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Meng Model 1:35 - German Main Battle Tank Leopard 1 A3/A4
£50.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - German Main Battle Tank Leopard 1 A3/A4 - Plastic model kit #TS-007
The Leopard 1 is a main battle tank which was developed in West Germany and entered production in 1965. The project was commissioned by the Bundeswehr in order to replace the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, already outdated by that time. The project had started as a collaborative program between West Germany, France and Italy, however the partnership ended when the first prototypes were built - Italy and France decided to focus on their own technologies. The German model was designed by Porsche. In total, over 4,000 Leopard battle tanks have been produced, excluding prototypes and anti-aircraft vehicles.
By 1980, several modifications of the Leopard 1 had been issued including the Leopard 1A3 and the Leopard 1A4. The 1A3 version featured a welded turret which was much heavier than the turrets of its predecessors and also had better armour with a wedge-type gun mantlet. The commander's compartment was equipped with an improved TRP 2A independent sight. The 1A4 model was upgraded with a new computerised fire control system and a new sighting system, but in general it was quite similar to the Leopard 1A3.
Exported worldwide, the Leopard series saw action during the Bosnian War, the Kurdish–Turkish conflict and the War in Afghanistan. It still remains in use in a number of countries such as Brazil, Chile, Greece and Turkey.
Kit details:
- Periscopes and lights with clear parts
- All hatches modelled open or closed
- Armour protection and grilles for engine compartment can be presented with PE parts
- Track links and one-piece TPE tracks included
- Decals for three options: German Leopard 1 A3/A4 or Greek Leopard 1 A3
Meng Model 1:35 - German Main Battle Tank Leopard 1A5
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Meng Model 1:35 - German Main Battle Tank Leopard 1A5 - Plastic model kit #TS-015
The Leopard 1 is a main battle tank which was developed in West Germany and entered production in 1965. The project was commissioned by the Bundeswehr in order to replace the M47 and M48 Patton tanks, already outdated by that time. The project had started as a collaborative program between West Germany, France and Italy, however the partnership ended when the first prototypes were built - Italy and France decided to focus on their own technologies. The German model was designed by Porsche. In total, over 4,000 Leopard battle tanks have been produced, excluding prototypes and anti-aircraft vehicles.
By 1980, several modifications of the Leopard 1 had been issued, however the series required further upgrade. The next version was the Leopard 1A5 equipped with the EMES 18 fire control system and highly effective night/bad-weather vision system. The turret was reconstructed in order to store equipment and ammunition into its rear. The tank was armed with new APFSDS (armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding-sabot) rounds.
The Leopard 1A5 entered service in 1987. Similar upgrades were implemented on almost all Leopard units that were in use at that time, and today the Leopard 1A5 is considered the "standard" version of the series.
Meng Model 1:35 - German MBT Leopard 2A7
£58.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - German MBT Leopard 2A7 - Plastic model kit #TS-027
The Leopard 2 was developed in the 1970's for the West German Army and entered service in 1979 replacing the Leopard 1 as the main battle tank of the German Army.
The Leopard 2A7 is one of the latest versions of the series issued in 2014. A total of 14 vehicles were produced for Tank Battalion 203 and a few more were sent to military training centres and schools.
Based on its predecessor, the 2A6M, the 2A7 retains the armament of the earlier models - a 120mm smooth bore gun. The tank was upgraded with a new air conditioning system, power system and tactical systems (including the Saab Barracuda Mobile Camouflage System (MCS) and a SOTAS digital intercom system). Also, the vehicle was improved with additional armour which protects it against chemical anti-tank weapons and improvised explosive devices. Due to all the enhancements, the Leopard 2A7 is considered the most advanced German main battle tank suitable for low-intensity conflicts.
Additional detail on the kit:
- Movable torsion bar suspension
- Cement-free workable tracks
- Adhesive mirror foil
- Clear lights and optical equipment
- Precise Photo Etched parts
- Paint scheme of Tank Battalion 203
Dimensions:
- Length 315mm
- Width 110mm
- Height 87mm
Meng Model 1:35 - German Panzerhaubitze 2000 Self-Propelled Howitzer
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Meng Model 1:35 - German Panzerhaubitze 2000 Self-Propelled Howitzer with add-on armour - Plastic model kit #TS-019
The Panzerhaubitze 2000, shortened to PzH 2000, is a German 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. It was developed by the KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH together with the Rheinmetall AG for the needs of the German military. The production was launched in 1998 and continues to the present.
