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.

Add greater realism to your 1/20 scale Grand Prix model with this Detail-Up parts set. This set is perfect for late 1990 to modern F1 models.

Specifications & Features:

- 6-point photo-etched seatbelt buckles included. PE Parts feature "Gateless" design.
- Red, blue, and black cloth-like seatbelt stickers included. Four kinds of logo stickers also included.
- Compatible with models such as 1/20 Ferrari F1-2001 (Item 20048), 1/20 Ferrari F2001 (Item 20052), and 1/20 Ferrari F60 (Item 20059).

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.

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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.

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.

This model assembly kit depicts the Korean War variant of the M4A3E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman. This kit variant includes new parts!


The Sherman – reliable and available in huge numbers - was a game changer for the Allies in WWII, and the Easy Eight a prevalent variant most notable for its horizontal volute spring suspension (HVSS) and smooth ride. The Easy Eight's career did not end with WWII, however, as a number were refurbished and thrown back into action by a largely demobilized U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1950. They faced off against T34/85s operated by the Korean People's Army with great success, and were later often used in a supporting fire role.

These cans of spray paint are extremely useful for painting large surfaces. The paint is a synthetic lacquer that cures in a short period of time. Each can contains 100ml of paint, which is enough to fully cover 2 or 3, 1/24 scale sized car bodies.

Tamiya spray paints are not affected by acrylic or enamel paints. Therefore following the painting of the entire assembly, details can be added or picked out using enamel and/or acrylic paints.

These low-friction POM resin suspension balls were originally used on the TRF419X chassis. They are available separately for use on any of Tamiya's vehicles that utilize 5mm suspension balls.
- Low Friction 5mm Suspension Ball x8
- Low friction parts give improved smooth motion of the suspension system.

These specially designed sponge brushes allow extremely detailed weathering work using Tamiya's popular Weathering Master material. Resilient sponge brush features long handle and comfortable grip making this tool very easy to use. Brushes available in medium and fine sizes.

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.

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 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.

Model detail parts are essential to making a car or motorcycle model stand out. This braided hose is perfect for creating brake lines, fuel pipes etc. as seen on real life vehicles. The surface texture is artfully depicted using interior rubber tubing wrapped with thread. Simply attach to your model to raise the detail even further!

Length: 1m.
Inner diameter: 0.8mm, outer diameter: 2.0mm
Silver colored surface accurately depicts braided metal hose.
Recommended for use with 1/12 and 1/24 scale car models, plus 1/6 and 1/12 scale motorcycle models.

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Enamel paints are used for brush or spray painting, and can be applied to almost any surface of wood, metal or plastic.Each bottle contains 10ml of paint.

These scribing saws are ideal for remaking details that are lost when cleaning up seam lines or deepening existing panel lines. Compared with Item 74094, the teeth of these saws are smaller and have a finer pitch. Both straight and rounded saw blades are included. The grips can be folded over for the saws to be used as they are, and they may also be attached to a Modeller’s Knife (Item 74040). Made from 0.1mm thick stainless steel.

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.

Enamel paints are used for brush or spray painting, and can be applied to almost any surface of wood, metal or plastic.Each bottle contains 10ml of paint.