SKP Joyce

SKP Model: After Samantha now it’s the turno of Joyce.  WAAF Driver Joyce Scale 1 : 35

Crowood Press, Camouflage Uniforms: International Combat Dress 1940-2010
The term camouflage only came into widespread use during the First World War, and the specialist camouflage units developed by the combatants at the time put the bulk of their efforts into the concealment of artillery, vehicles, observation posts and bunkers.

It was not until the Second World War that all major combatant nations issued camouflage uniforms better designed to disguise profile, and also tailored to the appropriate theatre of war.

Camouflage Uniforms contains nearly 400 color images showing how armed forces all around the world have developed their own methods of concealing troops, often in response to their unique local environments. Studio photographs clearly show the uniforms with their patterns and colors and with explanatory captions this is an essential volume for collectors and military historians.

Mec Models

Mec Models: 1/35 waterslide-decals with typical slogans and graffiti to add to vehicles and or flagjackets (appr. 5″x 4″)

MiniArt 35101

Mini Art: U.S. Motorcycle repair crew Box contains  model  of  two Motorcycles with three figures.

MiniArt 35101

Tasca 35-018

Soon by Tasca a  1/35 Sherman III Out of the M4 Sherman family only the M4A2 was mass produced with a diesel engine. It was supplied to Britain and Commonwealth countries, the U.S.S.R. through lend-lease?and the American Marines.

The Early M4A2 was equipped with a direct vision visor in front of the driver’s seat but was abolished in regard to safety, and was modified to a simpler form which offered better protection.

The M4A2 had a driver’s hood made from two castings and welded together. The M4A2 which equipped the British and Commonwealth troops was renamed the Sherman III and became the main attack force along with the Sherman V (M4A4). The mid production type was used to re-equipped the British and Commonwealth troops after the Tunisian campaign in time for D-Day. Unique British equipment included the antenna and the tool box at the rear of the turret, this Sherman continued until the end of the war.
The Sherman III Mid Production equipped British and Commonwealth troops on the European front after D-Day.
The Mid Production kit features cast driver’s hood and the silhouette particular to this production model.
T49 tracks, the towing hook and the large size deflector which was a common feature are included in the kit.
Experience is recommended with the photo-etched as some parts are delicate.
Kit includes:

smoke dischargers and British biscuit cans and oil cans.
2 types of decal from Cartograf with markings of 24th Lancers, 8th Armoured Brigade, June 1944 Normandy and Staffordshire Yeomanry, 27th Armoured Brigade, July 1944 Normandy.
Model kit does not include a figure.

UAZ-452D

MiniMan: Two new UAZ-452D kits available to build up a  Military or a CivilianVersion.

UAZ-452D

MiniMan: KrAZ-255B

MiniMan: KrAZ-255B Russian Heavy Truck

The KrAZ-255B (6 × 6) 7,500 kg truck entered in production in 1965, with full series production commencing in 1967. The KrAZ-255B was the direct replacement of the earlier serially produced KrAZ-214 7,000 kg (6 × 6) truck. The KrAZ-255B (B1) was a later model that featured a revised braking system.

The KrAZ-255B had some visual similarities with the earlier KrAZ-214 but had a more powerful engine, a V-8 four-stroke diesel developing 240 hp to replace the six-cylinder two-stroke 205 hp unit of the KrAZ-214. Other design improvements included a hydraulic steering booster replacing the pneumatic booster of the KrAZ-214, and the standard 1400 × 20 tyres of the KrAZ-214 were replaced by new wide section pressure adjustable tires with a centralised tire inflation system controlled by the driver directly from cab.

In 1976 the KrAZ-255B was equipped with a new dual-circuit braking system that replaced an earlier single circuit system, and such vehicles were given the revised KrAZ-255B (B1) model designation.Many of the roles previously undertaken by the KrAZ-214 were transferred to the KrAZ-255B when it entered series production, these including carrying and laying the TMM treadway bridge; carrying and launching the PMP heavy floating pontoon bridge; carrying and launching the BMK-T bridging boat; mounting of assorted engineer/construction equipment and cranes including the USM pile driving set, the E-305 BV crane shovel, and the EDV-4421 excavator; assorted tankers including the ATsM 7-255B 7,000 litre fuel tanker towing the PTsM 8925 5,800 litre trailer.

Concord: German Half-Tracks of World War Two - Vol.2

Concord: German Half-Tracks of World War Two – Vol.2

This new book by Frank De Sisto can be considered a superb bonus from Concord Publications! As explained in the preface, when the first volume on German Half-tracks (No. 7054) was released there was no intention to produce a follow-up book. However, with the unearthing of new photos, the result is this second compendium on the interesting topic of German half-tracked vehicles in WWII.

The book is a highly useful collection of black and white photos, beginning with coverage of the diminutive Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkraftrad, and moving on to bigger vehicles such as the Sd.Kfz.10 D7, 3-ton Sd.Kfz.11, 5-ton Sd.Kfz.6, 8-ton Sd.Kfz.7, 12-ton Sd.Kfz.8 and 18-ton Sd.Kfz.9. It should be noted that armored halftracks like the Sd.Kfz.250 and Sd.Kfz.251 that appeared in the original volume are not covered again here. Nevertheless, these aforementioned halftracks are extremely well represented, with photos showing them in all kinds of theaters and periods of the war. Many of the pictured vehicles are towing an array of trailers and artillery pieces that are sure to inspire many a diorama by modelers. Each photo is aided by a detailed caption that identifies key features and characteristics of the vehicle type. The book opens with a useful summary of each type of halftrack featured inside.

In usual style for the series, the book also features 16 color plates prepared by Laurent Lecocq. These plates provide the perfect opportunity to highlight camouflage paint schemes and vehicle/tactical markings. The combination of a knowledgeable author and atmospheric wartime photographs represents an inspiring book for any interested in the wide-ranging topic of German halftracks.

Features:
- 72 Pages
- 182 Photos
- 16 Color plates

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