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…
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 A-10A Thunderbolt II, which served with distinction as a close air-support aircraft during the 1991 Gulf War. The robust form of the aircraft and its lethal 30mm cannon have been reproduced in this model kit and it comes with a wide range of missiles and bombs as well. One pilot figure…
First deployed to units in 1979, the F-15C Eagle subsequently showcased its air superiority prowess during the 1991 Gulf War. This kit recreates this fighter complete with cockpit and radar details. The canopy may be assembled in either open or closed position, and the intakes may be assembled in either full-up or down positions. Metal…
The most technologically advanced modern fighter on the planet is finally available in our legendary 1/48 Aircraft Series. Thanks to extensive research, the A variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II comes to modelers workbenches. The F-35 – variant A for the Air Force, B for the Marines and C for the Navy –developed…
This model kit recreates the F-35 Lightning II variant, F-35B in our legendary 1/48 Aircraft Series. Developed under the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program , the F-35 integrates multiple functions into its design and there are three types: the F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) aircraft, the F-35B short takeoff, vertical landing (STOVL), and the…
Based upon our popular 1/48 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat (Item 61034), this kit authentically recreates the FM-1 featuring four machine guns with both the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy markings and one sitting pilot figure.The deployment of the Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat, which was one of the main U.S. Navy carrier-based fighter, started in 1940, and in…
The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 served alongside the Messerschmitt Bf 109 to defend Germany from the mid stages of WWII to the end of the war. This kit reproduces the A-3 variant of the Fw 190, which outclassed the RAF’s Spitfire Mk.V when it entered service. The aircraft’s characteristic radial engine features fine cooling fin and…
Among the many variants of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 that were produced during WWII, the D-9 is one of the most recognized. It entered service in September 1944 and was notable for its switch from the previous radial engine to a liquid-cooled V-12 engine for even higher performance. This kit accurately depicts the D-9’s features,…
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