£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Commonwealth AFV Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3564
This kit represents four British Commonwealth soldiers, one of which is a figure of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, the other three are British tank crew members. They are accompanied by two Bedouins as desert guides. A camel is also included.
£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Afrika Korps, German Tankmen, WWII Era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3559
This kit includes parts for the assembly of three tank soldiers of the Afrika Korps as well as a donkey with its Arab rider. The Arab has two optional right arms. Glue and paints are not included.
£12.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Allied Forces, WWII, North Africa desert battles series - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3594
Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
£11.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Auto Repair Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3582
The kit includes parts for the assembly of four German figures, a workbench and a set of tools. The figures can be used in dioramas with any type of automobile or combat vehicle. Glue and paint are not included.
The kit includes parts for the assembly of four figures and a workbench.
Total parts: 30
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Master Box 1:35 British Infantry Weapons WWII - Set #35109
This kit contains 15 British Infantry weapons from WWII as listed and needs glue and paints to complete.
No of Parts: 32
Includes: Vickers Mk I Medium Machine Gun, Bren Mk I, Sten Mk II, Sten Mk III Variation 1, Sten Mk III Variation 2, Sten Mk V Variation 1, Sten Mk V Variation 2, Lewis Light Machine Gun, Boys Anti-tank Rifle, Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk III, Lee-Enfield No 1 Mk I with bayonet, PIAT (Protector Infantry Anti-tank) hand-held anti-tank weapon, Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk I, Lee-Enfield No 4 Mk I with bayonet, Enfield Mk 2 Revolver
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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.
£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.
£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
£15.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 German Infantry Weapons WWII Era - Kit #35115
£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.
£14.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 - LRDG in North Africa, WWII era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3598
Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940 by Major Ralph A. Bagnold, acting under the direction of General Archibald Wavell. Bagnold was assisted by Captain Patrick Clayton and Captain William Shaw. At first the majority of the men were from New Zealand, but they were soon joined by Southern Rhodesian and British volunteers, whereupon new sub-units were formed and the name was changed to the better-known Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). The LRDG never numbered more than 350 men, all of whom were volunteers.
The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind Italian lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. During the Desert Campaign between December 1940 and April 1943, the vehicles of the LRDG operated constantly behind the Axis lines, missing a total of only 15 days during the entire period. Possibly their most notable offensive action was during Operation Caravan, an attack on the town of Barce and its associated airfield, on the night of 13 September 1942. However, their most vital role was the 'Road Watch', during which they clandestinely monitored traffic on the main road from Tripoli to Benghazi, transmitting the intelligence to British Army Headquarters.
With the surrender of the Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943, the LRDG changed roles and moved operations to the eastern Mediterranean, carrying out missions in the Greek islands, Italy and the Balkans. After the end of the war in Europe, the leaders of the LRDG made a request to the War Office for the unit to be transferred to the Far East to conduct operations against the Japanese Empire. The request was declined and the LRDG was disbanded in August 1945.
This kit includes the figures of 5 LRDG soldiers, it does not include the vehicle, the pictured vehicle is a Tamiya 1/35 scale kit.
£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.
£14.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Vickers Machine Gun Team - Plastic Figure Model Kit #3597
The Vickers machine gun, originally produced for the British Army, was used by many different nations throughout the 20th century. The gun served as a mobile support weapon for a number of Regular and Special Forces units, including the Long Range Desert Group, formed for the purpose of reconnaissance in the deserts of North Africa. The LRDG used both the .303-inch Mk. I and the .5-inch Mk. V guns.
This kit includes parts for the assembly of five figures and a separate weapons set. Requires paint and glue to complete.
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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.
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Miniart 1:35 - British Armoured Car Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35069
This kit represent five members of a British armoured car crew. Two of them (the commander and the driver) are dressed in British denim tank suits and suitable for dioramas set in Italy or Northwestern Europe during WWII. The commander has a Ruger MK II pistol holster and a pair of ear phones. The driver also is carrying a pistol holster as well as an ammo pouch. His arms are positioned to hold a steering wheel of the Mk III Dingo scout car.
The other three figures can be used with the Dingo Mk.Ib car in dioramas dedicated to the North African or Italian campaigns. The officer is equipped with a pistol holster, small ammo pouch, binoculars, binocular case, haversack and water bottle. The sitting crewman and another vehicle's commander each have a pistol holster and a small ammo pouch. All three crew-members are wearing British Khaki drill uniforms. The goggles depicted in the box image are not included.
