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As US bomber operations began to take place at airfields all over Southern England from the summer of 1942, the vehicles used in servicing their Liberators and Flying Fortresses were slowly changing from the standard RAF support vehicles, to specialised US Air Force equipment. From fuel trailers to bomb trolleys, Bedfords were quickly being replaced by Chevrolets.

Autocar U-7144-T 4X4 tractor unit and F-1 fuel trailer. The U-7144-T was used extensively by the US military from 1942 onwards and was certainly found on most, if not all USAAF airfields in Britain, particularly in conjunction with the standard F-1 fuel trailer. With many aircraft requiring refuelling on a daily basis, it was usual for each base to have numerous examples of the U-7144-T available at any one time.

Chevrolet M6 bomb service truck. This utility 4X4 truck was capable of carrying a small number of bombs in its own right, but was more commonly used in conjunction with the M5 bomb trailer. Indeed, it was capable of towing up to five fully loaded M5 bomb trailers, which was just as well considering the number of missions USAAF bomber crews were required to undertake. The new set will also include the M5 bomb trailer.

Cushman Model 39 Package Car. This light, three wheeled utility vehicle will have been used for a multitude of light duties on USAAF bases. A development of a motor scooter design, the single wheel at the back provided the power for the vehicle, which allowed a small cargo box to be fitted at the front. Again, the Cushman would have been a regular feature on a USAAF airfield.

Specifications

• Item Length - Without Packaging (cm): 12.9
• How many pieces will be found in the box opened by the customer?: 200
• Item Scale: 1:72
• License line: Produced under licensed. (Vehicle/Aeroplane Models) the distinctive logos, product markings, and trade dress are all trademarks of The Boeing Company.
• Contents (what's in the box) sets: Sprues & decals Cushman Model 39 Package Car: length 34mm, width 17mmChevrolet M6 Bomb Service Truck: length 74mm, width 25mmM5 Bomb Trailer: length 77mm, width 33mmAutocar U-7144-T 4x4 Tractor Unit: length 72mm, width 33mmF-1 Fuel Trailer: length 129mm, width 36mm
• Finish: Plastic
• Number of Scheme options: 1
• Skill Level: 2
• Flying Hours: 2

Tamiya is famous for its series of Military Miniature model kits in exact 1/35 scale of military vehicles, plus figures in many poses from forces all over the world. Ideal for the constructing of diorama and shadow box art, these military miniature models are exact in detail, down to the facial expressions on the soldiers themselves. Paint, tools and glue not included.

A very rare variant of the much feared Tiger I heavy tank, was the ‘Sturmtiger’ assault weapon that mounted a gigantic 38cm caliber mortar on the tank chassis.

Development was initiated in August 1943 and was intended for uses against heavily fortified areas. Th short barreled L/5.4, type RW61 mortar was originally developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig, for the German navy’s land-based protection against an enemy submarine attack. In order to withstand the heavy recoil of up to 40 tons, the Tiger I’s sturdy chassis was selected. A decision was made to use only those chassis/hulls that were sent back from the front, so that new production of the tank would not be affected.

A fighting compartment was formed of a boxlike superstructure which was bolted to the lower hull itself. Its armor plate measured 150mm thick at the front and 80mm on the sides. Later, a steel ring counterweight was added to the mouth of the mortar barrel on some vehicles to make elevation aiming easier. The mortar’s huge self propelled rocket projectile was 149cm long and weighed 330kg. For loading these heavy rockets aboard, a hand cranked crane was mounted to the right aft side of the upper hull.

Due to the rocket’s size, storage space was very limited and only 14 shells could be carried. Conversion production of the Sturmtiger began in August 1944, and by the end of December a total of 18 units had been completed and sent to the front for action during the final stage of the conflict.

The 127mm Mk 45 is a naval gun turret of US origin. It was developed in the 1960's by United Defense as a lighter alternative to the earlier Mk 42 turret. The Mk 45 is the smallest 127mm gun turret in the world and can be considered a direct competitor to the Italian 127mm Compatto. The Mk 45 is a lighter and easier to install design while the Compatto has a higher rate of fire and has more ammunition ready to fire. Both guns use the same US standard 127mm ammunition.

Specification

• Scale: 1:35
• Model Brief: Length: 303.6mm Width: 100mm
• Total Parts: 17
• Photo Etched Parts: 1 pc
• Total Sprues: 2 sprues , turret and base

Pz.Kpfw.IV J mit Panther F Turret

• Scale : 1\35
• Series : WWII
• SKU: RM-5068