Curtiss-Wright P-40N Kittyhawk

Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

LandUsa
RolleJager- og jordangrebsfly
Første flyve14. oktober 1938
Bygget13738

Den Curtiss P-40 Warhawk var et amerikansk enmotoret, ensædet, all-metal jagerfly og jordangrebsfly, der først fløj i 1938. P-40 designet var en modifikation af den tidligere Curtiss P-36 Hawk, som reducerede udviklingstiden og muliggjorde en hurtig indtræden i produktion og operationel tjeneste. Warhawk blev brugt af luftstyrkerne i 28 nationer, herunder de fleste allierede magter under Anden Verdenskrig, og forblev i frontlinjetjeneste indtil krigens slutning. Det var det tredje mest producerede amerikanske jagerfly, efter P-51 og P-47; i november 1944, da produktionen af P-40 ophørte, var 13.738 blevet bygget, alle på Curtiss-Wright Corporations vigtigste produktionsfaciliteter i Buffalo, New York.

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F-22 Raptor USAF - Hasegawa 7245

Hasegawa

Ref 7245
TypeEnsædede kampfly
Skala1/35
Emne

F-22 Raptor USAF

En nyhed 2012 af mærket Hasegawa sættet : «Hent KI42-I Hayabusa 64. Limited Edition – Hasegawa 07303».

Hasegawa har nøjagtigt replikeret Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor, et moderne ensædet jagerfly af femte generation, der bruger stealth-teknologi. Første gang placeret i det amerikanske luftvåbens beholdning i december 2005, F-22 er primært et luftoverlegenhedsjagerfly - selvom det også har evnen til at udføre jordangreb, elektronisk krigsførelse og signalefterretningsoperationer. Hvert plastikmodelsæt produceret af Hasegawa er meget ventet, og 1/48 F-22 Raptor er ingen undtagelse. Den er officielt licenseret af Lockheed-Martin og indfanger den skræmmende profil af jetjageren i fuld størrelse med masser af den slags skaladetaljer, som Hasegawa er kendt for.

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Sd.Kfz.261 Kleine Panzerfunkwagen - DML 7447

Dragon Model

Ref 7447
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/35
Emne

Sd.Kfz.261 Kleine Panzerfunkwagen

En ny model fra mærket Drage Model sættet : Sd.Kfz.261 Kleine Panzerfunkwagen – DML 7447

Funktioner : -Intricate Sd.Kfz.261 newly produced -Preformed frame and mast antennas -Tow hook molded on both front and rear of the vehicle -Finely molded one-piece hull w/fine detail -Intricate external stowage included -Chassis presented in full detail -Delicate wheels w/authentic tire tread pattern -Hull-top cover assembled from separate parts -Spare wheels included -Finely molded jerry can included

Dragon has been constantly expanding its popular 1/72 scale range of model Leichter Panzerspahwagen light reconnaissance vehicles. An Sd.Kfz.260 was released a short time ago, and now Dragon is offering yet another interesting variant. This time it is an Sd.Kfz.261. The Sd.Kfz.260 and 261 were similar in that they were both designed for signals units, with a total of 493 produced from November 1940 through till April 1943. They were designed specifically as armored (but unarmed) radio communication vehicles. The Sd.Kfz.261 was fitted with a FuG.12 long-range radio set connected to a frame antenna and also a telescopic antenna. In due course the Sd.Kfz.260/261 family was replaced by halftrack radio vehicles. Dragon’s 1/72 scale model makes use of the newly tooled Sd.Kfz.260. It has brand new parts such as the frame antenna and the exquisitely produced telescopic antenna mounted on the left side of the hull. These radio components provide the Sd.Kfz.261 with a unique silhouette and cause it to really stand out from other members of the Leichter Panzerspahwagen family. The hull-top opening is made of plastic, this material being much easier to work with than photo-etched parts. After painting in appropriate colors, modelers can apply Cartograf high-quality decals to finish off their distinctive-looking Sd.Kfz.261!

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BMD-1 - Ace Models 72114

Es-modeller

Ref 72114
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/72
Emne

BMD-1 – Ace Models 72114

En model af mærket Es-modeller sættet: BMD-1 – Ace Models 72114.

BMD-1. -Boevaya Mashina Desanta (luftbårent kampkøretøj) – blev designet som et luftbårent modstykke til hærens bedste pansrede infanterikøretøj, BMP-1. Begge køretøjer delte det samme bevæbningssystem: et enmandstårn med en 73 mm Grom lavtrykskanon, og en affyringsrampe til 9M14M Maliutka panserværnsmissil. Fordi BMD'en var designet til luftbåren nedkastning, skulle dens størrelse og vægt trimmes betydeligt – kampbelastet vægt under 7 tons (over 13 for BMP).

