Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4/Trop - Trumpeter 02293

Trumpeter

Ref 02293
TypeModelkit
Schaal1/32
Onderwerp

Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4/Trop

Een model van het merk Trumpeter de kit: Messerschmitt Bf 109F-4/Trop – Trumpeter 02293.

Features : The kit consists of over 240 parts Fuselage -Left and right fuselage moulded w/ authentic details Engine -Finely detailed engine. Interior -Finely detailed engine accessory compartment, -Finely detailed cockpit Wings – Optional position flaps – Rubber tires. PE -Photo-etched parts to upgrade details

The second major redesign of Bf109 is the F series. The “Friedrich” saw a complete redesign of the wings, the cooling system and fuselage aerodynamics, and was powered by the 1,175 PS DB 601N (F-1, F-2) or the 1,350 PS DB 601E (F-3, F-4). Considered by many as the high watermark of the Bf 109 development, the F series abandoned the wing cannon and concentrated all armament in the forward fuselage: a pair of machine guns above and a single 15 or 20mm cannon behind the engine, the latter firing between the cylinder banks and through the propeller hub and spinner. This configuration was used by all subsequent variants. A handful of Bf 109Fs were used operationally late in the Battle of Britain in 1940, but only become widespread in service in the first half of 1941, replacing the Bf109E.

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Sturmgeschz

Sturmgeschz

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Album met 156 foto's van het Sturmgeschütz

PeriodeTweede Wereldoorlog
LegerDuitse Wehrmacht

Sturmgeschz (or StuG) is an “assault gun” used by the German Wehrmacht during the Second World War. The vehicle was built on the chassis of the proven Panzer III. Initially intended as a mobile, armoured light gun for providing close fire support to infantry, panzer, and panzergrenadier units, the StuG was continually modified throughout its existence. It was often used as a mobile artillery platform to destroy bunkers, pillboxes and other entrenched positions. After the invasion of Soviet Russia in 1941, the StuG III was also converted to use as a tank destroyer because its main armament was the only weapon with sufficient power to take on the Soviet T-34 or KV-1 tanks. It would go on to become Nazi Germany’s most produced armoured fighting vehicle during World War II. The StuG was used primarily within the Sturmartillerie, a branch of the artillery in the Wehrmacht.

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Medal "For the Defence of Leningrad"

Sovjet-Unie

TypeCampagnemedaille
VerkiesbaarheidBurgers van de Sovjet-Unie
Toegekend voorParticipation in the defence of Leningrad
Vastgesteld22 december 1942
Totaal toegekend1,470,000

The Medal “For the Defence of Leningrad” was a World War 2 campaign medal of the Soviet Union established on December 22, 1942 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to recognise the valour and hard work of the Soviet civilian and military defenders of Leningrad during the 872 day siege of the city by the German armed forces between September 8, 1941 and January 27, 1944.

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Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Light Tank "Ha-Go" Early Production - DML 6767

Dragon Model

Ref 6767
Type1/35 Militair
Schaal1/35
Onderwerp

Imperial Japanese Army Type 95 Light Tank “Ha-Go” Early Production

Een model van het merk Het Model van de draak de kit : Imperial Japanse Leger Type 95 Light Tank "Ha-Go" Vroege Productie – DML 6767

Dragon has introduced a great many exciting new kits in 2012, and there is one more 1/35 scale AFV gem to come this year. The new item is a Type 95 “Ha-Go” light tank of the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA). The Type 95 tank was used in combat against China and Russia, as well as fully participating in operations in WWII. Weighing just 7.4 tonnes, it was designed primarily as an infantry support weapon. Indeed, it was the most common light tank used by the IJA in the Pacific, with about 2,300 units manufactured. It had a crew of three, and the main armament was a Type 94 37mm gun. Its maximum speed was 45km/h.

The kit depicts an Early-Production variant and it’s based on actual measurements from real tanks. Although it’s a small vehicle, Dragon’s 1/35 scale kit is brimming with detail, something facilitated by the widespread use of slide molds. In fact, every single sprue in the kit employs slide molds, which is an astounding achievement! For example, the turret is of single-piece construction, with the multi-directional slide mold allowing details such as rivets to be rendered. The commander’s cupola is a similar story. The one piece lower hull has the correct armor panels and bolts on it. The upper hull is also one piece, and the gun barrel has a hollow end. The road wheels, idlers, sprockets and return rollers are slide-molded too. The DS slide-molded track links are accurately replicated in miniature so as to incorporate side details. This is an extremely exciting subject from Dragon, and because the Ha-Go was used in such diverse locations, modelers can produce any scenario such as jungle-clad terrain or a Pacific island!

