The Ford GPA was a unique vehicle which was deployed not only on the U.S. side by the Army and Marine Corps, but also later by Russian forces. It was often called a “seep” (an abbreviation of “seagoing jeep”) on account of its amphibious nature. The front-engine 4WD vehicle shared much of its design and …
The U.S. Armoured vehicle test course is located in Aberdeen, Maryland, and is one of the most rigorous and demanding coursed in the world. Early in April 1957, a familiar looking small vehicle was seen to be running over the course with comparitive ease, and upon closer inspection it turned out to be the replacement …
This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly kit depicting the Gepard, a post-WWII anti-aircraft tank operated by West Germany. From the 4km-range 35mm cannons to the radar equipment front and rear, the form of the tank is captured in style. Features moving barrel and radar depictions, plus opening turret rear hatches. Metal net is …
For a single base tank design to fight through the entirety of WWII was something of a rarity, but the Panzerkampfwagen IV proved its enduring efficacy by doing just that. This precision plastic model depicts the Ausf.J variant of the rustic tank, which toted a 75mm gun and the distinctive “SchĆ¼rzen” armor additions. Modelers can …