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The vehicles were lightly armoured, armed with a 20, 50 or 75 mm main gun, and powered by a Tatra V12 diesel engine. The SdKfz 234 broadly resembles the appearance of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSdKfz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e231 (8\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003erad\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combat experience of fast-moving, hard-hitting wheeled reconnaissance vehicles during the Wehrmacht’s early invasions of Poland and France impressed German military officials, but indicated some deficiencies in existing designs. A new armoured car project was thus undertaken in August 1940, incorporating several lessons from the Wehrmacht’s own external operations. The latest Büssing-NAG SdKfz 232 variant, the SdKfz 234 was designed later that year. 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This was originally intended as a temporary solution until the engine could be redesigned to function better in harsher tropical climates, however, this never eventuated and thus the Tatra 103 was used until the end of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first and possibly best known version was the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSdKfz 234\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e; it had a turret armed with a 5cm L\/60 gun, which was originally intended for the VK 1602\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeopard\u003c\/em\u003elight tank. It was produced from late 1943 to mid 1944. 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This variant was produced from mid 1944 to the end of 1944, before switching production to the 234\/4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final variant produced was the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSdKfz 234\/4\u003c\/strong\u003e, which replaced the L\/24 gun with the 7.5cm L\/46 PaK 40. This was yet another attempt to increase the mobility of this anti-tank gun; however, the 234 chassis was stretched to its limits. 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The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf B, often shortened to Tiger B. The ordnance inventory designation was SdKfz 182 (SdKfz 267 \u0026amp; 268 for command vehicles). It is also known under the informal name Königstiger (the German name for the Bengal tiger), often translated literally as Royal Tiger, or somewhat incorrectly as King Tiger by Allied soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger II was the successor to the Tiger I, combining the latter’s thick armour with the armour sloping used on the Panther medium tank. The tank weighed almost 70 tonnes, and was protected by 100mm to 185mm (3.9” to 7.3”) of armour to the front. It was armed with the long barreled 8.8cm KwK 43 L\/71 anti-tank cannon. The chassis was also the basis for the Jagdtiger anti-tank vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger II was issued to heavy tank battalions of the Army and the Waffen-SS. 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The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf B, often shortened to Tiger B. The ordnance inventory designation was SdKfz 182 (SdKfz 267 \u0026amp; 268 for command vehicles). It is also known under the informal name Königstiger (the German name for the Bengal tiger), often translated literally as Royal Tiger, or somewhat incorrectly as King Tiger by Allied soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger II was the successor to the Tiger I, combining the latter’s thick armour with the armour sloping used on the Panther medium tank. The tank weighed almost 70 tonnes, and was protected by 100mm to 185mm (3.9” to 7.3”) of armour to the front. It was armed with the long barreled 8.8cm KwK 43 L\/71 anti-tank cannon. The chassis was also the basis for the Jagdtiger anti-tank vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger II was issued to heavy tank battalions of the Army and the Waffen-SS. 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It was powered by a 4-cylinder, 55hp or from 1936 a 60hp Krupp M304 petrol engine.  Its main purpose was to tow artillery (designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKfz 69\u003c\/strong\u003e) especially the PaK 36, and transport motorized infantry (\u003cstrong\u003eKfz 70\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This vehicle was extensively used on the Eastern Front, during the North African campaign and in France and Sicily.  The “Krupp-Protze” was of relatively advanced design although its fuel consumption was relatively high (24 liters \/ 100km on road) in comparison to the Opel Blitz 1.5 t trucks (16.5 liters \/ 100km on road) which was produced between 1938 and 1942.  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It was developed in 1944 as a successor to the earlier Möbelwagen self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the first years of World War II, the German military forces had less interest in developing self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, but as the Allies began to gain air superiority the need for more mobile and better-armed self-propelled anti-aircraft guns increased. During the early summer of 1944 SS-Hauptsturmführer Karl Wilhelm Krause with the 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend came up with the concept of the Flakpanzer IV Wirbelwind. He presented the concept to SS-Obersturmbannführer Max Wünsche, commanding officer of the 12th SS Panzer Regiment and it was approved by Adolf Hitler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panzer IV’s turret was removed and replaced with an open-top nine-sided turret that housed a quad-barrel 2cm Flakvierling 38. 