The kit contains 44 parts.
Includes parts for five figures and accessories.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
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Miniart 1:35 - British Jeep Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35051
The kit contains 46 parts.
Includes parts for five figures.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
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Miniart 1:35 - British Soldiers Tank Riders - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35071
This kit includes parts for the assembly of five British tank crew members - a commander and four tankmen. All soldiers are wearing the Khaki Drill uniforms - shorts and shirts, and steel helmets.
The kit contains 75 parts.
Includes parts for five figures.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
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Miniart 1:35 - German Paratroopers and Tankers (Italy 1943) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35163
Started in 1943 by the Allied forces, the Italian Campaign was aimed to take Italy out of WWII and seize its territory. The Italian Army was defeated by the Allies in 1945 with the collapse of the Axis Powers. Allied losses in the campaign were estimated at over 300,000 lives while German casualities were over 600,000 men.
The kit represents two German paratroopers and three tankers, all wearing hot climate uniforms.
The kit contains 51 parts.
Includes parts for five figures.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
£30.00 GBP
Miniart 1:35 - Italian Tank Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35093
Italian tank crews wore blue overalls, black leather tanker’s helmets with neck guards, and black leather overcoats. The hot climate uniform was similar to the regular one, but made of a light khaki drill. Italian officers were dressed in black lather jackets with lapels. The distinguishing feature of officer's uniform was a five-pointed star in one of the lapels. Italian troops also wore side caps know as "Bustinas" ("Bustina" is an Italian word for "side cap"). The caps were of the standard Italian Grey-Green colour.
This kit features five Italian tank crew members including a tank officer. Goggles, holsters and other figures' equipment are included.
The kit contains 63 parts.
Includes parts for five figures.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
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Miniart 1:35 - Middle East Diorama - Plastic model kit #36056
This is an unassembled plastic model kit containing a diorama base and buildings.
The kit contains 255 parts.
Model Dimensions: Length 351mm, Width 251mm
Box: 380mm x 280mm x 80mm
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Miniart 1:35 - North African Ruins - Plastic kit #35543
The kit contains 95 parts for the assembly of a ruined North African building.
Model dimensions:
Length - 131mm
Height - 270mm
Width - 80mm
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 60mmm x 60mm
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Miniart 1:35 - AEC Mk I Armoured Car - Plastic model kit #35152
The British AEC heavy armoured cars were built by the Associated Equipment Company (AEC) during WWII, with the first car produced in 1941. The AEC Mk I was equipped with the Valentine Mk II turret, featuring the 2-pounder gun. The Mk I had an AEC 195 diesel engine and weighed eleven tonnes. Over a hundred Mk I vehicles were built and many of them saw action in the North African Campaign.
The kit contains 496 parts.
Includes parts for one British armoured car.
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 80mm
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Miniart 1:35 - British Bantam 40 BRC w/Crew - Plastic model kit #35324
At the outbreak of WWII, the American Army starting looking for a General Purpose Vehicle. The American Bantam Company came up with a design that passed rigorous testing, but they didn’t have the required capacity for the mass production. As the Government now owned the design, they contracted out the build to Willys Overland and Ford in 1941, and they came up with a slightly altered version in the form of the familiar Willys Jeep.
The American Bantam company did end up producing 2675 Bantam BRC- 40’s, but once the US Army standardised the production of the Ford and Willys version all the Bantams were either issued to Britain or Russia under the Lend Lease scheme. The British used the some of the limited number they received in the Desert Campaign in North Africa.
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Miniart 1:35 - British Tank Mk. III Valentine V - Plastic model kit #35106
The Mk. III Valentine was a British infantry tank produced during World War II. The tank had many variants, and over 8000 vehicles of this type were produced. There are several versions of why the tank was called "Valentine", most popular being that the design was presented to the War Office on the 14th of February.
Initially Vickers produced 10 tanks per month, rising to 45 per month, and peaking at 20 per week in 1943. Production of the Valentine and vehicles based on the Valentine stopped in 1945. A total of 2,515 vehicles were produced by Vickers-Armstrong, and 2,135 were manufactured by Metropolitan. The Mk. III Valentine was also built under licence in Canada, with 1,420 vehicles produced. Most of these tanks were sent to the Soviet Union.
