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Of the total produced, 152,000 (including all of the 6x6 production) were sent to the USSR, where the Studebaker’s reliability and durability made it very popular. It was known as “Studer” to the Soviet troops, and was used for transporting troops and supplies and (due to its off-road capability) as a gun tractor. The Studebaker was instrumental in providing the mobility that the Red Army needed for its successful offensives against the Wehrmacht.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis highly detailed plastic kit depicts the long wheelbase version of the Studebaker US6 2½ ton 6x6 truck, either without a winch (model U3) or with a winch (model U4). The kit includes the metal cab (moulded as a single piece) and an optional canvas canopy, as well as a choice of an open or closed rear tarpaulin cover and tailgate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Single piece cabin \u0026amp; canvas canopy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Optional canvas canopy \u0026amp; winch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Choice of rear tarpaulin and tailgate in open or closed position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Driver figure included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43881200058591,"sku":"RUR280035","price":56.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/1191\/7023\/products\/RU28R05-2.jpg?v=1672321385"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-gaz-aa-gaz-aaa-truck-backorder","title":"Rubicon Models - GAZ-AA \/ GAZ-AAA Truck","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis kit can be used to build either the GAZ-AA twin axle truck ( a Russian made version of the Ford-AA) or the later triple axle GAZ-AAA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA robust and reliable vehicle, the GAZ had many uses from a simple transport, to ambulance, mobile workshop and a platform for anti-aircraft guns. It was also the base upon the BA-6 and BA-10 Armoured Cars were constructed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis easy to build kit includes a driver and the optional tarp top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic kit, supplied unassembled and unpainted.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43881206972639,"sku":"RUR280063","price":56.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/1191\/7023\/products\/RU28R07-2.jpg?v=1672321435"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-t-26-light-infantry-tank-backorder","title":"Rubicon Models - T-26 Light Infantry Tank","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis kit can be used to build 10 variants of the T-26 (from 1931 to 1939) including 3 flamethrower variants and two command tanks. The turret hatches can be modelled open or closed and there is an optional rear air-intake cover and DT tank MK. 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When the up-gunned T-34\/85 medium tank entered mass production in the spring of 1944, there was no point in continuing production of a tank destroyer without superior firepower, so SU-85 production was stopped in late 1944 after 2,050 vehicles had been produced.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis kit contains;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Options to build either a SU-122 or SU-85\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Open hatches \u0026amp; elevating gun\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e- Optional fuel cans\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNumber of Parts: 59 pieces \/ 3 sprues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePease note: this kit contains ONE vehicle that can be built as either the SU-85 or SU-122\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Models supplied unassembled and unpainted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rubicon Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43881266741471,"sku":"RUR280034","price":62.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/1191\/7023\/products\/RU28R03-2.jpg?v=1672321802"},{"product_id":"rubicon-models-bm-13-katyusha-multiple-rocket-launchers-backorder","title":"Rubicon Models - BM-13 Katyusha Multiple Rocket Launchers","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe BM series of multiple rocket launchers was employed by the Soviet Union in World War II. They were known to the Soviet troops as “Katyusha” (the Soviet diminutive of ‘Katie’), because of the large ‘K’ that appeared on the rockets (which were manufactured at the Voronezh Komintern Factory). The M-13 rocket was one of the most common types that was fielded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple rocket launchers were intended to saturate a large area with high explosive. They could deliver a barrage more quickly than conventional artillery, but were less accurate and took longer to reload. They were also relatively cheap and easy to produce. However, they were vulnerable to counter-battery fire due to the large amount of smoke and dust generated when they were fired, which gave away their position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Katyusha was greatly feared by German infantry. A battery of four BM-13 launchers could fire a salvo in 7–10 seconds that delivered 4.35 tons of high explosives over a 400,000-square-metre (4,300,000-sq-ft) impact zone, an effect roughly equivalent to that of 72 conventional guns. Katyusha batteries were often massed in very large numbers, with devastating effect. The distinctive howl of the rockets added to the psychological impact of the weapon. 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