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<p>With its low silhouette, short-barreled main gun, and distinctive superstructure with sloped armor, the Sturmgeschutz III Ausf.B is a highly sought-after subject for many military modellers. Tamiya now releases this accurately reproduced early variant of the widely produced assault gun as the latest addition to our signature 1/35 scale Military Miniature Series.</p> <p>At the beginning of WWII, as the German army was on their rapid offensive, the need arose for a highly mobile infantry support vehicle that could provide heavy firepower to help infantry breakthrough defenses. The Sturmgeschutz III was designed to meet this requirement, with the Ausf.B being the first mass produced variant. Featuring a well armored crew compartment with 50mm front and 30mm side armor and armed with a 75mm StuK 37 L/24 gun, these vehicles were used during the invasion of the Balkans as well as in Operation Barbarossa. As the war went on, the StuG III found itself evolving into a tank destroyer in addition to its assault gun role, and were often used as replacements for actual battle tanks.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>Photo-Etched Parts for Added Detail</li> <li>Photo-etched parts such as rear air intake mesh and headlight covers provide an extra level of realism.</li> <li>Aluminum Gun Barrel and Moveable Suspension</li> <li>Precision-made aluminum barrel for the short 75mm main gun, complete with inner barrel rifling, is included with this kit.</li> <li>Realistic suspension is fully moveable, allowing the tracks to conform to any surface undulation for added diorama possibilites.</li> <li>Parts Included to Depict Select Interior Details</li> <li>Hatches may be modelled in the open position to reveal crew compartment details and engine room.</li> <li>4 types of high-quality markings included, along with a full color painting guide.</li> </ul>

<p>The Leopard 2 is the main battle tank of the German Army and has the most powerful performance among modern tanks. The A5 is its latest version which will surely last well into the 21st century. It features add-on wedge-shaped armor on the front and sides of the turret, electric main gun stabilizer, etc. With these, defense and commander's firing control systems have been significantly improved on the A5 version, which started to be deployed to the German Army at the end of 1995. </p> <br> <h3>Features </h3> <ui> <li>This construction kit captures the authentic image of Leopard 2 A5 in detail.</li> <li>Overall length: 275mm, overall width: 108mm.</li> <li>All of the features like the add-on wedge-shaped turret armor have been accurately reproduced.</li> <li>The turret side add-on armor and sliding driver's hatch are movable. Gun mantle armored cover moves in conjunction with the main gun.</li> <li>Gun-fire simulator and a commander figure are included. </li> </ui> <br> <b>Some History... </b> <p>After WWII German industry returned to once again show its superb tank developing ability, bringing out its first post-war battle tank, the remarkable Leopard 1. The Leopard 1 MBT was the first tank of a family of armoured vehicles such as: Self-Propelled-Anti-Aircraft-Gun "Gepard", Armoured Recovery Vehicle, Armoured Engineer Vehicle and Bridge Laying Vehicle. </p> <p>After combat effectiveness improvement programs the Leopard 1 A5 is still the backbone of 11 armies land forces on three continents. Development of the Leopard 2 started in 1970. Due to the threat of the cold war times of the early 70's a program for a new main battle tank was started together with the United States and named tank 70 program and wholly improve the Leopard 1. Compound armor was generously added and the turret was redesigned with much angularity. It was mounted with a Rhienmetall 120mm L/44 smoothbore main gun, and powered by a 1500 PS outputting MTU MB873Ka-501 engine. </p> <p>In 1979 the first Leopard 2 was delivered to the German Army as the beginning of a series production of more than 2000 tans. During the production for Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland decided to equip their armies with the leopard 2. In the meantime, Sweden, Spain, Austria and Denmark have acquired the Leopard 2 as their main battle tank. Later, the 2A1 type Leopard 2 was equipped with an integrated thermal imager to the commander's sighting equipment; the 2A3 type featured an updated radio system; the 2A4 type featured a newly designed fire suppression system and a new shape to its armored skirting. </p> <p>In the late 1980's, the Leopard 2 underwent further improvements in efforts to make it the world's finest battle tank into the future. In 1991, with the easing of the tension between East and West Germany and their subsequent reunification, an improvement program was initiated and divided into two stages: KWS I and KWS II. KWS I was intended to mount the tank with a L/55 120mm smoothbore gun; KWS II was suggested upgrade the protection, the fire control system and the ease of operation. After the deliverations between Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, the KWS II proposal was adopted.</p> <p>In December of 1993, the upgrade of 225 tanks of the 2A4 type was decided. The improved version was officially designated the 2A5 type. Krauss-Maffei and MaK oversaw improvements to the chassis of the 2A5, while Wegmann &amp; Co. and Rheinmetall took care of the turret. The major changes to the chassis included a sliding driver's hatch and a rear view CCD camera mounted at the rear of the chassis, enabling movement in reverse at high speeds. The front and sides of the turret were fitted with easily replaceable, wedge-shaped add-on armour. To minimize damage from shrapnel inside the turret a spall liner was also instabilized. The hydraulic gun control and stabilization systems were replaced by electrical ones, and the new commander's panoramic periscope PERI-R17A2/TIM incorporates an independent thermal significant enhancing the night fighting capability of the tank. </p> <p>The delivery of the first Leopard 2 A5 (KWS II) started in autumn of 1995 and the first leopard 2 A5 for the German Army were officially handed over in November 1995. In December of that year the Leopard 2 A5 were deployed to Armour School and the Tank Battalions 33, 214 and 393. Improvements to the leopard 2 A5's possessed by Sweden and the Netherlands also continued. Germany steadily developed the improved firepower, 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun equipped Leopard 2 A6. As the first Leopard 2 family vehicle, the Armoured Recovery Vehicle "Buffalo" which is already in use in Germany and the Netherlands, has been developed. The continuous evolution of the Leopard 2 assures that it will keep on setting new standards as the world best MBT until well into the future. </p> <br> <b>NATO colors </b> <p>During the mid-80's, NATO specified three standard colors to be used on all of its vehicles: green, brown, and black. Since the Leopard 2 A5 is also finished in this three-tone camouflage, Tamiya went to work on creating three high quality Acrylic Paints for the 1/35 scale Main Battle Tank. These paints will surely come in handy for all your NATO modeling endeavors. </p>

