{"title":"Vietnam War","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-m48a3-patton-m67a2-zippo","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - M48A3 Patton \/ M67A2 \"Zippo\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM48A3 Patton \/ M67A2 \"Zippo\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Battle Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM48A3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas an upgraded version of the iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM48 Patton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etank, developed specifically to address the limitations and challenges faced during the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/b\u003e. At the heart of this variant was a more powerful 105mm main gun, replacing the earlier 90mm cannon. This enhancement provided the M48A3 with improved range, accuracy, and armor-piercing capabilities, giving it a decisive edge on the battlefield. Complementing the main armament were a .50 caliber machine gun and a 7.62mm machine gun, expanding the tank’s firepower against infantry and light targets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTo enhance the M48A3’s mobility, the tank was powered by a robust 750 horsepower gasoline engine, with some later models featuring fuel-efficient diesel engines. Additionally, the tank was equipped with an advanced fire control system, including a stabilized gun and an improved rangefinder, which improved its accuracy and target acquisition, even while on the move. The M48A3 also retained the composite armor of its predecessor, with the option to add appliqué armor for enhanced protection against anti-tank weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDuring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/b\u003e, the M48A3 Patton emerged as the primary battle tank for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUS Army\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarine Corps\u003c\/b\u003e, proving its worth in a variety of combat operations. Its improved firepower, mobility, and reliability allowed it to excel in offensive actions, defensive maneuvers, and direct engagements with enemy forces. Even after the conflict, the M48A3 continued to serve in the arsenals of various militaries worldwide, with some receiving further upgrades to enhance its capabilities. Over\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e12,000\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunits were built for all M48 variants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAlongside the powerful M48A3 Patton, the US military employed a unique and fearsome platform during the Vietnam War – the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eM67A2 “Zippo”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflamethrower tank. Unlike the M48A3, this specialized vehicle did not feature a main gun; instead, it was replaced with a powerful flamethrower, making it a dedicated close-range assault weapon. When fired, the M67A2’s flamethrower produced “rods of flames,” striking terror into the hearts of its targets, primarily infantry. The M67A2 “Zippo” was primarily used for “mop-up” operations, where its flamethrower proved invaluable in dislodging and eliminating enemy forces hiding in dense foliage or fortified positions. 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The M113 was sent to United States Army Europe in 1961 to replace the mechanized infantry’s M59 APCs. The M113 was first used in combat in April 1962 after the United States provided the South Vietnamese Army (ARVN) with heavy weaponry such as the M113, under the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) program. Eventually, the M113 was the most widely used armored vehicle of the US Army in the Vietnam War and was used to break through heavy thickets in the midst of the jungle to attack and overrun enemy positions. It was largely known as an “APC” or an “ACAV” (armored cavalry assault vehicle) by the allied forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M113 was the first aluminum hull combat vehicle to be put into mass production. 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Development proceeded along two paths: a more expensive vehicle that would eventually become the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMP-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, for use in tank divisions, and a cheaper vehicle for use in motor rifle divisions, that would eventually become the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60P\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehad open-roofed crew and troop compartments, which was deemed to be a serious disadvantage. Accordingly, a new version with an armoured roof, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60PA\u003c\/strong\u003e, entered production in 1963. This new version’s capacity was reduced from 16 soldiers to 14 soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman HS.30 APC\u003c\/strong\u003e, which was armed with a 20mm cannon, prompted the addition of the conical BPU-1 turret. This turret, which was originally developed for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBRDM-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eamphibious armoured scout car, was armed with the KPVT 14.5mm heavy machine gun and a PKT 7.62mm tank machine gun. The new vehicle was designated the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60PAI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand entered production in 1965. It was, however, quickly replaced by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60PB\u003c\/strong\u003e, which had a better sighting system for the machine guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunits were produced in the Soviet Union between 1960 and 1976, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,878\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunits in Romania between 1970 and 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e- Options to build a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60PA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBTR-60PB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAPC\u003cbr\u003e- Most hatches can be assembled open or closed\u003cbr\u003e- Multi-slide mould hulls for easy assembly\u003cbr\u003e- Detailed wheel suspension with rubber wheels\u003cbr\u003e- Soviet crew with PKB machine gun included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e133 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 sprues + 3 slide mould parts + 8 rubber tyres\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":44660567703621,"sku":"RU-280122","price":34.36,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280122_BTR-60-PA-PB_APC.webp?v=1772119012"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-pt-76-or-pt-76b","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - PT-76 or PT-76B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePT-76 or PT-76B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoviet Amphibious Light Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePT-76\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Soviet amphibious light tank that was introduced in the early 1950s and soon became the standard reconnaissance tank of the Soviet Army and the other Warsaw Pact armed forces. It is used in the reconnaissance and fire-support roles, and was widely exported to other friendly states, like India, Iraq, Syria, North Korea and North Vietnam. The tank’s full name is Floating Tank–76 (плавающий танк,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eplavayushchiy tank\u003c\/em\u003e, or ПТ-76).