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Dragon Model
Ref	6639
Type	1/35 Military
Scale	1/35
Topic	Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.G, Sd.Kfz.141, Early Production

A model of the brand Dragon Model the kit : Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.G, Sd.Kfz.141, Early Production – DML 6639

History: Panzer III was the common name of a medium tank that was developed in the 1930s by Germany and was used extensively in World War II. The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen III Sd Kfz. 141 (abbreviated PzKpfw III) translating as “armoured fighting vehicle”. It was intended to fight other armoured fighting vehicles and serve alongside the infantry-supporting Panzer IV. However, as the Germans faced the formidable T-34, stronger anti-tank guns were needed. Since the Panzer IV had a bigger turret ring, the role was reversed. The Panzer IV mounted the long barreled 7.5 cm KwK 40 gun and engaged in tank-to-tank battles. The Panzer III became obsolete in this role and for most purposes was supplanted by the Panzer IV. From 1942, the last version of Panzer III mounted the 7.5 cm KwK 37 L/24, better suited for infantry support. Production of the Panzer III ended in 1943. However, the Panzer III’s capable chassis provided hulls for the Sturmgeschütz III until the end of the war.

Source: Wikipedia and Dragon Models

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Hobby Boss
Subject	Antonov AN-2W Colt
Scale	1/48
Ref	81706

A model of the brand HobbyBoss the kit : Antonov AN-2W Colt – HOBBY BOSS 81706

Features : the kit consists of over 230+ parts -Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design -Detailed cockpit

The An-2 Colt has been used as a paratroop transport, glider tug, navigation trainer, utility transport and light bomber. The An-2 prototype was first flown on August 31, 1947, and the aircraft is still in production, although the Antonov Bureau has not produced any since 1960. The An-2s designer, Oleg Antonov, had been an aircraft designer during the Second World War. Originally designed for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in the former Soviet Union, the aircraft was soon adopted by the Soviet Air Force and built for its client states. It is ideally suited to less developed countries because it requires little maintenance and is easy to fly.

Source: Hobby Boss

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Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf.E mid production - ITALERI 6507

Italeri
Ref	6507
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/35
Topic	Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf.E mid production

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf.E mid production – ITALERI 6507.

The Tiger I tank, which has been produced in the second half of 1943, was based on the hull of the firstoperational version used in North Africa and Russia. At the beginning this tank had wheels with rubber rim,which will be replaced in the following productions starting from February 1944, but it was equipped withthe new turret with increased protection and better cupola for the commander. Besides some of thesevehicles maintained the characteristic system of dust filters Feifel, and the smoke grenade launchers. On thetanks produced since August 1943 was also applied a magnetic mine paste that will become standard on alltanks of the German Army.

Source: Italeri

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Italeri
Ref	7067
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/72
Subject	Sd. Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen

A model of the brand ITALERI the kit Sd. Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen – ITALERI 7067.

History:

The Sd.Kfz.251 half-track was an armored fighting vehicle and was used by the Wehrmacht on all fronts, during the Second World War. Powered by a Maybach 6-cylinder petrol engine was able to achieve, even in off-road terrain, the speed of 55 km / h. Produced in huge numbers, it was mainly used to transport the “Panzergranadiers” but, during the war, several versions has been developed to meet various operational needs. The half-track Sd.Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen was developed as real flame tank to support infantry attacks against fortification or enemy positions. It was equipped with two flamethrowers on the sides of the vehicle. Furthermore, inside the vehicle, two tanks of flammable liquid, that allowed weapons to operate for about 160 seconds, has been installed.

Source: Italeri

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Airfix
Ref	A01317
Type	Model Kit
Scale	1/76
Topic	M3 Lee Grant Medium Tank

A model of the brand Airfix the kit : M3 Lee Grant Medium Tank – Airfix A01317.

Called the General Lee if fitted with the American designed taller turret and the General Grant if fitted with the British built smaller turret, the Lee Grant was one of the first American tanks to reach the British during the Second World War. Also used across the Pacific, the Lee Grant led to the design of the Sherman tank, the Allies’ most important and numerically vital tank of the war.

