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Italeri 1 24
Mercedes-Benz Actros
1854 LS V8
£34.99
This latest generation of Mercedes Benz Actros trucks was launched on the market in Spring 2003 Used to transport heavy loads over long distances these models differ from their predecessors mainly as regards safety running costs & driver comfort The most significant developments are to be found in the drive cab interior designed to satisfy even the most demanding truckers the ever-more powerful engines & the technical improvements made to the drive axle Externally the new Actros trucks are characterised by the radiator grill which have the fins set more widely apart to increase air flow & the new lights with super-clear casings & variable-focus reflectors All Actros engines are of the new V-type Series 500 the V8 engine installed on the 1854 LS version provides from 503 to 578 HP Size 24 2cm Scale 1 24 ...
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Italeri 1 24 Scania
R143 Streamline
£36.99
The Scania Streamline R 143 is part of the heavy-truck line from the Swedish manufacturer The new driver s cab has more space & driving comfort After lengthy studies in the wind tunnel the new aerodynamic cab had it CX value reduced to 0 5 leading to much lower fuel consumption The Scania Streamliner R143 has a 14 litre-V-8 engine that can develop up to 500 HP This power output is transmitted through a 14-speed gearbox Due to its typical characteristics of the Scania line
- quality & low fuel consumption
- this truck has become a leader on the market

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Italeri 1 35 1 4 Ton
4x 4 Utility Truck
£10.99
In 1940 after World War II had broken out the US general staff ordered various factories to design a light multi-purpose vehicle with all-wheel drive The American Bantam Company Willys Overland & Ford Motor Co competed with each other The Willys prototype was chosen which after an initial run of 1500 vehicles went into mass production at the beginning of 1941 & reached a total output of 640 000 units out of which 277 000 pieces were produced by Ford under a licensing agreement This shows that the Jeep was the most widely produced light vehicle of the war industry during World War II ...
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Italeri 1 35
Autoblindo AB 43
£17.99
The AB 43 armoured car is an evolution from the previous AB 40 & 41 models Equipped with a new larger turret its main weapon was the 20MM calibre Breda 35 with a co-axial 8MM machine gun Unfortunately the AB 43 never entered into service with the Italian army as its production was only started in 1944 under the control of the German forces which had occupied the Italian industry following the armistice in September 1943 These vehicles were distributed to many German units operating at the Italian front They were used particularly for controls & by the police in the northern regions which was subject to great partisan resistance The few examples that survived were used by the police to maintain public order after the war ...
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Italeri 1 35 BMW R75
£7.50
The new German army made use of the experiences collected in World War I to realize their modern reconstruction based on motorization In spite of the limitations of the Treaty of Versailles able commanders introduced civilian vehicles into the army thus creating a motorized mentality In 1940 already a battalion consisting of 3 to 4 companies each equipped with 52 motorcycles with sidecars & 4 motorcycle was integrated into the motorized infantry & the armo-red divisions Moreover motorcycles were present in nearly all other Wehrmacht units especially with the reconnaissance units & the command as well as the pioneer & the supply units Produced in 16 500 units the BMW R 75 together with the Zijndapp KS 750 formed the nucleus of the motorized units on all theatres of operations especially in Africa & in Russia The motorcycle was armoured with an MG 34 mounted on the sidecar On the road it reached a maximum speed of 92 Km h ...
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Italeri 1 35 Crusader
III AA Mk 1
£29.99
The need to protect the armoured units from the enemy aviation pushed the English army to develop this self-propeller equipped with a Bofors 40 mm cannon using the hulls of the Crusader armoured tank considered out-dated at the end of 1943 The cannon was placed in a tower with armoured plating able to assure the necessary protection to the gunners The Crusader AA was distributed to the air detachments for the protection of the control units at the end of 1943 Some detachments were used during the French invasion following the landing in Normandy but due to the air superiority of the allies the German air threats proved inexistent therefore the use of this self-propelled anti-aircraft vehicle was very limited if not null ...
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Italeri 1 35 DUKW
Royal British Army
£24.99
This large triple shaft amphibian vehicle was developed during the 2nd World War for the American armed forces The aim was to build a vehicle to supply ammunition food & materials
- stored in the holds of transport ships
- to invading troops occupying beachheads on enemy soil immediately after landing The DUKW offered good navigating qualities & could move well off-road too which combined with its high load capacity enabled it to perform its logistic role to the full In the post-war years it was widely used by USA s allies all the way through to the 70s including civil protection assignments

