parts - 3x set of waterslide markings for:   - (A) 3 Troop, A Sqd. Northamptonshire Yeomanry, France, 1944 (This is the tank that defeated German Tank ACE Michael Wittmann. The gunner of the Sherman Firefly of the 1st Northamptonshire Yeomanry, Trooper Joe Ekins took the lucky shot that blew up the tank Michael Wittmann and his crew.)   - (B) The netherlands, British Guards Armoured Division, 5th Guardian Armoured Brigade, 2nd Armoured Battalion, Grenadier Guards, A Squadron, September 1944.   - (C) 1st Squadron, 2nd Armoured regiment, Polish 1st Armoured Division; UK, Spring 1944 - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included. - 1:35 Scale.

Italeri Commando Car (1:35)

Commando Car (1:35) Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - 1 Figure in suitable pose included - Interior and dashboard detail  - Supply tanks, supplies and weapon detail - Underframe and wheel detailing - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale Vehicle information and history: Much work was carried out in the USA and Britain to design special airborne vehicles to drop behind the enemy lines. Willys MB-Jeeps engaged in helping the Infantry by clearing snipers and other commando tasks. Generally manned by a sergeant and a trooper this vehicle was modified in many respects. It was armed with no fewer than five machine guns and had additional tanks for 135 l. of fuel.

Tamiya R35 French Light Tank (1:35)

R35 French Light Tank  A Doughty Light Tank By the 1930s French military planners could no longer ignore the obsolescence of their masterpiece FT17 tank from late WWI, and work started on a genuine successor to fill the void. One of the answers they came up with was the R35 light tank, which utilized rolled steel lower and three-piece cast upper hull designs and was armed with the short barreled 37mm gun. It was crewed by two. When hostilities with Nazi Germany burst into life in May 1940 the R35 was right in the front line. While it showed its armor was reliable, the 37mm gun was inadequate when it came to taking out German armor. The Fall of France in June 1940 meant that production of the R35 was curtailed to approximately 1,600 units. Includes - Highly detailed Plastic kit - Turret detail - Track and wheel detail - Commander Figure included - Comes with two early WWII marking options. - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint NOT included - 1:35 Scale

Tamiya German Horch Type 1A (1:35)

GERMAN HORCH TYPE 1A  Includes - Plastic kit - Interior detail - Exterior detail features - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included  

Tamiya Armoured Car Sd.Kfz 222 Africa (1:35)

Armoured Car Sd.Kfz 222 Africa Includes: - Detailed plastic kit - Body detailing includes surface texture - Accurate square hull and weld lines - Interior detailing - Hatches can be modelled in open or closed positions - Choice of two tyre types - Underframe detailing and suspension  - Crew figures  - Radio Operator and motorcycle - Includes photo-etch parts - Waterslide transfers/decals - Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included - 1:35 Scale