Desert and Arid Dioramas
Academy 1:35 - M551 Sheridan "Gulf War"
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Academy 1:35 - M551 Sheridan "Gulf War" - Plastic Model Kit #13208
The M551 "Sheridan" AR/AAV (Armoured Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle) was a light tank developed by the United States military. Designed to be parachuted in and swum across rivers. It was armed with the M81/M81 Modified/M81E1 152mm gun/launcher, which fired conventional ammunition and the MGM-51 Shillelagh guided anti-tank missile.
Click here to download the kit manual.
Includes:
- 470 total parts
- 457 yellow-sand styrene parts
- 12 steel coloured vinyl parts
- 1 nylon screen section
- Decal options
Academy 1:35 - Sikorsky AH-60L DAP Black Hawk (Replaces ACA02217)
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Academy 1:35 - Sikorsky AH-60L DAP Black Hawk (Replaces ACA02217) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #12115
The UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade multi-purpose helicopter produced by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, an American aircraft manufacturer. At a 1976 flight demonstration the Black Hawk won over the Boeing Vertol YUH-61 and in 1979 it became a substitute for the Bell UH-1 Iroquois (the 'Huey').
The helicopter can be transported disassembled in a C-130 Hercules aircraft. Its internal lifting capacity is up to 1.2 tonnes. Black Hawks were used in combat during military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other Middle Eastern countries.
Miniart 1:35 Dingo MK IB British Armoured Car w/Crew
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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.
Meng Model 1:35 - US Cougar 6 x 6 MRAP Vehicle
£56.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - US Cougar 6 x 6 MRAP Vehicle - Plastic model kit #SS-005
The Cougar is a wheeled armoured personnel carrier able to withstand land mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). It also protects both the crew and engine compartment against various attacks (including small arms fire) and overheating in desert environments.
The Cougar was developed in 2004 due to the urgent demand of the US Marine Corps. Based on South African design of the 1970's, the new vehicle featured the latest advancements of the US military including breakthrough technology in mine-protection.
About four thousand of Cougars were issued under the US MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) programme. The carrier is remarkable for its high reliability and safety level resulting in low mortality rate among crew members after IED attacks. The Cougar was widely deployed during the Iraq War and still serves with the armies of the United States, Canada, Poland, Italy and other countries.
Length: 226mm Width: 79mm
Kit details:
- Perfectly reproduced interiors of the cab and troop compartment
- All doors can be built open or closed
- Roof gun mount is rotatable
- Precise Photo Etched parts and two details of paint schemes included
AK Interactive - Africa Korps Wash 35ml
£5.00 GBP
A very appropriate colour for desert vehicles painted with a light sand colour, especially German tanks from DAK. Shake it well before use and then apply directly to your model to create contrast and depth in the details. This is an enamel product and it can be dissolved using AK Interactive white spirit or odourless turpentine. It is recommended to apply this wash to surfaces that have been painted or varnished with acrylic paint.
Tamiya 1:35 - DAK German Afrika Korps Limited Edition
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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.
AK Interactive - Dust Effects and White Spirit Set
£13.00 GBP
Set to create dust effects on any vehicle in arid or dry areas, especially the Afrika Korps. This set contains three enamel bottles. AK Interactive features the colours in sets that facilitate the modeller the choice of colours and the realization of the effects in models.
Includes: AK-022 Africa Dust Effects, AK-015 Dust Effects, AK-011 White Spirit
Dragon 1:35 - DAK Kubelwagen with Officers
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Dragon 1:35 - DAK Kubelwagen with Officers - Plastic Model Kit #6364
Kübelwagen was a WWII German light military vehicle used by both Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS. It was produced by Volkswagen from February 1940 until the end of the war and came in a number of types and variants.
Kübelwagens were simple, reliable and showed good cross-country performances. They served on all fronts with the German Army until the end of WWII and after. The vehicles were not armoured or armed, and were used mostly as staff cars. For rainy weather Kübelwagens used a folding canvas roof. The vehicles withstood the hot climate of North Africa without problems.
This kit contains over 160 parts for the assembly of one Kübelwagen and four German officers in North Africa.
HobbyBoss 1:35 German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (1st Series)
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The Leichter Panzerspähwagen was a light four-wheel drive armoured car produced by Nazi Germany between 1935 and 1944. It had the standard sPkw I Horch 801 chassis and a 67 kW (90 hp) Horch 3.5 petrol engine, which give it a road speed of 80 km/h and a cross-country speed of 40 km/h. The car had a maximum range of 300 km.
