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.
Master Box 1:35 - German Infantry, 1941-1942, Cold Wind
£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Infantry, 1941-1942, Cold Wind - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35103
The kit represents WWII German soldiers in winter uniform. Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - German Infantry, DAK WWII, North Africa
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Master Box 1:35 German Infantry, DAK WWII, North Africa desert battles series - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3593
Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - German Infantry, Eastern Front Battle Series
£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Infantry, Eastern Front Battle Series, Kit No.1 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35102
The kit includes five figures of German soldiers. Perfect for a WWII diorama featuring battles on the Eastern Front.
Requires paint and glue to complete.
Master Box 1:35 - German Machine Gun Crew, Eastern Front 1944
£11.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Machine Gun Crew, Eastern Front, Kurland 1944 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3526
The kit represents three German machine-gunners preparing to defend themselves from a Soviet attack during the battles in the Courland Pocket (German: Kurland-Kessel).
In July 1944 the German Army Group North was isolated by the Red Army on the Courland Peninsula. The blockade lasted until the capitulation of Germany in May 1945. The official order to surrender to Soviet command issued on May 8th was delayed so the Axis forces surrendered two days later after the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the battles in the Pocket, German troops suffered casualties of over 150,000 soldiers (killed and wounded). The Red Army losses were over 160,900 men (killed and wounded).
The kit contains parts for the assembly of three figures and one machine gun model. Glue and paints are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - German Military Bicycle WWII
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Master Box 1:35 German Military Bicycle WWII - Plastic Model Kit #35165
German military bicycles (Truppenfahrrad, Troops Bike) were manufactured by several different companies and were largely used during WWII. These bicycles helped maintain connections between troops and generals, deliver mail and carry panzerfausts.
This kit includes parts for the assembly of one WWII German bicycle in different variants. Photo-etched parts are provided.
Master Box 1:35 - German Military Car WWII, Polizei-Kübelsitzwagen ab 1937
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Master Box 1:35 - German Military Car WWII, Polizei-Kübelsitzwagen ab 1937 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35101
Polizei-Kübelsitzwagen (police bucket seat car) was a police car made by Mercedes. It was a less costly utilitarian version of the Mercedes 170V with hard steel seats and tarpaulins instead of doors. The boot of the Polizei-Kubelsitzwagen ab 1937 was removed to make room for a spare tyre and two containers for small storage. There were handgrips on the fenders, and rear seats were separated by a partition.
The kit contains parts for the assembly of one car in different variants.
Master Box 1:35 - German Military Car WWII, Type 170V, Tourenwagen
£28.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 - German Military Car, Mercedes-Benz Type 170V, Tourenwagen (4 doors) 1937-1940 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35100
The Mercedes-Benz W136 was Mercedes-Benz's line of inline-four cylinder automobiles from the mid-1930s into the 1950s. Between 1936 and 1939 it was Mercedes' top selling model. Between 1936 and 1942 over 75,000 were built making it by far the most popular Mercedes-Benz model up till that point.
Enough of the W136's tooling survived Allied bombing during World War II (or could be recreated post-war) for it to serve as the foundation upon which the company could rebuild. By 1947 the model 170V had resumed its place as Mercedes' top-seller, a position it held until 1953.
The "V" in the 170V's was an abbreviation of "Vorn" (front), added to differentiate it from the contemporary rear-engined Mercedes-Benz 170H (W28) ("H" for "Heck", rear) which used the same four cylinder 1697cc engine, but positioned at the back of the car.
Master Box 1:35 - German Motorcycle & Sidecar WWII
£19.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Motorcycle & Sidecar WWII - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3528
The kit represents the German BMW R75 motorcycle with a sidecar which can be mounted with either an MG 34 or an MG 42 machine gun. The development of the R75 started in 1938 following a request from the German Army. Initial units were equipped with 750 cc side valve engines, however later they were replaced by new OHV 750 cc engines. The R75 was proved highly manoeuvrable and suitable for off-road conditions. Even today a well-restored vehicle can perform well both on and off-road.
The R75 was deployed by German troops in the USSR and Northern Africa during WWII. It remained in production until 1944 when the Eisenach factory was bombed by the Allied forces. The success of the motorcycle during the war inspired the US military who asked Harley-Davidson to create a similar vehicle for the US Army. So the Harley-Davidson XA was produced, a close copy of the R-75.
The kit contains parts for the assembly of one R-75 motorcycle with a sidecar and a gun. Two gun options are provided: the MG 34 and the MG 42. Glue and paint are not included.