The British Army used the Valentine in the North African Campaign. As for the Soviet service, the tank was used from the Battle of Moscow until the end of the war.
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Miniart 1:35 - Daimler Dingo British Scout Car Mk III w/Crew - Plastic Model Kit #35077
The Dingo was a British light two-man armoured car, relatively low and wide enough to have the required stability for fast off-road rides. Its initial armour was thin, just enough to stand against infantry ordnance. At the Army’s request, it was thickened, reaching 30mm (1.18 in) on the front nose and glacis. Deflecting armoured sloped panels were welded all around the central framework. The front driving compartment had four opening hatches. The engine was the regular Daimler 6-cyl 2.5 l 55 hp (41 kW), fed by a 300 l (79.25 gal) gasoline reserve (two tanks), which gave an incredible long range for its small size. The transmission consisted of a pre-selector gearbox, fluid flywheel, five forward gears and five reverse gears, allowing steering with all four wheels. This feature gave the Dingo a very tight turning radius, only 7m (23 ft), but the system was tricky to master for inexperienced drivers, so a more conventional design with front-wheel steering was chosen for the Mk.II.
During the course of wartime production, it appeared that the flat bottom plate, which allowed the crossing of uneven ground, was highly vulnerable to mines. The rubber tires were of the run-flat semi-solid type, so no spares were carried, but their toughness was compensated by the massive vertical coil springs, to give a smooth ride. There was a swiveling seat next to the driver, for a machine-gun servant/radio operator, equipped with a N°19 wireless radio set. The base armament was a removable cal. 0.303 (7.7 mm) Bren gun, with a dozen spare magazines. This armament could be swapped over for a heavier Boys antitank rifle (cal 0.55 in/14 mm). This gave the vehicle, which was fast and well-protected, with a good engine and low profile, a real advantage against all sorts of light vehicles, making it perfectly suited for reconnaissance and liaison missions.
The Dingo was produced from 1939 to 1945, and remained virtually unaltered.
The Mark I had a flexible sliding roof and the all-wheel steering. It was difficult to handle for inexperienced drivers.
The Mark IA was a sub-variant equipped with a folding roof.
The Mark IB had a reverse cooling air flow and new armored grilles for the radiator, allowing better ventilation. The bulk of these vehicles served in the Libyan desert.
The Mark II had a revised steering system, using only the front wheels. The lighting equipment was modernised, altogether with the Mark IB modification range.
The Mark III was the final version, coming in 1944 with a waterproof ignition system and no roof at all.
The kit contains 262 parts.
Includes parts for one armoured car and three figures.
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 60mm
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Miniart 1:35 - Dingo MK IB British Armoured Car w/Crew - Plastic Model Kit #35067
The Dingo was a British light two-man armoured car, relatively low and wide enough to have the required stability for fast off-road rides. Its initial armour was thin, just enough to stand against infantry ordnance. At the Army’s request, it was thickened, reaching 30mm (1.18 in) on the front nose and glacis. Deflecting armoured sloped panels were welded all around the central framework. The front driving compartment had four opening hatches. The engine was the regular Daimler 6-cyl 2.5 l 55 hp (41 kW), fed by a 300 l (79.25 gal) gasoline reserve (two tanks), which gave an incredibly long range for its small size. The transmission consisted of a pre-selector gearbox, fluid flywheel, five forward gears and five reverse gears, allowing steering with all four wheels. This feature gave the Dingo a very tight turning radius, only 7m (23 ft), but the system was tricky to master for inexperienced drivers, so a more conventional design with front-wheel steering was chosen.
During the course of wartime production, it appeared that the flat bottom plate, which allowed the crossing of uneven ground, was highly vulnerable to mines. The rubber tires were of the run-flat semi-solid type, so no spares were carried, but their toughness was compensated by the massive vertical coil springs, to give a smooth ride. There was a swiveling seat next to the driver, for a machine-gun servant/radio operator, equipped with a N°19 wireless radio set. The base armament was a removable cal. 0.303 (7.7 mm) Bren gun, with a dozen spare magazines. This armament could be swapped over for a heavier Boys antitank rifle (cal 0.55 in/14 mm). This gave the vehicle, which was fast and well-protected, with a good engine and low profile, a real advantage against all sorts of light vehicles, making it perfectly suited for reconnaissance and liaison missions.
