{"title":"RUBICON German Boxed Sets","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"rubicon-models-panther-ausf-d-a","title":"Rubicon Models - Panther Ausf. D \u0026 A","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - Panther Ausf. D \u0026amp; A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePanther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(designated as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSd.Kfz. 171\u003c\/strong\u003e) is the common name of a medium tank deployed by Nazi Germany in World War II from mid-1943 to the end of the European war in 1945. It was intended as a counter to the Soviet T-34, and as a replacement for the Panzer III and Panzer IV. While never replacing the latter, it served alongside it and the heavier Tiger tanks until the end of the war. The Panther’s excellent combination of firepower, mobility, and protection served as a benchmark for other nations’ late war and post-war tank designs, and it is regarded as one of the best tanks of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther tank was a compromise of various requirements. While having essentially the same engine as the Tiger I tank, it had better frontal armor (including the benefit of a sloped armor, increasing effective armor depth), better gun penetration, was lighter and thus faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tigers. The tradeoff was weaker side armor. The Panther proved to be deadly in open country and long range engagements, but vulnerable in close-quarters combat. Over 6,000 Panther tanks were produced between January 1943 and April 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis model kit depicts two early versions of the Panther tank. About 3,000 were produced between January 1943 and June 1944. With this kit, you can assemble the Panther to become either an Ausf D or Ausf A variant with 2 copula choices, and with or without side armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43055033450666,"sku":"RUG280014","price":55.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280014_Panther_D-A_Box_470x_c8fd62f6-25bb-445a-ab4f-60169879317b.webp?v=1761044916"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-panther-ausf-g","title":"Rubicon Models - Panther Ausf G Heavy Tank","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanther (designated as Sd.Kfz. 171) is the common name of a medium tank deployed by Nazi Germany in World War II from mid-1943 to the end of the European war in 1945. It was intended as a counter to the Soviet T-34, and as a replacement for the Panzer III and Panzer IV. While never replacing the latter, it served alongside it and the heavier Tiger tanks until the end of the war. The Panther’s excellent combination of firepower, mobility, and protection served as a benchmark for other nations’ late war and post-war tank designs, and it is regarded as one of the best tanks of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panther tank was a compromise of various requirements. While having essentially the same engine as the Tiger I tank, it had better frontal armor (including the benefit of a sloped armor, increasing effective armor depth), better gun penetration, was lighter and thus faster, and could traverse rough terrain better than the Tigers. The tradeoff was weaker side armor. The Panther proved to be deadly in open country and long range engagements, but vulnerable in close-quarters combat. Over 6,000 Panther tanks were produced between January 1943 and April 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit depicts the late version of the Panther tank. About 3,000 were produced between March 1944 and April 1945. With this kit, you can assemble a Panther Ausf G with optional air cooler and rear exhaust choices, with or without side armour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Parts: 53 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075854500010,"sku":"RUG280015","price":55.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-panther-ausf-g-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033161"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-tiger-i-ausf-e","title":"Rubicon Models - Tiger I Ausf E Heavy Tank","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eTiger I (designated as Sd.Kfz. 181) is the common name of a German heavy tank developed in 1942 and used in World War II. The official German designation was Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf.E, often shortened to Tiger. It was an answer to the unexpectedly impressive Soviet armour encountered in the initial months of the Axis invasion of the Soviet Union, particularly the T-34 and the KV-1. The Tiger I gave the Wehrmacht its first tank mounting the 88mm gun in its first armoured fighting vehicle-dedicated version: the KwK 36. During the course of the war, the Tiger I saw combat on all German battlefronts.\u003cbr\u003eWhile the Tiger I was feared by many of its opponents, it was over-engineered, using expensive materials and labour intensive production methods. Only 1,347 were built between August 1942 and August 1944. The Tiger was prone to certain types of track failures and immobilizations, and limited in range by its high fuel consumption. It was expensive to maintain, but generally mechanically reliable. It was also difficult to transport, and vulnerable to immobilization when mud, ice and snow froze between its overlapping and interleaved road wheels in winter weather conditions, often jamming them solid. In 1944, production was phased out in favour of the Tiger II.\u003cbr\u003eWith this kit, you can build all three (early, mid, and late war) versions of the Tiger I tank. It comes with three turret tops, optional Feifel air cleaners, and two different sets of road wheels.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 68 pieces \/ 4 sprues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Model supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075860365482,"sku":"RUG280016","price":55.