{"title":"Tanks","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"1-35-german-jagdpanzer-iv-lang","title":"1\/35 German Jagdpanzer IV Lang","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-essential product-main-top\"\u003e\u003cform action=\"https:\/\/www.jeffreystein.co.za\/checkout\/cart\/add\/uenc\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuamVmZnJleXN0ZWluLmNvLnphLzEtMzUtZ2VybWFuLWphZ2RwYW56ZXItaXYtbGFuZw,,\/product\/16448\/form_key\/mWDr2K5OUDFuTxQs\/\" method=\"post\" id=\"product_addtocart_form\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row product-info-main full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-col product-right col-sm-14 col-sm-pull-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-img-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image-container row type-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image product-image-zoom col-sm-20\" data-role=\"media-main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-image-gallery abs-img\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more-views col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lSSlideOuter  vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lSSlideWrapper usingCss\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-image-thumbs lightSlider lsGrab lSSlide\" data-role=\"moreview-slider\"\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\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-col product-left col-sm-10\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"add-to-cart-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"add-to-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cdz-social-listing\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-main-bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row product-info-main full-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-bottom-left col-sm-14\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"std\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis is a completely new model of the fearsome German tank destroyer Jagdpanzer IV Lang. It is designed from the ground up to be part of the long catalogue of models offered in the Tamiya 1\/35 scale line up of model kits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer was based upon the Panzer IV vehicle and used extensive sloped armour with the 48-calibre 7.5cm gun that had already proven its worth on other vehicles. In January 1944, it was decided to upgrade the Jagdpanzer IV, with the powerful 70-caliber 7.5cm anti-tank gun installed in place of the original 48-calibre weapon. This bigger gun was fitted to the Jadgpanzer IV with the intention of giving it the ability to destroy Allied tanks without even entering their weapons range. It was also the origin of the name Lang, which translates into English as \"long\". The (V) was applied to vehicles manufactured by the German company Vomag. 930 Jagdpanzer IV \/70(V) Lang vehicles were manufactured between August 1944 and March 1945, with German forces taking advantage of the exceptional range of the gun, employing it in both defensive and ambush roles even as their military situation worsened. December 2014 marks 70 years since the Battle of the Bulge, which was effectively the final German offensive of WWII. This model is perfect and right on time to liven up late Second World War dioramas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Trench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44535452106786,"sku":null,"price":905.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1827\/6130\/files\/135GermanJagdpanzerIVLang1.jpg?v=1763388334"},{"product_id":"1-35-british-cruiser-tank-a34-comet","title":"1\/35 British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ALL-NEW model kit recreates the British Cruiser Tank A34 Comet in 1\/35 scale! At the end of WWII, the British Army developed the Comet – which became a base of later British Army tanks such as the Centurion - as a counter for the powerful German Tiger and Panther tanks. With the hull design based upon the structure of the existing armored cruiser tank Cromwell, the Comet employed a larger turret with a powerful 17-pounder gun. The Comet first saw action in Operation Varsity in March 1945, and around 900 including ones produced after WWII were built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 219mm, width: 88mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The vertical-plane hull features box style assembly – accurately assembled with two bulkheads like the actual tank - so as not to disturb sculpture and shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Features realistic renderings of front hull and turret cast surfaces, and gun shield canvas cover surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clear parts are included to render searchlight on turret left side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Assembly type tracks have one-piece straight sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Choose from one-piece or two-piece (right and left) split type of the engine exhaust cover “Normandy Cowling’’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Includes two torso figures to depict crew with winter clothes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Comes with a choice of two marking options to recreate 11th Armored Division tanks which saw action during WWII.