The Dingo was produced from 1939 to 1945, and remained virtually unaltered. The Mark IB was the third variant of the series. It had a reverse cooling air flow and new armoured grilles for the radiator, allowing better ventilation. The bulk of these vehicles served in the Libyan desert.
This kit represents a British Dingo MK IB armoured car and three British crew-members: a driver, an observer and an officer. All three figures are dressed in British desert uniforms and armed with holstered revolvers. The officer has a pair of binoculars, a water bottle and a map case.
The kit contains 218 parts.
Includes parts for one armoured car and three figures.
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 60mm
Decals options:
- British Army, 7 Armoured Division, 1 Field Squadron Royal Engineers F 47483, World War II, Libya 1942, Sand with dark-earth stripes
- Canadian Army, 1 Canadian Army Tank Brigade, Calgary Reg Hunter, Operation Jubilee, Diepe, August 1942, Dark green, dark earth, black
- British Army, 7 Armoured Division, 4 Armoured Brigade, 5 Battalion F19370, World War II, Libya 1942, Sand
You can download instruction sheets here.
£32.00 GBP
Miniart 1:35 - Dingo Mk II Pz. Kpfw. Mk I 202 (e) w/Crew - Plastic Model Kit #35074
The Dingo was a small two-man armoured car, relatively low and wide enough to have the required stability for fast off-road rides. Its initial armour was thin, just enough to stand against infantry ordnance. At the Army’s request, it was thickened, reaching 30mm (1.18 in) on the front nose and glacis. Deflecting armoured sloped panels were welded all around the central framework. The front driving compartment had four opening hatches. The engine was the regular Daimler 6-cyl 2.5 l 55 hp (41 kW), fed by a 300 l (79.25 gal) gasoline reserve (two tanks), which gave an incredible long range for its small size. The transmission consisted of a pre-selector gearbox, fluid flywheel, five forward gears and five reverse gears, allowing steering with all four wheels. This feature gave the Dingo a very tight turning radius, only 7m (23 ft), but the system was tricky to master for inexperienced drivers, so a more conventional design with front-wheel steering was chosen for the Mk.II.
During the course of wartime production, it appeared that the flat bottom plate, which allowed the crossing of uneven ground, was highly vulnerable to mines. The rubber tires were of the run-flat semi-solid type, so no spares were carried, but their toughness was compensated by the massive vertical coil springs, to give a smooth ride. There was a swiveling seat next to the driver, for a machine-gun servant/radio operator, equipped with a N°19 wireless radio set. The base armament was a removable cal. 0.303 (7.7 mm) Bren gun, with a dozen spare magazines. This armament could be swapped over for a heavier Boys antitank rifle (cal 0.55 in/14 mm). This gave the vehicle, which was fast and well-protected, with a good engine and low profile, a real advantage against all sorts of light vehicles, making it perfectly suited for reconnaissance and liaison missions.
The Dingo was produced from 1939 to 1945, and remained virtually unaltered.
The Mark I had a flexible sliding roof and the all-wheel steering. It was difficult to handle for inexperienced drivers.
The Mark IA was a sub-variant equipped with a folding roof.
The Mark IB had a reverse cooling air flow and new armored grilles for the radiator, allowing better ventilation. The bulk of these vehicles served in the Libyan desert.
The Mark II had a revised steering system, using only the front wheels. The lighting equipment was modernised, altogether with the Mark IB modification range.
The Mark III was the final version, coming in 1944 with a waterproof ignition system and no roof at all.
The kit contains 262 parts.
Includes parts for one armoured car and two figures.
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 60mm
£10.00 GBP
Miniart 1:35 - German Armoured Car Crew WWII - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35072
The kit contains 49 parts for the assembly of five figures.
Box: 260mm x 162mm x 35mm
£43.00 GBP
Miniart 1:35 - German Artillery Tractor T-70 & 7.62cm Gun FK288 w/Crew - Plastic model kit #35039
Using captured or foreign produced equipment was a standard practise of the German Army since before the war, and the T-70 was no exception. The German designation for the T-70 was " Pz. Kpfw. T-70 743(r) " and was used mainly for reconnaissance and 'Internal Police Duties'. Some T-70's were used as ammunition, supply, or artillery tractors.
Ex-soviet 7.62cm FK288(r) (ZIS-3) guns were used by the 2., 3., 4., and 6. Batteries of the 16. Luftwaffenfelddivision (air force field division).