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-tiger-i-ausf-e-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033160"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-251-ausf-d-3-in-1","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 251\/1 Ausf D AFV 3-IN-1 Set","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\" class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-section-id=\"product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe SdKfz 251 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251) half-track was an armored fighting vehicle designed and first built by the Hanomag Company during World War II. Used by the Wehrmacht, the SdKfz 251 was designed to transport the panzergrenadiers of the German mechanized infantry corps into battle. SdKfz 251s were the most widely produced German half-tracks of the war, with at least 15,252 vehicles and variants produced by various manufacturers, and were commonly referred to simply as “Hanomags” by both German and Allied soldiers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere were four main model modifications (Ausführung A through D), which formed the basis for at least 22 variants. The initial idea was for a vehicle that could be used to transport a single squad of panzergrenadiers to the battlefield protected from enemy small arms fire, and with some protection from artillery fire. In addition, the standard mounting of at least one MG34 or MG42 machine gun allowed the vehicle to provide support by fire for the infantry squad once they had disembarked in battle.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVariants were produced for specialized purposes, including with anti-aircraft guns, light howitzers, anti-tank guns and mortars or even large unguided artillery rockets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom early 1943, the D model was developed with the purpose of halving the number of angled body plates, simplifying the design and thus speeding up the production. D models can be easily recognized by their single piece sloping rear (with flat doors).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis highly detailed SdKfz 251 Ausf D is a 3-in-1 plastic kit. The kit can be built to represent a SdKfz 251\/ 7 (Assault Engineering vehicle), SdKfz 251\/8 (Ambulance), or SdKfz 251\/10 (with 37mm PaK 36 anti-tank gun).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 64 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075874062506,"sku":"RUG280019","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-251-ausf-d-3-in-1-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033166"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-251-1-ausf-d-stuka-zu-fuss","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 251\/1 Ausf D Stuka zu Fuss AFV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Wurfrahmen 40 (“launch frame 40”) was a German WW2 multiple rocket launcher. When used on the SdKfz 251 halftrack, a frame with six base plates was used, with three on each side. It formed a more mobile and protected artillery piece than the towed Nebelwerfer. It was nicknamed Stuka zu Fuss (“Stuka on Foot” or “Walking Stuka”) and Heulende Kuh (“Bellowing Cow”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in late 1940, the weapon system was a framework with adjustable base plates fitted over and alongside a vehicle which could hold 300 mm high explosive (HE) rockets; 280 mm HE and 320 mm incendiary rockets were also used, the rockets being fired while in their loading crates. Although spin stabilized, the rockets were not as accurate as conventional artillery and reloading was time consuming due to the rocket’s weight. Rockets were ripple-fired in large numbers where feasible to quickly saturate a target. The Wurfrahmen 40 was successful in service as a support weapon for the mobile Panzer formations, particularly in urban areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis highly detail plastic kit depicts a SdKfz 251 Ausf D with a Wurfrahmen 40 multiple rocket launcher. The Wurfrahmen 40 frame is detachable enabling you to revert the vehicle into a standard SdKfz 251\/1D personnel carrier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Code: 280020\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 70 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075878748330,"sku":"RUG280020","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-2511-ausf-d-stuka-zu-fuss-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033167"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-hetzer-jagdpanzer-38t","title":"Rubicon Models - Hetzer Jagdpanzer 38(t)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - Hetzer Jagdpanzer 38(t)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Jagdpanzer 38(t) (SdKfz 138\/2), later known as Hetzer (“baiter”), was a WW2 German light tank destroyer based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis. It was intended to be more cost-effective than the much more ambitious Jagdpanther and Jagdtiger designs of the same period. Using a proven chassis, it avoided the mechanical problems of the larger armoured vehicles.\u003cbr\u003eIt was better armoured than the thinly armoured earlier Panzerjäger Marder and Nashorn with a sloped armour front plate of 60 mm sloped back at 60 degrees from the vertical (equivalent in protection to about 120 mm), carried a reasonably powerful 75mm gun, was mechanically reliable, small and easily concealed. It was also cheap to build. The Jagdpanzer 38(t) succeeded the open-top Marder III (based on the same chassis) in production from April 1944; about 2,584 were built until the end of the war.\u003cbr\u003eThe Jagdpanzer 38(t) fit into the lighter category of German tank destroyers that began with the Panzerjäger I, continued with the Marder series and ended with the Jagdpanzer 38(t). The 75 mm PaK 39 L\/48 gun of the Jagdpanzer 38(t) was a modified version of the 75 mm StuK 40 L\/48 used in the StuG III and StuG IV assault guns. With this gun the Jagdpanzer 38(t) was able to destroy nearly all Allied or Soviet tank types in service at long ranges (except heavy tanks) and its fully enclosed armour protection made it a safer vehicle to crew than the open-topped Marder II or Marder III series.\u003cbr\u003eThe Jagdpanzer 38(t) was one of the most common late-war German tank destroyers. It was available in relatively large numbers and was generally mechanically reliable. Like some other late-war German SPGs, the Jagdpanzer 38(t) mounted a remote-control machine gun mount which could be fired\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efrom within the vehicle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Flammpanzer 38(t) was a Jagdpanzer 38(t) modified with a Keobe flamethrower in place of the main gun. It was deployed on the Western Front, with first use during the Battle of the Bulge. Less than 50 units were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Highlight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 1\/56 (28mm) scale 3 sprue plastic kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Option to build either an Early, Mid or Late Hetzer tank destroyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Option to build kit as a Flammpanzer 38 as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Choice of three gun mantlets and two road wheel sets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Multiple rear idler wheel