In February of 1936, Dr. Ferdinand Porsche designed a civilian car for

use on the German Autobahn. Surprisingly, almost none of these cars

were made available to private citizens. The Wehrmacht began secretly

appropriating these vehicles for military use. In January 1938, the

Wehrmacht presented Dr. Porsche with the specifications for a military

version. That November, the prototype was completed and designated the

Pkw. K1 (VW-Kubelwagen). The Kubelwagen Type 82 was equipped with a

lightweight monocoque body on a torsion bar spring based four wheel

independent suspension. Its powerplant consisted of an air-cooled four

cylinder 985cc engine, which outputted 23.5hp. Its tremendous

performance led to its wide use as a communications vehicle by

Wehrmacht units. Because of its reliability and ease of repair, and

since its engine did not require a coolant, the Kubelwagen proved

particulary effective in North Africa. At the request of various

divisions in North Africa for a vehicle suitable for the desert, a

Continental balloon tire equipped version went into production from

1942. Two types of balloon tires, a grooved and an ungrooved version

were used. Because the tires were wider than normal tires, a spacer to

raise the height of a spare tire attachment was added to the hood of

the car. Some of the balloon tire equipped Type 82 were even used in

Italy after the fighting in North Africa stopped in May of 1943.

Including variations, about 51,000 Kubelwagen Type 82 were produced by

the end of the war.

The iconic Japanese hobby company Tamiya has been at the forefront of

the modeling industry and is synonymous with innovation, quality and

detail, since1948 when the company started with its first wooden model

kits. Tamiya’s range has grown to include plastic kits, radio control,

educational kits, modeling accessories, paints and tools all of which

are revered for their quality, level of detail and design by modeling

enthusiasts around the world.

Artesania Latina presents their brand new Sopwith Camel in 1/16 scale,

one of the most detailed and historically accurate replicas on the

market. This kit uses metal and wood to build the aircraft just as the

real one. This British WWI biplane fighter aircraft was the biggest

enemy of the Fokker DR.1 The Artesania Sopwith Camel F1 1918 wooden

aircraft model kit is highly realistic with many fine details and

accurately recreates one of the most famous aircraft of World War One.

This model kit recreates the M551 Sheridan Armored

Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle (AR/AAV). The M551 was designed

as airdrop capable armor with wading capabilities, a key concept as the

U.S. took on the role of global policeman post WWII. With an aluminum

hull and rolled steel turret, it weighed just 15 tons, but had

impressive firepower in the shape of the M81 152mm gun/launcher, which

could fire standard rounds and MGM-51 Shillelagh missiles. The M551 was

in service with active units from 1968 to 1996, and saw action in the

jungles of Vietnam.

Based on the design of the previous single-seat radial engine fighter

Curtiss P-36, the Curtiss P-40 has become one of the most famous and

used aircraft of the Second World War. Between 1941 and 1944 he also

played a key role in many operational theaters from North Africa to

Italy, from China to the South Pacific. Characterized by a very robust

and reliable aerodynamic structure, the Curtiss P-40 was equipped with

an Allison V-12 engine, capable of delivering more than 1,150 HP.

Thanks to it, the Curtiss P-40 was able to reach the speed of 580 Km /

h. It served as air superiority fighter and fighter bomber. One of the

most successful version was the P-40E. Used by U.S. fighter squadrons

and, as Kittyhawk , by Commonwealth Air Forces, the P-40E was heavily

armed with six 12.7 mm. M2 Browning machine guns installed in the

wings. Furthermore, thanks to its under wings hardpoints, able to carry

nearly 900 Kg. of bombs, it was also able to satisfy close air support

duties.

The Fairy World set includes over 820 star, solid, and jewel beads in 16 colors, accessory bases (tiara, barretta, bracelet, brooch, rings, charm accessories), creation display, design pegs, layout tray, sprayer, template sheets, and instructions.
Star Beads look like little stars and can be used to show texture with Aquabeads, and brand new Aquabeads creations are possible!
Make creations featuring fairy world theme, such as fairy, bunny, or a cozy mushroom house.
Following the template design, place the beads onto the layout tray with fingers to create your design.
Using the sprayer, spray water onto the beads to make them magically stick together!
When the bead creations are completely dried after 60 minutes, carefully take the creation off from the tray and assemble with accessory bases.
Tiara, barretta, bracelet, brooch, rings, charms are all actually wearable!
Use creation display and design pegs to make an accesory stand for your Aquabeads accessories!

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During World War II, the Russian Armed Forces consisted of five main elements; the Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force, National Air Defense and Armed Forces Support. The Ground Forces represented about 80 percent of the total manpower, being the largest in strength. It had approximately 5,300,000 military effectives at the outbreak of the Russo-German War in June 1941. However, devastating damage brought by the German Mechanized Forces resulted in more than 70 percent losses of its entire troop strength within five months. This led to rapid reorganization of the Ground Forces, and with a help of the harsh winter climate of Russia, they managed to repel German's advance just in front of Moscow. Due to the heavy losses, reorganized units became much smaller than before. Rifle Forces (infantry) reduced their divisional strength from 14,483 to 10,859. Tank Divisions, which possessed some 20,000 armoured vehicles, lost about 70% of them at the initial stage of war. Most surviving Tank Divisions were disbanded, and the available tanks and crews were re-assigned to much smaller units like independent tank battalions or tank brigades. It was in 1945, just prior to the end of the conflict, that the Russian Armed Forces recuperated the pre-war level of their strength.

