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Russian SU-122, Interior Kit (Initial Production) (MiniArt)

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This is the MiniArt 35175 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘Russian SU-122 Initial Production, Interior Kit’.

Russian SU-122 Initial Production, Interior Kit

History

The Russian SU-122 self-propelled howitzer was created in November 1942 at the design bureau of UZTM (Uralmashzavod – Uralsky Machine Building factory).

The vehicle was based on the T-44 medium tank chassis and was a Russian self-propelled howitzer or assault gun used during World War II.

The machine was designed to destroy fortifications, gun emplacements and tanks.

Source: MiniArt website

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German Radio Communication Truck, Krupp L3H 163 (ICM)

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This is the ICM 35462 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Radio Communication Truck, Krupp L3H 163’.

German Radio Communication Truck, Krupp L3H 163

The once more improved model Krupp L3H 163 – which was propelled by the strengthened M 12 engine with 110 HP – was manufactured from 1936 to 1938.

Typical for the Funkbetriebskraftwagen – radio operating motor vehicle (Kfz.72) were the two windows on both sides of the box body and two radio masts on the rear of the box body.

Two Auffahrbohlen – supporting planks – were mounted on the left side of the box body while the eight rods of the 10m Steckmast – radio mast – were stored in special mountings on the right side.

Source: Kfz der Whermacht website

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German Light Truck, Opel Blitz 2,5 32 (ICM)

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This is the ICM 35401 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Light Truck, Opel Blitz 2,5 32’.

German Light Truck, Opel Blitz 2,5 32

Only 698 exemplars of the one and a half ton model of the new Opel Blitz were made from December 1930 to June 1931.

The vehicle was propelled by a 40 HP four-cylinder engine with a cylinder capacity of 2594 ccm.

Some vehicles of this type were procured by the Reichswehr with Krankenkraftwagen (Kfz.31) – ambulance – car bodies. These were taken over by the Wehrmacht, later.

Source: Kfz der Whermacht website

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German Truck, Mercedes-Benz LG3000 (ICM)

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This is the ICM 35405 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Truck, Mercedes-Benz LG3000’.

German Truck, Mercedes-Benz LG3000

At first, Daimler-Benz was not involved in the development of any three-axle cross-country lorry in the 3 ton class. Generally, Daimler-Benz maintained to be present in all relevant motor vehicle classes. Therefore, an own three-axle cross-country lorry of the 3 ton class was developed beginning in 1934.

This type was designated Mercedes-Benz LG63. The first three testing vehicles were finished already in 1934. In 1935, further seven vehicles followed. In this time, rearmament of the German army was started in larger scales. The result was, that the so far accepted companies could not produce the demanded quantities of cross-country lorries in the 3 ton class.

Finally, the Wehrmacht took notice of the Mercedes-Bent LG63. Serial production of the vehicle, now designated Mercedes-Benz LG3000, started in 1936.

Source: Kfz der Whermacht website

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German Truck, Ford V3000S (1941 production) (ICM)

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This is the ICM 35411 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Truck, Ford V3000S – 1941 production’.

German Truck, Ford V3000S - 1941 production

Approximately 25,000 units of the successor model of the Ford 3 ton lorry model 1939 were manufactured from 1942 to 1945. It differed from the American Ford 3 ton model 1940 by its one piece windshield.

The Ford 3 ton model 1941 was made with four-cylinder engine (G188T) and with a V8 engine (G198TS). The model G198TS was designated V3000S by the Wehrmacht.

The sales designation of the G188T was B3000. The four-cylinder model, which was exclusively made for the civilian market, was also offered with wood-gas drive (G188TG).

Source: Kfz der Whermacht website

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German Truck, Krupp L3H 163 (ICM)

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This is the ICM 35461 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Truck, Krupp L3H 163’.

German Truck, Krupp L3H 163

The once more improved model Krupp L3H 163 – which was propelled by the strengthened M 12 engine with 110 HP – was manufactured from 1936 to 1938.

Besides the stronger engine, the Krupp L3H 163 had the Knorr pneumatic braking system as standard, an improved shifting gear and improved wheel suspensions.

The most striking new feature was the new bumper made of angled steel sections which replaced the different bumpers made of steel tubes. During serial production, the Simplex rims were replaced by new developed Trilex rims.

Source: Kfz der Whermacht website

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German Radio Communication Truck, Henschel 33 D1 (ICM)

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This is the ICM 35467 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Radio Communication Truck, Henschel 33 D1’.
German Radio Communication Truck, Henschel 33 D1

In the course of the first program for motorising the Reichswehr from 1926, development of three-axled cross-country lorries with a payload of 3 tons was demanded besides others.