The Leichter Panzerspähwagen was used by the reconnaissance battalions of the Panzer divisions. It performed well enough in countries with good road networks, like Western Europe, but on the Eastern Front and in North Africa it was hampered by its relatively poor off-road performance and was gradually replaced in the reconnaissance role by the Sdkfz 250 half-track.
Item No: 83815
Item Name: German Sd.Kfz.222 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (1st Series)
Scale: 1:35
Item Type Static kit
Model Dimensions: Length 130.5mm, Width 59.5mm
Total Plastic Parts 310+
Total Sprues: 14 sprues, upper hull, lower hull and tires
Metal Parts: n/a
Photo Etched Parts: 3 pieces
Release Date: 2014-05
Additional:
- Fully detailed Interior
- Multi-directional slide moulded Upper hull
- Two-directional slide moulded Lower hull
- Four rubber tires w/fine detail
- Photo-etched parts included
Miniart 1:35 British Tank Mk. III Valentine V
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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.
Includes parts for one tank and two figures.
Box: 345mm x 240mm x 80mm
HobbyBoss 1:35 German Sd.Kfz.221 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (3rd Series)
£23.00 GBP
The Leichter Panzerspähwagen was a light four-wheel drive armoured car produced by Nazi Germany between 1935 and 1944. It had the standard sPkw I Horch 801 chassis and a 67 kW (90 hp) Horch 3.5 petrol engine, which give it a road speed of 80 km/h and a cross-country speed of 40 km/h. The car had a maximum range of 300 km.
Used by the reconnaissance battalions of the Panzer divisions, the Leichter Panzerspähwagen performed well enough in countries with good road networks, like Western Europe. However, on the Eastern Front and in North Africa these vehicles were hampered by their relatively poor off-road performance, and were gradually replaced in the reconnaissance role by the Sdkfz 250 half-track.
Item No: 83812
Item Name: German Sd.Kfz.221 Leichter Panzerspahwagen (3rd Series)
Scale: 1:35
Item Type Static kit
Total Plastic Parts 320+
Total Sprues: 13 sprues, upper hull, lower hull and tires
Metal Part: Stainless steel net
Photo Etched Parts: 2 pieces
Release Date: 2015-08
Additional:
- Fully detailed Interior
- Multi-directional slide moulded Upper hull
- Two-directional slide moulded Lower hull
- Four rubber tires w/fine detail
- Photo-etched parts included
Academy 1:35 - M3 Stuart "Honey" British version (Replaces ACA01399)
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Academy 1:35 - M3 Stuart "Honey" British version (Replaces ACA01399) - Plastic Model Kit #13270
The M3 Stuart was an American light tank that had been delivered to British forces by the US Government during WWII, before the Americans officially entered the war. Subsequently it was deployed by the Allies until the capitulation of Germany.
"Stuart" was a nickname given in reference to James Stuart, an American Confederate States Army general of the Civil War. When a British tankman saw the tank for the first time, he remarked "She's a honey". That name stuck and in British service the M3 was often referred to as "Honey".
Compared to the previous Light Tank M2, the Stuart had an improved suspension, better gun recoil mechanism and thicker armour, unusual for a light tank. The vehicle was armed with a 37mm M5 gun (which was later replaced with a longer M6 version) and a several Browning machine guns. The tank production lasted from 1941 to 1943.
In 1941 the British army had 700 Stuart tanks in service, 170 of which were deployed in Operation Crusader in North Africa. Though Stuarts surpassed most of the Axis tanks in many respects, the operation was unsuccessful due to the poor tactics of British troops.
In the following years the British usually avoided using Stuarts in tank-to tank fights, deploying them mostly in reconnaissance operations. In some cases the turret was removed for the sake of lighter weight and better mobility (such versions were known as "Stuart Recce"), some other units were transformed to either armoured personnel carriers ("Stuart Kangaroo") or command vehicles ("Stuart Command"). The M3 served with the British army till the end of the war, though in smaller numbers than those used by the Americans.
Academy 1:35 - Sikorsky UH-60L DAP Black Hawk
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Academy 1:35 - Sikorsky UH-60L DAP Black Hawk (Replaces ACA02192) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #12111
The UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-blade multi-purpose helicopter produced by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, an American aircraft manufacturer. In 1976 at the flight demonstration the Black Hawk won over the Boeing Vertol YUH-61, and in 1979 it became a substitute for the Bell UH-1 Iroquois (the 'Huey').
The helicopter has a prolate form to carry a disassembled C-130 Hercules aircraft. Its internal lifting capacity is up to 1.2 tonnes. Black Hawks were used in combat during military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other Middle Eastern countries.
