{"title":"Rubicon Select Range","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bedford-qld-3-ton-4x4-cargo-truck","title":"Bedford QLD 3 ton 4x4 Cargo Truck","description":"\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - Bedford QLD 3 ton 4x4 Cargo Truck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe Bedford QL was a series of trucks, manufactured by Bedford for use by the British Armed Forces during World War Two. At the outbreak of WW2, Bedford was contracted by the British War Office to produce a 3 ton 4×4 general service truck. A pilot model was ready in February 1940 and quantity production started in March 1941. The Bedford QL was in production from 1941 to 1945 and was Bedford’s first vehicle series built for the military. A total of 52,240 were built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eQLD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003evariant was a general service (GS) cargo truck and was the most numerous versions in the series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e- Multi-slide mould cabin\u003cbr\u003e- Two cabin rooftop options\u003cbr\u003e- With or without tarpaulin cover\u003cbr\u003e- Open or closed tailgate\u003cbr\u003e- Commonwealth driver included\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 65 pieces \/ 2 sprues + 1 multi-slide mould part\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel supplied unpainted, assembly is required.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42858807885994,"sku":"RUB280106","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/bedford-qld-3-ton-4x4-cargo-truck-gap-games.jpg?v=1775031197"},{"product_id":"bedford-qlt-3-ton-4x4-troop-transport-truck","title":"Bedford QLT 3 ton 4x4 Troop Transport Truck","description":"\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - Bedford QLT 3 ton 4x4 Troop Transport Truck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe Bedford QL was a series of trucks, manufactured by Bedford for use by the British Armed Forces during World War Two. At the outbreak of WW2, Bedford was contracted by the British War Office to produce a 3 ton 4×4 general service truck. A pilot model was ready in February 1940 and quantity production started in March 1941. The Bedford QL was in production from 1941 to 1945 and was Bedford’s first vehicle series built for the military. A total of 52,240 were built.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe QLT variant was a troop transport. From August 1941 and until the end of WW2 more than 3,300 QLTs were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e- Multi-slide mould cabin\u003cbr\u003e- Two cabin rooftop options\u003cbr\u003e- With or without tarpaulin cover\u003cbr\u003e- Open or closed tailgate\u003cbr\u003e- Optional gun mount with MG\u003cbr\u003e- Commonwealth driver included\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 82 pieces \/ 3 sprues + 1 multi-slide mould part\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel supplied unpainted, assembly is required.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42858818437290,"sku":"RUB280107","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/bedford-qlt-3-ton-4x4-troop-transport-truck-gap-games.jpg?v=1775031193"},{"product_id":"rubicon-m5a1-stuart-m5a1-recce","title":"Rubicon Models - M5A1 Stuart \/ M5A1 Recce","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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - M5A1 Stuart \/ M5A1 Recce\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M5A1 light tank was essentially an M5 with the larger turret first introduced on the M3A3. Production began in early 1943, and a total of 6,810 M5A1s were produced. By June 1944, the US Army had almost most entirely switched to the M5A1. It was also used by the US Marines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Northwest Europe, the M5A1 was primarily used for scouting and security duties, although it still had a role as a gun tank in the Pacific. It was also used by Britain, Canada, Poland and France, as well as the Yugoslav partisans and (after WW2) China. In British, Canadian and Polish service, the M5A1 was known as the Stuart VI, and from 1943 onwards the turret was frequently removed, resulting in the Stuart Recce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Choice to build either a mid or late production M5A1 (Stuart VI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Can also build as a M5A1 (Stuart VI) Reece \/ Kangaroo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Various machine gun (MMG \u0026amp; HMG) options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Open hatches, spare road wheel \u0026amp; hedgerow cutter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Decals include both US \u0026amp; Allies insignia \u0026amp; markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Parts: 49 pieces \/ 2 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel supplied unpainted, assembly required.\u003c\/span\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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047232045226,"sku":"RUA280023","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280023_M5A1_Stuart_Box_470x_f6c85458-6d9e-4675-b602-5fb10cdee9e6.webp?v=1761044841"},{"product_id":"copy-of-rubicon-models-m8-scott-m5a1-stuart","title":"Rubicon Models - M3 \/ M3A1 Half Track","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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - M3 \/ M3A1 Half Track\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carrier, Personnel Half-track M3, also known as the M3 Half-track, was an American armored personnel carrier widely used by the Allies during World War II;and in the Cold War. Derived from the M2 Half Track Car, the slightly longer M3 was extensively produced, with about 15,000 units and more than 50,000 derivative variants manufactured (most of which were interim designs). The M3 and its variants were supplied to the US Army and Marines, as well as British Commonwealth and Soviet Red Army forces, serving on all major fronts throughout the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a 2-sprue base kit for the M3 Half-track. It comes with choices to build either a M3 or M3A1 version. Other options included a Tulsa Model 18G winch, unditching roller, open or closed rear stowage racks with metal boxes, front armoured louvers in open or close position, and various machine gun (both MMG and HMG) choices. Driver and passenger included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- One piece engine \u0026amp; truck body for ease-of-assembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Option to build either a M3 or M3A1 Half-track\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Choice of winch or unditching roller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Optional rear stowage racks in open or close position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Driver \u0026amp; passenger included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Parts: 55 pieces \/ 2 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied unpainted, assembly required.