Three companies were involved in the development: Büssing, Henschel and Krupp. The first Henschel model – the Henschel type 33 B1 – was delivered in 1928. The vehicles delivered to the Reichswehr had spoke rims with three spokes and dual tyres on the rear axles. In 1929, the Henschel type 33 D1 with the stronger D engine entered serial production.

Compared to the Henschel type 33 B1, the Henschel type 33 D1 had a longer engine bonnet.

Source: Kfz der Whermacht website

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German Panzerkampfwagen, KV-2 754(r) (Trumpeter)

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This is the Trumpeter 00367 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Panzerkampfwagen, KV-2 754(r)’.

German Panzerkampfwagen, KV-2 754(r)

History

Produce at the same time in the M1941 KV-1 type, the KV-2 (Also be called the year in M1941 KV-2 type) also threw in the production.

The KV-2 characteristic is its quick-fried tower shape. The quick-fried tower that equip 152 millimeters of howitzers reports the hexagon keeps the square form, resembling an enormous box.

One of the (sturm) Panzerkampfwagen KV-II 754(r) of Panzerkompanie(z.b.v) 66 with the commander’s cupola of a Panzerkampfwagen III G/IV EE and stowage racks for the 152mm ammunition on the rear hull.

Source: Trumpeter website

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Russian KV-5 Super Heavy Tank (Trumpeter)

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This is the Trumpeter 05552 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘Russian KV-5 Super Heavy Tank’.

Russian KV-5 Super Heavy Tank

History

KV-5 (Object 225) – A cancelled project for a super-heavy tank. Armament was to be a 107mm ZiS-6 gun in a large turret and machine-gun in a small secondary turret.

Weight was projected as about 100 tons, and the tank was to have 150-180mm of armor. Project development began in June 1941, however was cancelled due to the Siege of Leningrad, in which all developmental operations at the Kirov Plant were halted.

The project fell out of favour from the more advanced heavy tank designs, and no prototype was built.

Source: Trumpeter website

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German VK4502 (P) – Hintern (Trumpeter)

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This is the Trumpeter 82445 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German VK4502 (P) Hintern’.

German VK4502 (P) Hintern

History

The Porsche Type-180 design – Designated VK 45.02 (P) – was based on the earlier VK 45.02 (P) design but mounting the 8.8cm L/71 gun on a much modified hull. Two versions were proposed, with turrets to the front (Vorne), or to the rear (Hinten), however only the former was proceeded and the construction of three prototypes was underway by February 1943.

The turret and guns were designed by Krupp, the distinctively shaped ‘P2-Turm’ turrets which were designed for these ve1hicles have since been called ‘Porsche’ turrets. As production of these had already started the first 50 KingTiger were fitted with these.

Unfortunately the large armoured ‘lip’ surrounding the turret ring on the Type-180 was not a feature of the Henschel design and resulted in a major shot trap below the mantlet. All later production King Tiger vehicles used the H3-Turm turret, commonly know as the ‘Henschet’ turret.

It seems that one of the Porsche Type-180 vehicles may have been in operation since a Porsche Tiger with an 8.8cm L/71 gun is listed as part of the Panzer Kompanie Kummersdorf on March 1945. Virtually all operational Tiger II tanks, and prototypes were used at the end of the war.

Source: HobbyBoss website

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German Geschützwagen Tiger für 17cm (Trumpeter)

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This is the Trumpeter 00378 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Geschützwagen Tiger für 17cm’.

German Geschützwagen Tiger für 17cm

History

In 1942 Krupp started development on a heavy SP gun-carrier for the 17 cm Kanone or 21 cm Mörser by using Tiger automotive components like engine, transmission, steel road wheels and tracks.

Complete weight with an 8 men crew was about 60 tons, armor thickness was 30mm at the front and 16mm on the sides, a top speed of 45km/h on roads was possible.

The partly assembled prototype was found in 1945 by allied troops in Haustenbeck near Paderborn.

Source: Trumpeter website

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German Schwere Plattformwagen Type SSMYS 80 ton (Trumpeter)

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This is the Trumpeter 00221 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Schwere Plattformwagen Type SSMYS 80 ton’.

German Schwere Plattformwagen Type SSMYS 80 ton

History

During WWII, the SSMYS 80ton vast railroads in Europe and Russia were used to carry military items closer to the front.

In the case of tanks, this got them closer to the battlefield faster than if they had been driven there under their own power. It also left the tank crews fresher for battle.

This particular SSYMS 80 ton, was used for carrying the Germany Panther and Tiger heavy tank.

Source: Trumpeter website

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