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The Panzer IV was the most numerous German tank and the second-most numerous German armored fighting vehicle of the war, with over 8,500 built. The Panzer IV chassis was used as the base for many other fighting vehicles, including the Sturmgeschütz IV assault gun, Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, the Wirbelwind self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, and the Brummbär self-propelled gun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panzer IV saw service in all combat theaters involving Germany and was the only German tank to remain in continuous production throughout the war. It received various upgrades and design modifications, intended to counter new threats, extending its service life. Generally, these involved increasing the Panzer IV’s armor protection or upgrading its weapons, although during the last months of the war, with Germany’s pressing need for rapid replacement of losses; design changes also included simplifications to speed up the manufacturing process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panzer IV was partially succeeded by the Panther medium tank, which was introduced to counter the Soviet T-34, although the Panzer IV continued as a significant component of German armoured formations to the end of the war. A total of 8,553 Panzer IVs of all versions were built during World War Two, with only the StuG III assault-gun \/ tank destroyer’s 10,086 vehicle production run exceeding the Panzer IV’s total among Axis armored forces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panzer IV Ausf F to H\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn April 1941, production of the Panzer IV Ausf F started. It featured 50mm single-plate armor on the turret and hull, as opposed to the appliqué armor added to the Ausf E with a further increase in side armor to 30mm. With the extra weight, track width was increased from 380 to 400mm to reduce ground pressure. The wider tracks also facilitated the fitting of track shoe “ice sprags” and the rear idler wheel and front sprocket were modified. A total of 471 Ausf F (later temporarily called F1) tanks were produced from Apr 1941 to Mar 1942.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn May 26 1941, mere weeks before Operation Barbarossa, it was decided to improve the Panzer IV’s main armament to a 50mm PaK 38 L\/60 gun. Within months, the shock of encountering the Soviet T-34 medium and KV-1 heavy tanks necessitated a new much more powerful tank gun. In Nov 1941 the decision to up-gun the Panzer IV to the 50mm gun was dropped, and instead upgraded to a 75mm anti-tank gun design later known as 7.5cm KwK 40 L\/43. The Ausf F tanks that received the new longer KwK 40 L\/43 gun were temporarily named Ausf F2. Three months after beginning production, the Ausf F2 was renamed Ausf G. During its production run from Mar 1942 to Jun 1943. The Ausf G went through further modifications. On Mar 19 1943, the first Panzer IV with Schürzen skirts on its sides and turret was exhibited. In April 1943, the KwK 40 L\/43 was replaced by the longer 75mm KwK 40 L\/48 gun, with a redesigned multi-baffle muzzle brake and improved recoil efficiency. A total of 1,687 Ausf G were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe next version, the Ausf H, began production in Jun 1943. This was up-armoured and had a reinforced final drive. Higher gear ratios were also introduced. To prevent adhesion of magnetic anti-tank mines by the Allies, zimmerit paste was added to all the vertical surfaces of the tank’s armor. 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The Panzer IV was the most numerous German tank and the second-most numerous German armored fighting vehicle of the war with over 8,500 built. The Panzer IV chassis was used as the base for many other fighting vehicles, including the Sturmgeschütz IV assault gun, Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, the Wirbelwind self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and the Brummbär self-propelled gun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panzer IV saw service in all combat theaters involving Germany and was the only German tank to remain in continuous production throughout the war. It received various upgrades and design modifications intended to counter new threats extending its service life. Generally, these involved increasing the Panzer IV’s armor protection or upgrading its weapons although during the last months of the war, with Germany’s pressing need for rapid replacement of losses design changes also included simplifications to speed up the manufacturing process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panzer IV was partially succeeded by the Panther medium tank, which was introduced to counter the Soviet T-34. Although the Panzer IV continued as a significant component of German armoured formations to the end of the war. A total of 8,553 Panzer IVs of all versions were built during World War Two, with only the StuG III assault-gun \/ tank destroyer’s 10,086 vehicle production run exceeding the Panzer IV’s total among Axis armored forces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panzer IV Ausf D \u0026amp; E\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the