Kfz.70 MB 1500A German 4x4 Car w/Crew - MiniArt 35139

MiniArt

Ref 35139
TypeModel car
Scale1/35
Topic

Kfz.70 MB 1500A German 4×4 Car w/Crew

A model of the brand MiniArt the kit: Kfz.70 MB 1500A German 4×4 Car w/Crew – MiniArt 35139.

L1500 A 4×4 and L1500 S 4×2 trucks were developed by Mercedes-Benz Company in 1941. The vehicle was classified same as Steyr 1500A and Horch Typ. The basic type of body became Kfz.70, designed for transporting of 7 person including driver. For bad weather condition the body was equipped with retractable top and canvas panel, which could be settled on doors and sides. Trucks Mercedes-Benz L 1500A with Kfz. 70 were widely used, frequently trucks were as heavy staff cars. Also different bodies were based on L 1500A and L 1500S chassis, particularly fire trucks, radio cars and ambulances were produced on the L 1500A and L 1500S bases. More often for radio cars and ambulances were used 4×2 chassis. L 1500A trucks were produced from June of 1941 till July 1943, were produced 4900 trucks. Production of L 1500S started same in June of 1941, but was continued till July of 1944 and were produced 4100 trucks. Model details: · Highly detailed model · All New Tooling. Up-to-date technology using sliding moulds. · Fully-detailed engine compartment and chassis · 507 parts · 86 PE parts · Decals included · Full-color instruction

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Panther & Tiger - Album photos

Photos of the Panther and Tiger tanks

PeriodWorld War II

The SdKfz 171 Panzer V Panther était un char de combat utilisé par l’armée allemande pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, de juillet 1943 lors de la bataille de Koursk, au 8 mai 1945. Conçu pour contrer le char T-34 soviétique et remplacer les Panzerkampfwagen III et les Panzerkampfwagen IV, il servit en définitive à leurs côtés, jusqu’à la fin de la guerre, en trois versions principales : « D », « A », « G ». Une dernière version « F » ou « Panther II » était prévue, avant le remplacement définitif du « Panther » par le char « E-50 ».

Source: Panzer V sur Wikipedia

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IS-2

IS-2

CountrySoviet Union
Type

Heavy tank

Description

Album of 33 photos walk-around of a «IS-2»

The Iosif Stalin tank was a series of heavy tanks developed as a successor to the KV-series by the Soviet Union during World War II. The heavy tank was designed with thick armour to counter the German 88 mm guns, and carried a main gun that was capable of defeating the German Tiger and Panther tanks. It was mainly a breakthrough tank, firing a heavy high-explosive shell that was useful against entrenchments and bunkers. The IS-2 was put into service in April 1944, and was first used as a spearhead in the Battle of Berlin by the Red Army in the final stage of the war.

Source: World of tanks

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T-72 M1

T-72 M1

CountrySoviet Union
TypeMain battle tank
Production25000 1973-2005

The T-72 is a family of Soviet main battle tanks that first entered production in 1971. About 20,000 T-72 tanks were built, The T-72A version introduced in 1979 is considered a second-generation main battle tank. It was widely exported and saw service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts. The T-72B3 version introduced in 2010 is considered a third-generation main battle tank.

Source: Tank T-72 on Wikipedia

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SU-85

SU-85

CountrySoviet Union
Type

Self-propelled gun

Description

Album of 35 photos walk-around of a «SU-85»

Photo gallery of a SU-85, The SU-85 is a Soviet tank destroyer based on the chassis of the T-34 and SU-122, with a total of 2,329 vehicles produced from August 1943 through October 1944, and 638 of the SU-122 vehicles built from December 1942 through August 1943.

Source: World of Tank

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German Jagdpanther - Forces of Valor 80058

Forces of Valor

Ref 80058
TypeJagdpanther
Scale1/32
Topic

German Jagdpanther – Normandy, 1944

A news 2012 of the brand Forces of Valor the kit : German Jagdpanther – Forces of Valor 80058.

-Constructed of both die cast metal and plastic. -Chassis and turret are metal. -Elevating barrels. -Tracks Roll. -Working treads. -Accurate markings and insignia. -Comes with a commander figure. -New packaging for 2012 no ties or screws, double blister construction.

Source: German Jagdpanther on Forces of Valor

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German 88mm Flak Gun - Forces of Valor 80070

Forces of Valor

Ref 80070
TypeFlak Gun
Scale1/32
Topic

German 88mm Flak Gun – Eastern Front, 1943

A news 2012 of the brand Forces of Valor the kit : German 88mm Flak Gun – Forces of Valor 80070.

-Wheel assemblies can be detached so that the gun can be set up in a firing position. -Die cast metal and plastic materials. -Barrel and shield are metal. -Comes with five figures. -Working hand cranks that traverse and/or elevate the gun. -Gun barrel recoils. -Comes with ammunition and other accessories. -5-panel, window-boxed display packaging.

Source: German 88mm Flak Gun on Forces of Valor

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