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 Abm ANSALDO
ITALY DOD
(Lancia 1ZM, 1917)
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(Autoblindamitragliatrice Ansaldo)

SCALE
CONVERSIONS

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1:48 t 1:32 cal = 15001£

1:4 t I: 16 al = 0001£ o 5 10 15 20

1:72 t 1:35 cal = 20701£ The Lancia 1ZM was one of the best Italian armored
cars of World War I, and its performance was
1:72 to 1:4 al = 15001£ exceptional for the time period. It was based on the
1:72 t 1: 16 al = 45001£ 1915 Ansaldo 1Ztruck chassis, and mounted two
8mm St. Etienne Model 1917 machine guns in the
large turret and a third in the rear.
It was powered by a Lancia 35 hp., 4940 cc.,
4-cylinder, water-cooled petrol engine, and could
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miles. The crew consisted of six men: commander,
driver, mechanic/driver and three machine gunners.
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After World War I ended the Lancia Abm armored
cars performed security tasks on the Yugoslav border.
Others were sent to Libya with various upgrading for
desert service, and later to Ethiopia in 1929. In
January 1937 a 1ZM unit was sent to fight in Spain,
and others were shipped to China. It was so rugged
that it could still be found in use in Italian colonies at
the opening of World War II.

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 Ve oee L3/33
(C.V. L 3·33/11 serie)
fitted with two 8mm Fiat model 14/35 MGs

A formation of Italian L3/33 tankettes on the move in the Western Desert, 1940.

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Australian troops examine captured Italian M11139 medium tanks after the battle.

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Carro Armato M11/39
Ansaldo Medium Tank with 37mm
sponson-mounted main gun
and dual turret-mounted
Breda machine guns

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A group of captured Italian M11/39 medium tanks and an M13/40 at the back, which were used by the
6th Australian Cavalry for the defense ofTobruk in April 1941.

Carro Armato Mll/39

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 rro Armato Carro Armato L35/c (C.V. 33/11 serie)
L35/L. F. (Ianciafiamme) fitted with the Swiss "Solothurn" S18-11 00 20mm anti-tank gun
C.V. 33/11 series fitted with flamethrower equipment As early as 1928 the Italian authorities began to show
an interest in a small two-man tankette. Twenty-five
Carden Loyd Mk. VI tankettes were purchased from the
British in 1929, and an Ansaldo/Fiat version was
designed. This was designated as "Carro armato da
accompagnamento per la fanteria" standing for infantry
support tank. After trials in 1931 and a number of
modifications, it was accepted as the "Carro armato
veloce ALSALDO", and full production began in 1933.
The new vehicle was now standardized as the C.v.
33 series I, and mounted a single air-cooled 6.5mm Fiat
type AV machine gun. This series is recognized by its
armament and a prominent track tension roller assem-
bly. In 1935 the C.v. 33 series II appeared mounting twin
8mm Fiat 1935 machine guns. It now also featured the
simpler rear tension roller, and revised armor plate
angles on the rear of the crew compartment. The riveted
superstructure appears mainly on the later C.v. 35
models starting in 1936.
A confusing number of upgrade alterations followed,
until many of the earlier models were retrofitted to
series II or the latest production C.v. 35 standards. From
that point on they were all usually referred to as the C.v.
35. Then in 1938 the designation L3-35 became the
standard, and finally just L35.

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After initial trials in 1931 and a number of modifications, this small tankette was accepted as
the "Carro armato veloce ALSALDO", and full production began in 1933.
The new vehicle was now standardized as the C.v. 33 series I, and mounted a single
air-cooled 6.5mm Fiat type AV machine gun. This series is recognized by its armament and a
prominent track tension roller assembly. In 1935 the C.v. 33 series II appeared mounting twin
8mm Fiat 1935 machine guns. It now also featured the simpler rear tension roller, and revised
armor plate angles on the rear of the crew compartment. The riveted superstructure appears
mainly on the later C.v. 35 models starting in 1936.
A confusing number of upgrade alterations followed, until many of the earlier models were
retrofitted to series /I or the latest production C.v. 35 standards. From that point on they were
all usually referred to as the C.v. 35. Then in 1938 the designation L3-35 became the
standard, and eventually they were just referred to as the L35.
The interesting field modification shown here features the 20mm "Solothurn" anti-tank gun fitted
to a C.v. 33 series II radio model and locally designated as L35/c. In 1941, when it was realized
One of the more common variants on this chassis was the that the MG armament was now ineffective, a small number of vehicles were customized with
flamethrower version. This mounted a single 8 cal. MG this 20mm gun in an attempt to give the L35 (C.v. 33) some much needed firepower. The
beside a long flamethrower barrel. The orginal design modification utilized the same parts and supports as the mono armed early C. V. 33, thus
incorporated a self-contained container on the rear deck for maintaining the original line of sight and fire. Ammunition stowage was also the same, so few
the flame liquid. However, a second version towing the trailer changes had to be made.
of fluid behind seems to had better acceptance. The The few on record were modified in the field and saw action in North Africa. They were
self-contained version carried only 60 liters, while the trailer mainly used for covering fire in the final battles of the first British counteroffensives of 1941.
version carried 500 liters. They had a fire range of 60 yards, During later operations they were all withdrawn from frontline service and several were later
and apparently were used both in Africa and on the Russian captured by the British on the high ground above Bardia. The large storage bins on each side
front. of the radio version housed the Marelli batteries.