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Trench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44535471079458,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1827\/6130\/files\/135BritishCruiserTankA34Comet1.jpg?v=1763390222"},{"product_id":"1-35-valentine-mk-ii-iv","title":"1\/35 Valentine Mk.II\/IV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an all new tooled model of the British Valentine Infantry tank in 1\/35 scale. British armour doctrine in the 1930s up to the outbreak of WWII called for 2 types of tank - more mobile cruiser tanks and heavy, slow infantry tanks. The Valentine was a prolifically produced example of the latter (7,315 units, more than 30% of British tank production in WWII). It was based upon existing cruiser tank designs and relatively easy to manufacture, a critical point for the British military after it had lost so much material during the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940. The Valentine would see extensive action in North Africa, particularly the Mk.II and Mk.IV variants (they had different engines) depicted by this kit. Over 4,500 were also handed over to the Soviet Union under the lend-lease agreement, the Red Army using them mainly for recon work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale: 1\/35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction type: Assembly kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-etch parts: Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecals: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature 1: Length: 157mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature 2: Different surface textures are recreated such as plate metal turret sides and cast mantle parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature 3: Comes with separate parts depicting side skirts for use on British Army deployed desert Valentines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature 4: The suspension features link-and length tracks plus multi-piece recreations of the 3-wheel bogies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature 5: Can be assembled with hull front and turret top hatches in open or closed position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature 6: Features 2 realistic figures (commander, gunner) for deployment in the turret.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial feature 7: Includes two marking options, one British Army (North Africa) and one Red Army (Eastern Front).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Trench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44535477862434,"sku":null,"price":755.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1827\/6130\/files\/135ValentineMk.IIIV1.jpg?v=1763390557"},{"product_id":"1-35-german-pz-iv-ausf-j-sd-kfz-161-2","title":"1\/35 German Pz.IV Ausf.J (Sd.Kfz.161\/2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Panzerkampfwagen IV was Germany's most important tank during the second world war. It remained in mass production throughout the conflict, with more than 8,000 units being produced. This represented more than one-third of Germany's total wartime tank production. It was the backbone of the Panzer Divisions and it was often referred to as their \"Workhorse\" The Pz.Kpfw. IV underwent constant improvement throughout its long career. As an example, its original short-barreled 7.5cm main gun was replaced with the long barreled 7.5cm KwK40 L\/43 gun beginning with the Ausf.F2 version. The further improved 7.5cm KwK40 L\/48 was added to the Ausf.H onwards. In 1944 however, with the introduction of the new Panther and Tiger tanks, plus other tactical considerations, the Pz.Kpfw. IV began to serve mainly in a defensive capacity. A need was required to simplify construction and increase productivity, plus conserve scarce raw materials. The last of the series, the Ausf.J thus had a much simpler construction, and an extra fuel tank replaced the auxiliary engine\/generator. This greatly increased its range from 210km to 320km and was welcomed by the German troops, as they were having difficult with their supply, but it was attained at the expense of electric power for the turret traversing motor. The thin steel plates known as Schurzen (skirts), first introduced with the Ausf.G, were sometimes replaced with heavy gauge wire mesh, or not even used at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Trench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44535478779938,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1827\/6130\/files\/135GermanPz.IVAusf.J_Sd.Kfz.1612.jpg?v=1763390765"},{"product_id":"1-35-german-panther-g-early-version","title":"1\/35 German Panther G Early Version","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its many advanced and innovative features, the World War II German Panzerkampfwagen V, known as the \"Panther\" tank, is still considered by many ordnance experts as a weaponry masterpiece. The development of the Panther came about due to the successes generated by the Russian T-34, which has become a serious threat to the German forces during the mid part of the conflict. Mass production of the Panther began during the spring of 1943, and with its sophisticated mechanics and powerful Type 42 L70, 70mm main gun, the Panther tank demonstrated its formidable strength during front line action shortly after its introduction. Several improvements were suggested following its initial employment, resulting in the Panther Type G, which began to appear in spring 1944. Major improvements consisted of additional side armour slope angles and simplified assembly refinements for mass production. The powerplant of the Type G Panther was a Maybach HL230-P30, V-12 cylinder, watercooled engine producing 700 horsepower. This powerplant was mated to an improved transmission in order to eliminate gear malfunctions found on earlier models. An innovative torsion bar suspension system and compound roadwheels enabled superb off road running ability. Major contractors MAN, Daimler-Benz, and MNH all tooled-up to manufacture the Panther Type G version during the latter part of the war, and these three produced 3,740 out of a total of 6,000 units produced by all firms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Trench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44535599104034,"sku":null,"price":655.