Source: M3 Lee Grant Medium Tank on Airfix

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Renault B1 bis
Country	France
Model	B1 bis
Type	Heavy Tank
In service	1936–1940 (France)
Built	405)

Photo gallery of a Renault B1 bis, The development of the tank proved to be a long process and it was not standardized immediately because of economic, political and international problems. For the same reasons, the quantities ordered were kept small. A first ‘series’ order is signed on 6 April 1934 for 7 exemplars, a second in Oecember 1934 for 20 more, and last a third of 5 on 29 April 1935. 50, with the 3 prototypes, the total amounts to 35 exemplars, sufficient to outfit a full battalion. Construction is entrusted to the different co-contractors of the program, final assembly being the responsibility of both Renault and FCM.

Source: Trackstory

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Cyber-Hobby
Ref	6771
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/35
Topic	3.7cm FlaK 43 auf Fahrgestell, Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M (Versuchsaufbau)

A model of the brand Cyber-Hobby the kit : 3.7cm FlaK 43 auf Fahrgestell, Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M (Versuchsaufbau) – Cyber-Hobby 6771.

Source: Cybber-Hobby

The 3.7 cm Flak 18/36/37/43 was a series of anti-aircraft cannon produced by Nazi Germany that saw widespread service in the Second World War. The cannon was fully automatic and effective against aircraft flying at altitudes up to 4,200 m. The cannon was produced in both towed and self-propelled versions. Having a flexible doctrine, the Germans used their anti-aircraft pieces in ground support roles as well; 37 mm caliber guns were no exception to that. With Germany’s defeat, production ceased, and, overall, 37 mm caliber anti-aircraft cannon fell into gradual disuse, being replaced by the Bofors 40 mm gun, and later, 35-mm anti-aircraft pieces produced by Switzerland.

Source: Wikipedia

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Ace Models
Ref	72511
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/72
Topic	Einheits-Pkw Kfz.2 – signals motor vehicle – Ace Models 72511

A model of the brand Ace Models the kit: Einheits-Pkw Kfz.2 – signals motor vehicle – Ace Models 72511.

Nachrichtenkraftwagen – Kfz. 2 The light uniform all-road car – leichten gelnde Einheits Personen-Kraftwagen was manufactured by Stoewer Company and also by BMW and Hanomag since 1936. Since 1940 to 1943 Stoewer produced the simplified model Type 40 without the rear wheels steering gear. All in all there were produced about 13000 le.gl.Einheits-Pkw. Uniform cars were appeared to be too heavy, too complicated and unreliable in the real exploitation. le.gl.Einheits-Pkw cars were produced with different types of bodies in particular, Kfz.2 three-seat radio car

Source: Ace Models

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Trumpeter
Ref	05539
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/35
Topic	Russian ChTZ S-65 Tractor with Cab

A model of the brand Trumpeter the kit: Russian ChTZ S-65 Tractor with Cab – Trumpeter 05539.

Features : The kit consists of over 460 parts – the kit w/refined detail – Multi-directional slide moulded cab and engine cover – Photo-etched parts included – 234 individual tracks links

The STALINETZ S-65 (or Starlinze-65) was basically an improved design based on the S-60 and succeeding it on the production line from June 20 1937,It has an 65-75 hp M17 diesel engine. As of 1941 the STALINETZ S-65 was the most numerous type of full-tracked artillery tractor with in the Soviet Army. The exact figure how many of the 37,626.

Source: Trumpeter

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Trumpeter
Ref	02875
Type	Model kit
Scale	1/48
Topic	Vampire FB.MK.9

A model of the brand Trumpeter the kit: Vampire FB.MK.9 – Trumpeter 02875.

Features : The kit consists of over 50 parts , includes 3 clear parts – fuselage&wing with finely engraved panel lines

The de Havilland DH.100 Vampire was a British jet-engine fighter. The DH.100 Vampire was commissioned by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and was the second jet fighter to enter service with the RAF, after the pioneering Gloster Meteor. Although the Vampire arrived too late to see combat during the war, it served with front line RAF squadrons until 1955, and continued in use as a trainer until 1966. The Vampire also served with many air forces worldwide, and set aviation firsts and records.