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SEABEES Activated on March 5, 1942, the U.S. Navy “Seabees” – named for the initials “CB,” or Construction Battalions – are responsible for paving roads and airstrips, bulldozing debris, and building airbases. They remain an integral part of the Navy with their can-do motto: “We Build. We Fight.”

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GROUND VEHICLES

1/48 SCALE

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WWII Ground Transport Models

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1/72 SCALE

Tank Models

These 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast Hobby Master, die cast models replicate tanks models replicate tanks A used in World War II. used in World War II. They feature rotating turrets, They feature rotating turrets, elevating guns, accurate elevating guns, accurate hulls, realistic surface details and panel lines, details and panel lines, detailed tracks, authentic markings, and include a clear B acrylic display case. acrylic display case.

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A: M10 Wolverine Tank Destroyer –Destroyer – Volturno River, 1943. 3¾" long. 1943. 3¾" long. #981236 $39.95#981236 C B: Panzer II Ausf.F German Army 10.PzDiv 7.PzRgt, Tunisia, 1943. 2½" long. Tunisia, 1943. 2½" long. #981002 $32.95 #981002 C: ISU-122 Tank Destroyer – Soviet Army, Koenigsberg, East Prussia, January 1945. 5" long. #981221 $37.95 These 1/48 scale, Hobby Master, die cast models replicate a pair of World War II ground vehicles. They feature realistic surface details, rolling rubber wheels, and authentic markings and paint schemes. A

A: Sd.Kfz.2 Kleines Kettenkraftrads German Army 1st Gebirgs Div, Soviet Union, 1942. 2½" long. #980843 $32.95

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B: Willys MB Jeep – RAF, “Follow Me,” RAF, “Follow Me,” used to direct airplanes landed on B unfamiliar air elds. 2¾" long. #980985 $31.95

Sd.Kfz.186 Panzerjager Tiger Model

The Panzerjager Tiger was a tank destroyer that saw service from late 1944 to the end of the war. This 1/32 scale, die cast model replicates the tank destroyer. It features moving tracks on rotating wheels, opening loader and commander hatches, a detailed engine, rotating turret and elevating cannon, authentic paint scheme and markings, and includes one gure and a detailed 1/32 SCALE battle eld display base. Markings for 3.Kompanie/sPzJgAbt 653, #314, Germany, March 1945. 13" long. #706184 $74.95

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