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1827\/6130\/files\/135GermanPantherGEarlyVersion.jpg?v=1763397501"},{"product_id":"1-35-german-pz-kpfw-iii-ausf-l","title":"1\/35 German Pz.Kpfw III Ausf.L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German Pz.Kpfw. III, along with the IV, played an active part in the early stages of WWII as their main strength tanks. However when they encountered the Russian KV and T-34 tanks on the Eastern Front, the weakness of the Pz.Kpfw.III was revealed and the balance of power tipped in favor of the Russians. Thus the pz.Kpfw. III underwent constant improvement throughout its career to maintain an advantage. The Pz.Kpfw. III had a number of types, from the A to N. Among them, the Ausf. L was produced from July 1942. As it was manufactured at the existing tank factory, the basic performance and structure were the same as previous versions with a few modifications. Armament consisted of an improved, long barreled Kwk50 L\/60 tank gun, which was effective against the Russian T34 tanks up to a range of 600m, plus two 7.92mm MG34 machine guns. The armour of the front superstructure was increased to 57mm in thickness, and a 20mm thick spaced armor was added to the gun mantlet as well, which increased the tank's weight by 200kg. To cope with the added weight, the suspension system was also strengthened. The powerplant was a Maybach HL120TRM, V-12, water cooled engine producing 300 horsepower. In total 635 Ausf. L's were produced by the end of 1942, and many of them saw active service on the Eastern Front and the North African Front. Although its roll was shortly replaced by the Tiger I and the Panther, the durable chassis of the Pz.Kpfw. 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The M18 Hellcat was an American tank destroyer used during World War II, and also deployed in the Korean war. The tank featured a compact torsion bar suspension equipped with the 76.2mm tank gun. About 2,500 units were produced and the M18 proved a fearsome opponent for the German Army until the end of the war from the start of its service at the Italian Front in early 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 1\/35 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 192mm, width: 80mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Details include the inspection hatch on the left front of the side hull and front-curved armor plate based on extensive research of actual vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Features a realistic depiction of turret interior such as the main gun breech attached slantingly, shell rack, transceiver, and turning gears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The gun shield canvas cover surface texture is faithfully depicted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The complex suspension is captured with ergonomic parts breakdown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Clear parts are used to recreate the headlight lens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Assembly type single pin tracks have one-piece straight sections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• One figure is included to depict a standing tank soldier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Comes with two marking options to recreate Italian Front vehicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Trench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44535611228194,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1827\/6130\/files\/135USTankDestroyerM18Hellcat1.jpg?v=1763398890"},{"product_id":"1-35-german-tank-jagdpanther-l-v","title":"1\/35 German Tank Jagdpanther L.V.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe German Jagdpanther is regarded by the ordnance experts as one of the best tracked weapons systems during the World War 2. The awesome Pak43\/3, L71 88mm gun was mounted on the proven Panther medium tank chassis. The gun was installed into the box shaped superstructure which used thick steel armor of 80mm at the front and 50mm at the sides. These frontal and side armor plates were effectively inclined to obtain an improved protection. The gun mantlet called \"Saukopf\" (sow head) had a thickness of 100mm. A ball mounted MG42 bow machine gun was installed at the right side of the main gun. Weighing in at 46 tons and propelled by the powerful Maybach V12 cylinder engine, this tank destroyer had a well-balanced fire power, protection and mobility to high standards. Mass production started in January 1944 at MIAG firm, and during its production career, several improvements and alterations were made with feedback from the front lines. Early production models used a nearly flush gun mantlet collar, but it was replaced with a larger, bolt-fixed collar in October 1944. Larger diameter idler wheels were introduced at the same time. A heater for the crew compartment, and the same exhaust covers as equipped on the late production Panther G tanks were added, beginning from December. The Jagdpanther was first deployed to the Normandy campaign in June 1944, and 415 units were produced until April 1945.