German invasion of Poland in Sept 1939 came to an end, it was decided to scale up production of the Panzer IV which was adopted for general use on Sept 27 1939. Panzer IV production changed to the Ausf D. This variant, of which 248 vehicles were produced, reintroduced the hull machine gun and changed the turret’s internal gun mantlet to a 35mm thick external mantlet. Again, protection was upgraded, this time by increasing side armor to 20mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn response to the difficulty of penetrating the armor of British infantry tanks (Matilda and Matilda II) during the Battle of France, the Germans had tested a 50mm gun (based on the 5cm Pak 38 anti-tank gun) on a Panzer IV Ausf D. However, with the rapid German victory in France, the original order of 80 tanks was canceled before they entered production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Oct 1940, the Ausf E was introduced. This had 30mm of armor on the bow plate; while a 30mm appliqué steel plate was added to the glacis as an interim measure. A new driver’s visor, adopted from the Sturmgeschütz III was installed on the hull front plate. A new commander’s cupola, adopted from the Panzer III Ausf G, was relocated forward on the turret eliminating the bulge underneath the cupola. Older model Panzer IV tanks were retrofitted with these features when returned to the manufacturer for servicing. 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It entered service in 1944 during the later stages of the war on the Eastern and Western Fronts.  The Jagdpanther combined the 8.8cm PaK 43 cannon, similar to the main gun of the Tiger II, and the armour and suspension of the Panther chassis.  The Jagdpanther had a good power-to-weight ratio and a powerful main gun, which enabled it to destroy any type of Allied tank.  Based on the existing Panther Ausf G chassis, the vehicle did not suffer too many mechanical problems.  It was manned by a crew of five: a driver, radio-operator, commander, gunner and a loader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere were two main variants.  The earlier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1944 model) had a small welded main gun mantlet, one piece PaK 43\/3 gun, a modified Panther Ausf A engine deck and two vision openings for the driver.  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In 1938 development of the R75 started in response to a request from the German Army. Preproduction models of the R75 were powered by a 750cc side valve engine, which was based on the R71 engine. However it was quickly found necessary to design an all-new OHV 750cc engine for the R75 unit. This OHV engine later proved to be the basis for subsequent post-war twin BMW engines like the R51\/3, R67 and R68.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third side-car wheel was driven with an axle connected to the rear wheel of the motorcycle. These were fitted with a locking differential and selectable road and off-road gear ratios through which all four and reverse gears worked. This made the R75 highly maneuverable and capable of negotiating most surfaces. 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It was intended as a counter to the Soviet T-34, and as a replacement for the Panzer III and Panzer IV. While never replacing the latter, it served alongside it and the heavier Tiger tanks until the end of the war. The Panther’s excellent combination of firepower, mobility, and protection served as a benchmark for other nations’ late war and post-war tank designs, and it is regarded as one of the best tanks of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther tank was a compromise of various requirements. While having essentially the same engine as the Tiger I tank, it had better frontal armor (including the benefit of a sloped armor, increasing effective armor depth), better gun penetration, was lighter and thus faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tigers. The tradeoff was weaker side armor. The Panther proved to be deadly in open country and long range engagements, but vulnerable in close-quarters combat. 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The tank was reliable and simple to maintain, and its design was continually modernised between 1931 and 1941. 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The Russians liked them so much they made more than 985,000 between 1932 and 1950.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1929 the first trucks Ford-AA and cars Ford-A were built in Nizhny Novgorod from parts shipped from the USA. At the same time a new automobile plant was built in Nizhny Novgorod (later the town was renamed to Gorky in 1932). The name GAZ stands for Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod (Gorky Automobile Plant). In January of 1932, the first GAZ-AA truck (almost an exact copy of the Ford-AA) was produced in the new plant. It had a cargo capacity of 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). A model with a stronger 50HP engine and wartime simplifications is often named GAZ–MM, after the engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GAZ-AAA triple axle truck was a development of the earlier double axle GAZ-AA which was a licensed copy of the Ford Model AA 1.5ton truck. The GAZ-AAA was a simple triple axle 6 x 4 truck that proved to be robust and reliable and apart from the basic cargo truck, it also formed the basis for numerous variants such as an ambulance, mobile workshop and also a platform for AA guns. The GAZ-AAA