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Italeri 1 35 Kfz II VW
Typ 166 Schwimmwagen
£7.50
As the Volkswagen 82 Kubelwagen proved very successful during the campaign in Poland it was necessary to produce ever increasing numbers of this vehicle Later Ferdinand Porsche developed an amphibian version of this car called the Schwimmwagen The light weight of this vehicle about 1 2 ton permitted crossing of muddy areas since only two men were sufficient to keep this vehicle moving For reconnaissance & liaison missions water had to be crossed frequently which was impossible with other vehicles ...
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Italeri 1 35 M4A3 76mm
Sherman
£19.99
The medium Sherman is undoubtedly one of the most famous tanks of the entire Second World War tens of thousands were produced for the American army & allied countries The numerous versions saw action on all fronts & did battle with all the most powerful rival tanks The A3 with 76 mm cannon started rolling off the production line in 1943 no other version was produced in such great numbers largely because of the cannon which could even put the heavy German tanks the Tiger & Panther out of action ...
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Italeri 1 35 Medium 3
Ton Truck Coal Engine
£15.99
During the final part of the Second World War the lack of fuel created by the destruction of the production structures & the loss of extraction areas forced German military organisers to create a whole range of alternative solutions in order to fuel all of the transportation vehicles required to carry on the war The various solutions also included the use of vehicles powered by gas produced by wood or carbon combustion standard 3 ton trucks based on the Kfz 305 chassis became rather popular among the various means of transport also used after the end of the war ...
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Italeri 1 35 Camionetta AS 42 Sahariana

The model 42 Desert Vehicle was developed for the Italian Army based on the chassis and mechanics of the AB 41 armoured car Over the course of the operations on the African front the need arose for a reconnaissance vehicle specially adapted to the desert conditions where driving on sand required particular features large size tyres at low pressure height from the ground extensive autonomy that were not present on the currently available vehicles The engineers eliminated the dual running direction typical of the AB 41 and the four-wheel drive The vehicle was produced in two armament configurations one with 20 mm cannon machine gun and the other with 47 32 anti-tank cannon Several dozen of these vehicles were produced after the fall of the African front the remaining AS 42s were re-deployed
in Italy ending their career in the police force in the 1950s
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The model 42 Desert Vehicle was developed for the Italian Army based on the chassis & mechanics of the AB 41 armoured car Over the course of the operations on the African front the need arose for a reconnaissance vehicle specially adapted to the desert conditions where driving on sand required particular features large size tyres at low pressure height from the ground extensive autonomy that were not present on the currently available vehicles The engineers eliminated the dual running direction typical of the AB 41 & the four-wheel drive The vehicle was produced in two armament configurations one with 20 mm cannon machine gun & the other with 47 32 anti-tank cannon Several dozen of these vehicles were produced after the fall of the African front the remaining AS 42s were re-deployed in Italy ending their career in the police force in the 1950s

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Italian - A word used ot descibe something from Italy
vehicle - A manufactured device used to transport people or cargo.
police - Persons empowered to reduce civil disorder and enforce the law.
Car - A machine used for transport which runs on roads
running - A sport or hobbie of moving rapidly on foot. Can also refer to the running of equipment or run time refering to the length of time an applicance can run or the quiet running of an applicance.
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Mail Order Express
An exciting online retailer of toys, games and puzzles, Mail Order Express features well known brands such as Fisher Price and Hasbro and children's favourites including Barbie, Bob the Builder, Disney, Fireman Sam, Sylvanian Families and Hello Kitty. Toys include action figures, vehicles, dolls, electronic pets, jigsaws, puzzles and playsets. As well as toys, they feature delightful arts and crafts sets by brands such as Hama Beads and Fashion Angels and learning and development tools, from chemistry sets to learning to write sets. A range of children's furniture is also available. The website is easy to navigate with several filters, making the quest for the perfect gift easy. With discounted products, a team of professionals offering expert customer service and a range of delivery options, Mail Order express is the simple way to buy all kinds of toys, games, crafts and accessories.
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