The PzH 2000 is considered one of the most powerful artillery pieces used in the 21st century. It is known for its remarkably high fire range - the howitzer can unload 3 shells in 9 seconds and 10 shells in 56 seconds. The PzH 2000 is also equipped with the MRSI system (Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact) which allows it to hit the target with several shells at a time. The 155 mm L52 artillery gun is complemented by a MG3 7.62 mm machine gun. The top speed is 67 km/h.
The Panzerhaubitze 2000 was widely used by the Dutch and German troops during the War in Afghanistan. Today it is in service with the armies of Italy, the Netherlands, Greece and other countries-members of NATO.
Kit details:
- Length 339mm, Width 102mm
- Precisely reproduced needle-shaped armour
- Movable torsion bar suspension
- Cement-free workable tracks
- Clear lights and periscopes
- Precise photo-etched parts
- Four paint schemes
Meng Model 1:35 - Merkava Mk.3D Early
£53.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - Merkava Mk.3D Early - Plastic model kit #TS-001
The Merkava is the main battle tank of the Israeli Defense Forces. It has four main variants - the Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and Mark IV. The Merkava Mark III was issued in 1989 and remained in production until 2003. In 2016 the Merkava III was considered the most numerous tank in service with the IDF. Unlike its predecessor, the Mk.II, the Mark III had a larger 1,200 hp diesel engine and was armed with the more advanced IMI 120 mm gun.
The Merkava Mk.3D was the further modification of the Mark III. The new version had a better armour and was improved with a panoramic commander’s sight. The Merkava Mk.3D saw action in various modern conflicts including the Lebanon War in 2006 and the Gaza War in 2009. It was also widely deployed in numerous security operations along the Israeli border.
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Additional:
- Precise reproduction of the turret
- Two options for road wheels and the driver’s hatch
- The headlights and periscopes can be opened and closed
- The tie-downs at the rear of the turret easy to assemble
- Two painting style options
Dimensions:
Length - 258mm
Width - 111mm
Meng Model 1:35 - Merkava Mk.3D Late LIC
£58.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - Merkava Mk.3D Late LIC - Plastic model kit #TS-025
The Merkava is the main battle tank of the Israeli Defense Forces. It has four main variants - the Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and Mark IV. The Merkava Mark III was issued in 1989 and remained in production until 2003. In 2016 the Merkava III was considered the most numerous tank in service with the IDF. Unlike its predecessor, the Mk.II, the Mark III had a larger 1,200 hp diesel engine and was armed with the more advanced IMI 120 mm gun.
The Merkava Mk.3D LIC is one of the Mark III versions. It was modified to operate in low intensity conflicts (LIC) in urban areas. For that purpose it was fitted with more advanced armour (including underside armour against anti-tank mines and IEDs), front and rear towing horns on the chassis and additional protection of the optical equipment and lights. The Merkava Mk.3D saw action in various modern conflicts including the Lebanon War in 2006 and the Gaza War in 2009. It was also widely deployed in numerous security operations along the Israeli border.
Additional:
- Movable crew hatches
- Road wheels with rubber tyres included
- All-steel road wheels included
- Periscopes and lights
- Precise photo-etched parts
- Two painting style options
Length - 260mm
Width - 111mm
Meng Model 1:35 - Merkava Mk.3D/BAZ Tactical Markings
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Meng Model 1:35 - Merkava Mk.3D/BAZ Tactical Markings - Plastic model kit #SPS-003
The Mk.3D/BAZ is a variant of the Israeli Merkava 3D main battle tank enhanced with the BAZ system (BAZ shortened from Hebrew "Barak Zoher" meaning "Shining Lightning"). The BAZ system includes a number of upgrades mainly concerning protection of the vehicle from enemy fire and nuclear, biological and chemical weapons.
This decal sheet includes various IDF tactical markings suitable for the Israeli Merkava Mk.3D/BAZ main battle tank. Two painting schemes are provided, however the modeller can choose other alternatives in order to build a unique tank. The kit adds realism and details to a Merkava Mk.3D/BAZ model.
Meng Model 1:35 - Russian Main Battle Tank T-72B3
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Meng Model 1:35 - Russian Main Battle Tank T-72B3 - Plastic model kit #TS-028
The T-72B3 is an enhanced Russian version of the Soviet second-generation T-72B tank and a cheaper alternative to the earlier T-72B2 "Rogatka" tank. Compared to the earlier vehicles of the series, the T-72B3 features a more powerful engine, an advanced fire control system and Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armour.