choices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumber of Parts: 85 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnpainted plastic kit, assembly required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075887497386,"sku":"RUG280030","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-hetzer-jagdpanzer-38-t-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033170"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-251-ausf-c","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 251 Ausf. C","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe SdKfz 251 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug 251) half-track was an armoured fighting vehicle designed and first built by the Hanomag Company during World War II. Used by the Wehrmacht, the SdKfz 251 was designed to transport the panzergrenadiers of the German mechanized infantry corps into battle. SdKfz 251s were the most widely produced German half-tracks of the war, with at least 15,252 vehicles and variants produced by various manufacturers, and were commonly referred to simply as “Hanomags” by both German and Allied soldiers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe C model, which started production in mid-1942, featured a simplified hexagonal-shaped forward armoured plate for the engine. Models A through C had rear doors that bulged out. The C model had a large production run, but was quite complex to build, involving many angled plates that gave reasonable protection from small arms fire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis highly detailed plastic kit depicts an SdKfz 251 Ausf C version. It comes with two machine gun choices; open or close rear access door, and a half open or fully closed canvas top (tarp) option.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eProduct Highlight:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- MG34 or MG42 machine gun choice\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Open or close rear access door\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Choice of canvas top in half open or fully closed position\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Simplified yet detailed chassis interior\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Driver figure included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075890839722,"sku":"RUG280031","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-251-ausf-c-gap-games-1.jpg?v=1775033172"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-250-1-or-sdkfz-253","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 250\/1 or SdKfz 253","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - SdKfz 250\/1 or SdKfz 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe SdKfz 250 was a light armoured halftrack, very similar in appearance to the larger Hanomag SdKfz 251, and built by DEMAG, adopted in 1939 to supplement the standard halftrack.. Most variants were open-topped and had a single access door in the rear. Production delays meant that the first 250 did not appear until mid-1941.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe initial design (Alte, the “old version”) had an armoured body made of multi-faceted plates, which gave good protection against small arms fire, but made this design both expensive to manufacture and quite cramped. Production of this early version stopped in October 1943 with some 4,200 built, and a second version (Neu, or “new version”), greatly simplified to speed up manufacture, began replacing it. In both variants, the armour was useful only for stopping small-arms fire and small artillery fragments. Heavy machine gun fire, anti-tank gun fire, or almost any tank gun could penetrate the SdKfz 250 at long range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe vehicle was used in a wide variety of roles throughout World War II. The basic troop carrier version was used as an armoured personnel carrier for reconnaissance units, carrying scout sections. This basic variant usually mounted one or two MG34 machine guns. Later variants carried 20 mm, 37 mm, and even 75 mm guns to support the more lightly armed versions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSdKfz 253\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariant was fully enclosed, and was used by artillery forward observers to accompany tank and mechanized infantry units.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduct Highlight:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Two headlight options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Various SdKfz 253 hatch options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Simplified yet highly detailed chassis interior\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Driver figure included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that this kit contains ONE vehicle that can be built in a variety of ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075898015914,"sku":"RUG280032","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280032_SdKfz_250-1_Alte_SdKfz_253_470x_9f4e4579-0504-4bc7-80c0-f5cafaa37a94.webp?v=1761044933"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-250-1-neu-aka-250n","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 250\/1 Neu (aka 250N)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section col-12 col-xl-9 col-main\" id=\"shopify-section-product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-collections-related=\"\/collections\/?view=related\" data-enable-history-state=\"true\" id=\"ProductSection-product-template-default\" data-section-type=\"product\" data-section-id=\"product-template-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product product-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - SdKfz 250\/1 Neu (aka 250N)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SdKfz 250 was a light armoured halftrack, very similar in appearance to the larger Hanomag-designed SdKfz 251, and built by DEMAG, for use by Germany in World War II. Most variants were open-topped and had a single access door in the rear. The SdKfz 250 was adopted in 1939 to supplement the standard halftrack. Production delays meant that the first 250 did not appear until mid-1941.