Decal options:
- A Wehrmacht ambulance motorcycle (red crosses are provided)
- 12 SS Panzer, Normandy 1944
- Ramcke Parachute Brigade, Libya and Tunisia 1942-1943
- 14 Fallschirmjager Division, Anzio 1944
- 24 Panzer Division, Stalingrad 1942
- Alternative for 24 Panzer Division, Stalingrad 1942
Master Box 1:35 - German Motorcycle Repair Crew
£21.00 GBP
Master box 1:35 - German Motorcycle Repair Crew # 3560
The ‘Kradschützen Truppen’ or Motorcycle Troops were an important part of the German Army. Motorcyclists performed duties as couriers, members of anti-tank teams and rifle troops.
The kit depicts one of the repair teams working on servicing a motorcycle.
The box contains 4 figures, a BMW R75 motorcycle and sidecar combination, a table, a tire pump, decals and weapons.
Master Box 1:35 - German Motorcyclists, WWII era
£15.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 - German Motorcyclists, WWII era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35178
This kit includes parts for the assembly of four figures. The kit is not completed by the model of motorcycle.
Master Box 1:35 - German Panzergrenadiers (1939-1942)
£8.25 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Panzergrenadiers (1939-1942) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3513
Panzergrenadiers were the elite forces, which were an integral part of the new German doctrine of Blitzkrieg. Panzergrenadiers would advance with their accompanying armour, using the tanks as cover. Until 1942, Panzergrenadier units were known as Schützen Regiments.
The kit includes 4 Panzergrenadier figures advancing on foot. These figures can, to great effect, be placed in a diorama together with a tank.
Master Box 1:35 - German Paratroopers WWII
£11.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Paratroopers WWII - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35145
Master Box 1:35 - German Signals Personnel, Stalingrad, Summer 1942
£11.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Signals Personnel, Stalingrad, Summer 1942 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3540
The main task of Signals personnel was to provide communication on the battlefield and maintain open communications lines. This kit represents five infantrymen from the German Signals Personnel risking their lives in order to run out a land line during one of the most important battles of WWII, the Battle of Stalingrad. One of the team members is carrying a large cable reel. The soldiers' weapons and equipment are provided.
The kit includes parts for the assembly of five figures, a cable reel and accessories. Glue and paints are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - German Soldier on Bike, WWII
£12.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Soldier on Bike, 1939-1942 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35171
Master Box 1:35 - German Soldiers, 1945 - 'Let's stop them here!'
£15.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Soldiers, 1945 - 'Let's stop them here!' - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35162
Master Box 1:35 - German StuG III Crew. WW II era
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Master Box 1:35 - German StuG III Crew. WW II era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35208
The Stug crew consisted of four persons, including a driver, commander, gunner and loader. The intended use for the Stug was to support infantry.
Master Box 1:35 - German tank crew (1943-1945) Kit No.1
£8.25 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German WWII Tank Crew in Winter - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3507
"Only by keeping our equipment in order can we trust it in battle!", is what the senior officer seems to be reminding his crew.
Master Box 1:35 - German tank crew (1943-1945) Kit No.2
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Master Box 1:35 German WWII Tank Crew in Winter - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3508
The loading of heavy rounds is a backbreaking task. The approaching officer appears to be trying to put some fight back into the battle weary crew.
Master Box 1:35 - German tank crew (1944-1945)
£14.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German WWII Tank Crew 1944-45 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35201
"Only by keeping our equipment in order can we trust it in battle!".
Master Box 1:35 - German tank hunters, 1944
£8.25 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German tank hunters, 1944 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3515
Master Box 1:35 - German tank repairmen WWII
£8.25 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German tank repairmen (1941-1945) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3509
Master Box 1:35 - German Tankers, A Break Between Battles
£11.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Tankers - A Break Between Battles - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35149
Master Box 1:35 - German Tankmen WWII, Skatspieler
£8.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Tankmen WWII, Skatspieler - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3525
Master Box 1:35 - German Tankmen, Kursk 1943
£11.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 "Out of the frying pan, into the fire" - German tank crew, Kursk 1943 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3536
The Battle of Kursk was the final strategic offensive that the Germans were able to launch on the Eastern Front. The German offensive code-named Operation Citadel began on the 5th of July 1943, and on July 12th it was countered by two Soviet counter-offensives - Operation Polkovodets Rumyantsev and Operation Kutuzov. It was the first time in WWII that a German offensive was halted before it could break through enemy defences. The campaign was a strategic Soviet success.
The kit includes parts for the assembly of five German soldiers.