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Carro Armato M13/40

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A clear front view of the Italian M13/40 medium tank on display in England at the Bovington Tank Museum, showing the rivet detail
and the twin Breda 8mm machine guns and their bow mount.

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at Canadian Forces Base Borden.

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a 0 rmato L6/40 Autoblinda AB41
North African Campaign

Upper portion of
side doors open independently.

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Shown with the low-profile tread Pirelli "Libia" tires.

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Recessed headlamps
shown with the
armored cover in the
open position.

Side View Front View

Carro Armato L6/40 LF

Lanciafiamme
This variant of the L6/40 had the 20mm
gun replaced with a flame projector,
in a revised mantlet.

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Autoblinda AB41 Semovente da 75/18
North African Campaign
su Seafo M40

Folding aerial position

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Upper portion of
side doors open independently.

Shown with the low-profile tread Pirelli ''Libia'' tires.

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Recessed headlamps
shown with the
armored cover in the
open position.

Side View Front View

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 Carro Commando M41
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in the summer of 1943. When used by German forces, they were known as the Sturmgeschutze M42 mit 75/34 851 (i).

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how the later hatches hinged outward.
Early in 1941 it was recognized that the Italian Semovente Two of the 4 hatches are shown open.
assault gun groups would need an armored command vehicle.
At first these were simply M13/40 or M14/41 tank chassis with
the turret removed, and small hatches in the turret ring cover, Unfortunately, these command
but eventually this was improved with practical hatch doors vehicles were easily recognized by
and a heavy machine gun replacing the standard twin 8mm the enemy and were often taken out
hull MGs. first. Observation was at a minimum
The later command versions were fitted with the 13.2 with the top hatches closed, and the
A rear view of the Italian Semovente da 75/18 on display at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Breda M31 heavy machine gun, but it was far from adequate observer was vulnerable to artillery
when under attack by enemy armor. fragments with the hatches open.

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Semovente L40 da 47/32

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Semovente L40 da 47/32

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Optional rear idler

from the M14/41
as used on later L 40s.

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Semovente da 90/53

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Autocarro FIAT 665 NM Scudato Camionetta AS 42, "Sahariana"
Armored Troop Carrier Armed with Breda 20mm gun

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gun, the Solothurn 20mm anti-tank gun, a 47mm cannon, or simply light machine guns and extra personnel.

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Semovente da 105/25
su Seafo M43

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An interesting group of Italian armored vehicles captured near Licats, Sicily, by Allied forces in October 1943.

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Autoblindata "Lince" Carro Armato P40
(Ansaldo-Lancia)

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Interior arrangement.

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JAPAN Tankette, Type 97, Te-Ke Tankette, Type 94, TK

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 edlum ank, Light tan k, lype-95, Kyu-go
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service .In 1935 , (259 In the last two d'Igl,'ts In t e

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Ho- mounting Type 38 er Ho-Ni I; Type 1, 7.Scm SIP Gun

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 o I; Type 1, 10cm SIP Gun Ho-Ni III; Type 3, 7.Scm Gun Tank, Model B

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38 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 39
Type 3, Chi-nu Medium Tank UNGARY 39M "Csaba" Armored Car
Intended for the final defense of the Home Islands

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40 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 41
40M uran I 38M Toldi I (38M Toldi k.hk. A20)

By 1936 the Magyar goverment

realized that is was necessary to
upgrade the Hungarian Army
(Honvedseg). There were treaty
restrictions from World War I in
place that would not let Hungary
purchase armor abroad, but the
Magyar goverment still managed to
purchase a Lansverk L-60 light tank
from Sweden, and a production
license was granted in 1937.

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Initial tests were quickly conducted,

parts were imported, production
lines at two firms-MAVAG and
Ganz-established, and by early
1940 the first two Toldis were sent
to the 2nd Motorized Brigade for
military testing. However, produc-
tion problems followed and by June
1940 there were still only 20 Toldis
available, some only partially
equipped. It was now designated
38M Toldi.
The name "Toldi" was derived
from an ancient legendary Magyar
warrior of the 14th century. The
armament chosen was the 20mm
36M "Solothurn" heavy anti-tank
rifle, and an 8mm Gebauer 34/37
coaxial MG. The German
successes in France convinced the
Honvedseg that total mechanization
was critical, and production began
in earnest.
The Toldi first saw action in
Yugoslavia during the April 1941
invasion, where about 54 took part.
They eventually served in Russia,
but were quickly relegated to light
reconnaissance duty. The Toldi II
varied mainly by the fact that most
of its internal components were
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tion breakdown by 1944 was 80

Toldi I and 110 Toldi II.

42 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 43
40M Nimrod 38M Toldi Iia (38.M Toldi k.hk. 840)
Hungarian Anti-Aircraft Tank
From the time the Toldi light t nk
was conceived, it was always a
race to overcome the fact that it
was undergunned. Both Toldi I and
Toldi II mounted a20mm 36M
"Solothurn" heavy anti-tank rifle,
and an 8mm coaxial MG in the
turret.
The Hungarian 1st Armored
Division sported 19 Toldis, 12 in the
1st Armored Scout Battalion, and 5
more were attached to the 51 st
Armored Tank Destroyer Battalion.

