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    • Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      T-72 b Kontact

      The T72 B was fitted with “Kontact” Explosive Reactive Armour to increase protection. This version started to appear in the mid 1980s.  (Can be built with commander out or buttoned up).

    • Arab States 1948-1991Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      122mm Gun D30 (1x towed 1x deployed)

      The Soviet D30 122mm gun has been produced from 1960 to the present. The D30 has a distinctive 3 leg base and is towed by the barrel. This gun has proved rugged and popular, still in use with many Nations around the globe. ( 1 deployed with 3 crew and 1 in towing configuration).

    • Arab States 1948-1991

      Egyptian supply carts (x2)

      Supply carts developed by Egypt to support the leading troops as they crossed the Suez Canal in 1973. approximately 2000 of these were constructed. Each cart allowed 2 men to haul up to 350kg of Weapons, food, ammunition and water to front line 1-3 miles from the Canal until bridges could be put in place. These are very similar to …

    • Arab States 1948-1991Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      Eastern-bloc assault boats (x2)

      An Eastern-bloc assault boat that could be paddled or pulled across rivers and water obstacles. These and other designs were used by Egypt to cross the Suez canal in 1973, very similar to WW2 designs, a simple 1 part inflated hull ( 2x boat with 6 crew )

    • Arab States 1948-1991Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      UAZ 452 Van “the loaf”

      Soviet van produced from the 1965 to the present. A successful multipurpose 4×4  used as ambulance, maintainace truck, military police and general transport. Nicnamed “the loaf” for it’s shape or “the Pill” in the case of the Ambulance.

    • Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      Samaritan Ambulance FV104

      Ambulance based on the CVRT range of light fast vehicles introduced to replace armoured cars in the British army from 1973. The Samaritan can carry 4 stretcher cases and 2 crew.  Hignly mobile, the Samaritan is normally attached to armoured units.

    • Arab States 1948-1991Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      BTS-2 Armoured Recovery Vehicle

      Development from the T54/55 hull the BTS-2 entered service in the late 1950s. The turret was replaced with a powerful winch and a rear spade to anchor the vehicle. There was load carrying platform for transporting parts and tools. A simple 3t crane could be erected for lifting jobs. Includes spare engine and oil change!

    • Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      Centurion 20pdr, Austrailian

      The iconic Austrailian version of the Centurion, these saw service in Vietnam and were modified for jungle fighting. The Bazooka plates where removed, extended range fuel tank, extra wheels fixed to glacis to help against RPGs

    • Arab States 1948-1991Other Nations

      Pickup truck, 1970-80s Japanese utility vehicle (x2)

      The low cost and legendary reliability of Japanese pickup trucks has made them the transport and light support vehicle of choice across Africa and the Middle east. These appear in photographs in regular and irregular forces, armed with everything from an LMG to Helicopter rocket pods. These can be made into “technicals” by mixing with the Russian ZU 23-2 AA …

    • Arab States 1948-1991Israel 1948 - 1991

      BTR-50 PB Waterline vesion

      Waterlined version of the amphibious armoured personnel carrier. The BTR-50 could swim with minimal preparation and offered crew and passengers protection from small arms fire and shell splinters. Used by Warsaw Pact forces and allies. These saw action on both sides in the 1973 Yom Kippur war.

    • Arab States 1948-1991Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      PT-76(b) Amphibious Tank – waterline version

      A waterlined version of the PT-76 amphibious tank. Used by Warsaw Pact forces, including Marines. These saw action in the Middle east in 1973 crossing the Bitter lake and at Ben Het , one of the few tank actions of the Vietnam war.

      Introduced in 1951 and still in service around the world

    • Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      Land Rover 101 Ambulance

      Approximately 200 of the The Land Rover FC101 supplied to the Britsh army where converted to Ambulances. It could carry 4 stretcher cases and 1 attendant

       

    • AccessoriesGermany 1939-45

      Tobruk bunker (x2)

      These simple prefabricted MG bunkers where developed by Germany in WW2 and used throughout the middle-east and european campaigns

      For games or dioramas (x2)

    • Accessories

      Dug in marker, to fit 25mm infantry bases (x4)

      Sandbag defences. These fit around a 25mm/1 inch base as shown.

      For games or dioramas (figures not included)

    • Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      Chieftain Mk11 “Stillbrew”

      After the discovery that Chieftain Tanks in Iranian service had proved vulnerable to new Soviet weapons an armour upgrade was developed. This “stillbrew” system entered service in 1986 and proved very effective (The system went onto become better known as Chobam armour). The Mk11 also gained the TOGs thermal night vision and improved gunnery sights

       

    • Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      Centurion 20pdr B late

      Considred the first MBT, developed at the end of WW2 and some modernised vehicles are still in use.  This late1950s version was armed with the effective 84mm 20pdr B gun with fume extractor. Exported extensively to NATO nations and around the world. It saw combat with Israeli in the 1967 war and Australia in Vietnam.

    • Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      Centurion 20pdr B early

      Considred the first MBT, developed at the end of WW2 and some modernised vehicles are still in use.  This 1950s version was armed with the effective 84mm 20pdr B gun with fume extractor. Used by India extensively in the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971 and gaining notable superiority over the M48 Patton.

    • Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      BTR-D

      Soviet air transportable Armoured Personnel Carrier. BTR-D is a very compact APC based on a stretched BMD-1 hull, these entered service in 1974 due to the very limited carrying capacity of the BMD-1. Able to transport 10 men and 3 crew these remain in service as APC, Armoured ambulance and cargo carriers. They can also be used as AA gun …

    • Arab States 1948-1991Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      M109 A2 Self Propelled Gun

      The M109A2 was developed to address the limited range of the earlier M109; it also featured an improved turret with extra ammunition storage. Introduced into the US army in 1979, and exported to many NATO members such as the UK and West Germany.

    • Israel 1948 - 1991United States, Cold War 1945-1991

      M109 Self Propelled Gun

      The M109 was introduced into the US army in 1963 giving the 155mm Howitzer protection and mobility. It was exported to 21 countries seeing combat in the Vietnam and Arab-Israeli conflicts. (the photograph depicts a model in Israeli service with extra items from the AC3 stowage pack)

       

    • United States, Cold War 1945-1991

      US useful specialist (2 snipers, dog team, spotter, laser designator, 60mm mortar & SAM)

      Useful specialists: Dog guard or search team, Observer with laser rangefinder/designator, 2 snipers, spotter with binos and 60mm mortar used by light infantry units such as Airborne or Rangers instead of the 81mm. Redeye or Stinger SAM gunner (not in photo)

       

    • Soviet Eastern Block 1945-1991

      Soviet Engineers (10)

      Soviet Engineers busy clearing mines and creating obstacles, these should mix in well with regular infantry.

       

    • Britain, Cold War 1945-1991

      British Engineers (10)

      British Engineers busy clearing mines and creating obstacles, these should mix in well with regular infantry.

       

    • United States, Cold War 1945-1991

      M113 Saladin support

      This support version of the M113 was developed by Australia using the Saladin Armoured car turret, giving the humble M113 a 76mm gun to support recon units. These saw use in the Vietnam war. Nic-named “the beast”