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| "M3 Stuart Honey 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "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10 to 20 mph faster than their own or enemy tanks and for its ease of maintenance The M3s were designed to replace the outdated M2s The M3 incorporated a thicker armor lengthened hull and a trailer idler wheel to act as another road wheel to decrease ground pressure and improve weight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"
Price: 19.99 |
| "M10 GMC Tank Destroyer 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "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 cdeveloped 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 (762 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 US 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"
Price: 29.99 |
| "T34-85 112 Factory Production 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "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-3476 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"
Price: 25.49 |
| "German Light Tank Pz.Kpfw.35 (t) 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) commonly shortened to Panzer 35(t) or abbreviated as PzKpfw 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 Lehk&253; 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"
Price: 23.49 |
| "Tiger-1 Early Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "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 1355 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"
Price: 27.99 |
| "Tiger-1 Late Version 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "During the whole of its service history the Tiger-1 was constantly improved upon and adapted to counter the ever-improving Allied tanks and firepower it found itself up against This version from the summer of 1944 comes with a asymmetric turret 88mm cannon mantlet engine deck and accessory pack A Zimmerit tool is also included"
Price: 35.49 |
| "M36/M36B2 "Battle of the Bulge" 1:35 Tank Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "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 nations services"
Price: 24.49 |
| "Cromwell Mk.IV Cruiser Tank Series 2 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Cromwell official name Cruiser Tank MkVIII was one of the most successful British tanks of the Second World War Named after the English Civil War leader Oliver Cromwell the tank proved to be an adept and rugged fighting machine and served until the end of the war"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Higgins LCVP Series 2 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel (LCVP) or Higgins Boat was one of the most vital pieces of Allied naval equipment of the Second World War Used not only during Operation Overlord and the invasion of occupied France but also throughout American naval operations in the Pacific proving to be particularly useful during the operations at Okinawa and Iwo Jima With a shallow draught and full-width bow ramp it was able to offload its cargo and leave the beach in just 3 to 4 minutes"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Bedford QLD/QLT Trucks Series 3 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "With over 52000 vehicles built between 1941 and 1945 the Bedford QL 3-ton truck was one of the most numerous British vehicles during the Second World War Designed as either a general duties truck or troop transport the QL was powered by a 35 litre 6-cylinder petrol engine producing 72bhp giving a governed top speed of 38mph Thanks to its high ground clearance cross-country tyres and a 2-speed 4-wheel-drive transfer box located in the centre of the chassis (giving 8 forward gear ratios) the QL had excellent cross country mobility A large number are still in use by enthusiasts"
Price: 15.49 |
| "WWII USAAF 8th Bomber Resupply Set Seires 6 Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "As US bomber operations began to take place at airfields all over Southern England from the summer of 1942 the vehicles used in servicing their Liberators and Flying Fortresses were slowly changing from the standard RAF support vehicles to specialised US Air Force equipment From fuel trailers to bomb trolleys Bedfords were quickly being replaced by Chevrolets Autocar U-7144-T 4X4 tractor unit and F-1 fuel trailer The U-7144-T was used extensively by the US military from 1942 onwards and was certainly found on most if not all USAAF airfields in Britain particularly in conjunction with the standard F-1 fuel trailer With many aircraft requiring refuelling on a daily basis it was usual for each base to have numerous examples of the U-7144-T available at any one time Chevrolet M6 bomb service truck This utility 4X4 truck was capable of carrying a small number of bombs in its own right but was more commonly used in conjunction with the M5 bomb trailer Indeed it was capable of towing up to five fully loaded M5 bomb trailers which was just as well considering the number of missions USAAF bomber crews were required to undertake The new set will also include the M5 bomb trailer Cushman Model 39 Package Car This light three wheeled utility vehicle will have been used for a multitude of light duties on USAAF bases A development of a motor scooter design the single wheel at the back provided the power for the vehicle which allowed a small cargo box to be fitted at the front Again the Cushman would have been a regular feature on a USAAF airfield Cushman Model 39 Package Car length 34mm width 17mmChevrolet M6 Bomb Service Truck length 74mm width 25mmM5 Bomb Trailer length 77mm width 33mmAutocar U-7144-T 4x4 Tractor Unit length 72mm width 33mmF-1 Fuel Trailer length 129mm width 36mm"
Price: 23.49 |
| "Italian Farmhouse Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "1943 saw the Allies invading what was then still a hostile Italy and this farmhouse is typical of those found across the south and central parts of the country The three storeys and steps outside make for plenty of diorama and gaming opportunities"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Czech Restaurant Resin Ruined Buildings Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Czechoslovakia was annexed by Nazi Germany in 1938 but it was not until the Soviet forces came streaming across from the east in 1944 and 1945 that massive destruction of cities towns and villages took place This restaurant building makes for a perfect focal point for modelling a scene from this period"
Price: 17.99 |
| "Panther 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1961 pack Illustration by G Schule 1961 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics Developed initially to counter the Soviet's T-34 the Panther was sent to frontline units in the spring of 1943 and first saw major combat at Kursk WIth the correction of the production-related mechanical difficulties the Panther became highly popular with German tankers and a fearsome weapon on the battlefield"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Sherman M4 Mk1 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The M4 Sherman was the primary tank used by the Allies during World War II Thousands were also distributed via lend lease including the the British Commonwealth and Soviet armies Britain named the M4 (Mki) after General William Tecumseh Sherman who fought with great distinction and bravery in the American Civil War"
