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In order to make identification more difficult, British crews would camouflage the front of their guns with light coloured paint, giving their tank the appearance of a standard 75mm equipped Sherman, hoping this deception would give them enough time to get in the first shot during any engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career! To further extend the pure enjoyment Airfix can bring to so many, these new simpler to build and paint Starter Sets are perfect for any beginner. This fantastic new model comes not only come with a more child-friendly build, but also easy to model tracks for the tank to sit on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234354921739,"sku":"A55003","price":10.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a55003-sherman-firefly-vc-starter-set.png?v=1749030993"},{"product_id":"airfix-a55004-1-72-pz-kpfw-vi-ausf-e-tiger-i-starter-set","title":"Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Tiger I [starter set]","description":"\u003cp\u003eEven though the German Panzerkamfwagen VI Tiger heavy tank saw its combat introduction back in September 1942, it is still regarded as the worlds most famous tank design to this day. Possessing a fearsome combination of firepower, armoured protection and mobility, the 88mm gun mounted on the Tiger and its excellent sighting optics allowed it to engage enemy armour at extreme ranges and certainly well outside the range at which they could return fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, during the first Tiger engagements on the Eastern Front, the most likely way that a Tiger would be destroyed was by the hands of its own crew, as they were desperate to avoid the possibility of one of these magnificent machines falling into the hands of the enemy. From the date of its introduction, the Tiger was the tank against which all other tanks would be judged and large numbers of Allied tanks and military vehicles would fall to its gun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with painting guides, water-based acrylic paint, adhesive and a brush, this kit is a great start to anyone's model building career! To further extend the pure enjoyment Airfix can bring to so many, these new simpler to build and paint Starter Sets are perfect for any beginner. This fantastic new model comes not only come with a more child-friendly build, but also easy to model tracks for the tank to sit on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234354954507,"sku":"A55004","price":10.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a55004-pz_kpfw_-vi-ausf_-e-tiger-i-starter-set.png?v=1749030996"},{"product_id":"airfix-a50186-1-72-classic-conflict-pz-kpfw-vi-tiger-i-vs-sherman-firefly-vc","title":"Classic Conflict - Pz.Kpfw VI Tiger I vs Sherman Firefly Vc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe mighty clash of armour which followed the successful Allied landings on the D-Day beaches of Normandy held the potential to determine the outcome of the war. This time, the dominance of the feared Tiger 1 would be challenged by rocket firing Typhoons from the air and a recently introduced Allied tank on the ground - although appearing outwardly similar to the standard Sherman at first glance, the 17-pounder anti-tank gun mounted on the Firefly was more than capable of knocking out a Tiger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Germans soon learned to look for the long barrelled Shermans first in any engagement and to make the Firefly a priority target. However, there were so many Shermans in Normandy that misidentification was highly likely and could prove fatal. The days of the mighty Tigers dominance may have been numbered, but no Allied tank commander would relish the prospect of facing one in combat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaint Schemes:\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n    \u003cp\u003ePZKPFW Tiger 1 AUSF E Commanded by Michael Wittmann, schwere Panzer-Abteilung 101, Normandy, France, 1944.\u003cbr\u003e\n    Sherman Firefly Vc Staffordshire Yeomanry, 27th Armoured Brigade, Operation Goodwood, Normandy, France, June 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContent:\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n    \u003cp\u003e6 x Acrylic Paints\u003cbr\u003e\n    2 x Brushes \u003cbr\u003e\n    1 x Poly Cement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTiger I \/ L: 118 W: 53 Pieces - 96                                                Sherman Firefly Vc \/ L:110 W: 37 Pieces - 88\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234355052811,"sku":"A50186","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a50186-classic-conflict-pz_kpfw-vi-tiger-i-vs-sherman-firefly-vc.jpg?v=1749030999"},{"product_id":"airfix-a02341-1-72-sherman-firefly-vc","title":"Sherman Firefly Vc","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs Allied forces began to move off the D-Day beaches and into the Normandy countryside, they knew they would be facing strong opposition from German Panzer units, including the feared Heavy Tank Battalions. 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In order to make identification more difficult, British crews would camouflage the front of their guns with light coloured paint, giving their tank the appearance of a standard 75mm equipped Sherman, hoping this deception would give them enough time to get in the first shot during any engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234355085579,"sku":"A02341","price":10.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a02341-sherman-firefly-vc.jpg?v=1749031003"},{"product_id":"airfix-a02342-1-72-pz-kpfw-vi-ausf-e-tiger-i","title":"Pz.Kpfw. VI Ausf. E Tiger I","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbout the Vehicle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the mighty German Tiger 1 entered service during the Autumn of 1942, it was the most advanced tank in the world and one designed specifically to dominate the battlefield. Capable of destroying anything the Allies had in service, the Tiger possessed a stand-off advantage where it could kill without being killed, picking off enemy tanks before they could even think about returning fire. Unfortunately for the Wehrmacht, the awesome potential of the Tiger was never fully realised, as it was over engineered, extremely complex and expensive to produce, ensuring that there were never enough Tigers on the battlefield at any one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1942 and 1944, only 1,347 Tiger 1s were manufactured and, whilst it was undoubtedly one of the finest tanks ever produced, it could not hold back the ever increasing numbers of Allied armour. Highlighting this numerical disparity, American factories were able to produce over 49,000 Sherman Tanks during WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Model:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the most advanced and destructive tanks ever created, now's your chance to bring home a much-loved piece of WWII history for your Airfix range. 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While not as glamorous as their flying counterparts, the contribution played by trucks, tractors, and vans, as well as the men that crewed them, cannot be forgotten, or underestimated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Airfix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51234355413259,"sku":"A05330","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1809\/4091\/files\/airfix-a05330-wwii-raf-bomber-resupply-set.jpg?v=1749031009"},{"product_id":"airfix-a06304-1-72-wwii-usaaf-bomber-resupply-set","title":"WWII USAAF Bomber Resupply Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs US bomber operations began to take place at airfields all over Southern England from the summer of 1942, the vehicles used in servicing their Liberators and Flying Fortresses were slowly changing from the standard RAF support vehicles, to specialised US Air Force equipment. 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