\u003c\/span\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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047245775018,"sku":"RU-280027","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/RUA280027-2.jpg?v=1748475580"},{"product_id":"copy-of-rubicon-models-m4a2-sherman-sherman-iii","title":"Rubicon Models - US LVT(A)-1 \/ LVT(A)-4 Am Tank","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubicon Models - US LVT(A)-1 \/ LVT(A)-4 Am Tank\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptions to build either a LVT(A)-1 or LVT(A)-4 with open or closed hatches. The kit includes highly detailed tracks, a waterline option and decals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlastic kit, supplied unpainted. Assembly required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047251050666,"sku":"RUA280066","price":44.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-us-lvt-a-1-lvt-a-4-am-tank-gap-games_c29f27fb-08ab-438f-80f6-1370c2bc8632.jpg?v=1775032602"},{"product_id":"copy-of-rubicon-models-us-dodge-wc55-m6-fargo-4x4-truck-37mm-gmc","title":"Rubicon Models - US 37mm Anti-Tank Gun + Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - US 37mm Anti-Tank Gun + Crew\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe 37 mm gun M3 is the first dedicated anti-tank gun fielded by US forces in numbers. Introduced in 1940, it became the standard anti-tank gun of the US infantry with its size enabling it to be pulled by a jeep. However, the continuing improvement of German tanks quickly rendered the 37mm ineffective and, by 1943, it was being gradually replaced in the European and Mediterranean theaters by the more powerful British-developed 57mm gun M1. In the Pacific, where the Japanese tank threat was less significant, the M3 remained in service until the end of the war, but some 57mm guns were issued.\u003cbr\u003eLike many other light anti-tank guns, the M3 was widely used in the infantry support role and as an anti-personnel weapon, firing high-explosive and canister rounds.\u003cbr\u003eThe inability of the 37mm round to penetrate the frontal armor of mid-war tanks severely restricted the offensive capabilities of units armed with them. Between 1940 and 1943, a total of 18,702 were produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr\u003e- Highly detailed 37mm Gun M3\u003cbr\u003e- Gun can elevate and rotate\u003cbr\u003e- Movable gun trails\u003cbr\u003e- Ammo, crates \u0026amp; shells included\u003cbr\u003e- 3 figures included\u003cbr\u003eNumber of Parts: 51 pieces \/ 1 sprue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlastic kit, supplied unassembled and unpainted. We recommend using an ABS plastic glue such as Plastic Magic for assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047254786218,"sku":"RUA280103","price":38.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-us-37mm-anti-tank-gun-crew-gap-games.jpg?v=1775032612"},{"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-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-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. A total of 3,712 units were built between 1942 and 1943.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43075932815530,"sku":"RUG280058","price":38.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/280058_PaK_38_-_PaK_97-38_AT_Gun_with_Crew_1024x1024_2048x2048_f4a370dd-b4ed-469b-8fdd-7d3ff78057b2.jpg?v=1761044938"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-pak-40-anti-tank-gun-crew","title":"Rubicon Models - German Pak 40 Anti Tank Gun + Crew","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - German Pak 40 Anti Tank Gun + Crew\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"product_description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe 7.5cm PaK 40 (7,5cm Panzerabwehrkanone 40) was a German 7.5cm anti-tank gun developed in 1939 to 1941 by Rheinmetall and used during WW2. 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-panzerbefehlswagen-iii-ausf-e-h-j-l","title":"Rubicon Models - Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf E\/H\/J\/L","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubicon Models - Panzerbefehlswagen III Ausf E\/H\/J\/L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Panzerkampfwagen III (SdKfz 141), commonly known as the Panzer III, was a medium tank developed in the 1930s by Germany, and was used extensively in WW2. Production of the Panzer III ceased in 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Panzerbefehlswagen III command tanks were converted from all versions after the Ausf E (roughly one for twelve.) they were characterized by powerful radios and a new redesigned, roomier turret interior. In early production, it featured a dummy main gun which resembled a 3.7cm gun, and later with a mock 5cm gun instead. The turret was bolted in place and had a distinctive frame antenna on the rear deck.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ausf J was the first in the series of command tanks based on the Panzer III to retain the tank’s 5cm KwK L\/42 main gun. The lack of anything more potent than a machine gun had been a major drawback in the earlier models. The frame antenna was replaced with a set of star-shaped antenna on the rear engine deck. The Ausf L was armed with the long 5cm KwK 39 L\/60 gun.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Option to build an Ausf E, H, J or L variant\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Open or closed command \u0026amp; crew hatches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Tank crew figures included\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNumber of Parts: 159 pieces \/ 4 sprues. Note: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43076014801066,"sku":"RUG280093","price":52.