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The Toldi II was basically the same

as the Toldi I, except that now all
the components were manufac-
tured in Hungary. However, the
Toldi Iia was an attempt to up-gun
and up-armor the Toldi a bit. The
36/42M 40mm gun had been
scheduled for use in the Toldi III,
but now it would rearm the Toldi II,
as the Iia version. To make space
for the larger breech, aturret
extension was added for the radio
and ammo storage. About 80
Toldis were rebuilt to this Iia
version by April 1944.

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43M Zrinyi II (Later 43.M Zrlnyi 105) 41M luran II

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uran III R-l Tankette
prototype OMANIA (Czech export of CKD tankette AH-IV)

In the mid-1930s CKD had been successful in garnering

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sizeable orders for its tanks from Iran, and this sale caught
the eye of other countries. The Iranian sale was only
partially delivered when World War II broke out and
Czechoslovakia could no longer honor the contract.
Atotal of 50 AH-IV tankettes and 50 TNH light tanks
(plus 2 prototypes) had been delivered to Teheran by May,
1937. The Iranians were very impressed with the perfor-
mance of these Czech vehicles and planned to order
several hundred more, but war intervened.
The Iranian orders had caught the attention of Roma-
nia, and although the tankette would soon be a thing of the
past, they negotiated with CKD for 35 of the AH-IV
tankettes, to be known as the R-1 in Romanian service.

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The thirty-five R-1 tankettes acquired from

CKD saw service with the 1st Romanian
Cavalry Division, and fought on the
Russian Front as best they could. Roma-
nian forces suffered horrendous losses in
men and armor during the Stalingrad
fighting. Somehow several of the R-1 s
managed to survive and were seen taking
part in the liberation of Slovakia in 1945.
After the war ended Czech companies
continued their tank production. Since the
original R-1 prototype still remained the
property of CKD, it was considered for an
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Ethiopian order in 1948. For this it was
refitted with aTatra 114 air-cooled diesel
engine as the AH-IV Hb.

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Romanian R-2 ACAM lU-6~OAA---~~~
(Skoda Light Tank R-2) (Tun Anticar cu Afet Mobil)
76.2mm F22 SPG
In an attempt to shore up the Romanian o(\J
armored forces in early 1943, the
Germans had supplied them with a
mixed bag of vehicles. Among these
were more than a few dozen captured
Russian T-60 Light tanks which the
Romanians then proceeded to rebuild as
tank destroyers. Twenty-three T-60s went
to the Leonida factory for the re-build in
Nov. 1942, and another 11 arrived there

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late in Jan. 43. There were also 38
Soviet M-1936 76.2mm semi-auto field
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an open casemate, and were designated
TACAM T-60 and T-60A, depending on
whether they were model 1941 or 1942
chassis. In all, 34 TACAM T-60s were
completed and assigned to the rebuilding o
of the Romanian 1st Armored Division in
late 1943. 16 went to the 1st Armd. Regt.
and 18 to the 2nd Armd. Regt, where they
were designated as the 61 st and 62nd =
TACAM companies. They saw service in
1944 with 1st Armd. Div. and 8th
Motorized Cavalry Division, and those
that survived fell into the hands of the
Red Army.

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TACAM R-2 (Tank Hunter)
(Tun Anticar cu Afet Mobil)
After the disastrous battles for
dominance at Stalingrad the
Romanian army had only 40
remaining R-2 tanks in their
inventory. Due to their light
armament, they were chosen to
be uparmed with the captured
Soviet ZIS-3 M1942 76.2mm gun,
to serve as tank hunters. The end
result was similar to the German
Marders. The gun was modified by
Resita to fire Romanian ammuni-
tion, and by June 1944 twenty
vehicles had been converted.
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The TACAM R-2 tank hunters were
organized into the 63rd TACAM
Company and took part in the
fighting for the liberation of Bucha-
rest, Ploesti and Northern Transylva-
nia. Ten were lost in these battles
and the remainder were passed on
to the 2nd Armored Regt. in Nov. 44,
and fought alongside Soviet units in
the liberation of Slovakia, Austria
and Moravia.
52 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles
FRANCE
AMC Schneider PIG (M29)
Citroen-Kegresse half-tracked
armored car
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The final production model of the Schneider P16 was
designated as the Auto-mitrailleuse de Combat (AMC)
Schneider (P16), Mle 1929.
During the 1930s, the AMC Schneider (P16) appears
to have served in six of the French Cavalry's seven
"Groupes Autonomes d'autos-mitrailleuses" (GAAM) then
in existence. They were: the 1st GAAM in Orleans, the 2nd
GAAM in Strassebourg, the 3rd GAAM in Paris, the 4th
GAAM in Reims, the 5th GAAM in Compiegne, and the 7th
GAAM in Saint Omer.
However, they were never quite satisfactory and were
were replaced by the Panhard 178 (AMD-35) armored
cars and the Hotchkiss H-35 and H/38 tanks, once these
were available. Some of these half-tracked armored cars
served in North Africa with the 4th Regiment de
Chasseurs d'Afrique, in Tunis in 1939.
When France went to war in August 1939, there were
74 Schneider (P16) Mle 1929, which were reclassified as
Autos-mitrailleuses de Reconnaissance (AMR) and
incorporated into five armored car squadrons. Another
squadron of 14 cars was serving in Algiers (Algeria) with
the 5th Regiment de Chasseurs d'Afrique.
Other Axis &Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 53
 enault UE Le vehicule blinde Lorraine 1938L de chasseurs partes
Chenillette de ravitaillement d'infanterie Mle 1931 R
(Armored Infantry Carrier)
These vehicles were developed by the company Societe Lorraine, in an
attempt to fill a requirement by the French Army for a vehicle to replace
their Type UE chenillettes with a larger, more practical all-purpose carrier.