The main strength of the Russian counter-offensive was their tank troops. Following concentrated fire by their artillery units, the tank troops advanced in three groups, and many infantrymen rode on the tanks of the 2nd and 3rd groups. This infantry practice was unique to Russian tactics and was called "Tankoviy Desant" by the Russians. Since the Russian Ground Forces did not possess armored troop carriers like the German halftracks, an infantry battalion called the 'Motor Rifle Unit" was attached to every tank brigade and assigned to close support the tanks. A Motor Rifle Unit consisted of about 500 infantrymen. PPSh-41 or PPS-43 machine guns as support arms. Soldiers carried as many magazines as possible, and advanced while riding on tanks. Once encountering an enemy's defensive position, infantrymen would disembark from the tank, attack the position, and then return to the tank. These infantrymen were spearheads of the attack, and due to enemy's defensive fire, liable to sustain heavy casualties.

The standard uniform of the Russian infantrymen during WW2 was a simple blouse called "Gymnastiorka". Early in the conflict, greatcoats and rain capes were often used as wintertime attire. In 1940, a quilted jacket called "Telogreika" was introduced, but not enough quantities were supplied in the beginning.

Return Of The Frog!

First Introduced In 1983, The 2wd Racing Buggy Frog Made A Huge Splash With Its Eye-catching Design And High Performance Running. The Frog Now Makes A Comeback, Updated For A New Age, But With Its Basic Structure Essentially Unchanged. Preserving Its Characteristic Space Frame, The Oil Dampers For Trailing-arm Type Rear Suspension Have Been Updated To Diaphragm Type. Rear Drive Shaft Features Dogbone Type Joint For Secure Power Transmission. Sleek Polycarbonate Body Remains The Same, While 3-piece Wheels Feature Front Grooved And Rear Spike Tires For Excellent Off-road Running.

2WD Chassis Packed With Innovation
Electric R/c Racing Buggy Features Abs Space Frame And Nylon Suspension And Bumper For A Lightweight Yet Rugged Form That Is Perfect For Off Road Running. Battery Is Held In Ultra-low Position, Giving This Car The Stability And Weight Balance To Handle Rough Terrain And Wild Jumps. Advanced 4-wheel Independent Suspension Composed Of Front Double Wishbone Type Featuring In-board Spring And Durable Steel Radius Arm. Rear Trailing Arm Type Features Horizontally Mounted Aluminum Cylinder Oil Dampers For Effective Shock Absorbtion. Sealed Differential Gearbox Ensures High Speed Cornering, While Full Gearbox Ball Bearings And 3-step Gear Ratio Secures Maximum Transmission Efficiency.

The UH-1N was developed from a project of the US based Bell Helicopter company at the end of the 60s. In Italy, a similar version is produced on license by Agusta Westland under the designation AB-212. The AB-212 is a medium, two-blade rotor powered by two Pratt & Whitney PT6T turbo shaft power turbines providing 1.342 Kw. It is a development of model 205, the main difference being an elongated fuselage. In the first half of the 2000s, the AB 212 was massively updated to enhance its operational capacity. It has been fitted with two 7,62mm swivelling machine guns on the tailgates, and the defensive equipment has been upgraded with antimissile flare launchers and additional ceramic and kevlar armour to protect the crew. Italian AB 212s with this upgraded configuration are employed since 2006 in Afghanistan, in the International Security Assistance Force mission.

The Mk. V version of the spitfire was introduced with the Royal Air force in 1941 in order to replace the preceding Mk. I, the backbone of the battle of Britain. This model was extensively used on all theatres until the end of the war despite the appearance of more modern aircraft. Its manoeuvrability and sturdiness made it possible to successfully oppose most enemy aircraft. This Spitfire version employed in North Africa was characterized by various anti-sand filters used for the main air intake in order to operate from improvised desert airfields.

Tamiya introduces its highly popular masking tape in a new and handy way to mask off larger areas in the painting process, for example R/C car bodies. The masking tape comes pre-attached to plastic sheeting, and when folded out it has a width of 550mm.

Tamiya masking tape attaches securely to the surface to be covered, protecting it from unwanted paint and giving sharply defined edges. It peels off easily once the object has been painted.
Length: 10m.

This robust helicopter was first introduced during the mid-fifties and may be the best known rotor-blade aircraft world-wide. Reliability is its greatest feature. It was designed for the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. Thousands of UH-1s are in service as transport, ambulance and attack aircraft. Licensed production in Italy, Germany and Japan make it part of the armed and police forces of more than fifty nations. Presently twin-engine versions are being produced.