The kit contains 584 parts.
Includes parts for artillery tractor, limber, gun, five figures, and 42 photoetched parts.
Paints Required:
VAL950 - Black
VAL815 - Skintone
VAL920 - Grey Green
VAL894 - Field Green
VAL846 - Rust
VAL863 - Gun Metal
VAL825 - Brown
VAL998 - Bronze
VAL864 - Steel
VAL999 - Copper
VAL913 - Wood
VAL975 - Dark Green
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Miniart 1:35 - German Machine Gun Set - Plastic model kit #35250
This kit contains parts for building two MG-34 machine guns with bi-pods, two MG-42 machine guns with bi-pods and one German ZB-53 machine gun on a tripod. Several types of ammunition boxes and drums are included as well as a case for an additional MG-42 barrel.
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Miniart 1:35 - German Tank Crew, Afrika Korps - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35141
The German Afrika Korps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) was formed in 1941 with the purpose of assisting Italy in defending its African colonies. The Afrika Korps fought in Africa from 1941 until May 1943 when it surrendered along with other remaining Axis forces in North Africa.
This kit contains parts for the assembly of five German tank crew members. All figures are shirtless and wear tropical DAK shorts. Three of them have a tropical pith helmet on, and the other two - the early war type field side cap.
The kit contains 35 parts.
Box: 260 x 162 x 35 mm
£32.00 GBP
Miniart 1:35 - Leichter Pz.Kpfw. 202(e) with Crew Dingo Mk.I (Afrika Korps) - Plastic model kit #35082
The Daimler Mk. I, or the 'Dingo', was a British four wheel drive scout car often captured by the Nazis during WWII and renamed Leichter Pz.Kpfw. Mk. I 202(e).
Designed by Birmingham Small Arms Company, the Dingo was produced by Daimler in 1939. It had two man crew and was used as a reconnaissance vehicle. Its key advantages included the special gearbox, which allowed five speeds in both directions, and a four-wheel steering system, which gave a turning circle of 7 m. The Dingo first saw action with British troops in the Battle of France. It remained in British service till 1952 with over 6,000 units produced by that time.
The kit contains 204 parts.
Includes parts for the assembly of one armoured car and three figures.
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 60mm
£32.00 GBP
Miniart 1:35 - Scout Car Dingo Mk IA w/Crew - Plastic Model Kit #35087
The Dingo was a British light two-man armoured car, relatively low and wide enough to have the required stability for fast off-road rides. Its initial armour was thin, just enough to stand against infantry ordnance. At the Army’s request, it was thickened, reaching 30mm (1.18 in) on the front nose and glacis. Deflecting armoured sloped panels were welded all around the central framework. The front driving compartment had four opening hatches. The engine was the regular Daimler 6-cyl 2.5 l 55 hp (41 kW), fed by a 300 l (79.25 gal) gasoline reserve (two tanks), which gave an incredible long range for its small size. The transmission consisted of a pre-selector gearbox, fluid flywheel, five forward gears and five reverse gears, allowing steering with all four wheels. This feature gave the Dingo a very tight turning radius, only 7m (23 ft), but the system was tricky to master for inexperienced drivers, so a more conventional design with front-wheel steering was chosen for the Mk.II.
During the course of wartime production, it appeared that the flat bottom plate, which allowed the crossing of uneven ground, was highly vulnerable to mines. The rubber tires were of the run-flat semi-solid type, so no spares were carried, but their toughness was compensated by the massive vertical coil springs, to give a smooth ride. There was a swiveling seat next to the driver, for a machine-gun servant/radio operator, equipped with a N°19 wireless radio set. The base armament was a removable cal. 0.303 (7.7 mm) Bren gun, with a dozen spare magazines. This armament could be swapped over for a heavier Boys antitank rifle (cal 0.55 in/14 mm). This gave the vehicle, which was fast and well-protected, with a good engine and low profile, a real advantage against all sorts of light vehicles, making it perfectly suited for reconnaissance and liaison missions.
The Dingo was produced from 1939 to 1945, and remained virtually unaltered.
The Mark I had a flexible sliding roof and the all-wheel steering. It was difficult to handle for inexperienced drivers.
The Mark IA was a sub-variant equipped with a folding roof.