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vehicle was used in a wide variety of roles throughout WW2. The basic troop carrier version was used as an armoured personnel carrier for reconnaissance units, carrying scout sections. This basic variant usually mounted one or two MG34 machine guns. Later variants carried 20 mm, 37 mm, and even 75 mm guns to support the more lightly armed versions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe initial design (Alte, the “old version”) had an armoured body made of multi-faceted plates, which gave good protection against small arms fire, but made this design both expensive to manufacture and quite cramped. Production of this early version stopped in October 1943 with some 4,200 built, and a second version (Neu, or “new version”), greatly simplified to speed up manufacture, and began replacing it. In both variants, the armour was useful only for stopping small-arms fire and small artillery fragments. Heavy machine gun fire, anti-tank gun fire, or almost any tank gun could penetrate the SdKfz 250 at long range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 1\/56 (28mm) scale 2-sprue plastic kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Base kit for all SdKfz 250 expansion sets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Detailed chassis interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Three figures included - Driver \/ MG Gunner \/ Officer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- MG Gunner can be used on our SdKfz 250\/1 Alte (280032)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Code: 280038\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Parts: 69 pieces \/ 2 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075906535594,"sku":"RUG280038","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-2501-neu-aka-250n-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033175"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-3a-maultier-truck","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 3a Maultier Truck","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubicon Models - SdKfz 3a Maultier Truck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the beginning of 1941 German troops discovered that their wheeled transport vehicles were unsuitable for the muddy conditions at the beginning of the invasion of Russia. Only halftracks were able to operate in these conditions, but removing them from their combat role for supply duties was not feasible, so it was decided to produce half-tracked versions of standard Opel, Daimler-Benz, Alfa-Romeo and Ford trucks (lorries) by removing their rear axles, truncating the prop shafts and connecting them to redundant Panzer I track assemblies. Heavier trucks (4 tons payload) were fitted with Panzer II track assemblies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe SdKfz 3 Maultier (“Mule”) is the name given to series of half-track trucks based on Opel, Mercedes-Benz, Alfa-Romeo or Ford trucks. One of the best known of these conversions was the SdKfz 3a Maultier based on the 3-ton variant of the Opel Blitz cargo truck.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost Maultier conversions were based on Opel Blitz model S trucks, which proved successful in service. While lacking the overall mobility of purpose-built halftracks they were cheaper and sufficiently effective. From 1943, some Maultier trucks were fitted with armored bodies, designated SdKfz 4. Some of these were armed with 10 tubed rocket launcher Panzerwerfer 42, and were designated SdKfz 4\/1.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKit Highlights:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- One piece engine \u0026amp; truck cab for ease-of-assembly\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 2 rear trunk options – early or mid-to-late war\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- 2 headlights options – standard or small blackout lights\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Detachable canvas top with rear open or close tarpaulin\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Optional searchlight, spare tyre, benches \u0026amp; fuel cans\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Driver \u0026amp; passenger included\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Parts: 71 pieces \/ 3 sprues + 1 cab body\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075911090346,"sku":"RUG280046","price":43.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280046_SdKfz_3a_Maultier_2048x2048_5f6a8c6b-da08-4bbc-b6ca-1dbb028e66c7.jpg?v=1761044935"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-r75-motorcycle-w-sidecar-eto","title":"Rubicon Models - German R75 Motorcycle with Sidecar - Standard Version","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubicon Models - German R75 Motorcycle w Sidecar - ETO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe BMW R75 and its rival the Zündapp KS750 were both widely used by the Wehrmacht in Russia and North Africa, though after a period of evaluation it became clear that the Zündapp was the superior machine. In August 1942, Zündapp and BMW, on the urging of the Army, agreed upon standardization of parts for both machines, with a view of eventually creating a Zündapp-BMW hybrid (designated the BW43), in which a BMW 286\/1 side-car would be grafted onto a Zündapp KS750 motorcycle. They also agreed that the manufacture of the R75 would cease once production reached 20,200 units, and after that point BMW and Zündapp would only produce the Zündapp-BMW machine, manufacturing 20,000 each year. Only 16,510 were produce before the war ended.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince the target of 20,200 BMW R75’s was not reached, it remained in production until the Eisenach factory was so badly damaged by Allied bombing that production ceased in 1944. A further 98 units were assembled by the Soviets in 1946 as reparations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKit Highlights:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Single 1\/56 (28mm) scale plastic sprue\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Choice of leather or metal stowage case\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Choice of MG34 or MG42 machine gun\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Three figures included\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Parts: 45 pieces \/ 1 sprue + 2 figure sprues\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075922428074,"sku":"RU-280051","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-german-r75-motorcycle-w-sidecar-eto-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033182"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-r75-motorcycle-w-sidecar-dak","title":"Rubicon Models - German R75 Motorcycle with Sidecar - DAK Version","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - German R75 Motorcycle w Sidecar - DAK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe BMW R75 and its rival the Zündapp KS750 were both widely used by the Wehrmacht in Russia and North Africa, though after a period of evaluation it became clear that the Zündapp was the superior machine. In August 1942, Zündapp and BMW, on the