WWI
The First World War (1914 - 1918)
We stock a variety of 1/35 scale WWI model tanks and figures, plus paints and books from AK Interactive, MasterBox, Meng Model, Takom and other vendors.
AK Interactive - WWI British Colours (Khaki Brown Modulation Set)
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This modulation set contains three paints designed to replicate Khaki-brown colours which were commonly used on British combat vehicles of WWI. First introduced in military use by the British Empire, the Khaki colour was used throughout WWI and beyond to make tanks less visible in forests and marshlands.
Includes:
AK4041 WWI British Khaki Brown Highlights
AK4042 WWI British Khaki Brown Base
AK4043 WWI British Khaki Brown Shadow
AK Interactive - WWI British Uniforms
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This paint set contains three basic khaki shades designed to paint uniforms worn by British troops during WWI. These colours were also common in British uniforms of the WWII era.
The word 'khaki' ('dust-colored', Hindi) came to English from British India. Uniforms of khaki colour were first introduced in 1848 by the Corps of Guides which was part of the British Indian Army. Later, khaki uniforms were used by the British Empire in several colonial conflicts, such as the Expedition to Abyssinia in 1867 and the Mahdist War in 1881. In 1902, after the Second Boer War, khaki was accepted as the colour of the continental British Service Dress.
Unlike traditional grey and red costumes, the khaki uniform allowed troops to remain inconspicuous in the battlefield. It was widely used by British forces throughout the two World Wars, however today it's worn only during official occasions and ceremonies.
Includes:
AK3081 WWI British Uniform Base
AK3082 WWI British Uniform Light
AK3083 WWI British Uniform Shadow
AK Interactive - WWI French Uniforms
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By the beginning of 20th century, the French uniform had changed little from the Napoleonic era. French infantrymen and cavalry soldiers wore traditional blue trench coats and red trousers. Attempts on introducing more sensible combat clothing were rejected by conservatives both in military circles and among civilians. However, there were some who realised the downsides of the colourful field dress.
In order to satisfy both sides a new uniform was designed. It included red, white and blue threads which, intertwining together, created a drab purple-brown colour. The red threads had to be excluded though, as the dye needed for their production was made in Germany. Remaining white and blue threads produced the so-called "Horizon blue" colour.
In the face of the coming war the new uniform was accepted by the French Government and stayed unchanged till the end of the war. The colour set contains three basic shades designed to recreate the famous Horizon blue worn by French troops during WWI.
Includes:
AK3101 WWI French Uniform Base
AK3102 WWI French Uniform Light
AK3103 WWI French Uniform Shadow
AK Interactive - WWI German Uniforms
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This set of paints is designed to paint uniforms that were used by German troops during WWI. The base colour of German WWI uniform was Feldgrau, or field-grey. The paints represented in this set will help you achieve the right shade of the Field-grey uniform. These colours can also be used for painting WWII German uniforms.
Includes:
AK3091 WWI German Uniform Base
AK3092 WWI German Uniform Light
AK3093 WWI German Uniform Shadow
AK Interactive Book - WWI - The First Mechanised War
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This book takes the reader through the fast evolution of armoured warfare during the First World War. A great source of inspiration for WWI dioramas and vignettes.
- Historical texts illustrated with period photographs
- Detailed colour profiles of the most outstanding models
- A brief reference to the evolution of military aviation during WWI
- Colour profiles of the most important fighter planes
- An exclusive collection of full page black & white photographs never published before
- 166 pages
Black Dog Models 1:35 British Sniper WWI N°1 Resin Figure
£15.00 GBP
Black Dog Models 1:35 British Sniper WWI N°1 Resin Figure #F35216
This kit features one resin 1:35 scale model British soldier holding a 1914 Enfield rifle and a dummy 'Tommy' (these were often made from papier-mâché. The Germans employed snipers first in WWI, often sniper kills were believed to be accidental stray shots until scopes were discovered on the battlefield. A notable figure on the British side was Major Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard, he noticed that some British units were losing up to 5 men a day to enemy sniper fire. He took action at first by using his own money to buy in rifle optics to conduct tests and went on to set up the First Army School of Sniping, Observation, and Scouting in France.
Kit contains 1x figure. Requires some assembly.