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-panzerbefehlswagen-iii-ausf-ehjl-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033203"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-10-halftrack-small-gun-prime-mover","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 10 Halftrack Small Gun Prime Mover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRubicon Models - SdKfz 10 Halftrack Small Gun Prime Mover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SdKfz 10 (Sonderkraftfahrzeug – special motorized vehicle) was a German half-track that saw widespread use in World War Two. Its main role was as a prime mover for small towed guns, such as the 2cm FlaK 30, the 7.5cm leIG, or the 3.7cm PaK 36 anti-tank gun. It could carry eight troops in addition to towing a gun or trailer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chassis formed the basis for the SdKfz 250 light armored personnel carrier. Approximately 14,000 were produced between 1938 and 1945, making it one of the most widely produced German tactical vehicles of the war. It participated in the Invasion of Poland, the Battle of France, the Balkans Campaign and fought on both the Western Front and the Eastern Front, in North Africa and in Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Highly detailed driver compartment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- With or without tarpaulin cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Two tarpaulin covers option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Rear trunk platform for future expansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- SdKfz 10\/4 base platform included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Driver included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Parts: 97 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43076051927210,"sku":"RUG280108","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-10-halftrack-small-gun-prime-mover-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033207"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-steyr-1500a-01","title":"Rubicon Models - German Steyr 1500A\/01","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Truck (with optional 2cm FlaK 38)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction of the 1500A began in September 1941 by the Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch. 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. The 1500A had a maximum range of 400 kilometers when travelling on roads, 280 kilometers when travelling cross-country, including a total fuel capacity of 100 liters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere were two main variants of the 1500A, the first being the 1500A\/01, which was a troop carrier with bench seats fitting to the load bed. This was ideal for transporting squads of troops (eight passengers). The second variant was the command car version, designated the Kommandeurwagen Kfz 21 which could carry six. It featured a radio transmitter, luxury interior and a fold-out roof. There was also a light truck version requiring a crew of two. Some of the light truck bodies were also modified and used as field ambulances. The 1500A had no armor protection or armament, making it a non-combat vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Steyr 1500A\/01 with internal spare wheel was manufactured between September 1941 and August 1942. From then onward, the spare wheel was moved outside of the car body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Two build choices for the 1500A\/01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Multi-slide mould engine hood \u0026amp; grille\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Optional MG34 with gun mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Doors can be open or closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- With or without tarpaulin top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Option to build a field-modified FLAK 38 auf Fahrgestell Steyr 1500A\/01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Driver figure included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43076087087274,"sku":"RUG280113","price":44.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-german-steyr-1500a01-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033210"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-german-michael-wittmann-balthasar-woll","title":"Rubicon Models - German Michael Wittmann \u0026 Balthasar Woll","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan assemble Michael Wittmann and Balthasar \"Bobby\" Woll in both full and half-torso figures. Blister contains 2 plastic sprues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo of Parts: 18 pieces \/ 2 plastic sprues\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSupplied unpainted\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43076102029482,"sku":"RUG284069","price":16.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-german-michael-wittmann-and-balthasar-woll-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033211"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-carro-armato-m13-40-semovente-comando-m40","title":"Rubicon Models - Carro Armato M13\/40 \/ Semovente Comando M40","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 class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" data-tabcontent=\"\" class=\"tab-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Carro Armato M13\/40 was an Italian medium tank at the start of World War II and was the primary tank used by the Italians throughout the war. The design was influenced by the British Vickers 6-ton. The M13 was constructed of riveted steel plates with the engine at the rear and transmission at the front. It had a crew of four.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tank’s main armament was a 47mm gun, a tank-mounted version of the successful Cannone da 47\/32 M35 anti-tank gun. It could pierce about 45mm of armour at 500m; this was sufficient to penetrate the British light and cruiser tanks it faced in combat, though not the heavier infantry tanks. The M13 was also armed with three or four machine-guns: one coaxially with the main gun and two in the forward, frontal ball mount. A fourth machine gun was sometimes carried in a flexible mount on the turret roof for anti-aircraft use. Two periscopes were available for the gunner and commander, and a Magneti Marelli RF1CA radio was also fitted as standard equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M13\/40 was used in the Greek campaign in 1940 and 1941 and in the North African Campaign but not used on the Eastern Front. Beginning in 1942, the Italian Army recognized the firepower weakness of the M13\/40 series and employed the Semovente 75\/18 self-propelled gun alongside the tanks in their armoured units.