{"title":"AFV's of WWII Models \u0026 Collectibles","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse AFV's of WWII models and collectibles at Muncle Mikes. The selection includes tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare the model year, body style, paint color, livery and scale. Construction materials, opening panels and included display bases vary by release, so check the individual listing rather than assuming every model has the same features.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScales represented in this selection include 1:43. Check the scale on each product page before combining items in one display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore the collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/m24-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23196-45\"\u003eM24 \"Chaffee\" Tank #3 \"U.S.A. 1st Armored Division Italy April 1945\" 1\/43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/valentine-mk-ii-infantry-tank-mk-iii-harry-i-uk-8th-royal-tank-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23192-41\"\u003e\"Valentine MK.II\" Infantry Tank MK.III \"Harry I\" \"UK 8th Royal Tank Regiment Libya November 1941\" 1\/43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/m26-t26e3-tank-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23194-45\"\u003eM26 (T26E3) Tank \"U.S.A. 2nd Armored Division Germany April 1945\" 1\/43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diecast-model-cars-trucks-collectibles\"\u003ediecast models and collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"m24-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23196-45","title":"M24 \"Chaffee\" Tank #3 \"U.S.A. 1st Armored Division Italy April 1945\" 1:43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003eM24 \"Chaffee\" Tank #3 \"U.S.A. 1st Armored Division Italy April 1945\". This AFVs of WWII diecast model is offered in 1:43 scale (item 23196-45).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: AFVs of WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 23196-45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailing: exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing: officially licensed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: plastic showcase included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody features: no opening panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: sealed manufacturer packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: diecast metal with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: L-5, W-2.5, H-2.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe M24 Chaffee - arguably the best light tank of World War II - was a fast, lightly armored vehicle with the ability to deliver relatively large caliber direct fire thanks to its excellent 75 mm M6 gun. More than 4,000 vehicles were produced by Cadillac and Massey-Harris from 1943-45. The first vehicles reached Europe in late 1944, where they proved very effective and highly reliable. At the outset of the Korean War, however, American forces equipped with the M24 Chaffees performed poorly against the enemy's T-34\/85s, and these US units were soon augmented with M26 Pershings and M46 Pattons, along with M4A3E8 Shermans armed with the long 76mm gun. The Chaffee remained in American service until 1953, at which time it was eventually replaced by the M41 Bulldog. After 1945, the M24 Chaffee was used by many American allies. The French army used them in Indo-China, including at the battle of Dien Bien Phu. Though obsolete by the mid-1960's, it remains in service in some client nations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse related collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/afvs-of-wwii-diecast-models\"\u003eAFV's of WWII Models \u0026amp; Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-43-scale-diecast-models\"\u003e1:43 Scale Diecast Models \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFVs of WWII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52972649316664,"sku":"F977-23196-45","price":66.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/w2b-f977-23196-45-1.jpg?v=1789650064"},{"product_id":"valentine-mk-ii-infantry-tank-mk-iii-harry-i-uk-8th-royal-tank-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23192-41","title":"\"Valentine MK.II\" Infantry Tank MK.III \"Harry I\" \"UK 8th Royal Tank Regiment Libya November 1941\" 1:43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Valentine MK.II\" Infantry Tank MK.III \"Harry I\" \"UK 8th Royal Tank Regiment Libya November 1941\". This AFVs of WWII diecast model is offered in 1:43 scale (item 23192-41).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: AFVs of WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 23192-41\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailing: exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing: officially licensed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: plastic showcase included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody features: no opening panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: sealed manufacturer packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: diecast metal with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: L-5.25, W-2.25, H-2.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Infantry Tank, Mk III, Valentine was an infantry tank produced in the United Kingdom during World War II. More than 8,000 of the type were produced in eleven marks, plus various specialized variants, accounting for approximately a quarter of wartime British tank production. The many variants included riveted and welded construction, petrol and diesel engines and a progressive increase in armament. It was supplied in large numbers to the USSR and built under license in Canada. It was used extensively by the British in the North African campaign. Developed by Vickers, it proved to be both strong and reliable, which was unusual for British tanks of the period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse related collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/afvs-of-wwii-diecast-models\"\u003eAFV's of WWII Models \u0026amp; Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-43-scale-diecast-models\"\u003e1:43 Scale Diecast Models \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFVs of WWII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52974179844408,"sku":"F977-23192-41","price":66.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/w2b-f977-23192-41-1.jpg?v=1789662904"},{"product_id":"m26-t26e3-tank-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23194-45","title":"M26 (T26E3) Tank \"U.S.A. 2nd Armored Division Germany April 1945\" 1:43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003eM26 (T26E3) Tank \"U.S.A. 2nd Armored Division Germany April 1945\". This AFVs of WWII diecast model is offered in 1:43 scale (item 23194-45).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: AFVs of WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 23194-45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailing: exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing: officially licensed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: plastic showcase included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody features: no opening panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: sealed manufacturer packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: diecast metal with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: L-7.75, W-3, H-3.