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New releases , Soviet Union WW2
Soviet tank riders
Due to a lack of armoured transport for Soviet infantry in support of tanks, troops took to riding into battle on the back of the tanks. They would descend from the tanks into combat with the enemy. This pack contains 6 clusters of troops riding into battle (tanks not included)
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New releases , Soviet Union WW2
Soviet Assault Engineers WW2 (x10)
Soviet assault engineers where specialists trained to overcome fortifications and defences. They characteristically wore heavy steel body armour to protect them from shrapnel and SMG bullets. 10 figures from 3 poses; flamethrower, satchel charge and SMG.
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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991 , New releases
FV432 Engineer’s APC with Ranger and Bar minelayers
British Engineers mine laying APC with Ranger scatter mine projector and Barmine laying plough. These would be used to quickly lay a minefield ahead of an advancing enemy, to blocking or delay their advance.
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Arab Republics 1948-1991 , Britain, Cold War 1945-1991
Unimog 404 Light truck
The Unimog 404 was produced from 1955-1980 with 36,000 for the Bundeswehr. This successful 4×4 truck was used by many armies including Syrian forces during the Arab-Israeli conflicts. It’s has been seen in many “Bush” wars as a “technical” by mounting machine guns and cannon. Other users include: France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland and the UK
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New releases , Soviet Union WW2
Soviet SMG sections, WW2 (x20)
As World War 2 progressed the Soviet Union began to deploy companies and sometimes whole Battalions equiped with SMGs such as the PPSH, replacing all rifles. This gave such units tremendous firepower at close range. Squads still retained the DP28 LMG to give supporting fire. 20 figures are picked from 7 poses to form approximately 2 sections.
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New releases , West Germany 1945-1991
West German Infantry/Panzer Grenadiers 1960-80s (x20)
West German Infantry wearing US pattern M1 Helmet and US style uniform with German webbing. Equiped with the G3 rifle, MG3, Panzerfaust2 and UZI, They represent troops in light order and are suitable as Infantry or Panzer Grenadiers of the 60s,70s and 80s. 20 figures are picked from 7 poses to form approximately 2 sections.
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New releases , West Germany 1945-1991
Spahpanzer Luchs – Armoured car
The Luchs or Lynx long ranged armoured car entered service in 1975. Fast and fully amphibious the Lynx was the eyes of the West German Panzer units up until 2009. It could be driven backwards as fast as forwards with the radioman operating as auxilery driver
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Germany 1939-45 , New releases
SdKfz 250/1 Neu Light Half track – leaders vehicle
The Sdkfz 250/11 replaced the 37mm “door knocker” with the high velocity 28mm AT gun and was used by platoon leaders
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Germany 1939-45 , New releases
SdKfz 250/8 Neu Light Half track “stummel”
The Sdkfz 250/8 light half track with short 75mm gun, developed as a support vehicle for recconaisance units.
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Arab Republics 1948-1991 , Israel 1948 - 1991
M48 AVLB Bridgelayer
The M48 AVLB was developed in the 1950s as an assault bridge layer for US armour and remained in production until 1960. The 18m bridge could carry 60t and was later upgraded to 70t. This is a multi part kit requires some skill to assemble. The M48 AVLB was used by the US army and many allies such as West …
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New releases , United States, Cold War 1945-1991
M60 A1/A3
The M60 A3 was the last of the Patton line of tanks developed from the 1940s. The exterior was almost indistinguishable from the A1. This final model had thicker armour and included laser rangefinder, thermal imaging and fire control computer. It still used the tried and tested 105mm gun. Production began in 1978 with units in Europe recieving the first …
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Britain WW2
Half Track M9A1
The M9A1 was produced under the Lend -Lease programe. 2500 were produced from 1943-5 with 1000 going to the USSR and the rest to Commonwealth nations. It wass used by mechnised infantry as troop transport and as a tow vehicle for 6pdr and 17pdr AT guns. It is unclear how many vehicles received 50 cal guns but the Russian vehicles …
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Arab Republics 1948-1991 , New releases
2S3 Akatsiya 152mm SPG
The 2S3 entered service with the Soviet Army in 1971 going on to serve with most of the Wasaw Pact armoured divisions with over 2000 produced.
