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Tracks for Tiger (P), Ferdinand/Elefant, late (Late)Published: January 11, 2023 About the Subject (from Wikipedia)“The Ferdinand was intended to supplant previous light panzerjägers, such as the Marder II and Marder III, in the offensive role. A similar gun was used in the lightly armored Hornisse (later known as Nashorn) tank destroyer, built at the same time. The Ferdinand/Elefant may have been the most successful mass produced tank destroyer employed… more |
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Type 2 Tracks for the Maus (Late)Published: January 11, 2023 About the Subject (from Wikipedia)“A German World War II super-heavy tank completed in late 1944. It is the heaviest fully enclosed armored fighting vehicle ever built. Five were ordered, but only two hulls and one turret were completed, the turret being attached before the testing grounds were captured by advancing Soviet military forces. he principal problem in the design… more |
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Wheels for Mercedes G4, Continental GELANDE (Early Rim)Published: January 11, 2023 About the Subject (from Wikipedia)“The Mercedes-Benz W31 type G4 was a German three-axle off-road vehicle first produced by Mercedes-Benz as a staff/command car for the Wehrmacht in 1934. The cars were designed as a seven-seat touring car or closed saloon, and were mainly used by upper echelons of the Nazi regime in parades and inspections, as they were deemed too expensive for… more |
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Tracks for the M3/M5 Family (T16E1)Published: January 9, 2023 About the Subject (from Wikipedia)“The M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3, was an American light tank of World War II. An improved version of the tank entered service as the M5 in 1942 to be supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Afterwards, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war. Although… more |
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Sprockets for the M5 Light TankPublished: January 8, 2023 About the Subject (from Wikipedia)“The M3 Stuart/Light Tank M3, was an American light tank of World War II. An improved version of the tank entered service as the M5 in 1942 to be supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Afterwards, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war. Although… more |
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Type 2 Sprockets for M26 PershingPublished: January 8, 2023 About the Subject (from Wikipedia)“The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank/medium tank of the United States Army. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War. The M26 was intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman but a prolonged development period meant that only a small number saw combat in Europe. … more |
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JGSDF Type 16 Wheel SetPublished: January 6, 2023 The Subject (Source - Wikipedia)"The Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle (MCV) equips designated combat units. Due to its light weight and small size, it is designed for easy deployment (by aircraft if needed) allowing rapid movement on narrow roads and in built-up areas in response to various contingencies. Despite its small size and light armor, it can successfully attack much larger… more |
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Sd.Kfz.232 (8-RAD) Photoetch SetPublished: January 6, 2023 The Subject (Source - Wikipedia)The heavy Panzerspähwagen was a large but very fast and highly versatile addition to the German Army. The original 6-Rad (six wheel) versions were based on a 6x4 truck with an armoured body, but by 1937 they were being replaced by 8-Rad versions. During the replacement phase, the Sd.Kfz. (Sonderkraftfahrzeug, 'special vehicle') numbers were carried… more |
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M8 Greyhound Photoetch/Resin Detail SetPublished: January 3, 2023 The SubjectThe M8 light armored car was a 6×6 armored car that saw service from 1943 by US and British forces until the end of World War II. Designed and built by Ford Motor Company it was intended as a replacement for the M6. Because it had tires instead of treads, it had great speed at 55 mph on open roads and was very good in support roles as a recon vehicle. It wasn’t… more |
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Fokker Dr.I Landing GearPublished: January 3, 2023 This white metal SAC landing gear/strut set is designed for the Eduard 1/72 Fokker Dr.I series model kits. Known widely as the Fokker Triplane, the fighter entered service in 1917 and was widely used by spring in 1918. The Triplane gained notoriety due to the last spate of the Baron Manfred von Richthofen’s aerial victories. It featured twin 7.92 mm Spandau machines guns as armament.… more |