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Tamiya 1/35 US M1a1 Abrams With Mine -T35158

Tamiya Item No T35158

1/35 Scale.

US M1a1 Abrams With Mine  

The U.S. M1A1 Abrams with Mine Plow

Developed during the early 1980’s, the M1 Abrams tank benefited from the latest technological wonders of the time, giving it enormous advantage on any battlefield. The turret, being very angular and squat, had a very roomy interior.

This angular design was combined with Chobham armor for excellent protection against the kinetic energy from hollow charge projectiles. The hull sides and rear panels are vertical, with only the front angled to deflect anti-tank shots. The 1500 horsepower Avco-Lycoming AGT-1500 turbine engine provides remarkable speed and maneuverability plus being regarded as one of the quietest tank powerplants available today.

During the mid 1980’s the M1 underwent an improvement program to upgrade its 105mm gun to the type M256 120mm smoothbore cannon. The armor at the frontal area of the lower hull front and turret was also increased, and it was given the new designation of “M 1A1”. Other improvements are seen in the enlarged rear turret bustle stowage rack, a new style crosswind sensor, a revised gunner’s sightmount, plus reinforced suspension and transmission unit. One of the more specialized pieces of equipment utilized on this tank is a detachable plow for uncovering and neutralizing mine fields. Land mines are a menacing problem for both humans and vehicles during any conflict, and the operations of this specialized M1A1 helped clear the way for troops following the tanks during the recent Gulf conflict.

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Tamiya-No 61085-VOUGHT F4U-1D CORSAIR-1/48 SCALE

Tamiya – 61085

VOUGHT F4U-1D CORSAIR

1/48 SCALE-Plastic Model Kit.

 Vought F4U-1D Corsair w/ Moto-Tug

The speedy Corsair debuted as the 1st US fighter plane to overcome the 400mph (644km/h) barrier. However the initial production version of this aircraft, the F4U-1 “Birdcage”, was not without its problems. The port wing stall often gave the Corsair unstable landing, and the long nose and framed canopy hindered visibility. These weak points necessitated the development of improved versions such as the latter developed F4U-1A with 18cm raised cockpit and raised rear landing gear. The F4U-1D featured clear vision canopy (two side frames removed) and had two pylons under the center wing section that could carry up to a 1,000lb bomb payload. In 1944 the F4U-1D Corsair was formally deployed as a carrier based aircraft.

Following the successful release of the 1/48 Messerschmitt Me262 A-2a w/ Kettenkraftrad, Tamiya is proud to present yet another aircraft/ground vehicle set: the 1/48 scale F4U-1D Corsair (Item 61061) with the all new 1/48 “Moto Tug.” This kit is perfect for designing the ultimate U.S. Navy Scene Diorama. Aircraft Tug or “Moto-Tug” tractors, as they were nicknamed, were manufactured by Ford. The Ferguson Company modified these vehicles for ease of application in the U.S. Navy by lowering clearance, and reducing wheel diameter to make it more compact. A protective panel was also added. The double-tire version of this vehicle was the BNO-40, the single-tire version was the BNO-25. Tow bars from Moto Tugs would attach to the rear landing gear or main landing gear struts. These vehicles were active in towing U.S. Naval planes to runways and hangers. The kit will feature all new parts for recreation of rockets on outer section of wing, perfect for displaying in wing-folded position. In addition to the standing pilot figure of the previous kit, a pilot figure to be assembled leaning out of the cockpit (checking towing) will be included.

This kit reproduces the double-wheel version of the “Moto-Tug” with minimal parts for ease of assembly. Currently, decals for the replication of three different planes are planned to be included in this kit. Driver figure as well as two types of tow bars (main landing gear strut type and rear landing gear strut type) for “Moto-Tug” will also be included.

Paints required.

The colour chart below is the paints called out in the assembly manual of the model kit. Duplicate colours shown are in reference to Tamiya bottle paints , 10ml  bottles we stock. All spray can paints (AS, TS and PS) are available in 100ml.

    • AS-8 – 100ml Navy Blue (US NAVY)
    • X-7 – 10ml Red
    • XF-1 – 10ml Flat Black
    • XF-15 – 10ml Flat Flesh
    • XF-16 – 10ml Flat Aluminum
    • XF-19 – 10ml Sky Grey
    • XF-2 – 10ml Flat White
    • XF-52 – 10ml Flat Earth
    • XF-55 – 10ml Deck Tan
    • XF-56 – 10ml Metallic Grey
    • XF-57 – 10ml Buff
    • XF-62 – 10ml Olive Drab
    • XF-8 – 10ml Flat Blue

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Tamiya Item No 60775 1/72 Vought F4U-1A Corsair.

1/72 Scale War bird Collection.

Tamiya Item No 60775

1/72 Vought F4U-1A Corsair.

This is a Plastic Model Kit.

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Introduced into service in 1942, the Vought F4U-1 featured inverted gull wings and a massive 2,000hp engine spinning the largest propeller mounted on a fighter at the time.

While the fighter performance and toughness was quite impressive, deficiencies such as inadequate forward visibility, restricted all-round visibility due to the early frame-like canopy, and the tendency for the left and right wings to stall at different speeds led to various improvements being added throughout production, eventually resulting in the F4U-1A version.

These improvements included a longer tailwheel leg for better forward visibility, a new canopy for better all-round visibility, and an almost unnoticeable 15cm ,stall strip fixed to the leading edge of the right wing to ensure both wings would stall at.

About The Model

1/72 scale assembly model kit of the Vought F4U-1A Corsair

Kit depicts a final F4U-1A Corsair production version with all improvements or versions at different stages of the improvement process.

Parts for 1000lb. bomb, external fuel tank, two types of propellers, and two types of tailwheel are included to provide many modelling possibilities

High quality decals for 3 different sets of markings

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