The D20 152 artillery peice was mated with a the mobile GM chasis and 520hp engine, allowing it to keep pace with Armoured formations. Unlike many soviet designs the 2S3 was not amphibious. The design …
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Arab Republics 1948-1991 , New releases
100mm T12 anti-tank gun
T12 100mm smoothbore anti-tank gun, the Soviet Union continued to use and develop AT guns when most countries had given up the idea. These 3ton, 10m long monsters needed to be towed by the tracked MT-LB or large all terrain truck. The T12 gun saw use in the Arab Israeli conflicts and can still be found in armies around the …
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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991 , New releases
Land Rover Lightweight Reccon. x2
The Land Rover 1/2 tonner “lightweight” recconaisance version this is an open top vehicle with MGs front and back. This can be used for airborne recon or just regular unit security patrol vehicle.
An air transportable run-about that could be lifted by early Helicopters or parachuted from an aircraft. A military specification Land Rover 88 was “lightened” and all absolutely un-necessary … -
Germany 1939-45 , New releases
SdKfz 250/9 20mm cannon recce.
The Sdkfz 250/10 Recce light half track Panzer Recce companies. This version was designed as a more mobile replacement for the Sdkfz 222 armoured car. The Neu version was manufactured from 1943 and used a simpler armour configuration that was much easer to manufacture and provided more space in the vehicle.
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Germany 1939-45 , New releases
SdKfz 250/7 Mortar
The Sdkfz 250/8 light half track designed to transport a 8cm Mortar team for Panzer Recce companies, the mortar could be fired from inside the vehicle or set up seperately. Many versions were produced of this useful and versatile vehicle. The Neu version was manufactured from 1943 and used a simpler armour configuration that was much easer to manufacture and …
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Germany 1939-45 , New releases
SdKfz 250/1 Neu Light Half track
The Sdkfz 250/1 light half track designed to transport a recconaisance team for Panzer divisions. This useful vehicle was developed into many varients and over 6000 built. The Neu version was manufactured from 1943 and used a simpler armour configuration that was easer to manufacture and provided more space. Crew 2+3
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New releases , West Germany 1945-1991
Marder 1A2 Milan ATGM
The Marder MICV was first produced in 1969 and has been steadily developed to the present day. This represents an mid production production Marder 1A2 with 20mm cannon turret and Milan ATGM. 1A2 service from 1977 through to 1988. The Marder is a large (26t) and capable vehicle designed to keep pace with the Leopard tank. It provides protection and …
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New releases , West Germany 1945-1991
Marder 1A1
The Marder MICV was first produced in 1969 and has been steadily developed to the present day. This represents an early production Marder 1A1 with 20mm cannon turret and remote MG turret at the back. 1A1 service from 1969 through to the early 80s. The Marder is a large (26t) and capable vehicle designed to keep pace with the Leopard …
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New releases , Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991
BMP-2
Soviet Infantry Fighting Vehicle developed in the light of experience in the YomKippur war of 1973. The BMP-1 performance showed certain weaknesses that the BMP-2 was designed to correct. The 1 man GROM gun turret was replaced with a 2 man turret with a powerfull 30mm autocannon which could be could be used again a variety of targets. The Sagger …
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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991 , New releases
Ferret scout car Mk1/2: Liaison or Turret version
British wheeled reconaisaince and liaison vehicle. The Ferret was a popular “maid of all work” proving armoured protection to personel on the battlefield. It could be found in most Britsh formations from the 1950 through to 2000. It quiet engine and low profile made it very suited to reconaissance. When fitted with a turret it was used for security patrols. …
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Britain, Cold War 1945-1991 , New releases
Fox FV721 Armoured car
British wheeled reconaisaince armoured car. A development on from the successful Ferret series. The Fox was less popular due to it’s height, making it harder to conceal and had problems with instability. In service 1974 -94. Exported to Nigeria and Malawi
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New releases , Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991
LUAZ 467 Amphibious jeep (x2)
This “bath-tub” type amphibious runabout was used across Warsaw Pact forces, especially airborne units. It could be used for: casualty evacuation (2 stretcher cases), scouting or liaison duties. It has a central driving position with 2 folding seats behind, but can be seen loaded with 5 troops. A similar concept to the American amphibious jeep and VW 166 Schwimmwagen.
2 models …
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