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The original Lorraine Type 37L was accepted,
and went into production in 1937, with an
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initial requirement for 214 vehicles. This
supply vehicle version was the only type in
Type 37L Supply Vehicle (tracteur de ravitaillement pour chars 1937L) mass production before the German invasion.
Eventually, 432 chassis were produced for all
These two views show the UE with the conical hatches in their open position. types. The proposed armored personnel
carrier version, Type 1938 L de chasseurs
portes, simply raised the walls on the rear
cargo area to accommodate infantry or
anti-tank crews. All these vehicles were also
fitted to tow a tracked trailer or gun where
necessary.
In 1939 Lorraine built a prototype of an
even more practical armored personnel carrier
which was well advanced for the time, but the
war intervened before it could go into serious
production.
Type 1939 model APe design
54 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 55
Char 81 bis
(Renault 1936)
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FCM36
(Char leger Modele 1936 FCM)
Right-hand view
APX 4 turret r--,-----fr of gun mantlet.
Ordered by the French Army in 1936, this light
tank was somewhat unique for the times
because of its rakish angled armor and the
use of a diesel engine. By 1939 about 100 had
been delivered. It mounted a 37mm cannon,
and a two man crew. The FCM 36 was
deployed during the 1940 French campaign,
but met the same fate as most other French
armor at that time. The surviving vehicles were
later utilized as chassis for several German
self-propelled guns.

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The Char de bataille B1 bis was France's

main battle tank in 1940. An improved
Vision port version of the Char B1, it was fitted with the
in open position.
new APX 4 turret mounting a 47mm gun,
along with a 75mm gun in the bow. ~
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were involved in its
production, including
Renault, Schneider,
FAMH St-Chamond and
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overseeing development.
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Panhard 178 B A.M.C. Renault 1935 type ACG 1

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58 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 59
 AMD Panhard 178 50MUA 5-35
Modele 1935

A right side turret

and entry door view.

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The Panhard Model 1935 was mainly

used in a reconnaissance role with
both the infantry and cavalry units.
They took part in both the first stages
of war on the French border with
Germany in 1939-40 and the
eventual invasion. This APX 3
turreted version of the P-178
mounted an 25mm SA 34 anti-tank
cannon, and one 7.5mm MG. The
APX-3-8 turreted version mounted a
pair of 7.5mm MGs. The vehicle had
a maximum speed of 45mph on road.
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After the armistice many of these
armored cars were quickly pressed
into service by the Germans with
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various modifications. These vehicles
were then designated as Panzer-
spahwagen Panhard 178-P204(f),
and served on both the Eastern and
Western Fronts. Cupola vision port
in the open position.
There were also about 45
turretless P-178s that had been
hidden away by the Underground
Army, who eventually fitted them with
turrets and various armament.
However, they never did playa part in
the liberation process, since they
were eventually taken over by the
Germans when they overpowered
the French Armistice Force garrisons
later in 1942.
After Paris was liberated in
August 1944, production of the P-178
was resumed, but with a new larger
turret and 47mm cannon, as the type
1788 model.

60 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 61
Char leger Mle 1935 R Char leger Mle 1939 H
Renault R-35 The early turrets displayed large protruding binocular "diascope" vision
Hotchkiss H-39 OI""""'oO~

devices. These drawings show the later APX-R turret with its smaller mounting the long 37mm The early SA 18 short 37mm turret.
PPLRX-160 episcopes.
SA 38 cannon

Sectional profile of the Rear turret hatch

early binocular style in the lowered position.
view ports. t)~;=§3
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By 1940 the R-35 was the most numerous French tank in The H-35 light tank was in full production when it was
Showing rear turret hatch
service, with more than 1,600 being built. A number were in the open position. realized that it was underpowered, and plans for a
also exported, to Romania (40), Turkey (100), Poland (50) revised model with a more powerful engine soon
and Yugoslavia (50). It was classified as a light tank, but with
o emerged. The old 75 hp engine was replaced by a 125
armor heavy enough to act as infantry support. The cast hull hp Hotchkiss 6-cylinder version, and this altered the
was made of three pieces, plus a steel plate underpan. The rear deck considerably. The latest APX-R turret was
standard APX-R turret was fitted with a 37mm SA 18 gun fitted, and this model also featured the new
(semi-automatic, model 1918), very similar to that mounted steel-rimmed roadwheels, as opposed to the earlier
in the earlier FT-17. Around 1938 some were fitted with rubber-rimmed type. By 1939 the SA 38 long barreled
unditching tails. They were normally issued to independent version of the 37mm gun was available and began
tank battalions assigned to support infantry divisions. replacing the short SA 18 cannon on many H-39s.
The Germans managed to acquire about 870 of them The H-39 chassis saw service with the German
from various sources early in the war and they ended up on occupying forces, and 72 of them were shipped to the
all fronts, and in many configurations. Becker firm in Krefeld for conversion to self-propelled
guns.