urging of the Army, agreed upon standardization of parts for both machines, with a view of eventually creating a Zündapp-BMW hybrid (designated the BW43), in which a BMW 286\/1 side-car would be grafted onto a Zündapp KS750 motorcycle. They also agreed that the manufacture of the R75 would cease once production reached 20,200 units, and after that point BMW and Zündapp would only produce the Zündapp-BMW machine, manufacturing 20,000 each year. Only 16,510 were produce before the war ended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince the target of 20,200 BMW R75’s was not reached, it remained in production until the Eisenach factory was so badly damaged by Allied bombing that production ceased in 1944. A further 98 units were assembled by the Soviets in 1946 as reparations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKit Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e- Single 1\/56 (28mm) scale plastic sprue\u003cbr\u003e- Choice of leather or metal stowage case\u003cbr\u003e- Choice of MG34 or MG42 machine gun\u003cbr\u003e- Three figures included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 45 pieces \/ 1 sprue + 2 figure sprues\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075924361386,"sku":"RUG280052","price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-german-r75-motorcycle-w-sidecar-dak-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033180"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-pak-36-anti-tank-gun-crew","title":"Rubicon Models - German Pak 36 Anti Tank Gun + Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - German Pak 36 Anti Tank Gun + Crew\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe PaK 36 (Panzerabwehrkanone 36) was a 3.7 cm calibre German anti-tank gun used during the WW2. It was the main anti-tank weapon of Wehrmacht infantry units until mid-1941.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the May 1940 Western Campaign, the PaK 36, being a relatively small-calibre weapon, was found to be inadequate against heavy Allied tanks. Still, the gun was effective against the most common light tanks of the era.\u003cbr\u003eThe addition of tungsten-core shells (Pzgr 40) slightly improved the armour penetration of the PaK 36, enabling it to finally damage the T-34, but only via a direct shot to the rear or side armour from point-blank range. Despite its continued impotence against the T-34, it remained the standard anti-tank weapon for many units until 1942. The advantages of the PaK 36 were its; relative ease of handling and mobility (it could be brought into action very rapidly by as few as two men since it weighed only 432 kg); good quality optics\/aiming devices; ease of concealment due to its small size; and high rate of fire.\u003cbr\u003eThe PaK 36 began to be replaced by the new 5cm PaK 38 in mid-1941. As it was gradually replaced, many were removed from their carriages and added to SdKfz 251 halftracks for use as light anti-armour support. The PaK 36 also served with the armies of Italy, Finland, Hungary, and Slovakia.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the PaK 36 quickly became ineffectual in the European and Russian theatres, in China the gun was still viable as an effective anti-tank gun. It could destroy the Japanese tanks, since their armour protection was quite weak. For example, during the Battle of Tai'erzhuang, Chinese PaK 36s destroyed a good number of Japanese tanks.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1943, the introduction of the Stielgranate 41 shaped charge meant that the PaK 36 could now penetrate most armour, although the low velocity of the projectile limited its range. The PaK 36s, together with the new shaped charges, was issued to Fallschirmjäger units and other lightly equipped troops. The gun's low weight meant that it could be easily moved by hand, and this mobility made it ideal for their purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x standalone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x vehicle-mounted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePaK 36\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Includes both full \u0026amp; half shields plus mounting plates for all SdKfz 250\/251 variants\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Front lower armour plate in operating or transport mode\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Movable trails \u0026amp; rotating gun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Includes Stielgranate 41 shaped charge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Includes shells and ammo boxes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- 5 gun crew in early war uniform included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 pieces \/ 1 sprue + 2 figure sprues\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075925246122,"sku":"RUG280057","price":40.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280057_PaK_36_AT_Gun_with_Crew_170922-1_2048x2048_dcf72b06-4257-4485-950c-86dc8ecc7cfc.jpg?v=1761044937"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-pak-38-pak-97-38-anti-tank-gun-crew","title":"Rubicon Models - German Pak 38\/PaK 97\/38 Anti Tank Gun + Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - German Pak 38\/PaK 97\/38 Anti Tank Gun + Crew\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Options to build either a PaK 38 or PaK 97\/38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Front lower armour plate in operating or transport mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Movable trails \u0026amp; rotating gun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Includes shells and ammo boxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 5 gun crew in mid-war uniform included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 sprue + 2 figure sprues, assembly required. Supplied unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5cm PaK 38 (L\/60) (5cm Panzerabwehrkanone 38 (L\/60)) was first used by the German forces in April 1941. When the Germans faced Soviet tanks in 1941 during Operation Barbarossa, the PaK 38 was one of the few early guns capable of penetrating the 45mm (1.8 in) armour of the T-34. The gun was also equipped with Panzergranate 40 APCR shots with a hard tungsten core, in an attempt to penetrate the armour of the heavier KV-1 tank. It remained in service with the Wehrmacht until the end of the war. Between 1940 and 1943, a total of 9,566 units were built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the invasion of Poland and France, the Wehrmacht captured thousands of 75mm Model 1897 guns, built by the French arms manufacturer Schneider. Soon after the German invasion of the USSR in 1941, Wehrmacht