Post by Keith Heitmann on Sept 8, 2003 21:15:37 GMT -5
Features Metal Workable Tracks
1/35 German Tiger I Early Production Version
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With 100mm thick armor and an 88mm gun, the Tiger I was the ultimate tank of its time. From initial production to the modified latter production, over 1300 Tiger I Heavy Tanks were produced in total. The approx. 200 Tiger I tanks produced between November 1942 and June of the following year were known as the Early Production Version. The Masterwork Collection model of the German Tiger I Early Production features German gray coloring with markings of the 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion, 3rd Company. Commander's and Loader's hatches can be assembled in the opened or closed position.
(ITEM 21003)
1/35 German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G Early Version
Abbreviated the "StuG" III, the Sturmgeschutz, based on a Panzer III chassis, adopted a short barreled 7.5cm L/24 gun in place of the Panzer III's revolving turret. After confrontations with Soviet armor, the situation abruptly changed. To cope with this Russian tank threat, the Germans were forced to upgrade their existing weapons systems. The G-type StugG III built from late 1942 onwards, used a more powerful, long barrel 7.5cm L/48 gun. The thin steel plates, known as Schurzen (skirts) were attached to the sides of the hull beginning in the spring of 1943. The Masterwork Collection model of the German Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G Early Version comes in a dark yellow base with a red-brown camouflage pattern, and features markings of the 237th Sturmgeschutz (assault gun) Brigade. Commander's and Loader's hatches can be assembled in the opened or closed position and Schurzen can be attached/detached.
(ITEM 21004)
Metal Parts for a striking feel of realism
Metal tracks to recreate the feel of actual tracks
The workable tracks of the Masterwork Collection tanks are made out of metal. These metal tracks recreate the sagging effect of actual tracks.
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Aluminum Gun Barrel
The gun barrels of these models are made of aluminum which provides a much more realistic look by avoiding joint lines. Bracket muzzles have also been accurately reproduced.
Engine grills reproduced with photo-etched parts
In order to obtain much more detailed models, the protective grills on the engine louvers have been reproduced with photo-etched parts