62 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 63
 A ADA 20mm Quad, AlA Tank, "Skink"

CANADIAN DRY PIN TRACK

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The Canadian-built Skink was the Allies answer to the ideal antiaircraft tank to protect armored units from air attack. There was an initial order placed for
300 Skinks on the Grizzly I chassis, armed with four 20mm guns, but when it was eventually realized that the German air threat no longer existed, produc-
tion was stopped at three completed vehicles and eight turret kits. A single Skink was eventually sent on trials with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division
in March 1945 and proved overly effective in the ground role of wrinkling out stubborn pockets of German infantry.

64 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 65
Ram I Car, Light Recon, G.M. Mk. I
Cruiser Tank "OTTER" Mk. I
(Early version with 2 pdr.)

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GMC CIS-TA Cruiser Tank, Ram II
15 cwt, 4x4 Armored Truck (Late production, 6 pdr. Mk. V)

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 ank, Cruiser, M4Al Ram "Kangaroo" APC
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 am "Badger" Flamethrower Sexton I: 25pdr, S.R
(Late production Ram II chassis &suspension, Wasp II flame gun) Early production of 124 vehicles:
Designed and built in Canada on the
8-159377 - C8-204821 varied Ram chassis as a self-propelled mount
for the British 25pdr OF field gun.
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continued until late 1945. Total 11
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followed. The first
examples were fitted
with the WE-210
rubber, double I
non-reversible tracks.
In total there were 8
4========;:~;_;;.:;---L..----I-_.-J---~r========;F different track types
that could be fitted to
the Sexton. It is
depicted here with
T-54E1 steel chevron
track. Many of these
first 124 vehicles were
later retrofitted with the
heavy duty trailing idler
bogies that eventually
become standard on
72 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles the Sexton II.
 orry, 3-ton, 4x4, 40mm AA, Self-Propelled Ford Lynx I & II Scout Car
(CMP Ford F60B 40mm Bofors S.P.) Mk. III Ford, Lynx I
InCanadian Army service 1944-45.
Production: 501 Lynx I displays
the rear air
intake grille,
folding plate
cabin roof, and
early stowage
bin arrangement.

Many of these
early Ford Lynx
Scout Cars were
eventually
upgraded to the
Lynx II standard
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Ford II, Lynx II

Lynx II showing
the new topside
air intake grille,
open-topped
cabin, and
final stowage
bin arrangement.

The interior
arrangement of
the Lynx I was
basically
identical
to that of the
Lynx II shown
here.

74 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 75
 Armored Car (G.M.J Sexton II: 25pdr, S.P.
" - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---------
Mk. I, "Fox I" I
(Late production of 1,436 vehicles:
8-233626 - 8-235061 inclusive)
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components. The chassis was based on the CMP 0
Chevrolet CGT Field Artillery Tractor, and the basic
v hull and turret were built by the Hamilton Bridge
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armament, but this appears to have been fantasy or
misidentification.

After endless detail changes

to the fi rst 124 vehicles off the
line, the production series
was more or less finalized at
vehicle 125, and became
Sexton II. The 3-piece
transmission housing appears
to have lingered on until 474.
Track types appear to have
varied dramatically. The most
obvious recognition feature of
a Sexton II is the batteries
and auxiliary generator boxes,
with their accompanying
water can holders, added to
to the left and right rear
respectively. COP track and
heavy duty suspension with
trailing idlers also depict the
Sexton II.
76 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles
ractor, Field Artillery (FAT) Carrier, Windsor Mk. 1*
Late production model
Canadian Chevrolet CGl

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The Windsor was designed to carry 5 or more men