Black Dog Models 1:35 British Sniper WWI N°2 Resin Figure
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Black Dog Models 1:35 British Sniper WWI N°2 Resin Figure #F35217
This kit features one resin 1:35 scale model British soldier holding a Lee–Enfield SMLE Mk III rifle. The Germans employed snipers first in WWI, often sniper kills were believed to be accidental stray shots until scopes were discovered on the battlefield. A notable figure on the British side was Major Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard, he noticed that some British units were losing up to 5 men a day to enemy sniper fire. He took action at first by using his own money to buy in rifle optics to conduct tests and went on to set up the First Army School of Sniping, Observation, and Scouting in France.
Kit contains 1x figure. Requires some assembly.
ICM 1:35 - British Infantry (1914)
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ICM 1:35 - British Infantry (1914)
In 1914 the British Army was a relatively small professional force, supported by a Territorial reserve. The six divisions sent to the Western Front, called the British Expeditionary Force, numbered just under 250,000 men.
This kit contains parts for the assembly of four figures; one officer and three enlisted men.
Master Box 1:35 - British and German Cavalrymen WWI Era
£18.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 British and German Cavalrymen WWI Era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35184
The kit depicts the early period of the First World War when mounted cavalry divisions still took part in battles. It represents a fight between a German Black Hussar and a British Dragoon.
The kit includes parts for the assembly of two Cavalrymen and two horses. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - British and German soldiers, Somme Battle, 1916
£13.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 British and German soldiers, Somme Battle, 1916 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35158
In July 1916 the allied forces of the British and French armies fought a battle with German troops which lasted almost four months. The offensive took place on both sides of the River Somme in France and was the largest battle of WWI in the Western Theatre. Both British and French forces lost over 600 thousand soldiers. The German casualties were nearly the same. On the whole, more than one million men were injured or killed which makes the Battle of the Somme the most murderous battle of all time. It was also the battle where tanks were first used.
This model figures kit is based on a real photo. It depicts British soldiers and German prisoners. Two Germans are carrying an injured man which can represent either a German or an Englishman depending on the colour of the trousers. Includes parts for the assembly of six figures. Glue and Paints are not included.
Paints recommended:
VAL 845, VAL 846, VAL 863, VAL 864, VAL 914, VAL 921, VAL 950, VAL 964, VAL 988, VAL 997
Master Box 1:35 - British Infantry, Somme Battle period, 1916
£14.50 GBP
Master Box 1:35 British Infantry, Somme Battle period, 1916 - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35146
In July 1916 the allied forces of the British and French armies fought a battle with German troops which lasted almost four months. The offensive took place on both sides of the River Somme in France and was the largest battle of WWI in the Western Theatre. Both British and French forces lost over 600 thousand soldiers. German casualties were nearly the same. On the whole, more than one million men were injured or killed which makes the Battle of the Somme the most murderous battle of all time. It was also the battle where tanks were first used.
This model kit was issued in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the First World War (1914-1918). It represents British infantrymen preparing for another assault on the Somme battlefield. Includes parts for the assembly of five figures. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - Hand to Hand Fight, German and British Infantrymen, WWI
£21.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Hand to Hand Fight, German and British Infantrymen, WWI - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35116
The kit depicts three Germans climbing into a trench to attack two British soldiers.
Includes parts for the assembly of five figures and a trench. Glue and paint are not included.
Master Box 1:35 - British Infantry WWI, Before the attack
£19.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 British Infantry WWI, Before the attack - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35114
Master Box 1:35 - Tankmen of WWI Era
£13.00 GBP
Master Box 1:35 Tankmen of WWI Era - Plastic Figure Model Kit #35134
French, German and British pairs of figures are included in this kit.
Masterbox 1:35 - 'The Trench' WWI & WWII era
£14.50 GBP
Masterbox 1:35 - 'The Trench' WWI & WWII era Kit #35174
Trench warfare is the practice of using occupied fighting lines largely comprising military trenches, in which troops are well-protected from the enemy's small arms fire and are substantially sheltered from artillery. Trench warfare became archetypically associated with World War I (1914–1918), when the Race to the Sea rapidly expanded trench use on the Western Front (September 1914). Also used in WWII.