Academy 1:35 M60A2 US Army
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Academy 1:35 - M60A2 US Army - Plastic model kit #13296
The M60A2 was an updated version of the M60 Patton main battle tank developed by the USA in the Cold War era. Redesigned many times during its term of service, the M60 series was popular with the US Army and among US Cold War allies.
Appearing during the 'Space Age', the M60A2 got the nickname 'Starship'. The tank was equipped with a 152 mm gun which could fire both artillery shells and the Shillelagh antitank missiles. It also had a machine-gun cupola giving it a good view on the battlefield.
Nevertheless, the M60A2 showed poor results in combat and was quickly replaced by its later modifications.
Academy 1:35 M1025 Hummer A.A.C. (Replaces ACA01350)
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Academy 1:35 - M1025 Hummer A.A.C. (Replaces ACA01350) - Plastic model kit #13241
The American Motors Hummer entered military service in 1983, and today it represents the power and mobility of the modern U.S. Armed Forces. Its official designation is High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). Hummer is very versatile and performs a wide range of tasks, from carrying troops to serving as a heavily armed TOW missile transport.
Vallejo Earth Texture - Desert Sand 200ml
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Vallejo Earth Texture - Desert Sand VAL 26217
Desert Sand is a sand – coloured, gritty acrylic paste of medium viscosity for grounds of beaches and deserts.
Includes: 1 x 200 ml bottle
VAL26217 Earth Texture - Desert Sand
Diorama Effects is not flammable, and does not contain solvents. Please see also certified safety information of the product on the Safety page.
AK Interactive - MERDC Camouflage Colours Set
£19.00 GBP
This set contains eight colours for painting American vehicles according to the MERDC (Mobility Equipment Research and Development Center) camouflage system used by the United States Army during the 1970s. All colours included in this set correspond to the FS 595 (U.S. Federal Standard colours used in Government Procurement) colour chart.
This set allows you to paint various MERDC camouflage schemes, such as:
MERDC Summer Verdant
MERDC Tropical Verdant
MERDC Gray Desert
MERDC Red Desert
MERDC Snow/Open Terrain
MERDC Snow/Trees
MERDC Winter Verdant
These paints are water soluble and can be applied with a brush or an airbrush. Ready to use straight from the bottle. Shake the bottle well before each use.
Dilution is not necessary for airbrushing AK Interactive paints; however, when painting camouflage or fine lines, it is recommended to add a few drops of the AK Interactive thinner AK-712 which improves the performance of paint.
This set contains:
AK4231 Dark Green (FS34102)
AK4214 Light Green (FS34151)
AK4233 MERDC Sand (FS30277)
AK4234 Field Drab (FS30118)
AK4222 Earth Yellow (FS30257)
AK4013 Forest Green (FS34079)
AK4223 Earth Red (FS30117)
AK4237 Insignia White (FS37875)
Academy 1:35 - M2A2 Bradley Iraq 2003
£33.00 GBP
Academy 1:35 - M2A2 Bradley Iraq 2003 - Plastic Model Kit #13205
The M2 Bradley is an American infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family. It is used by US infantry units mainly for transportation and reconnaissance. Highly maneuverable and fast, it is able to protect the crew from small arms fire. Armed with the 25 mm M242 Chain Gun and TOW anti-tank missiles, the M2 Bradley is effective against major threats on battlefield. The vehicle is designed for a three-member crew (a commander, a gunner and a driver) and six soldiers carrying the necessary equipment.
The M2A2 version was issued in 1988. Featuring a better engine (600 hp or 447 kW) and a number of armour improvements, the M2A2 also had the ability to mount explosive reactive armour. The new armour also made the M2A2 amphibious. The turret of the vehicle acquired a semicircular shield which served as additional armour and provided more space for ammo storage.
The M2A2 and other M2 vehicles saw action during the the Gulf War in 1990 and Invasion of Iraq in 2003. In 2007 the production of the M2 Bradley was stopped and it was replaced by MRAPs which proved to be more durable in combat.
Click here to download the kit manual.
Includes:
- 387 total parts
- 369 yellow-sand styrene parts
- 16 sand vinyl parts
- 2 dark silver-grey vinyl parts
- Decal options
Decal options:
- M2A2 Bradley, US Army (1775-Now), Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003, Desert Tan
- M2A2 Bradley, US Army (1775-Now), Operation Iraqi Freedom, Bagdad 2003, Desert Tan
Meng Model 1:35 - Modern German Tank Crew
£11.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - Modern German Tank Crew - Plastic Figure Model Kit #HS-006
This highly detailed kit represents four modern German tank crew members, all in different poses. Two types of uniform are provided: one for desert regions and the other for European forest operations. The UZI submachine gun, the P8 pistol and D16 telescopes are also included.