units encountered new Soviet tanks, the medium T-34 and the heavy KV. The thick sloped armour of these vehicles gave them invulnerability against German towed 3.7cm PaK 36 anti-tank guns. The situation led to requests for more powerful weapons that would be able to destroy them at normal combat ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though Germany already had a suitable design, the 7.5cm PaK 40, this weapon entered production and the first pieces were delivered in November 1941. However, until enough of these were manufactured, some expedient solution was required. In its original configuration, the French guns were ill-suited for the anti-tank role. It was decided to solve the traverse and mobility problems by mounting the 7.5cm barrel on the modern split trail carriage of the 5cm PaK 38 anti-tank gun. To soften the recoil, the barrel was fitted with a large Swiss Solothurn muzzle brake. The gun was primarily intended to use HEAT shells as the armour penetration of this type of ammunition does not depend on velocity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 7.5cm PaK 97\/38 reached the battlefield in the summer of 1942. Despite moderate effectiveness and violent recoil, it remained in service until the end of the war. 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The PaK 40 formed the backbone of German anti-tank guns for the latter part of the war, mostly in towed form, but also on a number of tank destroyers such as the Marder series. Approximately 20,000 PaK 40s were produced between 1942 and 1945.\u003cbr\u003eModel is supplied unpainted and unassembled and features;\u003cbr\u003e- Front lower armour plate in operating or transport mode\u003cbr\u003e- Movable trails \u0026amp; rotating gun\u003cbr\u003e- Includes shells and ammo boxes\u003cbr\u003e- 5 gun crew in late war uniform included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 gun sprue + 2 figure sprues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075937992874,"sku":"RUG280059","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280059_PaK_40_AT_Gun_with_Crew_1024x1024_2048x2048_4e8681b0-9aed-4b91-a123-c0e163677c17.jpg?v=1761044940"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-kubelwagen-type-82","title":"Rubicon Models - Kubelwagen Type 82 Light Military Vehicle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - Kubelwagen Type 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Volkswagen Kübelwagen was a light military vehicle designed by Ferdinand Porsche and built by Volkswagen during World War II for use by the German military (both Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS). Based heavily on the Volkswagen Beetle, it was prototyped as the Type 62, but eventually became known internally as the Type 82.\u003cbr\u003eKübelwagen is an abbreviation of Kübelsitzwagen, meaning “bucket-seat car” because all German light military vehicles that had no doors were fitted with bucket seats to prevent passengers from falling out. The first VW test vehicles had no doors and were therefore fitted with bucket seats, so acquiring the name VW Kübelsitzwagen that was later shortened to Kübelwagen. Mercedes, Opel and Tatra also built Kübel(sitz)wagens.\u003cbr\u003eThe Kübelwagen is really simple in design. With a two-wheel-drive configuration, it could easily cope with snow, ice and mud (to some extent); the vehicle surprised even those in charge of the development. In some test, it showed even superior handling characteristics than some 4x4s. This was due to a combination of a lightweight chassis and smooth, flat underbody which “surfed” on soft surfaces just like a motorized sled, allowing it to follow tracked vehicles without much trouble. It was propelled by a rear-mounted air-cooled flat-4, 985cc FMCV-1 engine, linked to a 4-speed manual transmission with a self-locking differential. With its air-cooled configuration, it was dispensed a radiator and therefore proved less sensitive to bullets, while being also highly tolerant of climates extremes. For starting in winter, a volatile fuel was required, stored in a small auxiliary fuel tank.\u003cbr\u003eWhen Volkswagen production ceased at the end of the war, 50,435 Kübelwagen vehicles had been produced, and the vehicle had proven itself to be surprisingly useful, reliable, and durable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e- 2 types of tyres for both North African and European Campaigns\u003cbr\u003e- Two headlight options included\u003cbr\u003e- Optional fold-down windshield with canvas cover\u003cbr\u003e- Extra door parts for open door conversion included\u003cbr\u003e- Driver with 2 head options included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075942842538,"sku":"RU-280072","price":38.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-kubelwagen-type-82-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033187"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-jagdpanther-g1-g2","title":"Rubicon Models -Jagdpanther G1 \/ G2 Tank Destroyer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJagdpanther G1 \/ G2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Destroyer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe SdKfz 173\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJagdpanther\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“hunting panther” was a tank destroyer built by the German army during World War II based on the chassis of the Panther tank. It entered service in 1944 during the later stages of the war on the Eastern and Western Fronts. The Jagdpanther combined the 8.8cm PaK 43 cannon, similar to the main gun of the Tiger II, and the armour and suspension of the Panther chassis. The Jagdpanther had a good power-to-weight ratio and a powerful main gun, which enabled it to destroy any type of Allied tank. Based on the existing Panther Ausf G chassis, the vehicle did not suffer too many mechanical problems. It was manned by a crew of five: a driver, radio-operator, commander, gunner and a loader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere were two main variants. The earlier\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1944 model) had a small welded main gun mantlet, one piece PaK 43\/3 gun, a modified Panther Ausf A engine deck and two vision openings for the driver. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1945 model) Jagdpanther used a Panther Ausf G engine deck, a larger gun mantlet bolted externally and a two-piece KwK 43\/4 L\/71 gun. Some later G1 models may have possessed G2 features such as the larger G2 mantlet because changes to the design were implemented gradually and lack of spares turned many Jagdpanther into “hybrids”.