M7 Priest Tank
Mobile, Reliable, Hostile
During the early days of WWII the U.S. Army was having some success moving the 105mm howitzer with half-tracks. In order to bring the big gun into even more difficult terrain, the M7 full-track tank was developed. Powered by a 350hp. Continental engine, it became the Armys principle mobile artillery system. Its pulpit like structure for the machine gun gave it the “Priest” nickname. 3490 were built. The M7s mobility and reliability overcame its two main shortcomings- the crew was exposed from the top and the two weapons had very limited side-to-side arc of fire.
(Cool M7 tank animation)
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WWII U.S. M3A1 Halftrack
Half-Tracks Needed at Full Speed
Although the land war in Europe was dominated by the firepower of tanks, both the U.S. and Germany used lighter half-tracks to move troops, tow weapons and provide reconnaissance. As with almost every type of vehicle in WWII, the Germans had superiority in quality and numbers to start the war, but American know-how and ingenuity overcame this advantage by mid-war.
M3A1 A successor and improvement on the M2, the M3A1 was mainly used for armored reconnaissance and troop movement. Its 6-cylinder White 160AX engine provided 147 horsepower and speeds up to 45 mph. A .50 machine gun on a ring mount, full length mine racks on both sides, and 1/4" thick armor provided protection. This Legends collection replica includes rollers, side mounted guns and a realistic muddied look.
VIDEOS :
1:6th Radio Control M3A1 Halftrack
Ben's Halftrack
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U.S.S. Arizona BB-39
Precision-Engineered From Original U.S. Navy Dies—Features Solid Die-Cast Metal Parts—Full Armament—Official Navy Insignia—Actual Battle-Ready Color Schemes
Here in this inspiring limited commemorative edition—every last feature, every last intricate component is finely detailed in precise scale ratio: The massive front and rear gun turrets bulging with their nine 16-inch guns and 2,700 pound shells—the 129 smaller guns and anti-aircraft batteries firing off over 10,00 rounds a minute—the multi-directional radar antenna—the console- equipped command decks—the giant screw propellers—the fighters and torpedo planes on the flight decks—the below-deck plane elevators—why even the anchors, in exact scale—and each and every ship in a baked-enamel finish as fresh and perfect as the day it first launched to sea.
VIDEOS :
From Cradle To Grave - USS Arizona (BB-39) (1/2)
From Cradle To Grave - USS Arizona (BB-39) (2/2)
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U.S. Army International TD-25 Crawler with ROPS & Ripper
Model Features
• Fully Detailed Cab
• Detailed 817 Series B engine
• Segmented Movable Metal Tracks
• Functioning Semi-U Blade w/Working Cylinders
• Poseable multi-shank, 2 barrel die-cast metal ripper
• Authentic die-cast metal ROPS unit with realistic mesh screen
• Precision DieCast Replica
• 1:87 Scale Model
• 3.5 Inches Long
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Source:
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/military/wars.html
Mobile, Reliable, Hostile
During the early days of WWII the U.S. Army was having some success moving the 105mm howitzer with half-tracks. In order to bring the big gun into even more difficult terrain, the M7 full-track tank was developed. Powered by a 350hp. Continental engine, it became the Armys principle mobile artillery system. Its pulpit like structure for the machine gun gave it the “Priest” nickname. 3490 were built. The M7s mobility and reliability overcame its two main shortcomings- the crew was exposed from the top and the two weapons had very limited side-to-side arc of fire.
(Cool M7 tank animation)
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WWII U.S. M3A1 Halftrack
Half-Tracks Needed at Full Speed
Although the land war in Europe was dominated by the firepower of tanks, both the U.S. and Germany used lighter half-tracks to move troops, tow weapons and provide reconnaissance. As with almost every type of vehicle in WWII, the Germans had superiority in quality and numbers to start the war, but American know-how and ingenuity overcame this advantage by mid-war.
M3A1 A successor and improvement on the M2, the M3A1 was mainly used for armored reconnaissance and troop movement. Its 6-cylinder White 160AX engine provided 147 horsepower and speeds up to 45 mph. A .50 machine gun on a ring mount, full length mine racks on both sides, and 1/4" thick armor provided protection. This Legends collection replica includes rollers, side mounted guns and a realistic muddied look.
VIDEOS :
1:6th Radio Control M3A1 Halftrack
Ben's Halftrack
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U.S.S. Arizona BB-39
Precision-Engineered From Original U.S. Navy Dies—Features Solid Die-Cast Metal Parts—Full Armament—Official Navy Insignia—Actual Battle-Ready Color Schemes
Here in this inspiring limited commemorative edition—every last feature, every last intricate component is finely detailed in precise scale ratio: The massive front and rear gun turrets bulging with their nine 16-inch guns and 2,700 pound shells—the 129 smaller guns and anti-aircraft batteries firing off over 10,00 rounds a minute—the multi-directional radar antenna—the console- equipped command decks—the giant screw propellers—the fighters and torpedo planes on the flight decks—the below-deck plane elevators—why even the anchors, in exact scale—and each and every ship in a baked-enamel finish as fresh and perfect as the day it first launched to sea.
VIDEOS :
From Cradle To Grave - USS Arizona (BB-39) (1/2)
From Cradle To Grave - USS Arizona (BB-39) (2/2)
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U.S. Army International TD-25 Crawler with ROPS & Ripper
Model Features
• Fully Detailed Cab
• Detailed 817 Series B engine
• Segmented Movable Metal Tracks
• Functioning Semi-U Blade w/Working Cylinders
• Poseable multi-shank, 2 barrel die-cast metal ripper
• Authentic die-cast metal ROPS unit with realistic mesh screen
• Precision DieCast Replica
• 1:87 Scale Model
• 3.5 Inches Long
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Source:
http://www.myfantasyweb.com/military/wars.html