Price: 10.49 |
| "25PDR Field Gun & Quad 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1963 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1964 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The 25-pdr saw service throughout World War II with British and Commonwealth forces and it was generally thought to be one of the best field guns of the war For transportation the gun attached to its limber and was towed by the Morris Commercial C8 FAT (Quad) 32 rounds of ammunition were carried in the limbers"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Stug III 75mm Assault Gun 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1962 pack illustration by GSchule 1963 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The Sturmgeschutz (Stug) GIII was a turretless tank on a Panzer III chassis which enabled it to carry a formidable 75mm high velocity gun This was used extensively in all theatres of the Second World War They were used by other nations in the war including Finland and Romania"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Bren Gun Carrier & 6PDR Anti-Tank Gun 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1964 pack illustration by GSchule1966 First employed in North Africa in 1942 the 6-pounder anti-tank gun was able to destroy all German tanks then in service lt was usually towed by a Universal or 'Bren' Carrier This kit includes four crew figures"
Price: 10.49 |
| "SDKFz.234 Armoured Car 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The restrictions imposed on Germany as part of the Versailles treaty saw if focus on wheeled armoured cars The development of these centred around the need for mobile support around reconnaissance units This final variant of the type was the SdKfz 2344 The vehicle was fitted with a 75mm Pak 40 gun"
Price: 10.49 |
| "AEC Matador & 5.5inch Gun 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1966 pack illustration by Ken McDonough 1978 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The 55 inch gun first went into service with the Royal Artillery in North Africa in 1941 and was pulled by the famous four-wheel drive AEC Matador The gun was handled by a team of ten men and fired on the 82lb shell"
Price: 10.49 |
| "WWI Male Tank Mk.I 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1967 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1967 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics On 15th September 1916 at Flers-Courcelette a new weapon appeared on the battlefields of the Western Front - the tank The 'male' version carried two 6-pdr naval guns and 4 Hotchkiss machine guns"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Russian T34 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1968 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1968 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The T-34 was arguably by far the best tank design in the Second World War In addition to having an excellent combination of firepower armour mobility and shape its superb technical design emphasised simplicity and durability making it possible to mass produce it in large numbers and gave it a very high field and combat reliability"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Scammel Tank Transporter 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The British Army would use the Scammell Pioneer Tank Transporter for many uses during the war The trailor was fixed to the tractor and not demountable like modern semi-trailer trucks Hinged ramps were used to get the tank onto the trailer which if immobilised could be pulled on with the tractor unit's winch"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Buffalo Willys MB Jeep 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "This landing vehicle was designed for the US Army and later used by the British Army This box also contains the Willys jeep Although usually associated with the Pacific theatre toward the end of the war LVT's were employed in Europe as well"
Price: 12.49 |
| "88mm Gun & Tractor 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Mould Tools made in 1967 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1967 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The '88' proved to be an excellent anti-tank gun in France in 1940 By the time it arrived in North Africa it was a feared tank killer which could knock out any Allied tank at distances well over 1000 metres The SdKfz7 could carry gun crews of up to 12 men in theatre-type seats Includes 4 crew"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Panzer IV 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "DescriptionMould Tools made in 1971 pack illustration by Roy Cross 1971 Enjoy the nostalgia with Airfix Vintage Classics The Panzer IV was the most widely manufactured and deployed German tank of WWII It was robust and reliable seeing service in all combat theatres involving German forces It also has the distinction of being the only German tank to be in continuous production throughout the war with over 8800 produced between 1936 and 1945"
Price: 12.49 |
| "German Reconnaissance Set 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The Sd kfz222 performed well enough in countries with good road networks like those in Western Europe The Volkswagen K&252;belwagen was a military vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Bofors 40mm Gun & Tractor 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "Designed in 1930 by the Swedish Bofors Company this gun was adopted by some 18 countries and became the standard light anti aircraft weapon with the British forces The Morris CS8 15-cwt 4x2 General Service Trucks were made in large numbers and they became the backbone of the British Army"
Price: 12.49 |
| "Pak 40 Gun & Track 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The PAK 40 formed the backbone of the German anti-tank gun forces throughout the latter part of the Second World War Capable of taking on Allied armour with relative ease while it was not as powerful as the famous 88mm gun it was however smaller and easier to conceal Featured here with a truck and set is representative of a German anti-tank unit towards the end of the war"
Price: 12.49 |
| "DUKW 1:76 Vintage Classic Military Air Fix Model Kit" |
| "The DUKW (popularly pronounced 'duck') is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed for transporting goods and troops over land and water The DUKW was used in landings in the Mediterranean Pacific and on the D-Day beaches of Normandy"
Price: 12.49 |