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEarly Jagdpanthers had two vision openings for the driver, whereas late versions had only one. The main gun originally had a monobloc gun barrel, but from May 44 onward it was gradually replaced by a two-part barrel which was more economical as barrel wear was not even. The other main difference was the relocation of external tool stowage from the sides of the vehicle to the engine deck and rear hull. This tool arrangement was recommended by schwere Panzerjäger Abteilung 654, based on their experience in Normandy, and adopted for production. A total of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e415\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJagdpanthers were produced from January 1944 until the end of the war.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Options to build either an Ausf G1 or G2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Three gun mantlet choices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Two gun barrel choices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Multiple rear exhaust choices\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Open or closed crew hatches\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Tank crew figure included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProduct Code:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e280064\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of Parts:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epieces \/\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esprues\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic Kit - ABS Cement Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMiniatures supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075948052650,"sku":"RU-280064","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280064_Jagdpanther.jpg?v=1776642526"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-7-halftrack","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 7 Halftrack Artillery Tractor","description":"\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubicon Models - SdKfz 7 Halftrack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDevelopment of the SdKfz 7 can be traced back to a 1934 Wehrmacht requirement for an eight-tonne half-track. The production vehicle first appeared in 1938 and was intended to be used mainly as the tractor for the 8.8cm FlaK gun and the 15cm sFH18 150mm howitzer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe vehicle could carry gun crews of up to 12 men in theatre-type seats with under-seat storage for various tools. The whole vehicle was spacious enough to carry their kit. The rear of the vehicle housed an enclosed compartment for storage of ammunition, though a second ammunition carrier was desirable. The tractor could tow loads up to 8,000kg (17,600lb) in weight. Most were fitted with a winch that could pull up to 3,450kg. It had a payload of 1,800kg. The windscreen was able to fold down and a canvas roof could be erected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe use of half-tracked prime movers for artillery was common in the German forces but not elsewhere. Compared to wheeled vehicles, half-tracks were more difficult to maintain, they often suffered track breakages, and were slower on roads. However, they had better off-road mobility compared to wheeled vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe iconic SdKfz 7 was used throughout the war and saw extensive use in the North African Campaign where their tracks allowed them to drive through the desert sands far more effectively than trucks. From 1938, a total of 12,187 units were built before production stopped in 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe SdKfz 7 also became the basis of a number of self-propelled anti-aircraft variants based on 20mm and 37mm FlaK types in use. The SdKfz 7\/1 was armed with a 2cm Flakvierling 38 quadruple anti-aircraft gun system; about 750 to 800 were produced by the end of Dec 44. The SdKfz 7\/2 was armed with a single 3.7cm FlaK 36 or 43 anti-aircraft gun; about 1,000 were produced by the end of Jan 45.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Two headlight options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Windshield fold-down option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Folded or erected canvas roof options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Open or closed storage bins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Base kit to build SdKfz 7\/1 or SdKfz 7\/2 included*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Driver in normal or DAK uniform included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* 2cm Flakvierling 38 and 3.7cm FlaK 43 sold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Parts: 99 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075949691050,"sku":"RU-280065","price":52.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-7-halftrack-artillery-tractor-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033190"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-2-kettenrad-goliath","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 2 Kettenkrad with Trailer if.8 \u0026 Goliath with Crew","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubicon Models - SdKfz 2 Kettenrad + Goliath\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe SdKfz 2 Kettenkrad (plural Kettenkräder) started its life as a light tractor for airborne troops. The vehicle was designed to be delivered by Junkers Ju 52 aircraft, though not by parachute. The vehicle had the advantage of being the only gun tractor small enough to fit inside the hold of the Ju 52.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first units equipped with the SdKfz 2 were not paratroopers but regular Wehrmacht infantry units, often scout detachments by the beginning of 1941. Most Kettenkräder saw service on the Eastern Front, where they were used to lay communication cables, pull heavy loads and carry soldiers through the deep Russian mud. Later in the war, Kettenkräder were used as runway tugs for aircraft in order to save aviation fuel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kettenkrad was not armed, although they were sometimes used to carry an infantryman equipped with an MG34 or MG42 machine-gun, acting as a harassing vehicle. The Kettenkrad was used by the Africa Korps, in Italy, France, in any weather and on all kind of terrains. It was used often by Gebirgsjäger units (Alpine troops), or engaged against partisans throughout Europe, in the Balkans and in general all rugged or woody locations and mountainous regions.