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Cyber-Hobby
Réf	9133
Type	Maquette
Echelle	1/35
Sujet	German Super Tank Maus

Une maquette de la marque Cyber-Hobby le kit : «German Super Tank Maus – Cyber-Hobby 9133». Cyber-Hobby has come up with a real heavyweight duo in its latest 1/35 scale Orange Box item. The set contains the German heavy tank design known as Maus, while the accompanying figures are composed of a German tank hunter team. What could be more effective than this powerful combination? An impregnable tank and a mobile antitank team! The Maus tank, if it had been completed, would have weighed in at a staggering 188 tons. This super-heavy tank was armed with a 12.8cm gun and coaxial 7.5cm KwK44 cannon. Design work kicked off in 1942 under Hitler’s orders, and the V1 prototype with simulated turret was tested in December 1943. It subsequently received a turret and was tested in June 1944. However, such an iron behemoth was understandably beset by mechanical and engine difficulties, and the prototypes never saw combat. Nevertheless, Dragon’s classic kit of this unique vehicle accurately depicts what the Maus could have been had it entered German service. Parts fit together easily to create the monobloc appearance of this mighty vehicle. The vehicle is protected by a team of German soldiers armed with a range of late-war antitank weapons such as the 8.8cm Panzerschreck and Panzerfaust. The figures are sharply sculpted and are depicted in realistic poses. Being the first time that Orange Box has released such a heavy tank, this super-heavyweight set possesses a decisive one-two knockout punch. Yet despite the enormous size of the contents, the price of the 1/35 scale set remains commendably modest!

Source: Super Tank Maus on Cybber-Hobby

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Voyager Model
Sujet	German MAUS Super heavy tank
Type	Photo-cutting
Echelle	1/35
Réf	PE35077

Un kit de chez Voyager Model le set de photodécoupe «German MAUS Super heavy tank – VOYAGER MODEL PE35077» pour DRAGON 6007/9133

The Maus est un prototype de char lourd allemand produit pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

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Italeri
Réf	1318
Type	Maquette
Echelle	1/72
Sujet	Spitfire F.Mk. Vll

Une maquette de chez ITALERI le kit «Spitfire F.Mk. Vll – ITALERI 1318».

Il Supermarine Spitfire Mk VII viene sviluppato con il preciso scopo di dotare la RAF britannica di un efficace caccia d’alta quota. La precedente versione Mk VI non venne infatti ritenuta idonea per l’impiego operativo e per fronteggiare possibili incursioni, peraltro mai avvenute, di bombardieri d’alta quota.

Il Mk VII, soprattutto nella configurazione con il potente ed affidabile motore Merlin 71, riusciva a raggiungere i 13.700 metri di altitudine garantendo superbe prestazioni e surclassando le precedenti versioni. Lo Spitfire Mk VII si caratterizzava per la cabina pressurizzata, l’elica a quattro pale, una fusoliera più lunga e per l’innovativa ala dal design appuntito alle estremità. Restò in produzione dall’agosto del 1942 ai primi mesi del 1944 e fu realizzato in più di 140 esemplari.

Source: Spitfire F.Mk.VII on Italeri

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Macchi C.202
Country	Italia
Role	Fighter
First fly	10 August 1940
Built	1150

The Macchi C.202 Folgore (Italian “thunderbolt”) was an Italian fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Macchi Aeronautica. It was operated mainly by the Regia Aeronautica (RA; Royal (Italian) Air Force) in and around the Second World War. According to aviation author David Mondey, the Folgore has been considered to be one of the best wartime fighters to serve in large numbers with the Regia Aeronautica.

Source: Macchi MC-202 on Wikipedia

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Italeri
Ref	2709
Type	Scale models
Scale	1/48
Topic	Ju 87 D-5 Stuka

A mock-up of the home Italeri the "Ju 87 D-5 Stuka – ITALERI 2709" kits.

The JU-87 dive bomber is certainly one of the best-known World War II aircraft. This characteristic "gull" aircraft gained great fame at the beginning of the war in a situation of general superiority of the German air force; as the conflict progressed, it showed all its limitations and was confined to the role of support for the troops in which, thanks to the considerable strength of the cell, it proved adequate, particularly on the Eastern Front.

In the last phase of the war the Stuka was also used as a night bomber making the best use of the qualities of its crews in a situation of absolute technical and numerical inferiority.

Source: Ju 87 D-5 Stuka on Italeri

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Cyber-Hobby
Réf	5060
Type	Maquette
Echelle	1/72
Sujet	Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat

Une nouveauté 2012 de la marque Cyber-Hobby la maquette : «Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat – Cyber-Hobby 5060».