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Trench","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44535670145058,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/1827\/6130\/files\/135GermanTankJagdpantherL.V.1.jpg?v=1763400659"},{"product_id":"1-35-us-m4-sherman-early-production","title":"1\/35 US M4 Sherman Early Production","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe M4 Sherman medium tank series was not only the main U.S. Army armoured vehicle during WWII, it was the motive power that brought victory for the allies during the conflict. With more than 55,000 produced in all variations, it was the most widely produced tank during the war. The five major variants of the M4 to the M4A4 were designated by the hull and engine used. The M4 used an angular shaped welded hull, and the Continental R975-C1 radial aircraft engine. Although powerful and proven, its high center propeller shaft gave the hull a tall profile. Suspension was a rugged and simple design, known as VVSS (Vertical Volute Spring Suspension), with three units (or bogies) on each side, and each with two road wheels. The transmission was 5-speed forward, plus reverse. Early production M4's had a 3-piece front transmission cover, and a cast one-piece steel turret mounting a 75mm main gun. For added protection, applique armour plates were added to the turret, hull sides and just in front of the forward hull hatches. Production of the M4 began in July 1942, five months later than the cast hulled M4A1. It was first deployed during the Italian campaign in May 1943. Although outgunned by the German Panzers, the M4's superb reliability, mobility and superior numbers, compensated for the smaller weapon. 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In May of the same year, M.A.N.'s model was chosen without waiting for completion of a prototype tank. However, there were 2 important modifications. First, in order to meet the military's demand, considerably more than the original 35 ton weight was needed. Second, the military ordered a change in the thickness of the frontal armour from 60mm to 80mm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause of these changes, the engine type had to be chanded from HL210 to HL230. Then, in order to accommodate this engine, a much better gear was needed, but mass production began without this last change, which resulted in frequent gear malfunctions and related trouble. This became the Panther's greatest defect. In the same year, Dymler-Benz and Henschel were ordered to produce the Panther. Therefore, production was greatly increased and a total of 6283 Panther Tanks were produced, second only to P2KW-4 in number.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first mass produced Panther type D was not equipped with a machine gun but after the experience of close battle. A 7.92mm MG 34 was added to the Panther's right front hull armament beginning with its type A. The special feature of the Panther was the left and right driving mechanism. This created an interchangeability of movements, using the torsion bar system. By 1944, the Panther was further improved from Type A to Type G with a change in its side shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panther continued its activities against the Allied Forces throughout the latter half of the war. One of the famed battles it waged during this latter period probably is the one against the new Soviet JS II heavy tank on the eastern front.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Panther at that time, was the main strength tank of the Gross Deutschland, the strongest German Mechanized Division, under the command of General Hasso Von Manteuffel. The Panther reportedly destroyed 350 JS II tanks and 20 other armoured vehicles in the battle. It was a complete one-sided victory for the Panther and one for the book of military history. The Panther, therefore, was an extremely balanced tactical tank and should be called a masterpiece destined to bear the last glory of German war technology. It's glorious name will forever remain in the records of the 2nd World War.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1943, during World War II, thee appeared an unusually fast tank on the European Front that silhoueted among its German Mechanized Division. This was the \"Panther\" medium tank, with its formidable power of attack and fast maneuverability, that soon became an object of terror to men of the Allied Forces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf put to a question, \"Which was the best German tank during the war?\" The majority of the people, without hesitation will answer the name \"Panther\". It is known that the PZKW-IV and the Tiger-II tanks were also produced by German technology and were both outstanding tanks. But the PZKW-IV was meant to be replaced by the Panther, and the Panther, showing improved attacking and defensive powers and accurate maneuver ability on the field, soon became the German's main strength tank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tiger I with its 88mm gun would seem at first to be superior to the Panther's 75mm gun in attacking power. But when viewed from the point of armour piercing power of the shell, the Panther, with its 70 caliber KWK 42 anti tank gun and sloping side armour provided much stronger in actual fighting than the Tiger I's 56 caliber KWK 36 anti tank gun with vertival side armour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Tiger II tank, which should be called the 'improved Panther' was much stronger in attacking and defensive power than the Panther. However, considering the number of Panthers produced and used during this time, the Panther tank was still number 1.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main strength German tanks at the start of the war were all unique in the sense that their designs were completely based on German plans and ideas. 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