Master Box 1:35 - German WWII Infantry Weapons
£15.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Infantry Weapons WWII Era - Kit #35115
Master Box 1:35 - Hand-to-hand combat, Tarawa, November 1943
£11.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Hand-to-hand combat, Tarawa, November 1943 (Bloody Atoll Series, Kit No 3) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3544
The Battle of Tarawa began at the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands on November 20th, 1943 and lasted three days. It was the first US assault in the Pacific during WWII. It was also the first time in the Asia-Pacific War when American troops faced rigorous Japanese resistance. This time Japanese soldiers were well-prepared and fought to the last drop of blood. Over 6,000 Japanese, Koreans, and Americans died on the battlefield at the Atoll.
The kit depicts a hand-to-hand fight between American and Japanese soldiers. Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Italian Military Men WWII Era
£13.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Italian Military Men WWII Era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35144
The kit represents Italian soldiers on the battlefield. Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Japanese Imperial Marines, Tarawa, November 1943
£11.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Japanese Imperial Marines, Tarawa, November 1943 (Bloody Atoll Series, Kit No 1) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3542
The Battle of Tarawa began at the Tarawa Atoll in the Gilbert Islands on November 20th, 1943 and lasted three days. It was the first US assault in the Pacific during WWII. It was also the first time in the Asia-Pacific War when American troops faced fierce Japanese resistance. This time Japanese soldiers were well-prepared and fought to the last man. Over 6,000 Japanese, Koreans, and Americans died on the battlefield at the Atoll.
The Japanese Marines were called the Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) and belonged to the IJN Land Forces (IJN - the Imperial Japanese Navy). Formed in the late 1920's, the SNLF initially consisted of sailors with basic infantry skills, not Marines. However, later the training course was improved and the sailors armed with better equipment for maritime operations. When WWII began, there were a total of 16 SNLF units, but 5 more units were formed during the war.
On board the Japanese Imperial Marines wore standard IJN blue or white uniforms. On land the uniform was similar to that of the Imperial Japanese Army (a green tunic with one or two breasted pockets and a stand and fall collar, as well as a white trimmed T-shirt and green long trousers). Also, the Marines wore red thin belts called "Senninbari". Senninbari was believed to bring good luck and protect its wearer from bullets.
About 2,500 men of the 7th Sasebo SNLF took part in the Battle of Tarawa. Together with 2,000 base personnel they killed over 3,000 US Marines.
The kit represents three Japanese Marines armed with 6.5 mm Meiji type 38 rifles and one Japanese marine officer with a sword, all running to attack the enemy. One of the marines has been hit by enemy fire.
The kit Includes a sheet of decals and parts for the assembly of four figures, weapon and equipment. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Road to the Rear
£18.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Road to the Rear - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3558
Contrary to the popular opinion, the Wehrmacht was not completely motorised during WWII, and still used horse carts in many circumstances. These were used for pulling guns, transporting ammunition and supplies, also as ambulances and field kitchens. This kit represents five German soldiers driving a farmer's cart (there is an option for a civilian farmer variant). Three of the soldiers are wounded. A sitting soldier can be replaced by an old farmer also included in the set.
The kit includes parts for the assembly of five figures (six if you include variants), two horses and a farmer's cart. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Rommel and German Tank Crew, DAK
£14.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Rommel and German Tank Crew, DAK WWII era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3561
Includes parts for the assembly of six figures including Field Marshall (Generalfeldmarschall) Johannes Erwin Eugen Rommel, also known as the 'Desert Fox' by the Allies. Rommel commended the: 7th Panzer Division, Afrika Korps, Panzer Army Africa, Army Group Africa, Army Group B.
Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Soviet Marines and German Infantry, 1941
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Master Box 1:35 Soviet Marines and German Infantry, Hand to hand combat, 1941-1942 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35152
The kit represents three Soviet marines and two German infantry soldiers in a hand to hand combat scenario.
Highly detailed plastic figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Volkssturm, Ammunition to the Frontline
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Master Box 1:35 Volkssturm, Ammunition to the Frontline - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35182
The Volkssturm, a German national militia or 'people's army', was set up by the Nazi Party during the last months of World War II. Its official existence was announced on October 18, 1944, although on paper it had existed since around 1925. Hitler ordered to recruit six million men for the Volkssturm. It was staffed by males between 16 and 60 years old who were not already serving in other military units. However, the intended strength of six million was never attained. Members of the Volkssturm received only basic military training, such as a brief indoctrination and training on the use of basic weapons. Due to the lack of instructors, weapons training was sometimes done by World War I veterans. Aware of the Volkssturm's inability to withstand the attacks of the Allies, Hitler ordered that mixed battle-groups were formed from the members of the 'people's army' along with regular units.