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Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.G, Sd.Kfz.141, Vroege productie - DML 6639

Dragon Model

Ref 6639
Type1/35 Militair
Schaal1/35
Onderwerp

Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.G, Sd.Kfz.141, Early Production

Een model van het merk Het Model van de draak de kit : Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) Ausf.G, Sd.Kfz.141, Vroege productie – DML 6639

geschiedenis: Panzer III was de algemene naam van een middelgrote tank die in de jaren 1930 door Duitsland werd ontwikkeld en op grote schaal werd gebruikt in de Tweede Wereldoorlog. De officiële Duitse benaming was Panzerkampfwagen III Sd Kfz. 141 (afgekort PzKpfw III) wat zich vertaalt als "gepantserd gevechtsvoertuig". Het was bedoeld om andere gepantserde gevechtsvoertuigen te bestrijden en te dienen naast de infanterie-ondersteunende Panzer IV. Toen de Duitsers echter tegenover de formidabele T-34 stonden, waren sterkere antitankkanonnen nodig. Omdat de Panzer IV een grotere torenring had, werd de rol omgedraaid. De Panzer IV monteerde het 7,5 cm KwK 40 kanon met lange loop en nam deel aan tank-tot-tankgevechten. De Panzer III raakte in deze rol verouderd en werd voor de meeste doeleinden verdrongen door de Panzer IV. Vanaf 1942 monteerde de laatste versie van Panzer III de 7,5 cm KwK 37 L/24, beter geschikt voor infanterieondersteuning. De productie van de Panzer III eindigde in 1943. Het capabele chassis van de Panzer III leverde echter tot het einde van de oorlog rompen voor de Sturmgeschütz III.

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Antonov AN-2W Colt - HOBBY BOSS 81706

Hobby Baas

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Antonov AN-2W Colt

Schaal1/48
Ref81706

Een model van het merk HobbyBoss de kit : Antonov AN-2W Colt – HOBBY BOSS 81706

Functies : 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.

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

Italeri

Ref 6507
TypeModelkit
Schaal1/35
Onderwerp

Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf.E mid production

Een model van het merk ITALERI de kit Pz.Kpfw.VI Tiger I Ausf.E mid production – ITALERI 6507.

De Tijger 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.

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Sd. Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen - ITALERI 7067

Italeri

Ref 7067
TypeModelkit
Schaal1/72
Onderwerp

Sd. Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen

Een model van het merk ITALERI de kit Sd. Kfz. 251/16 Flammpanzerwagen – ITALERI 7067.

Geschiedenis:

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.

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M3 Lee Grant Medium Tank - Airfix A01317

Luchtfix

RefA01317
TypeModel Kit
Schaal1/76
Onderwerp

M3 Lee Grant Medium Tank

Een model van het merk Luchtfix de kit : M3 Lee Grant Medium Tank – Airfix A01317.

De Generaal Lee indien uitgerust met de door de Amerikanen ontworpen hogere toren en de General Grant indien uitgerust met de door de Britten gebouwde kleinere geschutskoepel, was de Lee Grant een van de eerste Amerikaanse tanks die de Britten bereikte tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Ook gebruikt in de Stille Oceaan, leidde de Lee Grant tot het ontwerp van de Sherman-tank, de belangrijkste en numeriek meest vitale tank van de geallieerden van de oorlog.

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Renault B1 Bis

Renault B1 bis

LandFrankrijk
Model

B1 bis

TypeZware tank
In gebruik1936-1940 (Frankrijk)
Gebouwd405)

Fotogalerij van een Renault B1 bisDe ontwikkeling van de tank bleek een lang proces te zijn en het werd niet onmiddellijk gestandaardiseerd vanwege economische, politieke en internationale problemen. Om dezelfde redenen werden de bestelde hoeveelheden klein gehouden. Een eerste 'serie'-order wordt ondertekend op 6 april 1934 voor 7 exemplaren, een tweede in oecember 1934 voor 20 meer en laatste een derde van 5 op 29 april 1935. 50, met de 3 prototypes, komt het totaal neer op 35 exemplaren, voldoende om een volledig bataljon uit te rusten. De bouw wordt toevertrouwd aan de verschillende medecontractanten van het programma, waarbij de eindassemblage de verantwoordelijkheid is van zowel Renault als FCM.

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