The kit contains parts for the assembly of four figures and weapons. 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.
Miniart 1:35 Daimler Dingo Mk III w/Crew
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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
AK Interactive Book - Dioramas FAQ 1.3 Extension
£55.00 GBP
Ak Interactive FAQ Dioramas 1.3 Extension: Storytelling, Composition And Planning Guide Book 8150
This annex 1.3 complements the Dioramas FAQ series and explores every aspect of diorama design and planning. What makes a good story and how can you get it across with models? Where can you find a good idea and how can you develop that idea into a successful project? How can you compose a diorama so that it tells its story best and looks good at the same time? How can you use colours, figures, accessories, scenery and bases effectively in your composition? How do you turn a historical photograph into a three dimensional scene? How do you plan a box diorama? This seemingly theoretical subject is treated in the most practical way, making it accessible and useful for every modeller.
All topics are clearly explained with concrete examples, drawings, photographs and step-by-step guides.
528 illustrations contain over 300 AFV, aircraft, ship, car, SF and figure models and dioramas by Marijn Van Gils, one of the world’s best modellers.
This book is 240 pages.
Masterbox 1:35 - Somewhere on our planet, Sharing a Smoke
£12.00 GBP
Masterbox 1:35 - Somewhere on our planet, Sharing a Smoke #35200
Friendly locals are a great asset to any military force. They are privy to information that may be vital to a mission.
This kit contains parts for the assembly of four figures.
Meng Model 1:35 - Defensive Barriers
£20.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 Defensive Barriers - Resin Model Kit #SPS-032
The modern collapsible defensive barriers are made of collapsible wire mesh wall with a thick synthetic fabric liner. They are easy to set up simply by filling them up with sand or gravel.
This kit includes two resin barriers with realistic exteriors, including details like wire mesh, fabric liner, sand and gravel. These defensive barriers can be an excellent addition to a modern battlefield diorama.
HobbyBoss 1:35 M3A1 Scout Car 'White' Early Version
£31.00 GBP
HobbyBoss 1:35 - M3A1 Scout Car 'White' Early Version - Plastic model kit #82451
The U.S. M3A1 Scout Car 'White' was produced from 1940 until 1944 with 20,918 vehicles built in total. The car was used for a number of purposes including patrol and scouting. It also served as a command vehicle, ambulance and gun tractor.
The M3 was used by the cavalry units of the U.S. Army in the North African Campaign, the invasion of Sicily, and a small number of vehicles were deployed in Normandy. The M3A1 was supplied to the Soviet Union and Britain under lend-lease. These vehicles were also used by the Free French Forces as well as Belgian, Czechoslovak and Polish units.
Item No: 82451
Item Name: U.S. M3A1 "White Scout Car" Early Production
Scale: 1:35
Item Type: Static kit
Model Dimension: Length 172mm, Width 74mm
Total Plastic Parts: 240+ pcs
Total Sprues: 10 pcs
Chromeplate Parts: n/a
Camouflage Scheme: US Army
Resin Parts: n/a
Metal Parts: n/a
Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece
Release Date: 2011-01
Additional:
- The kit w/refined detail consists of over 240 parts, includes 4 clear parts
- Detailed main tyres
- Photo-etched parts for engine fan, etc.
Miniart 1:35 - North African Ruins
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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
Academy 1:35 US Army M1A2 TUSK II Limited Edition
£55.00 GBP
Academy 1:35 - US Army M1A2 TUSK II Limited Edition - Plastic model kit #13504
The M1 Abrams is a modern U.S. 3rd-generation main battle tank in service since 1980. The M1 is used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, as well as the armies of Iraq, Egypt, Australia, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. There are three main versions of the M1: the M1, M1A1, and M1A2. The M1A2 features a number of improvements compared to previous versions, including a commander's independent thermal viewer, position navigation equipment, weapon station, an improved cooling system, and digital maps.
Download instructions for this kit here
Option 1:
1st Battalion, 66th Armour Regiment
3rd Armoured Brigade Combat Team
4th Infantry Division, Germany, Feruary 2017
Option 2:
1st Battalion, 66th Armour Regiment
3rd Armoured Brigade Combat Team
4th Infantry Division, Germany, May 2017
Academy 1:35 - US M3A1 Stuart Light Tank (Replaces ACA01398)
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Academy 1:35 - US M3A1 Stuart Light Tank (Replaces ACA01398) - Plastic Model Kit #13269
The M3 Stuart was an American light tank delivered to British forces by the US Government during WWII, before the Americans officially entered the war. Subsequently it was deployed by the Allies until the capitulation of Germany.