The kit represents two German children of war, a boy and a girl, pulling a bicycle cart full with ammunition supplies along a ruined street.
The contents of the cart include:
- 3 x German helmets
- 3 x gas mask containers
- 3 x Panzerfaust 60 guns
- 2 x Kar 98k rifles
- 1 x Gewehr 43 rifles
- 1 x STEN gun
Includes parts for the assembly of two figures, one bicycle cart and ammunition. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Volkssturm, Germany, 1944-1945
£12.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Volkssturm, Germany, 1944-1945 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35172
The Volkssturm, a German national militia or a 'people's army', was set up by the Nazi Party during the last months of World War II. Its official existence was announced on October 18, 1944, although on paper it had existed since around 1925. Hitler ordered to recruit six million men for the Volkssturm. It was staffed by males between 16 and 60 years old who were not already serving in other military units. However, the intended strength of six million was never attained. Members of the Volkssturm received only basic military training, such as a brief indoctrination and training on the use of basic weapons. Due to the lack of instructors, weapons training was sometimes done by World War I veterans. Aware of the Volkssturm's inability to withstand the attacks of the Allies, Hitler ordered that mixed battle-groups were formed from the members of the 'people's army' along with regular units.
Master Box 1:35 - Volkssturm, Tank Hunter, Germany 1944-1945
£12.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Volkssturm, Tank Hunter, Germany 1944-1945 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35179
This kit includes parts for the assembly of one bicycle and one figure.
Master Box 1:35 - Watchtower
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Master Box 1:35 Watchtower - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3546
The kit includes four German soldiers standing on sentry duty in a watchtower. The kit can be set in a variety of seasons as two options for the figures are provided: one set (two figures) in winter greatcoats and the other set (two figures) in summer clothes.
The kit contains parts for the assembly of four figures and a watchtower with a searchlight and field telephone. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Where are the damned roads?
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Master Box 1:35 Where are the damned roads? - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35112
This kit includes 60 parts to complete five figures, one vehicle and a dog. Glue and paint is not included in the kit.
Paints Required: VAL997, 880, 866, 947, 862, 950, 903, 904, 964, 866, 886, 988, 815 and 997.
Master Box 1:35 - WWII German Military Car Type 170V Tourenwagen w/Crew
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Master Box 1:35 - WWII German Military Car Type 170V Tourenwagen w/Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35113
The Tourenwagen 170V was a German inline four cylinder car from the Mercedes-Benz W136 series. Production started in 1936 and a few years later it became the most popular Mercedes vehicle. By 1942, over 75 thousand units were built. The Type 170V held the position of Mercedes top seller till 1953, when it was replaced by more advanced models. During the war, the car was adapted for use in military and rescue service operations.
The kit includes parts for the assembly of a Mercedes 170V and 6 figures.
Masterbox 1:35 - German Military Men, WWII era
£13.00 GBP
Masterbox 1:35 - German Military Men, WWII era
Any effective army operates with proper planning and strategy. The German army were no exception to this. The Wehrmacht men here are seen going over plans and making equipment checks.
The kit contains parts for the assembly of five figures.
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)
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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.
Miniart 1:35 - Anti-tank Obstacles
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Miniart 1:35 - Anti-tank Obstacles - Plastic model kit #35579
The hedgehogs, or Czech hedgehogs, originated in Czechoslovakia and were first used on the country's border with Germany prior to the Munich Agreement and Germany's occupation of the Sudetenland. During WWII these anti-tank obstacles were widely used by the Soviet Union and proved to be especially effective in urban areas to block streets. Germany also used the hedgehogs as part of its defenses of the Atlantic Wall.
The Czech hedgehogs were normally made from sturdy metal, however the Soviet Union sometimes even used wood for this purpose. The obstacles were up to 1.4m high and consisted of 3 pieces of metal angle joined by gusset plates, rivets and bolts.
This kit contains parts for the assembly of 12 models of anti-tank obstacles.
Download instructions for this kit here
The kit contains 36 parts.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
Miniart 1:35 - British Bags, Rucksacks & Canvas WWII
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Miniart 1:35 - British Bags, Rucksacks & Canvas WWII - Plastic model kit #35599
This kit includes finely detailed rucksacks, folded canvas and bags. They accurately replicate those used by British infantry and armoured troops in WWII.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
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