Victrix: 12mm Neuheiten

Victrix haben einige Neuheiten im 12mm-Maßstab.

Loyd Carrier and 6pdr plus crews – 29,95 €

This set includes 6 superbly detailed 12mm/1:144 scale tanks

The 6 pounder came into service in 1942 replacing the very underwhelming 2 pounder. The new 57mm calibre gun was capable of knocking out most German armour in 1942 causing serious damage to the Germans in its first outing at the battle of Gazala. It struggled to penetrate the frontal armour of the new German Tigers and Panthers but could take them out from the side. The 6 pounder was in use until the end of the war and modified versions up to 1960.

The Loyd carrier was produced between 1939 and 1960 and 26,000 were built in that period. It was mostly used as a towing vehicle for the 6 pounder but also as transport for machine gun teams and signals equipment. It was the prime mover for the 6 pounder during the Normandy landings until the end of the war.

The kit comes with 3 x 6 pounder antitank guns and 3 x Loyd carriers. There are two gun crews, 1 set in standard artillery uniform and 1 in British airborne uniform. The British airborne divisions had 6 pounders landed in gliders as antitank support to give them a bit more punch. There is extra stowage and ammo crates and spent shells plus  crew to ride in the carrier and an optional soft top canopy.

Pak 40 + Sd.Kfz.11 – 35,95 €

This set includes 6 superbly detailed 12mm/1:144 scale tanks

The Pak 40 entered service in 1942 and became a mainstay of German towed antitank guns until the end of the war. With its powerful 7.5/L46 gun it could take on most allied and Soviet armour.

The Sdkfz 11 entered service in 1939 and was used up to the end of the war as a prime mover of towed artillery and Flak guns. It could also carry 8 men and 9,000 were produced.

The kit comes with 4 x Sdkfz 11’s and 4 x Pak 40 antitank guns. There are two gun crews. 1 set in standard uniform and 1 crew in smocks. There are crew for the back of the halftrack and plenty of stowage and ammo boxes and spent shells. We have also included sand bags to help secure the gun emplacement.

SU76 + Crew – 29,95 €

This set includes 6 superbly detailed 12mm/1:144 scale tanks

The SU 76 entered service early 1943 and was armed with 76mm gun and mounted on the T70 light tank chassis. Over 14,000 were produced throughout the war making it only second to the T34 in production quantities.

The kit comes with crew in standard overalls and winter gear and some extra stowage. There is a crew member with a periscope which sits flush to the inside of the cab. The early version has the low back  to the cab and the later version SU 76 M has the higher back.

Quelle: Victrix Limited