The low clearance chassis has been replicated down to the finest detail, even the cast iron surface of the tank has been faithfully recreated. The characteristic half sphere turret and powerful 100mm cannon are faithfully portrayed. Not a detail has been spared, even with finer parts such as the engine grill and cast iron wheels….
This model kit recreates the M551 Sheridan Armoured Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle (AR/AAV). The M551 was designed as airdrop capable armour with wading capabilities, a key concept as the U.S. took on the role of global policeman post WWII. With an aluminium hull and rolled steel turret, it weighed just 15 tons, but had impressive firepower…
1/35 scale assembly kit of the U.S. M4 Sherman M4A3E2. The M4A3E2 was an assault tank variant developed in 1944 to provide close infantry support and was also known as Jumbo due to its heavy armour. Armour protection on the hull front and sides were increased to total thickness of 101mm and 76mm respectively. It…
The WWII U.S. M8 Light Armored Car depicted by this plastic assembly model kit had a top speed of 88km/h and was often used in reconnaissance roles. Features of the M8 including its plane hull construction, open top turret, and the suspension of the 6-wheel drive have been precisely reproduced. The turret and interior feature…
This is an all-new kit designed by Tamiya’s top designers which recreates the “Easy Eight” variant of the legendary Sherman medium tank. The M4A3E8 was known fondly as the “Easy Eight” by its crews, thanks to the relatively smooth drive afforded by its Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS). Another distinguishing feature was its 76mm gun….
This 1/35 scale model assembly kit depicts the M18 Hellcat. The M18 Hellcat was an American tank destroyer used during World War II, and also deployed in the Korean war. The tank featured a compact torsion bar suspension equipped with the 76.2mm tank gun. About 2,500 units were produced and the M18 proved a fearsome…
During WWII, the frst American fully tracked Self Propelled Howitzer was the M8. It used the chassis of the M5 and had an open topped turret which was armed with a 75mm Howitzer and 12.7cm M2 machine gun. From September 1942 to January 1944, approximately 1,800 units were produced with the firstM8 seeing action from…
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting U.S. infantry in action in Western Europe during WWII. Contains parts for eight figures in total. Figures are depicted in 1941 and 1943 issue uniform. Comes with a plethora of parts for firearms such as M1 rifle and M1 carbine, as well as plenty of…
During the 2003 Invasion of Iraq, the U.S. deployed its latest M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks and these continued to be used in Iraq during the subsequent occupation period. Due to the threats posed by RPGs and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the urban environments, the tanks were upgraded with more protection in the form…
The Basis of the Gepard weapon system is the remarkable Oerlikon-Contraves 35mm which was developed and put into production in the early 1960’s. During the 1960’s, two prototypes were produced. The Oerlikon, which was chosen for production, became the Flakpanzer Gepard, which was essentially a standard Leopard with the ordinary turret replaced by the Oerlikon-Contraves…
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the Leopard A4 which began production in 1974. From the spaced armor to the 105mm gun, the powerful form of the tank is captured in style. Notable details include the MG3 machine gun and searchlight. Comes with a commander figure to add even more detail…
Defeated in World War II, Imperial Germany completely collapsed and its territory was divided into two spheres, liberalist and communists. Then in 1955, West Germany was admitted to the Western European Alliance and the West German Defense Forces was re-established as a new member of the NATO powers. As West Germany is adjacent to the…
This kit depicts the HMS King George V, the lead ship of her namesake class of battleships which served the Royal Navy during WWII. Her flat-sided bridge area and distinctive stern shape have been accurately reproduced. Modellers can also enjoy exploring the layout of various superstructure areas, such as the navigation and compass decks. Her…
The hunt for the Bismarck, the German Navy’s most powerful warship, is one of the most famous and well-known epics in naval combat history, and Tamiya now brings you this legendary battleship as an exquisite 1/350 scale assembly kit display model. The ship’s distinctive silhouette and powerful armament are all meticulously and accurately reproduced. A…
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