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e76\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estands for the caliber of the main armament: the 76.2mm D-56T series rifled tank gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter World War II, the concept of light tanks was resurrected in the USSR. They were to be used in reconnaissance units and therefore an amphibious ability with little preparation was essential. Many prototypes were built in the late 1940s, the most successful was “объект 740” (Object 740). The vehicle was successful because it had a simple design, good navigational traits and a good cross country capability. At the time, its water-jet design was innovative.\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prototype was built and the tank was officially adopted in 1951 with the designation\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePT-76\u003c\/strong\u003e. Production started at the Stalingrad Tractor Factory (STZ). The tank was subsequently modified. In 1957, the D-56T gun was replaced with the D-56TM (with double-baffle muzzle brake and fume extractor) and was equipped with new vision and communications devices. In 1959 an improved variant, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePT-76B\u003c\/strong\u003e, was adopted and remained in production until 1967 (main improvements were: D-56TS gun with stabilization and CBRN protection). About\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(other sources indicated that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12,000\u003c\/strong\u003e) PT-76s were built during the vehicle’s lifetime, of which some 2,000 were exported to over 25 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PT-76 was used as the standard reconnaissance tank of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact armies. It was also intended for water obstacle fording operations and naval infantry landings. It served in the reconnaissance subunits of tank divisions and mechanized divisions of the Red Army and Soviet marines divisions. Although it has been replaced in front line service by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBMP-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, it may still be found in the reconnaissance companies and battalions of some motorized rifle and tank regiments and divisions, as well as in naval infantry units. Aside from its reconnaissance role, it is also used for crossing water obstacles in the first wave of an attack and for artillery support during the establishment of a beachhead. The PT-76 is still on active service in a number of countries mainly in the developing world.\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\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 PT-76 or PT-76B with waterline option\u003cbr\u003e- Choice of two muzzle brakes \u0026amp; optional DShK 1938 HMG\u003cbr\u003e- Open or closed crew hatches \u0026amp; rear hydro jet outlet lids\u003cbr\u003e- Trim board in extended or stowed position\u003cbr\u003e- Highly detailed track links\u003cbr\u003e- Tank crew included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 sprues\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":44660567867461,"sku":"RU-280129","price":32.73,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280129_PT-76_PT-76B.webp?v=1772119016"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-t-55-t-55a-mbt","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - T-55 \u0026 T-55A MBT","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-55 \u0026amp; T-55A MBT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain Battle Tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etanks are a series of Soviet main battle tanks introduced in the years following the Second World War. The first T-54 prototype was completed by the end of 1945. From the late 1950s, the T-54 eventually became the main tank for armoured units of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoviet Army\u003c\/strong\u003e, armies of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw Pact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecountries, and many others. T-54s and T-55s have been involved in many of the world’s armed conflicts since their introduction in the second half of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54\/55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries is the most-produced tank in history. Estimated production numbers for the series range from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96,500\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. They were replaced by the T-62, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 tanks in the Soviet and Russian armies, but remain in use by up to 50 other armies worldwide, some having received sophisticated retrofitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soviet tanks never directly faced their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadversaries in combat in Europe. However, the T-54\/55’s first appearance in the West around the period of the 1950s spurred the United Kingdom to develop a new tank gun, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Ordnance L7\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the United States to develop the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM60 Patton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the successful deployment of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eas a main battle tank and with nuclear weapons as a threat, it was decided to create a basic NBC (nuclear, biological, and chemical) protection system for the T-54. The design was completed in 1956. To increase T-54 battle capabilities, new production technologies were introduced. The tank was fitted with a new V-55 12-cylinder