"Stuart" was a nickname given in reference to James Stuart, an American Confederate States Army general of the Civil War. Compared to the previous Light Tank M2, the Stuart had an improved suspension, better gun recoil mechanism and thicker armour, unusual for a light tank. The vehicle was armed with a 37mm M5 gun (which was later replaced with a longer M6 version) and several Browning machine guns. The tank production lasted from 1941 to 1943.
The M3A1 was an American variant of the Stuart, also referred to as the Stuart III. Its production started in 1942 and within the following year over 4,000 units were built. The M3A1 featured a redesigned turret with a turret basket and no cupola. Machine guns were excluded from the design, however a gun stabilizer was installed for better aiming.
Includes:
- 732 parts
- Upper hull, lower hull and turret
- Individual track links
- Rubber-band track sets
- Fibre cord
- Decal sheet
Decal options:
- M3A1 Stuart, US Army (1775-Now), 3 Platoon, company C 1 Armoured Battalion, 1 Armoured Division, World War II, Tunisia TN, December 1942, olive drab
- M3A1 Stuart, US Marine Corps (1798-Now), 3 Marine Tank Battalion Painintheass, World War II, Bouganville, November 1942, olive drab
- M3A1 Stuart, US Marine Corps (1798-Now), 3 Marine Tank Battalion The Pay Off, Bouganville, November 1942, olive drab
- M3A1 Stuart, SU Military Soviet Army, World War II, 1943
- M3A1 Stuart, SU Military Soviet Army, World War II, Voronez (summer), 1942
You can download the instruction sheets here.
Vallejo Thick Mud - Light Brown 200ml
£12.00 GBP
Vallejo Light Brown Thick Mud VAL 26810
Light Brown Thick Mud, the colour of mud occurring on alkaline lands, in dry climates of desert and Mediterranean areas, which due to their sandy nature easily absorb humidity.
Includes: 1 x 200 ml bottle
VAL26810 Light Brown Thick Mud
Diorama Effects is not flammable, and does not contain solvents. Please see also certified safety information of the product on the Safety page.
AK Interactive - OIF & OEF - US Weathering Set
£13.00 GBP
AK Interactive - OIF & OEF - US Weathering Set, AK120
This weathering set is designed for painting modern American vehicles in Afghanistan and Iraq. It contains a base colour representing the FS 33446 most commonly used on US forces vehicles in desert zones, as well as a wash and a product for creating streaking effects.
Check out the guide on applying OIF & OEF Wash here
Check out the guide on applying OIF & OEF Streaking Effects here
This set contains:
AK-121 OIF & OEF Wash
AK-122 OIF & OEF US Vehicles Base colour
AK-123 OIF & OEF Streaking Effects
AK Interactive - US Army & Marine Corps Camouflage Colours Set
£19.00 GBP
This set includes camouflage colours that were used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps during World War II. The set allows you to paint any vehicle used by the U.S. Army in Europe, the Pacific, in deserts, and in arctic climate (snowy terrains). With these colours you can paint anything from the colourful camouflage schemes used by the Marines in the Solomon Islands, to the army vehicles used in the invasion of Sicily with patterns in two shades of green and sand. The set is ideal for combining with the colours from the AK4210 US Army & Marine Corps Green Colours Set.
Includes:
AK735 Black (FS37038)
AK4221 Nº5 Earth Brown (FS30099)
AK4222 Nº6 Earth Yellow (FS30257)
AK4223 Nº8 Earth Red (FS30117)
AK4224 Nº13 Desert Sand (FS30279)
AK4225 Ocean Grey (FS35164)
Tamiya 1:35 - German Afrika Korps Infantry
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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.
AK Interactive - Bundeswehr Desert Camouflage Colour Combo Set
£8.00 GBP
Combo pack containing three acrylics to paint German modern tanks in desert camouflage variants. AK paints have been developed under a very strict quality test to achieve precise colour, high resistance and ease of use.
Includes:
3 x 17ml paints
AK727 German Sand Brown RAL 8031 F9
AK728 German Sand Beige RAL 8031 F9
AK729 German Grey Beige RAL 7050 F7
Miniart 1:35 Scout Car Dingo Mk IA w/Crew
£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
Miniart 1:35 Dingo Mk II Pz. Kpfw. Mk I 202 (e) w/Crew
£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
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