Atotal of 5,000 Windsor carriers were built by the Ford Motor Company of Canada
between early 1944 and April 1945.
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By 1943 the Canadian Universal Carrier design
was deemed to be underpowered and
renowned for its pitching motion. The Windsor
Carrier design was meant to solve these and
other problems, and was designed to fulfill five
separate tasks: 6-pdr towing, senior commander
vehicle, junior commander vehicle, mortar
carrier and 6-pdr ammunition carrier.
78 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles
while towing a gun across difficult terrain under small
arms fire. The driver and his mate take the two front
seats and the rest of the crew used the three moveable
seats in the rear by the engine. The vehicle carried a
tarpaulin and tubular arched roof supports on the rear
which could enclose the complete vehicle.
The Windsor might possibly be confused with the
American-built T16 carrier, since it also had two bogie
pairs per side, but it was 20" shorter than the Windsor
and almost a ton lighter.
The various versions of Windsor Carrier were:
4.2" Mortar Platoon, Mortar Carrier
A crew of 5 and carried 22 rounds of 4.2" mortar
ammunition. It towed the mortar on a trailer.
4.2" Mortar Platoon, Senior Commander's Vehicle
A crew of 4 men and 20 rounds of 4.2" ammo. ASten
and 3 rifles were carried in the rear. A Bren LMG and
ammo were stowed in the front. Provision was made for
stowage of a No. 19 or No. 22 wrr set in the right-hand
rear compartment.
4.2" Mortar Platoon, Junior Commander's Vehicle
The Windsor Carrier was powered with a Acrew of 2 and carried 48 rounds plus a Bren LMG and
96hp V-8 engine driving through a standard ammo in the front compartment.
clutch, 4-speed transmission, drive shaft and 6-pdr Anti-Tank Gun towing Carrier
2-speed rear axle to the drive sprockets. The A crew of 5, four boxes of 6-pdr ammo and detatchment
stores in the rear.
suspension was elongated to accommodate 6-pdr Ammunition Carrier
two full bogie assemblies fitted with trackguide A crew of 2 and carried four boxes of 6-pdr ammo, plus
return rollers and the springs on the four bogies main and auxiliary gun shields. Also 6-pdr gun spar s
absorb all road shocks. and accessories.
Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 79
 OUTH AFRICA Marmon-Herrington Mk. II
Armored Car
Later welded chassis
Marmon-Herrington Mk.1
Armored Car
Late version Armoured louvres shown
in the open position.

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Armored Cars proved very important to recon units
in the Western Desert in 1941. The basic chassis for
these vehicles were made by Ford of Canada /
Marmon-Herrington and shipped to South Africa for
final assembly and armament at the South African
Division of Ford of Canada. The hull plates of the
Mk. I and early Mk. lis were riveted, but welded
versions soon were the norm. Their main use was
as reconnaissance vehicles, destined to shadow the
Axis movements and support their own.
In the British 2nd Armored Division at least 50 of
them fitted out the 1st King's Dragoon Guards
armoured car regiment in 1941, and served them
well. The basic turret armament was a Boys
anti-tank rifle, two Brens and a Vickers MG.
However, a good number were upgunned with
everything from the Italian 47mm, German 37mm,
French 25mm or the Italian Breda 20mm AA/AT gun.

80 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles 81
 armon-Herrington Marmon-Herrington
Mk. III Mk.IV

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 HALlA ~__ ACI "Sentinel" AC3 "Scorpion"

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 ustralian Scout Car "Dingo" (early pattern) Polish C7P Artillery Tractor
OLAND

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under the inside of the roof.

Early in the war the Australians realized that Japan posed a threat to their homeland and that getting armored equipment from abroad was not
going to be easy. Among other vehicles like MG Carriers, they began production of a simple vehicle known as the Australian Scout Car "Dingo".
An order for 150 of these scout cars was placed with the Ford Motor Company of Geelong, Victoria, in September 1941. Production began in
February 1942, and the name "Dingo" was adopted shortly afterward. The scout car was based on on a 134" wheelbase Ford 4x2 truck chassis,
shortened to 110" and fitted with a Marmon-Herrington front wheel drive kit.
The early pattern had straight-panelled fenders, but the later Dingos were fitted with a larger engine and rounded fenders. Eventually, at least
244 of these vehicles were built and the final weight was 4.5 tons. The early runflat tires were soon replaced with regular pneumatic tires. The
Dingo served its purpose, patroling Australian soil, and in late 1943 it was eventially phased out of service by newer models. /7 II II II ~

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Polish wz.34 Polish 7TPdw Light Tank (1938)
Armored Car

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The wZ.34 armored car was an offshoot of about 140 Citroen-

Kegresse P10 halftrack chassis which had proven inadequate. In
1933 work started on replacing the troublesome rubber tracks
with wheels. In 1934 the first wheeled armored car version was
ready, and ten more were completed by the end of the year.
These conversions were done in various army workshops,
and this resulted in three basic versions of this vehicle,
The wZ.34 had a Citroen engine and a Fiat 614 rear axle,
The wz.34-1 had a Fiat 108 engine (as in the Fiat 508 car) and
Fiat 508 rear axle.
The wz.34-11 had a stronger Fiat 108/111 engine and Fiat 618 rear
axle,
The wz,34-11 was the most popular of the three types that
were built. Because of the differing components there were
variations in brakes and slight dimensional changes on these
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Armament was a little more organized. One third of the
vehicles mounted the 37mm Puteaux SA 1918, while the
remainder sported the 7,92mm wz.35 MG.

88 Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles Other Axis & Allied Armored Fi hti" V hi I
 Pjw Light Tank (1938) olish TKS
Light Reconnaissance Tank
Standard TKS mounting the 7.92mm machine gun
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TKS nkm mounting the 20mm FK-A wz automatic cannon

The original two-man Polish TK-3 machine gun carrier
of 1931 was based on the British Carden-Lloyd
tankette. In 1934 its production was replaced by the
TKS reconnaissance vehicle with a new Polish/Fiat
122-B engine, improved hull contours and thicker
armor.
The Polish armored units requested a heavier
armed reconnaissance version, and in 1937 the 20mm
FK-A wZ.38 cannon was fitted to the TKS. Acontract
was issued for 100 of these vehicles, but only about 26
TKS with the FK-A cannons had been completed by
the time of the German invasion.