This kit includes two sprues with the parts for the assembly of the kits. Note that the assembly requires glue (Not included)
Meng Model 1:35 - French FT-17 Light Tank (Cast Turret)
£50.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - French FT-17 Light Tank (Cast Turret) - Plastic model kit #TS-008
The Renault FT, also known as the FT-17, was a French light tank of the late WWI period. Remarkable for its revolutionary design, the FT-17 played an invaluable role in the history of tank development. It was the first tank that featured a revolving turret. The FT-17 had a crew compartment at the front, an engine compartment in the rear, and main armament placed inside of the turret. This configuration became and remains the standard tank design making the FT-17 the first modern tank in the world.
The first FT-17 turrets were made of cast steel and fitted with Hotchkiss 8mm machine guns. However, later the turrets were also adapted to carry 37mm Puteaux small canons.
The FT-17 was mainly deployed by French troops at the late stages of WWI. After the end of the war the tank was exported to many countries including Belgium, Brazil, Finland, Iran and others.
Meng Model 1:35 - French FT-17 Light Tank Crew and Orderly
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Meng Model 1:35 - French FT-17 Tank (Crew and Orderly) - Plastic Figure Model Kit #HS-005
The kit represents two members of the FT-17 crew and a dispatch rider delivering new orders to the tankmen. The tank is not included in this kit and can be found here.
The Renault FT, also known as the FT-17, was a French light tank of the late WWI period. Remarkable for its revolutionary design, the FT-17 played an invaluable role in the history of tank development. It was the first tank that featured a revolving turret. The FT-17 had a crew compartment at the front, an engine compartment in the rear, and main armament placed inside of the turret. This configuration became and remains the standard tank design making the FT-17 the first modern tank in the world.
The kit includes parts for the assembly of three figures in two variants (there are duplicate parts for each of the three figures on a separate sprue) and a 1917 Peugeot 750 cc 2 cylinder motorcycle.
Meng Model 1:35 - Imperial German Army Stormtroopers
£14.00 GBP
Meng Model 1:35 - Imperial German Army Stormtroopers - Plastic Figure Model Kit #HS-010
During the First World War, German Stormtroopers (Sturmtruppen) were specialist soldiers trained to fight with infiltration tactics that were intended to achieve surprise and attack the weakest parts of an enemy's line. Small groups of stormtroopers would rush forward and lay down covering fire for other groups in their unit. They were followed by regular infantry with heavy weapons attacking the isolated enemy strong points.
This plastic kit includes four figures of German Stormtroopers in different positions. The soldiers are carrying weapons and ammunition, including the MP 18 submachine gun, the lightweight version of the MG 08 machine gun and cluster grenades.
Meng Model 1:35 British Heavy Tank Mk.V Female
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Meng Model 1:35 - British Heavy Tank Mk.V Female - Plastic model kit #TS-029
The British heavy tank Mk.V Female, also known as the Mark V, was put into service in 1918, at the end of WWI. Based on the Mark IV, the Mk.V differed greatly from its predecessor: due to Wilson's gearbox the tank required only one man to set it in motion. The main distinctive feature of the exterior was the cooling air system installed on each side of the tank. Besides, the design was improved by a Ricardo engine and an extra machine-gun mount.
The Mark V first saw action during the Australian offensive against the German units in Northern France, called the Battle of Hamel. The tank was also used by both the White Armed Forces in the Russian Civil War and the Red Army afterwards.
Until the end of WWI a total of 400 Mk.V tanks were built, both Males and Females. The Males carried two 57 mm guns and four machine guns, while lighter and smaller Females were armed with six machine guns only.
Meng Model 1:35 British Heavy Tank Mk.V Male
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Meng Model 1:35 - British Heavy Tank Mk.V Male - Plastic model kit #TS-020
The British heavy tank Mk.V Male, also known as the Mark V, was put into service in 1918, near the end of WWI. Based on the Mark IV, the Mk.V differed greatly from its predecessor, thanks to its Wilson gearbox the tank required only one man to set it in motion. The main distinctive feature of the exterior was the air cooling system installed on each side of the tank. In addition, the design was improved by a Ricardo engine and an extra mounted machine-gun.
The Mark V first saw action during the Australian offensive against the German units in Northern France, called the Battle of Hamel. The tank was also used by both the White Armed Forces in the Russian Civil War and the Red Army afterwards.
Until the end of WWI a total of 400 Mk.V tanks were built, both Males and Females. The Males carried two 57 mm guns and four machine guns, while lighter and smaller Females were armed with six machine guns only.