History of the Arab Dhow:
Discover Sultan, a wooden model ship of this traditional Arabian dhow from the coasts of the Arabian Peninsula, India and East Africa. This boat was the primary instrument in the commerce and in the propagation of the Islamic faith. Also, the dhow was mainly used as cargo ship: grain, fish, minerals and even slaves.

The exact origin of the dhow is unknown, although its appearance seems to be linked to Islam. Revolutionary in naval history for its triangular sails and practically unchanged since its initial designs, it is believed that the dhow was the germ for the construction of Venetian galleys and caravels, favoring the creation of larger ships with mixed sails. The dhows are still sailing along the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Contents of the Model Ship Kit:
The Sultan dhow wooden model ship kit contains all the parts you need to build the model, a faithful replica of the original boat, thanks mainly to its design of false keel and frames. It is a 1:60 scale model, an elegant two-sided boat primordial on naval modeling. Once it is built, this faithful miniature replica measures 15.35'' (390mm) length, 4.92'' (125mm) width and 17.32'' (440mm) height.

The modeling kit Sultan contains a set of parts of board, precut by high precision laser; wood, brass and foundry parts; wood and birch veneer; high-quality brass and photo-etched parts; hand-sewn sails ready to be placed; cotton thread and exhibition base to expose the model ship once it is finished.

For its assembly, you can follow our super detailed step-by-step guide on DVD for computer -PC & MAC-. The kit does not include printed instructions. 

The iconic Japanese hobby company Tamiya has been at the forefront of

the modeling industry and is synonymous with innovation, quality and

detail, since1948 when the company started with its first wooden model

kits. Tamiya’s range has grown to include plastic kits, radio control,

educational kits, modeling accessories, paints and tools all of which

are revered for their quality, level of detail and design by modeling

enthusiasts around the world.

High level of detail; excellent engineering, fit; error-free instructions; multiple display options; terrific decals

Built in 1896, the Belem is a French training ship. Still sailing, the

Belem is a living legend and witness to a bygone era. With more than

1,300 pieces, this fantastic model is aimed at the experienced

modellers.

HISTORY OF HMS BOUNTY AND ITS JOLLY BOAT: ITS WOODEN MODEL

Discover the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat, wooden model of the boat in which William Bligh was shipped with 18 loyal sailors after the riot of its crew of the HMS Bounty.

In December 1787, HMS Bounty left England bound for Haiti to transport bread trees to the Caribbean, a great storm which forced them to change course, arriving in Haiti with months of delay. This delay forced them to remain on the island several months until it was again possible to collect the shoots from the bread tree. In this room the crew became habituated to the customs of the natives and established relations with women of Haiti, almost forgetting their condition of English sailors.

After many difficulties on the part of Bligh to reimpose the discipline undertook trip the 4 of April of 1789, producing the mutiny 24 days later. Bligh sailed more than 3,500 nautical miles for 47 days to the port of the Dutch colony of Coupang, losing only one of his men on the voyage.

Guided by our detailed step-by-step instructions you can complete your replica or scale model of this navigation legend.

CONTENTS OF HMS BOUNTY JOLLY BOAT MODELING KIT

Build your wooden scale model 1:25 of the HMS Bounty Jolly Boat, scene of one of the most famous nautical feats of history. The system of assembly by means of false keel and frames approximates its design to the one of the real ship.  

The modeling kit contains high precision laser-cut board parts, fine woods, brass, cast iron and fabric. For assembly, you will have our complete step-by-step instructions in seven full-colour languages, accompanied by the drawings of the completed model.

In the United States, stagecoaches ran between Boston and Rhode Island as early as 1716, but no further design developed until the middle of that century. But the stagecoach as we all now recognise it was developed much later on. They were almost the only public cross-county transportation available to the vast majority of the population. However it was during the development of the West that the famous Stagecoaches really made their mark. The majority of them in the West came to be under contract to the U.S. government to carry mails, notices of new legislation, payrolls to the troops, transferring money, but passengers were always carries on different stages.

Our latest 1/48 scale figure set features WWII German soldiers in

relaxed poses, standing, walking, wearing field caps and with weapons

shouldered. Also includes figures depicting tank crew at rest. 2

all-new officer figures and military policeman, which are available now

for the first time in any scale, are also included. This set is perfect

for modeling non-combat scenes and dioramas of life behind-the-lines.

1/35 Scale unassembled plastic Model Kit requiring Paint and Glue to complete. Originally developed as part of a mobile tank destroyer force in 1941, the M10 was composite solution to a complex problem. The US Army used a modified M4 Sherman chassis to transport a 76mm (3 inch) anti-aircraft gun in an open-top turret

The kit is molded in a forest green styrene and is provided on nine trees, plus the upper and lower hull, one fret of photo-etched parts, and two runs of black vinyl track. The detail is finely molded and there does not appear to be any flash on any of the parts or trees.

Specifications:
- This is a plastic Model Kit, which comes unassembled and unpainted
- So glue, model paints and other basic modelling tools are additionally required