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 olish Ursus wz.29 Polish TK-3
Armored Car Light Reconnaissance Tankette
Standard TK-3 with 7.92mm Hotchkiss wz.25 machine gun

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Riveted Hull Armor:
Front and rear: 6-8mm
Sides: 8mm
Top: 4mm
Bottom: 7mm
Armament: One 7.92mm Hotchkiss hMG
with 1,800 rounds
Engine: Ford A, petrol, 4 cyl, 4-stroke
Liquid cooled, 3,285cc,
40 bhp at 2,200rpm
Steel tracks: 140mm width
Weight: 2,430 kg (2.4 tons)
Speed: 46 kmph (28.5 mph)

Built on the chassis of the 1928 Ursus 2.5-ton truck,
the first prototype was tested in 1929. Although well
designed and heavily armed its crosscountry
capabilities proved disappointing. A total of only 13
vehicles were built before production ceased in 1931.
In 1936 they were all relegated to the Armored
Forces School for use in training exercises. However,
when war broke out in 1939 they were all pressed
into active service to defend Poland.
The hull was built from carbon steel plate:
7-9mm front, 9mm sides, and 4mm top and bottom.
Turret: 10mm.
The turret mounted a 37mm Puteaux gun with 96
rounds, and a Hotchkiss wZ.25 MG which could be
moved from the rear side position to an anti-aircraft
roof position. A second Hotchkiss was mounted in
the hull rear, each with 2,016 rounds.
Weight was 4,800 kg and the road speed is listed
at 45 kph.
These turretless, lightly armored, tracked vehicles
formed the core of the Polish armored units in
Hatch roof of
MG sponson 1939.
in the open The original two-man Polish TK-3 machine gun
position. carrier of 1931 was based on the British Carden-
Loyd tan kette.
A few Carden-Loyd tankettes were purchased
for examination, but in the eyes of the Polish Army
officers they were inadequate for the task.
However, after several prototypes, the third type
with an armored roof was accepted. Production
began in 1931 and lasted until 1933. The TK-3
was never regarded as a tank, but as a light
reconnaissance vehicle or tracked MG carrier.
The TK-3, when compared to the Carden-Loyd
had a superior suspension which gave the crew a
smoother ride. In 1934 the TKS went into
production and replaced the TK-3.

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 op 11382
Wheel & Track Cruiser Tank
In the late twenties a Polish
delegation took a serious interest
in the Christie M-1928 design
ELGIUM Auto Porte C 4,7 Type T13B2
that had been rejected by the US
Army. However, problems arose
between Christie and the Polish
mission and in 1930 they began
preliminary design work on a
Chistie style tank of their own. Sighting aperture in the
By 1932 the WIBI Tank open position.
Design Bureau had developed
plans for such a vehicle, but in
1934 the WIBI was shut down
and most of these plans were
destroyed.
A Design &Testing Center of
the Armored Forces (BBT
Br.Panc.) was set up in 1935
and it immediately resumed work
on a wheel &track cruiser tank
designated as 10TP.
In the early 1930s the Belgian Army had gone looking for a tracked
vehicle to tow their new 75mm howitzer, and came up with a
Carden-Loyd "Dragon" Mk. I chassis. A total of 56 chassis were
ordered. However, it was soon realized that the ideal solution was to
o 5 10 15 20 mount an anti-tank gun on this chassis as a self-propelled gun.
Therefore, 14 were set aside as artillery tractors, and the remainder
The 10TP was scheduled for were fitted with an anti-tank gun as "auto porte C47 sur T13".
service in four tank battalions in These were assigned to the Chasseurs Ardennais (30 vehicles)
the new Polish Army motorized and the Cyclistes Frontieres (12 vehicles). In 1938 the decision was
units being developed in 1936. made to provide all Belgian units with these vehicles, and 330 were
The 10TP had many of Christie's ordered from Ateliers de Construction a Familleureux, who
features built into it, but it also produced them under license
incorporated unique Polish The T13 was to equip the 16th Company of each of 3 regiments
design features. in the Chasseurs Ardennais. Each of the 12 active divisions was to
Having a much wider hull contain a company of 12 vehicles. Four vehicles were assigned to
than their 7TP tank, the 10TP the 7th Squadron of each cavalry regiment, and the Brigade of
could now seat the crew Dragoons also had 12. The Cyclistes Frontieres and two light
members side by side. A solution regiments were also equipped with the T13.
to driving the vehicle on both This top view is provisional until better interior reference supplied. These were fitted to fire to the rear, and to swing the gun to the
wheels and track followed the front all the protective vertical panels had to be folded down.
American T3 medium design, but
with newly designed steering
system and wider tracks. FEET 1:35 scale
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...._.......HOSLOVAKIA Czechoslovak LT vz.34 (P-II-R) Czechoslovak LT vz.35 (T-11)
In 1933 the Czechoslovak Army was (Lehky tank vz.34) (SkodalCKD S-II-a)
mainly equipped with the Tancik vZ.33
tankette, and it was soon realized that
these were of limited fighting value. A light
tank was proposed and during 1934-35
the LT vZ.34 and LT vZ.35 emerged. Both
were light, fast and maneuverable and
armed with a 37mm main gun and two
machine guns. The LT vZ.35 went on to
see service in World War II, but the LT
vz.34 more or less fell from use.
Production of the LT vZ.34 by the CKD
factory in Siany reached 44 vehicles and
the first of these were shipped to units in
1935-36.
The LT vZ.34 was assigned to
reconnaissance mixed units of the infantry
divisions, and most ended up in the
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served mainly as training vehicles until
1944.

