1:144 Kampfgruppe144 X CGD
Black Label Series
1/144 German VK501 Series Vehicles
Gepanzerter Munitionsschlepper & Pak 43
(Dunkelgelb)
This is from the new Kampfgruppe144 Black Label Series. Manufactured for Kampfgruppe144 (UK) by CGD (HK) . This is a two parts kit, including a Munitionsschlepper and a plough and a Pak 43. Minor assembling required.
This model is fully painted in Dunkelgelb scheme and weathered. Can be used as is or as a basis for overpainting with camouflage schemes.
Kampfgruppe144 : Black Label Series
World Exclusive: Kampfgrupe144 one of the most globally recognised names in the 1/144 modelling and collecting community launches the Black Label Series, this Series will seek to bring fresh and innovative miniatures to the collector by utilising the latest design and production techniques available to 1/144.
VK501 Series Vehicles
This item is offered in dual item value package of the VK501 Munitionsschlepper and the PAK 43
1/144 VK501
Gepanzerter Munitionsschlepper
The History
In January 1943 the lesser known company “Weserhutte” was asked to design an armoured ammunition carrier (VK 501) for the Werhmacht. It was planned that mass production should start in 1944, however conflicting demand for resources on the German industrial war machine caused this to be delayed.
Designed to have a weigh 6 tons, it utilised the proven 6-Cylinder Maybach HL42 providing 100HP and a speed of 65 Kilometres per hour, transverse mounted. The armour thickness was specified at 20 millimetres, and was capable of stopping a 7.62 round.
The payload capacity was 1,000 kilograms providing a range of options:
| 10 Boxes (1500 rounds) of 7.62mm Ammunition |
| 32 Boxes (96 rounds) of 8cm Mortar Rounds |
| 15 boxes (45 Rounds) of 7.5cm s.IG Ammunitions |
| 22 Rounds of 15cm s.IG Ammunition |
Production was approved late 1943 for: 6000 vehicles for the infantry, and 2000 for the artillery.
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MODEL FEATURES:
This miniature has a range of interesting and unique features
| 1. | Detailed Exteriors |
| 2. | Detailed Interior drivers and troop/cargo area |
| 3. | Digitally mastered and produced using state of the art 3D printing technology |
| 4. | Made with strong and flexible nylon material, extremely durable. To learn more about the material or painting go here. |
| 5. | Individually hand painted and weathered. |
1/144 PAK-43 (Panzerabwehrkanone 43)
The History
At the time Rheinmetall was developing the Flak 41, the Krupp's company was also competing for production orders with their 8.8 cm Gerät 42 proposal. The Krupps design was not accepted for production as an anti-aircraft gun, however development continued and resulted in the dreaded 8.8 cm PaK 43 anti-tank gun and 8.8 cm KwK 43 tank guns.
Pak 43 (abbreviation of Panzerabwehrkanone 43) used a new single axle mount with the gun much closer to the ground, making it far easier to hide and also harder to hit. It was had a much stronger and more angled armour shield to provide better protection for gunners.
All versions this design were able to penetrate about 200 mm of armour at 1,000 m, allowing it to defeat the armour of any contemporary tank.
The standard armament of the Tiger II, the KwK 43 tank gun, was essentially the PaK 43 externally modified to fit into a turret.
Total production: 2,098 (from 1943 to 1945) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8.8_cm_Flak_18/36/37/41#Pak_43_and_KwK_43
MODEL FEATURES:
This miniature has a range of interesting and unique features
| 1. | All new design |
| 2. | Detailed PAK43 |
| 3. | Cannon can traverse to the left and right. |
| 4. | Articulated support legs |
| 5. | Compatible with KG144 & CGD towing hook systems |
| 6 | Digitally mastered and produced using state of the art 3D printing technology |
| 7 | Made with strong and flexible nylon material, extremely durable. To learn more about the material or painting go here. |
| 8 | Individually hand painted and weathered. |
This product will be equally at home on your gaming table, in your display cabinet, or on your workbench.
DESIGN
This item has been sourced from high quality plans and has been remodelled using the latest 3D CAD modelling processes and many cycles of quality reviews and revision to ensure the most accurate representation possible in the scale. Every effort has been made to present the purest of design, while striving to employ innovative features and configuration options within the practicalities of the 1/144 scale.
DESIGN TEAM
This miniature is uniquely produced through the collaboration of a specially assembled team, using skilled and reputable subject matter experts available in this dynamic and exciting area of 3D miniature production.
The mission of the team is to ensure that the highest possible standards of research, design, manufacturing and finishing are employed in the development of the miniature supplied.