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Hestevogn (Type 36) med Zwillingslafette 36 - Ace modeller 72510

Es-modeller

Ref 72510
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/72
Emne

Horse drawn wagon (Type 36) with Zwillingslafette 36

En model af mærket Es-modeller sættet: Horse drawn wagon (Type 36) with Zwillingslafette 36 – Ace Models 72510.

Hvis. 5 hestevogn (Type 36) med Zwillingslafette 36. Under borgerkrigen i Spanien fandt tyskerne, at flystøtte blev meget vigtig i en moderne krig, og fra den anden side har enhver infanteriformation brug for aktivt forsvar mod fjendtlig luftfart. Zwillingslafette 36 var i den tidlige krigstid for det meste vognmonteret og brugt som luftforsvarsvåben for infanterienheder på marchen. Den anvendte vogn var den såkaldte Einachshänger – If. 5 MG vogn. Det var en lille trailer, der blev brugt til det specifikke formål. Det kunne enten være hestetrukket eller trukket af en lille lastbil. Vognen kunne afstives af donkrafte, når den blev brugt i en statisk luftforsvarsrolle eller monteret på sengen af små lastbiler eller på biler.

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S-400 Triumf SAM - WalkAround

S-400 Triumf SAM

LandRusland
Type

Missil antiluftskyts

Beskrivelse

Album af 17 fotos walk-around af en S-400 Triumf SAM

Den S-400 Triumf is a new generation anti-aircraft weapon system developed by Russia’s Almaz Central Design Bureau as an upgrade of the S-300 family. It is currently in limited service with the Russian Armed Forces. The S-400’s NATO reporting name is SA-21 Growler, and the system was previously known as S-300PMU-3. Its range is at least twice that of the MIM-104 Patriot. The S-400 uses 3 different missiles to cover its entire performance envelope. These are the extremely long range 40N6, long range 48N6 and medium range 9M96 missile. Each one has different capabilities.

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Russisk BTR-60PB OPGRADERET - Trompetist 01545

Trumpeter

Ref 01545
TypeModelsæt
Skala1/35
Emne

Russian BTR-60PB UPGRADED

En model af mærket Trumpeter sættet: Russian BTR-60PB UPGRADED – Trumpeter 01545.

Features : The kit consists of over 570 parts -the kit w/refined detail -multi-slide moulded lower hull , upper hull -main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern -Photo-etched fret included

The BTR-60 is the first vehicle in a series of Soviet eight-wheeled armoured personnel carriers. It was developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the BTR-152 and was seen first time in public in 1961. An order to enter the BTR-60P into Soviet Army service was issued on 13 December 1959. However production started in 1960. First BTR-60Ps were delivered in 1960. It first entered service with the Soviet Army and later the Soviet naval infantry. In early 1960s it replaced the BTR-152 in the role of the basic APC. BTR-60P was first seen by the West in 1961. BTR-60PA entered service with the Soviet Army in 1963 , BTR-60PB did in 1966. As the newer models of BTR-60 appeared the older ones were gradually withdrawn from front-line service. A number of old BTR-60Ps were converted into repair vehicles.

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Leichte (Funk) Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.A - DML 6591

Dragon Model

Ref6591
Emne1/35 Militær
Skala1/35
Emne

Lys (radio) Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.A

En model af mærket Drage Model sættet : Leichte (Funk) Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.A - DML 6591

Funktioner: -Newly tooled Leichte (Funk) Pz.IA w/authentic details -Newly tooled antenna guard and mount -Newly tooled upper superstructure made by 3-directional slide mold -New fighting compartment w/interior details -Upper superstructure hatch can be assembled open/closed -Authentic-looking photo-etched rain guard -Visors can be shown open/closed -Rod antenna can be modeled at desired angle -Air intake cover can be optional assembled on hull rear -Engine deck represents Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf.A -Interior details including gas mask canisters, radio set, battery boxes and seats -Authentic radio equipment bundled w/photo-etched headset -Upper hull in great details -Multi-directional slide-molded rear engine deck modeled in extreme details -Engine deck hatches can be assembled open/closed -Glacis plate represents Leichte (Funk) Pz.IA -Photo-etched exhaust cover -Accurate rear-panel configuration -Detailed tread pattern molded on top of the side fenders -Lower hull formed from multiple parts for greater details -Suspension assembles recreated in fine details -Driver’s vision port covers can be assembled open/closed -Idler wheel assembles recreated in fine detail -Road wheels w/photo-etched rings -Sprocket and idler reproduced in great detail -Intricate OVM arrangement -Horn and ventilator duct included in fine detail -Magic Tracks are accurately reproduced

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