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Vehicle Type: Light Tank
Manufacturer: CKD
Manufacturer's Designation:
P-II-R
Year of Introduction: 1934
Army Designation: LV vz.34
Production: 44
Weight: 7.5 tons
Dimensions:
Length: 4.6 meters
Width: 2.1 meters
Height: 2.22 meters
Armor: 8-25 mm
Armament:
Main: 3.7cm vz 34 (Skoda A-3)
Secondary: 2 x 7.92mm ZB vz.35
Ammunition Stowed:
Main Gun: 50 rounds
MGs: 1800 rounds
Crew: three
Engine Type: Praga, 4 cylinder,
water cooled

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LT yz.38 Skoda PA-III, OA yz.27
(TNH-P) This heavy armored car weighed 6.5 tons
and was fitted with 7.92mm vz. 7/24 MGs.
Seemingly only 15 were built and by 1939
they had been phased out. However several
captured ones were still in use on guard duty
at the Ploesti oil fields in Romania as late as
1944. The rear of the turret houses a Scintilla
searchlight with an armored cowl.

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Praga TNH n.A. .
Pz.Kpfw. 38(1) n.A.
Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) neuer Art
Czechoslovak industry had
contributed greatly to the German
war effort, and when they issued
contracts in July 1940 for a fast,
nimble light reconnaissance tank
they approached SKODA, BMM and
MAN. The German firm of MAN
finally won the contract with their
Pz.Kpfw.II/L "Lynx" design.
However, during trials in 1942 the
BMM entry, designated by them as
TNH n.A, had shown itself to be
equal to, if not superior to the "Lynx"
in many ways.
In fact, the BMM design was
actually chosen as the better of the
two by the testing commission, but
they were overridden by their
superiors who decided to award the
contract to MAN, with an initial
order for 800 vehicles. However,
production was halted after 131
vehicles, hinting that possibly the
"Lynx" was not as good as they had
hoped.
Only five examples of the
Pz.Kpfw.38(t) n.A. were eventually
produced, and none appear to have
seen active service. However, the
design and research work that went
into them was applied to later
adaptations of the 38(t) chassis,
such as Aufklarungspanzer 38(t)
and the Hetzer.
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It was powered by a V-8 Praga NR
gasoline engine linked to a
planetary 5-gear Praga-Wilson
gearbox, and was capable of road
speeds up to 64 km/hour. It
mounted a Skoda 37mm A19 gun,
and the German MG 34, with a
50mm gun turret being consid-
ered. The weight of this light
reconnaissance tank was just
under 12 tons, and it carried a
crew of four. All five prototype
vehicles were built from mild steel
plate, two being riveted and the
final three of welded construction.
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1:16 I' 4" 3/4" 62.5 mm Cars, Motorcycles, Trains
1:20 I' 8" 19/32" 50.0 mm Cars
1:22.5 1'10 112" 17/32" 44.4 mm G-Scale Trains
~ 1:24 2' 112" 41.7 mm Cars, Trucks, Dollhouses

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1:43 3'7" 9/32" 23.25 mm Cars, Trucks
1:48 4' 1/4" 20.83 mm Aircraft, Armor, O-Scale Trains
1:64 5'4" 3/16" 15.62 mm Aircraft, S-Scale Trains
1:72 6' 11/63" 13.88 mm Aircraft, Armor, Boats
1:76 6'4" 5/32" 13.16mm Armor
1:87 7' 3" 1J.49 mm Armor, HO-Scale Trains

A. Turret 1. Commander's Cupola

1:96 8' lis" 10.42 mm 1Js" Scale Ships, Aircraft
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4. Gun Mantlet 21. Rear Pistol Port
D. Hull View Port
5. Main Gun 22. Aerial & Mount 1: 144 12' 6.94 mm Aircraft
E. Turret Side Hatches 6. Aerial Deflector 23. Cupola View Port
F. Glacis Plate 1: 160 13'4" 6.25 mm N-Scale Trains
7. Bow Machinegun 24. Head Lamp
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H. Towing Pintles 9. Front Fender Flap 26. Ventilator Cowls
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11. Return Roller 28. Coaxial Machine Gun
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12. Bogie Suspension Unit 29. Turret Side View Port
K. Driver's Hatch 13. Road Wheel 30. Split Cupola Hatches
L. Radio Op. Hatch 14. Track Links 31. Turret View Port
M. Driver's Visor 15. Fold-up Step 32. Rear Pistol Port
16. Rear Idler Wheel 33. Turret Hatch Stop
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