four-stroke one-chamber, 38.88-litre water-cooled diesel engine. To allow easier access during maintenance and repairs, it was decided to change hatches over the engine compartment. To increase the operational range, 300 litres fuel tanks were added to the front of the hull, increasing the overall fuel capacity to 680 litres. The ammunition load for the main gun was increased from 34 to 45, with 18 shells stored in so called “wet containers” located in hull fuel tanks. Both the commander and gunner vision devices were upgraded. The loader’s hatch-mounted 12.7mm DShK anti-aircraft heavy machine gun was dropped, because it was deemed worthless against high-performance jets. The tank was supposed to be equipped with the “Rosa” fire protection system. The tank had a thicker turret casting and the improved two-plane gun stabilization system from the T-54B, as well as night vision fighting equipment. To balance the weight of the new equipment, the armour on the back of the hull was thinned slightly. The new design entered production on 1 January 1958 as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-55\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was accepted for service with the Red Army on 8 May. It suffered a significant lapse in one area: there was no anti-aircraft machine gun, which had been present on the T-54.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1961, development of improved NBC protection systems began. The goal was to protect the crew from fast neutrons; adequate protection against gamma radiation was provided by the thick armour and a PAZ basic NBC protection system. The POV plasticized lead anti-radiation lining was developed to provide the needed protection. It was installed in the interior, requiring the driver’s hatch and the coamings over the turret hatches to be noticeably enlarged. This liner had the added benefit of protecting the crew from fragments of penetrated armour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tank was equipped with a full PAZ\/FVU chemical filtration system. The coaxial 7.62mm SGMT machine gun was replaced by a 7.62mm PKT machine gun. The hull was lengthened from 6.04m to 6.2m. The hull machine gun was removed, making space for six more main gun rounds. These changes increased the weight of the vehicle to 38 tonnes. 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The first T-54 prototype was completed by the end of 1945. From the late 1950s, the T-54 eventually became the main tank for armoured units of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoviet Army\u003c\/strong\u003e, armies of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarsaw Pact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecountries, and many others. T-54s and T-55s have been involved in many of the world’s armed conflicts since their introduction in the second half of the 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54\/55\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries is the most-produced tank in history. Estimated production numbers for the series range from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96,500\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. They were replaced by the T-62, T-64, T-72, T-80 and T-90 tanks in the Soviet and Russian armies, but remain in use by up to 50 other armies worldwide, some having received sophisticated retrofitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold War\u003c\/strong\u003e, Soviet tanks never directly faced their\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadversaries in combat in Europe. However, the T-54\/55’s first appearance in the West around the period of the 1950s spurred the United Kingdom to develop a new tank gun, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Ordnance L7\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the United States to develop the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM60 Patton\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first production version, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, differed from the T-54 prototype, had thicker hull armour. As production ramped up, quality problems emerged. Production was stopped and an improved\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54-2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion was designed. Several changes were made and a new turret was fitted. The new dome-shaped turret with flat sides was inspired by the turret from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIS-3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eheavy tank; it is similar to the later T-54 turret but with a distinctive overhang at the rear. It also had a shorter bustle. The fender machine guns were removed in favour of a single bow-mounted machine gun. The transmission was modernised and the track was widened to 580mm. The T-54-2 entered production in 1949. In 1951, a second modernization was made, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54-3\u003c\/strong\u003e, which had a new turret without side undercuts, as well as the new TSh-2-22 telescopic gunner’s sight instead of the TSh-20. The tank featured the TDA smoke generating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn March 1953, the T-54-3 fitted the 100mm D-10T tank gun with the STP-1 “Gorizont” vertical stabilizer, and designation as the D-10TG. The new design also received night vision equipment for the driver and was designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54A\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally, this had a small muzzle counter-weight, which was later replaced with a fume extractor. It was equipped with an OPVT wading snorkel, the TSh-2A-22 telescopic sight, TVN-1 infrared driver’s periscope and IR headlight, a new R-113 radio, multi-stage engine air filter and radiator controls for improved engine performance, an electrical oil pump, a bilge pump, an automatic fire extinguisher and extra fuel tanks. The tank officially entered production in 1954 and service in 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new version, based on T-54A, designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT-54B\u003c\/strong\u003e, was designed in 1955. It was fitted with a new 100mm D-10T2S tank gun with STP-2 “Tsyklon” 2-plane stabilizer. It entered production in 1957. During the last four months of production, the new tanks were equipped with an L-2 “Luna” infrared searchlight, a TPN-1-22-11 IR gunner’s sight, and an OU-3 IR commander’s searchlight. Modern APFSDS ammunition was developed, dramatically enhancing the penetrative performance of the gun to keep it competitive with NATO armour developments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e- Choices to build a T-54-2, T-54-3, T-54-A, or T-54B MBT\u003cbr\u003e- T-54B has early, mid, and late production options\u003cbr\u003e- All hatches can be open or closed\u003cbr\u003e- Driver hatch has an armoured windshield option\u003cbr\u003e- All round detailed OMSh track links\u003cbr\u003e- 12.7mm DShK heavy machine gun included\u003cbr\u003e- Soviet crew with post-WW2 or Cold War head gear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e219 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 sprues\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":44660567998533,"sku":"RU-280120","price":42.