Dimensions: Length 243mm, Width 112mm
Additional:
- The kit includes a riveted rhomboid hull
- All hatches can be built in either open or closed position
- Sponsons and cement-free tracks
- Engine and interior reproduced in detail
Meng Model 1:35 German A7V Tank (Krupp)
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Meng Model 1:35 - German A7V Tank (Krupp) - Plastic model kit #TS-017
The A7V was a German tank designed in 1916 in response to the first British tanks appearing during WWI on the Western Front. By 1918 twenty armoured vehicles were ready for use on the battlefield. Those were the only German tanks deployed in WWI. In contrast, France produced over 3,600 tanks and the British had over 2,500 units in service.
The dimensions of the A7V were 7.34m x 3m x 3.3m (L x W x H). The tank had steel plate armour, but as the steel was not hardened it could only protect against machine gun or rifle fire and was of little use against larger calibre ammunition. The armament included six MG 08 machine guns and a 5.7 cm Maxim-Nordenfelt cannon. Some of the cannons were trophies taken from British and Russian troops at the early stage of the war.
The A7V had little success in combat so the German General War Department intended to introduce new designs. However, the defeat of Germany and the Versailles Treaty disrupted those plans.
Kit details:
- Accurately represented exterior
- Realistic interior of the fighting compartment and the driver’s compartment
- Workable track links
- All hatches and viewing ports can be built open or closed
- Precision photo-etched parts included
- Length 229mm, Width 100mm
Revell 1:35 WWI Infantry German, British and French
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Revell 1:35 - WWI Infantry German, British and French - Plastic Model Kit #02451
The kit contains twelve figures, split into three groups representing German, British and French infantrymen of WWI. Each group is made up of four figures, one officer and three soldiers. All figures are dressed in early WWI uniforms. Personal equipment and armament are provided including rifles, bayonets, pistols, machine guns, stick grenades, spades, wire cutters, ammunition pouches and more.
Total parts: 451
Number of Figures: 12
Skill Level: 4
Additional:
- WWI equipment and uniforms
- Authentic poses
- Finely detailed faces
You can download an instruction sheet here.
Takom 1:35 British 'Whippet' Mk. A WWI Medium Tank
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Takom 1:35 - British 'Whippet' Mk. A WWI Medium Tank - Plastic model kit #02025
Designed during WWI, British medium tank Mark A was intended for use in assaults that required fast speed and high mobility. It was nicknamed 'Whippet' for its ability to travel at the speed of 14 km/h which was two times faster than the speed of its predecessor, the Mk. IV. Protected by 14 mm armour and armed with four Hotchkiss M1909 machine guns, the Mark A's weight reached 14 tonnes. After the war, the Whippet was deployed during British military actions in Ireland, Northern Russia and Manchuria, but it was soon replaced by the Mk. B and Mk. C.
Kit details:
- All wheels are movable
- Workable tracks easy to assemble
- All doors can be opened
- Photo Etched parts included
- Eight types of markings
Takom 1:35 British Mk.IV Male "Tadpole" w/Workable tracks
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Takom 1:35 - British Mk IV Male "Tadpole" with workable tracks and wheels - Plastic model kit #02015
The Mark IV was a British tank of World War I issued in 1917. Derived from the world's first tank, the Mark I, the Mk.IV was considerably improved in both structure and armour, it was also easier to transport.
The Mark IV was introduced in two variants, a "Male" and a "Female". The Mk.IV Male was powered with three Lewis machine guns and two QF 6-pounder 6 cwt guns. The Female carried five machine guns, two of which were operated by the gun loaders.
Over a thousand Mk.IV-s were built in wartime, including Males, Females and utility vehicles, thus the series was the most produced British tank of WWI. It first saw combat at the Battle of Messines Ridge and continued to serve with British forces throughout the entire war.
During that period several attempts were made to improve the tank performance. In order to enhance its trench-crossing ability the Mk.IV was supplemented with the so-called "tadpole tail", an extension to its rear track horns. However, the tail lacked rigidity so the innovation was dropped. No Mk.IV "Tadpoles" were used on the battlefield.
The kit includes:
- 508 plastic parts
- 240 individual track links
- 22 photo etched parts
- 1x16 page instruction booklet
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