This is a 1/72 scale kit from Cyber-Hobby. It’s based on the F6F-5N (Item No.5080) that was released earlier, but it has a modified fuselage in keeping with the design of the F6F-3. Details such as the Double Wasp radial engine are absolutely stunning. The cockpit features a full interior, with even minute details rendered. The transparent canopy can be displayed open or closed, thus allowing the modeler to show off all the intrinsic detail. The wings can be shown extended or folded, as can the undercarriage. Cartograf decals offer various US and British unit marking options for this famous Hellcat fighter. The kit also comes with a selection or armaments (e.g 5-inch HVAR, 500lb bomb) to produce an authentic-looking model. This might be a Hellcat, but it will cause aircraft modelers to purr with delight!

Although it looked somewhat like its predecessor the F4F Wildcat, the single-seat F6F Hellcat was a completely new design from Grumman. It was a carrier-based fighter that served in the US Navy and US Marine Corps (USMC). The Hellcat is credited with destroying a staggering 5,271 enemy aircraft. Cyber-Hobby is releasing a 1/72 scale plastic kit of the first production version of the Hellcat, the F6F-3. In all, some 4,402 F6F-3 carrier-borne fighters were produced up till April 1944 before it was replaced by the F6F-5. The fighter’s standard armament was six .50-cal M2/AN Browning machine guns, while later aircraft possessed three hardpoints capable of carrying 900kg of bombs. Six High-Velocity Aircraft Rockets (HVAR) could also be mounted under its wings.

Source: Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat on Cybber-Hobby

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Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E - Otto Carius - Cyber-Hobby 6763

Cyber-Hobby
Réf	6763
Type	Maquette
Echelle	1/35
Sujet	Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E, Otto Carius, Tiger I Mid, Battle of Malinovka

Une maquette de la marque Cyber-Hobby la maquette : «Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E, Otto Carius, Tiger I Mid, Battle of Malinovka».

Feature: Screw holes in gun sleeve Old-style flat mantlet specific to Otto Carius’ Tiger 2 damaged wheels and 2 spare tires to model typical combat damage One-piece “early” DS track as used on Otto Carius’ tank Omitted outermost wheels reveal accurate hubs with photo-etched detail Zimmerit molded on rear of hull plus turret Accurate details on the turret edge Delicately detailed cupola ring included Cupola has internal head-pad ring Clear parts for individual periscopes in cupola Separate commander’s hatch swivel arm

Barrel features recoil action Driver’s and radio operator’s hatches w/interior details Slide-molded muzzle brake Realistic ventilator w/optional cover Cupola ring delicately produced w/weld seams Spare track links can be hung on turret sides Working escape hatch can be assembled open/closed Driver’s vision port is movable upward/downward Headlight can be omitted Finely detailed travel lock can be built in 3 configurations Exhaust shields rendered w/details Detailed multi-part jack Idler arms w/full details Finely detailed U-shaped tow hooks Photo-etched mesh screen for engine deck Slide-molded tow cable heads and delicate metal tow cables Intricate road wheels and road wheels hubs Detailed sprocket and idler wheels included Upgraded details on hull bottom delicately produced to look realistic

Source: Tiger Otto Carius on Cybber-Hobby

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Academy
Sujet	Super Sherman M51
Echelle	1/35
Réf	1373

A model from Academy, the "Super Sherman M51 – ACADEMY 1373" kit

The M-51 is an evolution of the American medium tank M4 Sherman, it is often called "Super Sherman".

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Trumpeter
Ref	05550
Type	Scale model
Scale	1/35
Topic	8.8cm PAK-43 Waffentrager

A model from the brand Trumpeter the kit: «German 8.8cm PAK-43 Waffentrager – Trumpeter 05550». Content : multi-directional slide molded lower hull w/fine details * metal gun barrel * 230 individual track links * 5 pieces of photo-etched parts for gun shield On 19 April 1944 Krupp representatives visited Ardeltwerke in Eberwalde to discuss the design of the 8.8 cm Pak 43 Kp auf Waffentraeger. Ardelt was sent a second Pak 43 from series production. The Waffentraeger with this gun presented a significant improvement and was completely satisfactory in firing and driving trials. During the meeting on development and production on 9 January 1945, the status of the Waffentraeger 8.8 cm Pak 43 was reported as: In spite of using couriers to deliver suspension parts, only 2 are expected to be completed by 31 December 1944. All means will be used in an attempt to obtain all of the suspension parts by the end of December. If this is achieved, a further 19 should be completed by 15 January 1945.

Source: 8.8cm PAK-43 Waffentrager by Trumpeter

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SU-100
Country	Soviet Union
Role	Tank destroyer
Built	2335+

The SU-100 (Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 100) was a Soviet tank destroyer armed with a powerful 100 mm anti-tank gun in a casemate superstructure. It was used extensively during the last year of World War II and saw service for many years afterwards with the armies of Soviet allies around the world.