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/5218\/0037\/files\/280120_T-54-2-3-A-B_MBT.webp?v=1772119021"},{"product_id":"rubicon-miniatures-bell-uh-1d-uh-1h-huey","title":"Rubicon Miniatures - Bell UH-1D \/ UH-1H “Huey”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell UH-1D \/ UH-1H “Huey”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary Helicopter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBell UH-1 Iroquois\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(nicknamed “\u003cstrong\u003eHuey\u003c\/strong\u003e”) is a utility military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace company Bell Helicopter. It is the first member of the prolific Huey family, as well as the first turbine-powered helicopter in service with the United States military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment of the Iroquois started in the early 1950s, a major impetus being a requirement issued by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Army\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a new medical evacuation and utility helicopter. The Bell 204, first flown on 20 October 1956, was warmly received, particularly for the performance of its single turboshaft engine over piston engine-powered counterparts. An initial production contract for 100\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHU-1A\u003c\/span\u003es was issued in March 1960. In response to criticisms over the rotorcraft’s power, Bell quickly developed multiple models furnished with more powerful engines. A stretched version of the Iroquois, first flown during August 1961, was also produced in response to Army demands for a version than could accommodate more troops. Further modifications would include the use of all-aluminum construction, the adoption of a rotor brake, and alternative power-plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iroquois was first used in combat operations during the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietnam War\u003c\/strong\u003e, the first examples being deployed in March 1962. It was used for various purposes, conducting general support, air assault, cargo transport, aero-medical evacuation, search and rescue, electronic warfare, and ground attack missions. Armed Iroquois gunships carried a variety of weapons, including rockets, grenade launchers, and machine guns, and were often modified in the field to suit specific operations. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnited States Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso deployed its Iroquois to Vietnam, using them to conduct reconnaissance operations, psychological warfare, and other support roles. Other nations’ armed air services, such as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Australian Air Force\u003c\/strong\u003e, also dispatched their own Iroquois to Vietnam. In total, around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7,000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIroquois were deployed in the Vietnam theatre, over 3,300 of which were believed to be destroyed. Various other conflicts have seen combat deployments of the Iroquois, such as the Rhodesian Bush War, Falklands War, War in Afghanistan, and the 2007 Lebanon conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iroquois was originally designated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHU-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, hence the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHuey\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enickname, which has remained in common use, despite the official re-designation to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUH-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein 1962. 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American advisors and their own instructors trained ARVN soldiers, who were equipped with a range of weapons and supporting assets.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe ARVN engaged in offensive campaigns, defensive actions, and counterinsurgency operations; they faced challenges such as guerrilla tactics and difficult terrain.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile their performance varied, the ARVN infantry participated in major battles like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAp Bac\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDak To\u003c\/b\u003e, and the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTet Offensive\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eChallenges included infiltration, corruption, leadership issues, and coordination problems.\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\"\u003eAs American involvement decreased, the ARVN assumed greater responsibility but faced significant challenges.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn 1975, the ARVN rapidly collapsed during the NVA’s major offensive, leading to the fall of Saigon and communist rule.\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDespite difficulties, individual ARVN soldiers demonstrated courage and dedication, making significant contributions alongside allied forces in the defence of South Vietnam.\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\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Box contains 5 identical figure sprues, 6 figures per sprue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Multiple poses with different firearms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Weapons included M1 carbine, Garand, M16, M3 grease gun, Thompson, M72 and M79\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Each weapon type has different webbings \u0026amp; pouches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e- Asian faces with various headgears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e102 pieces per sprue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\/\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 identical sprues + 30 Round Bases\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\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 - 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