was produced from 1934 to 1943 with modified versions appearing in 1940 with the two spare wheels moved to the front fenders and again in 1943 with flat sheet metal fenders, it was also used as a base for the BA-6 and BA-10 armoured cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Hightlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Options to build either a GAZ-AA or GAZ-AAA truck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One piece cab assembly for ease-of-assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Open or closed side panels \u0026amp; tailgate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Optional tarpaulin top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Driver figure included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Base kit for quad M4 Maxim conversion (sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: 280063\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Parts: 57 pieces \/ 2 sprues + 1 cab body + 1 tarpaulin top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660531265605,"sku":"RU-280063","price":34.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280063_GAZ_AA-AAA.jpg?v=1772117904"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-bm-13-katyusha","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - BM-13 Katyusha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBM-13 \"Katyusha\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple Rocket Launchers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe BM series of multiple rocket launchers was employed by the Soviet Union in World War II. They were known to the Soviet troops as “Katyusha” (the Soviet diminutive of ‘Katie’), because of the large ‘K’ that appeared on the rockets (which were manufactured at the Voronezh Komintern Factory). The M-13 rocket was one of the most common types that was fielded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiple rocket launchers were intended to saturate a large area with high explosive. They could deliver a barrage more quickly than conventional artillery, but were less accurate and took longer to reload. They were also relatively cheap and easy to produce. However, they were vulnerable to counter-battery fire due to the large amount of smoke and dust generated when they were fired, which gave away their position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design was relatively simple, consisting of racks of parallel rails on which rockets were mounted, with a folding frame to raise the rails into launch position. The M-13 rocket was 80cm (2ft 7in) long, 13.2cm (5.2in) in diameter and weighed 2 kg (93lb). Katyushas were usually mounted on trucks. Each truck had 14 to 48 launchers, depending on the size of the vehicle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatyushas mounted on trucks could be redeployed quickly after being fired, and thus avoid the inevitable counter-battery fire. The Soviets tested several Lend-Lease truck types as the standard mount for the M-13 launcher, and chose the Studebaker US6 6x6 due to its robust construction and excellent cross-country capability. The weapon system was then standardised in 1943 as the BM-13N (“N” meaning “normalizovanniy” - ‘normalised’). 1,800 of this version were built. By the end of the war, total Katyusha production had reached about 10,000.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Katyusha was greatly feared by German infantry. A battery of four BM-13 launchers could fire a salvo in 7–10 seconds that delivered 4.35 tons of high explosives over a 400,000-square-metre (4,300,000-sq-ft) impact zone, an effect roughly equivalent to that of 72 conventional guns. Katyusha batteries were often massed in very large numbers, with devastating effect. The distinctive howl of the rockets added to the psychological impact of the weapon. The Germans nicknamed the Katyusha “Stalinorgel” (“Stalin’s organ”), because of the launcher’s supposed resemblance to a church organ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis highly detailed plastic kit depicts a BM-13N Katyusha, comprising a Studebaker US6 6x6 truck with a rotating and elevating rocket launcher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Hightlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Single piece truck cabin\u003cbr\u003e- Rotating \u0026amp; elevating rocket launcher\u003cbr\u003e- Truck can be assembled without the launcher\u003cbr\u003e- Driver figure included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: 280036\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of Parts: 49 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660531691589,"sku":"RU-280036","price":37.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280036_BM13_Katyusha_MRL.webp?v=1772117906"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-us6-u3-u4","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - US6 U3 \/ U4","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUS6 U3 \/ U4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllies 2 1\/2 ton 6x6 Cargo Truck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Studebaker US6 2½ ton 6x6 truck was part of a family of trucks produced in the US during World War II. It is best known for the vital role it played in the Red Army’s victory over the German Wehrmacht.