Category Archives: armor

DEF Model Pz.Kpfw. 35t Detail Kit

DEF Model has announced a 1/35th German armor detail kit for the Academy Pz.Kpfw. 35t: DM35026: Pz.Kpfw. 35t Detail Up Set with Stowage (for Academy 1/35). The kit includes a total of 24 resin parts, 2 PE plate, and 1 brass … Continue reading

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5.5cm Zwilling Flakpanzer

From Dragon, a 1/72nd-scale model of a “paper panzer” on the Panther chassis, the Zwilling Flakpanzer: 1/72nd 5.5cm Zwilling Flakpanzer (Armor Pro).  

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Berlin Panther Dug-In

New June 1/35th-scale WWII diorama release from Verlinden Productions: #2767: Battle for Berlin Panther Dug-In Bunker 1:35 Scale. The complete diorama kit is priced at $98.99 online.  

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Char B1 Bis Kit from Verlinden

Unique new April release from Verlinden Productions: Item No. 2761: 1:35th Scale Point Blank Char B1 Bis (Tamiya). Description from Verlinden’s product page: We have never seen such a beat up French vehicle! (and we have been to a few … Continue reading

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HobbyBoss April News

New armor and aircraft model kits from HobbyBoss: Item No.: 80297 — 1:72, German Ju88 Fighter Item No.: 81707 — 1:48, Antonov AN-2M Colt Item No.: 83805 — 1:35, German Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. F (VK18.01) Late    

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Valentine with Short Track for Towing

Illustration showing the Valentine tank modified with a short track for towing, from the WW2 Russian manual.  

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Valentine Tank’s Driver Position

Drawing of the Driver Position in the Valentine Tank. Source: WW2 Russian Manual for the Valentine Tank.  

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Learn to Recognize These Half-Tracks

Training Poster, U.S. Army Orientation Course.

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1/72nd Snap Together Panther Kit

Recenlt announced 1/72nd-scale snap-together kit from Zvezda of the Panzerkampfwagen V Panther Ausf. D.

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Valentine Tank Illustrations

Front and side views of the Valentine Tank (officially “Tank, Infantry, Mk III, Valentine”) from the WW2 Russian manual. The Valentine was supplied in large numbers to the Red Army.

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