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M13\/40 series was Italy’s most-produced tank of the war with over 3,000 having been built, including later variants such as the M14\/41. It was equipped with a more powerful engine as well as better air filters for operations in North Africa with only minor visual differences. The last version was the M15\/42 tank produced in 1943, with a better petrol engine and a longer 47\/40 gun. It also had thicker armour than the previous models. The Semovente 75\/18 self-propelled gun was built by utilizing the M13\/40 or M14\/41 chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Semovente Comando M40 was an M13\/40 tank with the turret replaced by a large multi-piece hatch. The hull housed additional radios and other communication equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel supplied unpainted, assembly is required.\u003c\/span\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\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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":43111522238634,"sku":"RUI280095","price":45.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-carro-armato-m1340-semovente-comando-m40-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033389"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-semovente-da-75-18","title":"Rubicon Models - Semovente da 75\/18","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 class=\"tabs__product-page horizontal-tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrapper-tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"collapse-tab1\" data-tabcontent=\"\" class=\"tab-content active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Semovente da 75\/18 was an Italian self-propelled gun of the Second World War. It was built by mounting the 75mm Obice da 75\/18 modello 34 mountain gun on the chassis of an M13\/40, M14\/41 or M15\/42 tank. The first 60 were built using the M13\/40 chassis and a subsequent 162 were built on the M14\/41 chassis from 1941 to 1943, when the M15\/42 chassis was introduced. The Semovente da 75\/18 had been intended to be an interim vehicle until the heavier P40 tank could be available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis self-propelled gun was built with riveted steel plates and a crew of three – driver, loader\/radio operator, and tank commander\/gunner. The main gun was a derivative of a 75mm L\/18 gun, itself a quite modern divisional artillery piece. The gun had a muzzle brake, and there were several observation and aiming systems (binoculars, periscopes and others) for the crew. Only one roof-mounted machine gun was fitted for close defence, though sometimes it was omitted. Initially this was a 6.5 mm Breda but was later upgraded to an 8mm model. A Radio model RF1 CA with interphone was usually fitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though the Semovente da 75\/18 was technically similar to the StuG III, it had a totally different role, serving as divisional artillery instead of a pure assault gun. The SPGs were deployed in the North African campaign and during the Allied invasion of Sicily, alongside medium tank units to provide additional firepower. Despite the fact that they were not designed to fight other tanks, their 75mm howitzer proved ideal (thanks to its low muzzle velocity) for firing HEAT shells; its 5.2kg HEAT shell (“Effetto Pronto” in Italian) could pierce 80mm of armour at 500m, and could thus defeat tanks such as the US-built M3 Grant and M4 Sherman used by the British Army. As such, these machines were responsible for many of the successes by the Italian armoured troops during 1942–43, when the medium tanks (all armed with a 47mm gun) were no longer effective. A total of 262 units were built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the Italian surrender in 1943, some 131 Semovente da 75\/18 were seized by the Germans and the production of another 55 was authorized. All units were intended for service in Italy or the Balkans and designated as StuG M42 mit 7,5 KwK L 18(850)(i).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel supplied unpainted, assembly is required.\u003c\/span\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\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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":43111530889386,"sku":"RUI280096","price":45.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-semovente-da-7518-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033388"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-sdkfz-222-sdkfz-223","title":"Rubicon Models - SdKfz 222 \/ SdKfz 223","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced from 1936 to 1943, the 222 light armoured car was fast on road and was extensively used in a recon role. Armed with a 20mm autocannon and co-axial machine gun the Sdkfz 222 was used from Poland right through to the end of the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SdKfz 223 is the radio version fitted with the \"bedstead\" aerial antenna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit can be built as either version. A crewman in either North African or European uniform, and decals are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43155560071338,"sku":"RUG280062","price":50.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-sdkfz-222-sdkfz-223-gap-games.jpg?v=1775033577"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-m2a3-75mm-field-gun","title":"Rubicon Models - M2A3 75mm Field Gun","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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 75mm Field Gun M1897 on M2 Carriage was a field gun and anti-tank gun which was used by the US Army during the interwar period and World War II. Originally of French design, the Canon de 75 modele 1897 was supplied to the United States in large numbers and became the standard field gun for the US Army during World War I. In US service, the mle 1897 was given the designation 75mm Gun M1897.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Can be assembled in transport or deployed mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Gun can elevate up and down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Gun trail can swing open or closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Extra ammo and stowage included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 3 US gun crew included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"War \u0026 Peace Games","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44161987641514,"sku":"RUA280127","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0501\/4188\/8682\/files\/rubicon-models-m2a3-75mm-field-gun-gap-games.jpg?v=1775038608"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.gapgames.com.au\/collections\/rubicon-select-range.oembed?page=2","provider":"Gap Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}