Axis Forces (WWII)
The Rome–Berlin–Tokyo Axis powers
On September 27, 1940, Germany, Italy, and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact, which became known as the Axis alliance. We stock 1/35 scale vehicles and figures from the Axis powers during WWII including kits from Academy, Master Box, MiniArt, HobbyBoss, Tamiya, Dragon and more.
Meng Model 1:35 - King Tiger Sd.Kfz.182 (Henschel Turret)
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Meng Model 1:35 - King Tiger Sd.Kfz.182 (Henschel Turret) - Plastic model kit #TS-031
The Tiger II was a German heavy tank of WW2. Its official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, often shortened to Tiger B. It is also known under the informal name Königstiger ("Bengal Tiger"), often translated as King Tiger or Royal Tiger by Allied troops. The initial design of the Tiger II was developed in 1937 by the Henschel company. Another design was developed by Porsche in 1939, but it was declined due to higher production costs.
Based on the Tiger I, the Tiger II combined the thick armour of its predecessor and the sloped armour of the Panther medium tank. The tank weighed almost seventy tonnes, it was protected by 100 - 180mm of armour at the front, and was armed with the long barrelled Kampfwagenkanone 8.8cm 43 L/71 gun which proved to be efficient against all Allied tanks.
The Tiger II first saw combat during the Battle of Normandy in 1944. Fortunately for the Allies, German plants were severely disrupted by Allied bombing, so a relatively small number of Tiger II's were built. Mass production ran from 1944 to the end of the war and only 492 units were produced during that period.
The kit includes parts for the King Tiger Sd.Kfz.182 heavy tank with two different gun mantlets.
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf. A (Late)
£45.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf. A (Late) - Plastic model kit #TS-035
The German medium tank Sd.Kfz. 171, originally designated the Panzerkampfwagen V Panther, was used from 1943 until the end of WWII on Eastern and Western Fronts in Europe. The Panther Ausf. A was produced from August 1943 until August 1944 with 2,200 vehicles built in total by MAN, Daimler-Benz, Demag and Henschel. This was the second version of the tank which weighed more than any other Panther - 48 tons.
This Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther Ausf. A Late kit was released by Meng with the help of The Tank Museum in Bovington, UK.
The assembled model dimensions:
- Length 251.8mm
- Width 98.6mm
- Height 85.27mm
Kit details:
- 1118 total parts
- Plastic parts in red and black colour
- Clear plastic parts
- Photo-etched parts
- Metal cables
- Markings for six options are provided
Meng has created a series of water slide Zimmerit decals for this kit, check them out here.
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf. D
£45.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf. D - Plastic model kit #TS-038
The Sd.Kfz.171 Panzerkampfwagen V Panther was a German medium tank of the Second World War in service from 1943 until 1945. The tank served alongside the Panzer IV and the Tiger I on the Eastern and Western Fronts in Europe. The Panther Ausf. D was produced from January 1943 until September 1943 with 842 vehicles of this variant built in total.
Kit details:
- External details of the Panther Ausf. D Medium tank are perfectly replicated
- Brand new Panther Ausf. D tracks are included; optional Panther Ausf. D turret detail parts are included
- Detail parts for the Panther Ausf. D's in different units are included
- The main gun travel lock can be built in open or closed position
- PE parts are provided for the commander's cupola
- PE parts are provided for side skirts
- Four typical paint schemes are provided
- Precision PE parts and metal cables are included
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Zimmerit Decals
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Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Zimmerit Decals
When Germany started the production of the Panther Ausf. A, Zimmerit was used to cover the metal armour of the vehicles to prevent magnetic anti-tank mines from sticking to it. Zimmerit was applied to Panther tanks in different patterns as there was no exact requirement on the appearance of this coating.
Meng has selected four most popular and hard to replicate Zimmerit patterns and created a series of easy to use water slide decals representing those patterns. Use one of them with the TS-035 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Ausf. A (Late) kit to add more realism to your Panther model.
Available options:
SPS-050 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Zimmerit Decal A (Type 1)
SPS-051 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Zimmerit Decal B (Type 2)
SPS-052 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Zimmerit Decal C (Type 3)
SPS-053 Sd.Kfz.171 Panther Zimmerit Decal D (Type 4)
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger (Porsche Turret)
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Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger (Porsche Turret) - Plastic model kit #TS-037
The Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B or the Tiger II 'King Tiger' was a WWII German heavy tank. The tank entered production late in the war although its development started as early as 1937-1939 with design contracts given to Henschel and Porsche. The prototypes built by these companies differed in a number of features including the hull design, the transmission and suspension.
The Porsche designs had a rear-mounted turret and a mid-mounted engine. The suspension on this version was the same as on the Elefant and components of this suspension were later used on a few Jagdtiger tank destroyers. Overall Porsche's design was seen as less conventional and more difficult to produce, and Henschel won the contract.
Production versions of the Tiger II used two different turrets. The initial turret is often called the "Porsche" turret due to the misconception that it was the turret used on the Porsche prototype, as opposed to the more common "production" or "Henschel" turret. In fact both prototypes used the initial Krupp design.
The early turret (the so called "Porsche" turret) had steeply sloped sides, a rounded front and a curved bulge on the left side which proved to be difficult to manufacture. Fifty early Tiger II's used this turret mounted to the Henschel's hull until it was simplified to have less steeply sloped sides and a thicker flat face.
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger Interior (Henschel)
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Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger Interior (Henschel turret) - Plastic model kit #SPS-037
The Tiger II, or Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, was a German heavy tank of the Second World War. It is also known under the informal name Königstiger, often translated as King Tiger by Allied soldiers.
Based on the Tiger I, the Tiger II combined the thick armour of its predecessor and the sloped armour of the Panther tank. The tank weighed almost seventy tonnes. It was protected by 100-180mm armour at the front, and was armed with the long barrelled Kampfwagenkanone 8.8cm 43 L/71 gun which proved to be efficient against all Allied tanks.
This kit contains parts for the interior of the Meng Model King Tiger Sd.Kfz.182.
Kit details:
- Chassis replicated in detail
- The driver’s and radioman’s seats presented
- Periscopes reproduced in clear parts
- Fuel tanks on both sides of the chassis
- Torsion bar parts for movable suspension included
- The Maybach HL230 engine, drive shaft and transmission, all perfectly replicated
- The Turret fitted with a KwK 43 L/71 gun
- Spare periscopes provided
- Storage box of the co-axial machine gun spare barrels included
- APC, HVAP and HEAT rounds included
- The commander's cupola finely replicated
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger Workable Tracks
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Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger Workable Tracks - Plastic model kit #SPS-038
These workable tracks are designed for the Meng Model King Tiger Sd.Kfz.182 as an alternative to the tracks included in the box. After assembly all track links remain movable, which helps create a realistic representation of the tank. The kit also includes torsion bars and connecting pins made of metal.
Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger Zimmerit Decal
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Meng Model 1:35 - Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger Zimmerit Decal - Plastic model kit #SPS-039
Zimmerit was used on WWII German AFVs since 1943 to cover the metal armour of the vehicle to prevent magnetic anti-tank mines from sticking to it. Zimmerit had the consistency of a thick paste or putty that after application was patterned and then hardened with a blow torch. This process usually happened at the factory and the patterns could vary depending on where the vehicle was produced. In the late 1944 Zimmerit was discontinued from application due to concerns that it could catch fire.
These water slide decals have a 3D printed texture to replicate Zimmerit applied to the early Kingtigers. This set is perfect for the Kingtiger Sd.Kfz.182 (Henschel Turret) kit from Meng.
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