Tamiya is delighted to welcome the French Light Tank H39 into our 1/35 Military Miniature Series. We have sold Item 35282 (1/35 French Battle Tank B1 bis), Item 35344 (1/35 French Medium Tank Somua S35) and Item 35373 (1/35 French Light Tank R35) as the French Army tanks of WWII, so the release of this…
This TAMIYA model recreates the German WWII self-propelled gun Howitzer Hummel (Late Production). Its name translates to “bumblebee”. The Hummel was designed to fulfil demand for mobile artillery support for German tank units. Based upon the Geschützwagen III/IV (also used on the Nashorn), it sported an L/30 15cm howitzer and open-top fighting compartment. Hummels were…
To counter the Russian T34 tank threat, the German Tiger I heavy tank was placed into service during 1942. Despite its excellent overall design, there were the inevitable minor mechanical problems found in any newly developed equipment. In addition, some improvements were suggested by combat experienced crew members. The most crucial of these was the…
The Tiger I needs little introduction, this legendary 88mm gun-toting AFV being the subject of countless war tales. Early production versions of the Tiger I were rushed from the factories by the end of 1942, bound for the harsh realities of the Eastern Front and the conflict with Soviet Russia, as well as the sweltering…
To counter the Russian T34 tank threat, the German Tiger I heavy tank was placed into service during 1942. Despite its excellent overall design, there were the inevitable minor mechanical problems found in any newly developed equipment. In addition, some improvements were suggested by combat experienced crew members. The most crucial of these was the…
This Tamiya 1/35 scale model kit recreates a domestic-specification Japanese Self Defense Force Light Armored Vehicle. A previous release kit (item 35275) depicted an Iraq PKO spec vehicle. The Light Armored Vehicle is an integral part of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) infantry units, key to the emphasis placed on mobility by recent policy changes….
Japan’s new homegrown MBT The Type 10 tank, commissioned in 2010, is the latest generation of tank used by the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF). It features a new Japanese-made 120mm main gun, in addition to modular armor on the turret and hull to give the tank impressive defensive reliability. The small and compact…
The King Tiger was the final mass-produced German tank of WWII, coming as it did in 1944. With armour 150mm thick on the front and 80mm on the sides, its hull was a tough nut to crack, while firepower was provided by a new, upgraded version of the 88mm main gun: as a result, it…
The 2A6 variant took the Leopard’s offensive capabilities and survivability to a new level: it featured an L/55 120mm smoothbore gun with superior muzzle velocity and improved armour piercing. Wedge-shaped additional armour was carried over from the 2A5, and the commander was given a panorama sight with thermal imaging viewer, while the gun had an…
This model kit recreates the Leopard 2 A6 Tank with moulded parts and accessories from Item 35271 1/35 Leopard 2 A6. This edition includes new decals depicting the Ukraine army flag, complementary painting guide and new packaging. In January 2023, the German government announced that it would send fourteen Leopard 2 A6 tanks to Ukraine,…
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