The Mark IB had a reverse cooling air flow and new armored grilles for the radiator, allowing better ventilation. The bulk of these vehicles served in the Libyan desert.
The Mark II had a revised steering system, using only the front wheels. The lighting equipment was modernised, altogether with the Mark IB modification range.
The Mark III was the final version, coming in 1944 with a waterproof ignition system and no roof at all.
The kit contains 303 parts.
Includes parts for one armoured car and two figures.
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 60mm
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Tamiya 1:35 - DAK German Afrika Korps Limited Edition - Plastic Figure Model Set #35037
This set includes eight German Africa Korps figures in various poses (marching x 2, running x 4, crouched x 2). Also includes numerous sidearms and accessories.
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Tamiya 1:35 - German Afrika Korps Infantry - Plastic Figure Model Set #35314
This set contains 5 figures depicting infantrymen from Field Marshal Rommel's vaunted Afrika Korps, including an officer, an NCO, a rifleman in firing position, a machine gunner, and a loader. Each can be assembled in a realistic pose and all feature superb details such as open-collared jackets, goggles, and long canvas boots.
The Afrika Korps uniform was basically the same as the one for Europe, but featured open collars and a specific armband on the right sleeve. The Olive Green cotton shirt and trousers faded into various shades in the desert sun. Leather was not suited for the dry conditions, so canvas belts and boots were worn. This uniform was easy to produce and influenced the design of European Theater uniforms from mid-WWII onwards.
£18.00 GBP
Trumpeter 1:35 - German Anti-aircraft Gun, 3.7cm Flak 43 - Plastic model kit #02311
The 3.7cm Flak 18/36/37/43 was a series of anti-aircraft cannon produced by Nazi Germany that saw widespread service in the Second World War. The 3.7cm Flak 43 was a dramatic improvement over older models. A new gas-operated breech increased the practical firing rate to 150 RPM, while at the same time dropping in weight to 1,250 kg (2,760 lb) in combat, and 2,000 kg (4,400 lb) in transport. It was also produced in a twin-gun mount, the 3.7cm Flakzwilling 43, although this version was considered somewhat unwieldy and top-heavy. The barrel remained basically the same as that of the Flak 18, 36 and 37. Changes in manufacture speed meant that only 1000 man hours were needed to manufacture the cannon, compared to the previous 4320 man hours.
Item No: 02311
Item Name: FLAK 43
Scale: 1:35
Item Type: Static Armour
Model Brief: Length 110mm, Width 70.8mm
Total Parts: 139 pcs
Metal Parts: n/a
Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
Film Parts: n/a
Resin Parts: n/a
Total Sprues: 5 sprues
Paint Schemes: German Army
Release Date: 2009-12
Additional:
- The kit consists of 139 parts
- Details are finely represented by newly tooled parts
£40.00 GBP
Trumpeter 1:35 - Sd. Kfz. 7/1 Half-track w/20mm Flakvierling 38 (Early version) - Plastic model kit #01523
The Flak 38 was a German 20mm anti-aircraft gun used throughout WWII and the most numerously produced German artillery piece of the period. The 20mm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd. Kfz. 7/1) was the result of combining the 20mm Flakvierling 38 with four Flak 38 guns to the Sd. Kfz. 7 half-track to provide greater mobility and firepower. The Sd. Kfz. 7/1 carried 600 2cm rounds on board and 1800 rounds in the towed Sd. Ah. 56 trailer. The guns had the 360 degree traverse by hand and could be elevated from -10 to +100 degrees. The later versions also included an armoured cab for the better protection of the crews. The crew of 10 included a gun commander, eight gunners and a driver.
The first 100 vehicles were produced in 1940-1941 and production continued at a rate of 10 vehicles per month until August 1942, when the monthly rate was significantly increased. Around 800 vehicles were produced by December 1944. From 1942, most vehicles were fitted with lightly armoured driver cabs and a plate protecting the engine compartment. The armour was 8mm thick. These vehicles were issued to Flak units of the Luftwaffe and Panzer units of the Army. Sd. Kfz. 7/1 units were used to protect armoured units against low flying aircraft but were also successfully used against ground targets.
The kit represents an early version of the Sd.Kfz.7/1 with the central circular pivot mounting for the 20mm Flakvierling 38. Later versions had a normal ground mounting fitted to the rear bed which allowed the gun to be easily removed and mounted on the standard Flakvierling Sd. Ah. 52 trailer if necessary.