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe M26 Pershing was a heavy tank\/medium tank of the United States Army. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe in World War I. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe M26 was intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman, but a prolonged development period meant that only a small number saw combat in Europe. Based on the criteria of firepower, mobility, and protection, US historian R. P. Hunnicutt ranked the Pershing behind the German Tiger II heavy tank, but ahead of the Tiger I heavy and Panther medium tanks. It was withdrawn in 1951 in favor of its improved derivative, the M46 Patton, which had a more powerful and reliable engine and advanced suspension. The lineage of the M26 continued with the M47 Patton, and was reflected in the new designs of the later M48 Patton and M60 Patton. The T26E3 was the production version of the T26E1 with a number of minor modifications made as the result of field testing. In February 1945, the T26 was fielded in the European Theater, where its performance received early praise from Army Ordnance officials.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse related collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/afvs-of-wwii-diecast-models\"\u003eAFV's of WWII Models \u0026amp; Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-43-scale-diecast-models\"\u003e1:43 Scale Diecast Models \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFVs of WWII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52974914208056,"sku":"F977-23194-45","price":66.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/w2b-f977-23194-45-1.jpg?v=1789667727"},{"product_id":"m5a1-light-tank-16-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23172-44","title":"M5A1 Light Tank #16 \"Destruction\" \"U.S.A. 37th Tank Battalion France September 1944\" 1:43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003eM5A1 Light Tank #16 \"Destruction\" \"U.S.A. 37th Tank Battalion France September 1944\". This AFVs of WWII diecast model is offered in 1:43 scale (item 23172-44).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: AFVs of WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 23172-44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailing: exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing: officially licensed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: plastic showcase included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody features: no opening panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: sealed manufacturer packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: diecast metal with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: L-4, W-2, H-2.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe M3 Stuart, officially Light Tank, M3, was an American light tank of World War II. An improved version entered service as M5. It was supplied to British and other Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Thereafter, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe British service name \"Stuart\" came from the American Civil War Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and the derivative M5 Light Tank. In U.S. use, the tanks were officially known as \"Light Tank M3\" and \"Light Tank M5\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuarts were first used in combat in the North African campaign; about 170 were used by the British forces in Operation Crusader (18 November – 30 December 1941). Stuarts were the first American-crewed tanks in World War II to engage the enemy in tank versus tank combat when used in the Philippines in December 1941 against the Japanese.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse related collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/afvs-of-wwii-diecast-models\"\u003eAFV's of WWII Models \u0026amp; Collectibles\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-43-scale-diecast-models\"\u003e1:43 Scale Diecast Models \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFVs of WWII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52976762683704,"sku":"F977-23172-44","price":66.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/w2b-f977-23172-44-1.jpg?v=1789667137"},{"product_id":"infantry-tank-mk-iv-churchill-mk-vii-briton-uk-34th-tank-brigade-france-july-1-43-afvs-of-wwii-23173-44","title":"Infantry Tank Mk. IV Churchill Mk. VII \"Briton\" \"UK 34th Tank Brigade France July 1944\" 1:43 Diecast Model by AFVs of WWII","description":"\u003cp\u003eInfantry Tank Mk. IV Churchill Mk. VII \"Briton\" \"UK 34th Tank Brigade France July 1944\". This AFVs of WWII diecast model is offered in 1:43 scale (item 23173-44).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: AFVs of WWII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem number: 23173-44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailing: exterior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensing: officially licensed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: plastic showcase included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody features: no opening panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: sealed manufacturer packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: diecast metal with plastic components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate size: L-6.75, W-3, H-3 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tank, Infantry, Mk IV (A22) Churchill was a British infantry tank used in the Second World War, best known for its heavy armor, large longitudinal chassis with all-around tracks with multiple bogies, its ability to climb steep slopes, and its use as the basis of many specialist vehicles. It was one of the heaviest Allied tanks of the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origins of the Churchill's design lay in the expectation that war in Europe might well be fought in conditions similar to those of the First World War, and thus emphasized the ability to cross difficult ground. The Churchill was hurried into production in order to build up British defenses against a possible German invasion. The first vehicles had flaws that had to be overcome before the Churchill was accepted for wide use. After several Marks (versions) had been built, a better-armored specification, the Mark VII, entered service with the British Army. The improved versions performed well in the later stages of the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Churchill was used by British and other Commonwealth forces during the North African, Italian and North-West Europe campaigns. In addition, 344 Churchills were sent as military aid to the Soviet Union during the Second World War and more than 250 saw active service on the Eastern Front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse related collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/1-43-scale-diecast-models\"\u003e1:43 Scale Diecast Models \u0026amp; Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFVs of WWII","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52983325884728,"sku":"F977-23173-44","price":66.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/files\/w2b-f977-23173-44-1.jpg?v=1789668574"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6049\/2625\/collections\/w2b-f977-23196-45-1.jpg?v=1789656396","url":"https:\/\/munclemikes.com\/collections\/afvs-of-wwii-diecast-models.oembed","provider":"Muncle Mikes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}