This is the Eduard, photo etch sets for the ‘German Panzerkampfwagen IV, Ausf. D’ from Dragon†.
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Source: Eduard
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German Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger I, Big-Ed detail set (Eduard)
German Panzerkampfwagen IV, Ausf. D (Dragon)
This is the Dragon 6265 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Panzerkampfwagen IV, Ausf. D’.
History
Well over 200 Panzer IV Ausf. D medium support tanks were produced between October 1939 and May 1941. These armored vehicles, armed with 7.5cm KwK37 L/24 guns, formed the backbone for early German military successes in France, the Balkans, North Africa and Russia.
Source: Dragon website
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German Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger Ausf. E (Italeri)
This is the Italeri 0286 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger Ausf. E’.
History
The Tiger was certainly the most famous armored vehicle of World War II. Its fire power and protective armor made it the dominating factor on all battle fields during the years 1943-44. It did, however, present considerable problems, due to its complex mechanical construction.
The Tiger crews were continuously engaged in maintenance work, which was aggravated through extreme conditions in the African desert and the Russian Plains.
Source: Trumpeter website
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German Ferdinand, Kurst 1943 (Dragon)
This is the Dragon 6495 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Ferdinand, Kursk 1943’.
History
Elefant (German for “elephant”) was a Schwerer Panzerjäger (“heavy tank destroyer”) of the German Wehrmacht used in small numbers in World War II. It was built in 1943 under the name Ferdinand, after its designer Ferdinand Porsche.
In 1944, after modification of the existing vehicles, they were renamed Elefant. The official German designation was Panzerjäger Tiger (P) and the ordnance inventory designation was Sd.Kfz.184.
Source: Wikipedia
Manufacturer
Where I got it
- Stoppel Hobby (January 2014)
German RSO/03 w/5 cm PaK 38 (Dragon)
This is the Dragon 6684 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German RSO/03 w/5cm PaK 38’.
History
The Eastern Front presented many difficulties during WWII, one of which was the harsh weather. With few well-paved roads available, rain and snow could render the terrain almost impassable, as Germany found out during their first winter in 1941-42.
For such difficult conditions, Germany realized it needed special tracked vehicles to traverse Russia’s roads and countryside. One solution offered up was the Raupenschlepper Ost (literally “Caterpillar Tractor East”, or “RSO” for short). The RSO, based on the Steyr 1500A light truck, was initially conceived as a prime mover and tractor for towing artillery pieces, although it was eventually put to many uses.
The fully tracked vehicle performed very well in the muddy conditions, and various manufacturers eventually produced 23,000 vehicles before the war ended. The RSO/03 was a later-production variant that had a simple metal cab with a soft-top roof. It was powered to a top speed of 30km/h by a Deutz diesel engine. A pintle was fitted at the rear for towing artillery pieces.
Source: Dragon Models website
Manufacturer
Where I got it
- Stoppel (January 2014)
German Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger I (Early version) (Eduard)
German Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger I (Early version) (Academy)
This is the Academy 13239 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘German Panzerkampfwagen VI, Tiger I – Early version’.
History
Tiger I is the common name of a German heavy tank developed in 1942 and used in World War II. The final official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf.E, often shortened to Tiger. It was an answer to the unexpectedly formidable Soviet armour encountered in the initial months of the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union, particularly the T-34 and the KV-1.
The Tiger I design gave the Wehrmacht its first tank mounting the 88mm gun, in its initial armored fighting vehicle-dedicated version, which in its FlaK version had previously demonstrated its effectiveness against both air and ground targets.
During the course of the war, the Tiger I saw combat on all German battlefronts. It was usually deployed in independent tank battalions, which proved to be quite formidable.
Source: Wikipedia
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Track, British (Friulmodel)
Aside
Aftermarket working metal track links for my British vehicles, in 1/35 scale.
Please verify the vendor’s website, before using the information below
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| Cromwell, Mk.IV | ATL-43 | ||||||
| Crusader | ATL-69 | ||||||
| Comet | ATL-90 | ||||||
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| Valentine | ATL-32 | ||||||
| Matilda, Mk.II | ATL-71 | ||||||
| Matilda, Mk.III/IV | ATL-72 | ||||||
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| Centurion | ATL-65 | ATL-135 | |||||
| Challenger 1 | ATL-81 | ||||||
| Chieftain | ATL-101 | ||||||
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| Churchill | ATL-60 | ||||||
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| Archer | ATL-113 | ||||||
| Bishop | ATL-32 |
Source: Friulmodel
Russian Medium Tank, T-55A, detail set (Eduard)
Russian Medium Tank, T-55A (Tamiya)
This is the Tamiya 35 257-3000 kit in 1/35 scale, of the ‘Russian Medium Tank, T-55A’.
History
T-55 production began in 1958, as opposition between western countries and the Soviet Union grew. It was easy to produce and featured an oblique front hull wall, a compact hull and a semi-spherical turret to limit vulnerability. The T-55 was also well armed with a 100mm main gun.
In the early 60’s, the T-55A with anti-radiation internal liner and anti-radiation cover on the tank commander cupola was developed. T-55 and T-55A were also license built by Czechoslovakia and Poland and some received various improved equipment resulting in many sub-types.
T-55 production continued until the late 70’s and equipped the armies of over 40 countries. It was used in various wars such as the Middle-East Wars and the Gulf War and is still in service today in some countries.
Source: Tamiya website
Manufacturer
Where I got it
- Hobbymesse 2012