<p>Of the many M113 type personnel carriers developed, the M113A2 began production in June 1979. Based on combat experience in Vietnam, this version was made with improved transmission, operating equipment and cooling system as well as reinforced suspension. Detachable fuel tanks were moved to the rear and external sides of the vehicle, smoke dischargers were mounted on the front, and the trim vane was enlarged. M113A2 units were deployed to the Gulf War in 1991, and in the 2003 Iraq War. The most recent M113A2 active in Iraq was also equipped with Combat Identification Panels (CIP), the latest friend and foe recognition device to prevent friendly attack.</p><p>Precision plastic assembly model kit. Paint and glue not included. Requires assembly and painting. For intermediate to advanced skill modellers.</p>

<h3>The AT-1 was the pioneer for the later German assault gun.</h3> <p>It was developed in 1934 to support close-range artillery and had a low vehicle height design with the 76mm howitzer PS-3 mounted in a closed fixed combat room.</p> <p>In 1935, two prototypes were unveiled at the Kirov 185 factory, and after undergoing military tests in the same year, they were evaluated as "excellent" and prepared for production; however, they never entered mass production.</p> <p>This model kit comes with link-and-length style injection plastic tracks. Photo-etched parts are also included.</p> <h3>Specifications<br> </h3> <ul> <li> <p>Size: Approximately 6.4cm long when completed</p> </li> <li> <p>Includes: Flexible resin tracks, photo-etched parts</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>

<p>The GMC 2 ½ ton truck was built in an exceptionally high number of units and can be considered the backbone of the logistical operations of the U.S. Army during World War II. Characterized by a very robust and reliable structure, its strength lay in its excellent off-road performance, thanks to its six-wheel drive and effective suspension design. It was produced in numerous variations, including the more common "cargo" versions with open or closed cabins, "long wheelbase," and "short wheelbase." Additionally, various configurations, some developed directly in the field, were tailored for more specific and precise purposes. Its role was crucial in meeting the demanding logistical needs following the initial stages of the Normandy landings, involving the transportation and handling of substantial quantities of troops and materials.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>New Decals Sheet For 3 Versions </li> <li>Color Instruction Sheet</li> <li>Figure Not Included</li> </ul>

<h3>StuG III Ausf G Late Production 2 in 1</h3> <p>The Sturmgeschütz III (StuG III) was one of vehicles produced by Germany during WWII. It was based on Panzer III's chassis. Designed as an infantry support tank, it increasingly took on the role of tank destroyer due to its low profile and good cannon. As the most produced tank by Germany during World War II (10,500 units), it thus took on the role of conventional tank warfare. The Sturmgeschütz is also known for its good price to profit ratio. The StuG was manned by four crew members. It was operated by Germany, Italy, Finland, Spain and Syria. These three latter countries retained their StuG IIIs far beyond 1945, being used for example in the Six Day War (1967) by Syria.</p> <h3>Features</h3> <ul> <li>The kit consists of over 1470 parts</li> <li>The kit w/refined detail</li> <li>Multi-slide moulded lower hull and upper hull</li> <li>Individual tracks links</li> <li>Photo-eteched parts included</li> </ul> <h3>Specification</h3> <ul> <li>49 sprues, upper &amp; lower hull, armour skirts &amp; individual tracks.</li> <li>L: 420.5mm, W: 204.6mm,</li> <li>Total parts 1470+</li> </ul>