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Kettenkrad came with a special trailer (if.8) that could be attached to improve its cargo capacity. Being a tracked vehicle, the Kettenkrad could climb up to 24° in sand and even more on hard ground. Production of the vehicle was stopped in 1944, at which time 8,345 had been built. After the war, production resumed, around 550 Kettenkräder were built for agricultural use, with production ending in 1948.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Goliath tracked mine was an unmanned disposable demolition vehicle used by the Wehrmacht during WW2. These were the electrically powered SdKfz 302 and the petrol-engine powered SdKfz 303. They were known as “beetle tanks” to the Allies. They carried 60 or 100 kilograms (130 or 220 lb) of high explosives depending on the model and were intended to be used for multiple purposes such as destroying tanks, disrupting dense infantry formations and the demolition of buildings or bridges.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Infantry cart if.8 included\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Optional canvas top for if.8\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Goliath tracked mine with trailer included\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Detachable Goliath for gaming use\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Driver and two seated passengers included\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Parts: 54 pieces \/ 1 sprue + 2 figure sprues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Two headlight options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Windshield fold-down option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Folded or erected canvas roof options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Open or closed storage bins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Base kit to build SdKfz 7\/1 or SdKfz 7\/2 included*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Driver in normal or DAK uniform included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* 2cm Flakvierling 38 and 3.7cm FlaK 43 sold separately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Parts: 99 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075953590442,"sku":"RUG280071","price":38.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-2-kettenrad-goliath-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033184"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-3-7cm-flak-43-gun-trailer-crew","title":"Rubicon Models - German 3.7cm Flak 43 with SdAh 58 \u0026 Crew Anti-Aircraft Gun","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.7cm FlaK 43 with SdAh 58 \u0026amp; Crew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-Aircraft Gun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3.7cm FlaK 18\/36\/37\/43 was a series of anti-aircraft cannon produced by Germany that saw widespread service in the Second World War. The cannon was fully automatic and effective against aircraft flying at altitudes up to 4,200m. The cannon was produced in both towed and self-propelled versions. Having a flexible doctrine, the Germans used their anti-aircraft pieces in ground support roles where 37mm caliber guns were no exception.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FlaK 18 was only produced in small numbers, and production had already ended in 1936. Development continued, focusing on a replacement of the existing cumbersome dual-axle mount with a lighter single-axle one. This resulted in a 3.7cm FlaK 36. A new simplified sighting system introduced the next year produced the otherwise-identical 3.7cm Flak 37. The Flak 36\/37 were the most-produced variants of the weapon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3.7cm FlaK 43 was a dramatic improvement over older models. A new gas-operated breech increased the practical firing rate while at the same time dropping in weight. It was also produced in a twin-gun mount, the 3.7cm Flakzwilling 43, although this version was considered somewhat unwieldy and top-heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany Flak 37s were mounted on the ubiquitous SdKfz 7 half-track vehicle designated as the SdKfz 7\/2, or later the schwere Wehrmachtschlepper (sWS), but the newer Flak 43 was almost always used in a mobile mounting. Most famous of these were the converted Panzer IVs, first the “interim” Möbelwagen and later the Ostwind. 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Later on, Auto Union and Audi began to manufacture the 1500A as well. The 1500A saw extensive use throughout World War II with various branches and formations in the Wehrmacht, including the Waffen-SS and the Afrika Korps. Production ended after being cancelled in March 1944, by which time Steyr had produced some 12,450 vehicles with Auto Union and Audi some 5,600, a total of 18,050 vehicles, many of which stayed in service until the end of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 1500A was powered by an 85 hp, 8-cylinder air-cooled Steyr 3517cc OHV petrol engine, with a top speed of 90 km\/h on roads, and 45 km\/h cross-country. 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Steyr responded by proposing a small, fully tracked vehicle based upon its 1.5-tonne truck (Steyr 1500A light truck) already in use in the army. The vehicle was introduced in 1942 as the Raupenschlepper Ost (more commonly abbreviated to RSO).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially designed as a prime mover and artillery supply vehicle, it eventually served in a wide variety of roles. Immediately after the vehicle reached the Eastern front, the combat units started using it for general transport duties. It gave outstanding service due to its reliability, its ease of maintenance, and its capability to take over a variety of roles - in every kind of terrain - which other vehicles lacked. The four road wheels per side, all in a single line as part of a “slack-track” system with no return rollers, comprised a much simpler suspension system, much more able to handle the rasputitsa mud season and Russian winter conditions, without mud or snow freezing between the wheels of the complex overlapping\/interleaved Schachtellaufwerk suspension systems that German half-track vehicles like the SdKfz 7 possessed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original version (RSO\/01) had a pressed-steel cab with a truck-like configuration similar to the wheeled trucks. The next two versions – RSO\/02 and RSO\/03 – had a simpler, soft-top, slab-sided metal cab. All models had wooden, drop-side cargo beds typical of light trucks of the era. It was originally powered by a Steyr 3.5L V8 petrol engine, which in the RSO\/03 was replaced by the Deutz air-cooled diesel engine. 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