Item No: 01523
Item Name: 2cm Flakvierling 38 auf Selbstfahrlafette (Sd.Kfz.7/1 Early version)
Scale: 1:35
Item Type: Static Armour
Model Brief: Length 285mm, Width 69mm, Height 101.8mm
Total Parts: 985 pcs
Metal Parts: Brass wire
Photo Etched Parts: 5 pcs
Film Parts: n/a
Resin Parts: n/a
Total Sprues: 20 sprues, 3 rubber tyres
Paint Schemes: Markings are provided for vehicles in Panzer Grey and Dark Yellow with Red Brown and Green camouflage schemes
Release Date: 2009-04
Additional:
- The kit consists of 531 parts in the usual Trumpeter light grey plastic, 336 individual track links, 12 clear parts, 102 etched parts, a 28 page instruction booklet, a decal sheet, and a colour painting guide sheet
- Slide-moulded one-piece early type mudguard
- Both side panels and the top panel of the engine hood can be opened to show all the details
£14.00 GBP
Vallejo Model Air Set - DAK Colours 1941-1944, set #71207
Includes: 6 x 17ml paints
Vallejo Model Air is a range of acrylic paints designed for airbrush use. These colours are made with finely ground pigments and acrylic resin with extreme durability. The colours can be mixed with one another, diluted with water, Model Air Thinner or Varnish, depending on the desired effect. It is recommended to use Vallejo Model Air Thinner since it conserves the properties of the colours. Model Air paints adhere well to all surfaces, especially resin models, plastics, steel and white metal.
The set includes:
VAL 71.117 Braun (RAL 8020)
VAL 71.118 Grau (RAL 7027)
VAL 71.272 Gelbbraun (RAL 8000)
VAL 71.116 Graugrun (RAL 7008)
VAL 71.092 Olivegrun (RAL 6003)
VAL 71.056 Dunkelgrau (RAL 7021)
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Vallejo Pigments - Desert Dust
Pigments are intended for weathering and ageing vehicles and armour. They help create the effects of dust, mud, dirt and smoke caused by time and natural erosion.
Includes: 1 x 30 ml bottle
VAL 73121 Desert Dust
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Vallejo Pigments Set - Mud and Sand (x4), set #73191
Pigments are intended for weathering and ageing vehicles and armour. They help create the effects of dust, mud, dirt and smoke caused by time and natural erosion.
The pigments from this set are all earth and iron oxides. They are not toxic and can be easily dispersed in any liquid medium, from water to acrylic resins or turpentine.
To adhere the pigment to the surface of a model, use Matte Medium or Glaze Medium which dries more slowly.
The Mud and Sand Pigments Set contains a selection of 4 colours to create special effects on vehicles, armour, figurines, etc. Contains 4 bottles of 30 ml.
Set Contains: 4 x 30 ml pigments
VAL 73.102 Light Yellow Ochre
VAL 73.108 Brown Iron Oxide
VAL 73.109 Natural Umber
VAL 73.113 Light Slate Grey
£3.00 GBP
Vallejo Polyurethane - Primer Desert Tan Base
The Surface Primer can be used directly or mixed with auxiliary products like Varnishes, Mediums, etc. It is recomended to avoid mixing Surface Primer with alcohol and/or solvents. Apply with a brush or an airbrush. Perfect as a ground for plastic, brass, resin, etc. Surface Primer can be cleaned easily using water; for a more thorough cleaning it is recomended to use Airbrush Cleaner.
Includes: 1 x 17 ml bottle
VAL 70.613 Desert Tan
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Vallejo Stone Textures - Desert Sand
Vallejo Desert Sand is an acrylic paste that helps create sandy surfaces like those of beaches and deserts. The paste has a medium viscosity.
Includes: 1 x 200 ml bottle
VAL26217 Desert Sand
£5.50 GBP
Vallejo Water Effects - Still Water
This product is designed to create the effect of transparent still water. It can be perfectly used on both plane and irregular surfaces. It is recommended to apply several layers of the product and to keep each layer not more than 3 mm thick in order to avoid bubbling or cracking on the surface while it dries.
VAL 26.235 Still Water, 30ml
VAL 26.230 Still Water, 200ml
Diorama Effects is not flammable, and does not contain solvents. Please see also certified safety information of the product on the Safety page.