From the early stages of World War II the German army began to equip their Panzergrenadiers with armoured half-tracks that would support their panzers in action. They developed the excellent Sd.Kfz 251 series, made by Hanomag, and steadily produced them in their thousands, with over twenty versions seeing service in most theatres of the war….
It was developed on the chassis of the then-new Light Tank M5 (Stuart VI). The test vehicle had the standard M5 turret removed, and replaced with an open-topped turret. Armament consisted of a new open-topped turret armed with a 75
Two figures for fitting out your 251 or 250 Stummel half tracks. One standing with binoculars, hood over helmet. One picking a shell from a shell box. Dressed in winter wear suitable for eastern front or late Western front.
The KV tanks were a series of heavy tanks, named after the Soviet defence commissar and politician Kliment Voroshilov. Known for their extremely heavy armour protection during the early part of the War, especially during the first year of the invasion
Contains1 resin and metal tank and 1 metal crew figures. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
Pack contains 1 resin and metal vehicle. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
p>One of the most important designs in the history of tank development, the Carden Loyd tankette inspired a huge number of similar vehicles worldwide, including the Panzer I and Russian T-27.
Graham Davey
Andy Hobday