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe US6 was intended primarily for export to America’s Allies under the Lend-Lease Act. The 6x6 version was intended to operate off-road, and was produced in both short (148 inch) wheelbase and long (162 inch) wheelbase versions. The 6x6 version was rated to carry up to 2½ tons, while the 6x4 version could carry up to 5 tons but was limited to roads. Most were built with an enclosed metal cabin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA total of 219,882 2½ ton 6x6 and 5 ton 6x4 trucks in thirteen variations were built. Studebaker Corporation was the primary manufacturer, building 197,678, while REO Motor Car Limited was sub-contracted to build 22,204 more. REO trucks are identical to Studebaker’s, but REO only built the long wheelbase model without a winch. Of the total produced, 152,000 (including all of the 6x6 production) were sent to the USSR, where the Studebaker’s reliability and durability made it very popular. It was known as “Studer” to the Soviet troops, and was used for transporting troops and supplies and (due to its off-road capability) as a gun tractor. The Studebaker was instrumental in providing the mobility that the Red Army needed for its successful offensives against the Wehrmacht.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis highly detailed plastic kit depicts the long wheelbase version of the Studebaker US6 2½ ton 6x6 truck, either without a winch (model U3) or with a winch (model U4). The kit includes the metal cab (moulded as a single piece) and an optional canvas canopy, as well as a choice of an open or closed rear tarpaulin cover and tailgate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Single piece cabin \u0026amp; canvas canopy\u003cbr\u003e- Optional canvas canopy \u0026amp; winch\u003cbr\u003e- Choice of rear tarpaulin and tailgate in open or closed position\u003cbr\u003e- Driver figure included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Code: 280035\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of Parts: 34 pieces \/ 2 sprues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660531724357,"sku":"RU-280035","price":34.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280035_Studebaker_U6_U3-U4.webp?v=1772117907"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-su-85-su-122","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - SU-85 \/ SU-122","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSU-85 \/ SU-122\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-Propelled Gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSU-122\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(from Samokhodnaya Ustanovka 122) was a Soviet self-propelled howitzer or assault gun used during World War II.  The number “122” in the designation represents the caliber of the main armament, the 122mm M-30S howitzer.  The chassis was that of the T-34.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInitial design work of a prototype U-35 assault gun, armed with the 122mm howitzer and built on the T-34 medium tank, was completed in August 1942.  The project emphasized minimizing modifications to the platform and the howitzer.  It used the same chassis, superstructure, engine and transmission and was armed with a new 122mm M-30S howitzer.  The U-35 entered service with the Red Army as the SU-35 (later renamed SU-122).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSU-122 production began in December 1942 with 27 vehicles built that month.  The original plan for production beyond that point was to produce 100 SU-122s each month.  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When the up-gunned T-34\/85 medium tank entered mass production in the spring of 1944, there was no point in continuing production of a tank destroyer without superior firepower, so SU-85 production was stopped in late 1944 after 2,050 vehicles had been produced.  It was replaced on the production lines by the SU-100 tank destroyer, armed with the more powerful 100mm D-10S gun.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Options to build either a SU-122 or SU-85\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Open hatches \u0026amp; elevating gun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Optional fuel cans\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduct Code \u003cstrong\u003e280034\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e59 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660531757125,"sku":"RU-280034","price":37.64,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280034_SU-85_SU-122.webp?v=1772117908"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-m24-chaffee","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - M24 Chaffee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM24 Chaffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM24 Chaffee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a light tank that played a significant role for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eduring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKorean War\u003c\/b\u003e. Developed as a replacement for the outdated M5 Stuart, the Chaffee was designed to fulfill reconnaissance and infantry support missions with its combination of firepower, mobility, and relatively light armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe M24 Chaffee was armed with a potent 75mm main gun, providing good firepower against enemy infantry and light vehicles. It also featured a coaxial .30 caliber machine gun and a .50 caliber anti-aircraft machine gun. While the tank’s armour was relatively thin, ranging from 12mm to 38mm, it offered protection against small arms fire and shell fragments, suiting its role as a reconnaissance vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePowered by a 220 horsepower engine, the M24 Chaffee could reach top speeds of around 56 km\/h (35 mph) and had a range of 160 kilometers (100 miles). Its torsion bar suspension system gave the tank excellent mobility and maneuverability, allowing it to navigate various terrains with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe M24 Chaffee saw extensive service during World War II and the Korean War. It was primarily employed for reconnaissance missions, taking advantage of its speed, mobility, and low silhouette. The tank also proved valuable in infantry support roles, leveraging its firepower against enemy infantry and light vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhile the M24 Chaffee was gradually phased out by the US Army in favor of more advanced tank models, it continued to serve in various armies around the world, particularly in countries that acquired surplus US military equipment. 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Standard vehicles in the ¾ ton 4×4 class were the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-51\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-52\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeapons Carrier, Telephone Installation Trucks,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-53\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarryall, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmbulance.  In the cargo trucks, the WC51 was identical to the WC52 but did not have the front bumper-mounted winch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1942, the payload was uprated, and the trucks grew into the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-502\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e¾\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-ton 4×4 Truck (Dodge)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-507\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‑ton 6x6 personnel and cargo truck (Dodge)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— confusingly retaining the Dodge WC model code.  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The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars.  They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series of vehicles. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a Dodge model code: W for 1941 and C for half-ton rating.  The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecode was retained for the ¾ ton and 1½ ton 6×6 Dodges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dodge WC series were essentially built in two generations.  From 1940 to early 1942, almost 82,400 of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eton 4×4 Dodge trucks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewere built — initially called the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries, but the great majority (from 1941) in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries, and in more variants.  Contrary to what the nomenclature would suggest, the 1941 WC models were a direct evolution of the 1940 VC models, retaining the US Army’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-505\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOrdnance Corps Supply Catalog number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dodge\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG-502\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e¾ ton 4×4 trucks were first introduced in late 1941.  Standard vehicles in the ¾ ton 4×4 class were the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-51\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-52\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeapons Carrier, Telephone Installation Trucks,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-53\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCarryall, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAmbulance.  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Although the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‑tons featured significant design improvements, they did retain some 80% interchangeable components and service parts with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‑ton models — a vital Army requirement, for field maintenance and operability of the trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDodge was the US Army’s main supplier of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‑ton trucks, and its sole supplier of both ¾‑ton trucks and 1\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‑ton 6x6 trucks in World War II.  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The mount could carry the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM1918\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrowning Automatic Rifle, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM1919\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrowning machine gun, or the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrowning machine gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWC-52\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTruck, Cargo, 3\/4 ton, 4x4 w\/Winch Dodge (G502) Weapons Carriers was identical to the WC-51, but fitted with a Braden MU 2 7,500lb \/ 3,402kg capacity winch at the front bumper. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e59,114\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebuilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Option to build either a WC-51 or WC-52\u003cbr\u003e- With or without M24A1 gun mount\u003cbr\u003e- M2 Browning MG included\u003cbr\u003e- With or without tarpaulin cover\u003cbr\u003e- 3 figures (driver, passenger, and MG gunner) included\u003cbr\u003e- Optional stowage included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Code:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e280101\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e68 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 sprues + 1 multi-slide mould part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44660532084805,"sku":"RU-280101","price":34.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280101_Dodge_Beeps.jpg?v=1772117917"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-m4a1-76w-sherman","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - M4A1 (76)W Sherman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM4A1 (76)W Sherman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM4A1 Sherman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the first production version of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM4 Sherman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emedium tank. 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Capacity went from 17 troops in the LVT-2 to 30, making earlier LVTs largely obsolete.  This innovation also greatly facilitated the loading and unloading of cargo.  Some vehicles received armour kits.  It was by far the most numerous version of the LVT, with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8,348\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunits delivered.  Many of the British LVT-4s were armed with a 20mm Polsten cannon and 2 x .30 cal Browning machine guns.  The LVT-4 first saw action at Saipan in June 1944.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduction and development works continued throughout the war, resulting in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18,616\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLVTs delivered.  Twenty-three US Army and eleven USMC battalions were equipped by 1945 with LVTs.  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The M4A2 tanks used the GM6046 twin diesel. This version was produced with all the improvements the other M4 variants got, like the large hatch hull. The M4A2 would see very limited combat in US hands, most being the British, with some 75 tanks going to the Russians and USMC. This was the preferred version for Soviet Lend-Lease deliveries, since the USSR was using all diesel tanks. It was produced in six factories with 10,968 of all turret types produced from April 42 to July 45.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Marines operated a lot of small hatch and a fairly large number of large hatch M4A2 tanks, until the supply of 75mm armed versions dried up in late 1944. 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Nicknamed the “Blitz Buggy”, this vehicle concept which was the first bid accepted by the Army, as it satisfied the Army’s Ordnance Technical Committee specifications. While the “Blitz Buggy” did satisfy these requirements, Bantam was not able to deliver with the fiscal strength or production capability needed to win the contract with the War Department. As a result, Ford and Willys were asked to product their own pilot models for testing, the results of which would determine the contract.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original pilot models were submitted and named accordingly. The Willys Quad by Willys Overland, the Ford Pygmy by Ford and the BRC60 by Bantam were accepted and orders were given for 1,500 units per company. During these pre-production runs, each vehicle was re-named. The Willys Quad became the “MA”, the Ford Pygmy became the “GP”, and the “BRC60” became the “BRC40”. By July of 1941, the War Department, needing standardization, selected Willys-Overland to fulfill its contract, on account of the MA’s powerful engine, silhouette, low bid, and because of the company’s ability to fulfill production needs, ordering another 16,000 vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsorbing some of the design features of the Bantam and Ford entries, the Willys “MA” was then renamed the Willys “MB”, and featured the powerful “Go Devil” engine and a welded flat iron “slat” radiator grille (which was later replaced by a stamped grille in March 1942). By October 1941, due to an increased demand for production, Ford was contracted to assist Willys-Overland and changed their model’s name from “GP” to “GPW”, with the “W” referring to the “Willys” licensed design. During WW2, Ford produced some 280,000 of these vehicles. 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It was numerically the most important US tank destroyer of WW2 and combined a reasonably potent anti-tank weapon with a turreted platform.  Despite the introduction of more-powerful types as replacements, it remained in service until the end of the war.  A total of 6,706 were built between 1942 \u0026amp; 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British converted some M10s to use their successful 17-pounder (76 mm) anti-tank gun, which they designated as “\u003cstrong\u003e17pdr SP Achilles\u003c\/strong\u003e”.  The turret needed modification to take the longer gun.  The 17-pounder was of a similar bore, but longer and using a larger propellant charge had far superior armour penetration capability.  It was used by the British, Canadian, and Polish armies in Italy and northwest Europe.  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