The T-72B3 entered service with the Russian Army in 2013. By 2016 at least 600 earlier models were modified to the new version. In 2014 T-72B3 tanks were used in combat during the armed conflict in Donbass, Ukraine. In 2017 the vehicles saw action in Syria.
Meng Model 1:35 - Russian Main Battle Tank T-90 with TBS-86 Tank Dozer
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Meng Model 1:35 - Russian Main Battle Tank T-90 with TBS-86 Tank Dozer - Plastic model kit #TS-014
The T-90 is a modern Russian battle tank first produced in 1993. Similarly to its predecessors, the T-72B and the T-80U, the T-90 was designed with a cast turret. It is equipped with an improved Irtysh fire control system and a more powerful V-84MS multi-fuel engine. The T-90 armament includes a 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore main gun with 43 rounds. The tank also features the "Shtora" (Russian: Штора, "curtain") electro-optical active protection system aimed to disrupt guided missiles. Additional protection is ensured by smoke grenade dischargers, the Kontakt-5 ERA and composite armour. After a number of upgrades the T-90 tank and its modifications are still in use in Russia, Syria, India, Armenia and some other countries.
Kit details:
- Length: 289mm, Width: 109mm
- Separate anti-radiation applique parts, periscopes and optical equipment included
- Light-emitting electronic components for replicating infrared dazzlers
- Cement-free workable single pin track links easy to assemble
- Tank dozer precisely detailed
- Photo Etched parts and three paint schemes provided
Meng Model 1:35 M1A1 Abrams TUSK Main Battle Tank
£58.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - M1A1 Abrams TUSK Main Battle Tank - Plastic model kit #TS-032
The M1 Abrams is a modern U.S. third-generation main battle tank. It entered service in 1980 to replace the M60. The M1 is the principal main battle tank of the U.S. Army and the Marine Corps. It is also widely used by the armies of Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Australia and Iraq.
A modification of the first Abrams model, the M1A1 was introduced in 1986. It was equipped with a M256 120 mm smoothbore gun and a CBRN protection system. The tank first saw combat in 1991 during the Persian Gulf War. About 2,000 units took part in the liberation of Kuwait and only 23 of them were totally destroyed. The M1A1 fire could reach the enemy's positions at the range of 2,500 metres. That range was deadly to Iraq's Soviet-era tanks, inferior to the M1A1. In fact, the Abrams tanks could damage Iraqi tanks before they approached close enough to open fire. In 1992 the M1A1 was upgraded to the M1A2 version.
Meng Model 1:35 Russian T-90A Main Battle Tank
£58.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - Russian T-90A Main Battle Tank - Plastic model kit #TS-006
The T-90 is a modern Russian battle tank first produced in 1993. Similarly to its predecessors, the T-72B and the T-80U, the T-90 was designed with a cast turret. It was equipped with an improved Irtysh fire control system and a more powerful V-84MS multi-fuel engine. In 2005 the tank was replaced by a T-90A model featuring a welded turret. Less than 200 T-90 vehicles were delivered to the Army from 1993 till 2005.
The T-90A is driven by the V-92S2 diesel engine, fitted with an ESSA thermal sight and protected by the latest Kontakt-5 explosive reactive armour. The tank saw combat in Syria during the Russian participation in the Syrian conflict.
Dimensions: Length 291mm, Width 109mm
Kit details:
- Includes a rotatable commander’s cupola, movable torsion bar suspension and V-92S2 engine
- All hatches can be built in open or closed position
- Cement-free double-pin tracks
- Three paint schemes
Meng Model 1:35 US Main Battle Tank M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK I/TUSK II
£58.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - US Main Battle Tank M1A2 SEP Abrams TUSK I/TUSK II - Plastic model kit #TS-026
The M1A2 battle tank belongs to the M1 Abrams series named after Creighton Abrams, commander of the US Army in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972. A modified version of the M1A1, the M1A2 features a commander's independent thermal sight, fire control console, and modern navigational devices. The SEP stands for the System Enhancement Package that allowed upgrades for the tank with digital mapping, the FBCB2 platform and a better cooling system. Later the M1A2 was equipped with the Tank Urban Survival Kit (TUSK) aimed to improve combat capabilities in urban areas and provide protection against rocket-propelled grenades. Despite the recent appearance of more advanced M1 Abrams versions, the M1A2 is planned to be used by the US Army until at least 2050.
Dimensions: Length 380.2mm, Width 240.6mm
Additional:
- Movable hatches, track links and suspension
- Two types of commander's cupolas
- Rotatable commander's machine gun
- Lights and periscopes are included
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