During the war, the German army made use of many vehicles from all the nations it fought against. These “Beutepanzers” (in the case of armoured vehicles) were either simply repainted and reused or adapted as necessary, creating new tank destroyers, AA platforms and more. Additionally, in some cases German vehicles were pressed in service in roles they were not designed for, with the addition of anti-tank weaponry or light artillery (such as mortars).
This release adds 13 of these “ad-hoc” vehicles to German garage, ranging from the small – like the 5cm Pak38 armed SdKfz 250 and 8cm mortar carrying AMR35 to the huge VOMAG 8.8cm Waffentrager!
As always, these are available in a variety of scales, this time from 1/87 – 1/32
Further releases planned for later in August, so stayed tuned!
Last week saw the first of our August releases and we’ve started the month with some terrain.
Expanding on our Far East / Pacific range, we’ve added four different defensive structures including a small timber LMG bunker, a round concrete pillbox, a large rectangular log bunker and an open topped timber emplacement.
As always, these are available in a variety of scales, this time from 1/100 – 1/32
Further releases planned for later in August, so stayed tuned!
As promised, we have one final July release for you and this one is for anyone who likes playing in the sand!
This time we are adding to our existing small range of desert terrain with an entire new village and extras designed by the talented Deweycat Productions. In addition to 5 different houses, there is also an admin building (completed with jail cell!), a mosque, well, barbed wire emplacements, sandbagged checkpoint, tents, a market including buildings as well as covered stalls and wares for sale, and even some ruins as well!
As always, these are available in a variety of scales, this time from 1/100 – 1/32
As promised, we have yet another July release for you and this one is for all your Dutch players!
These excellent models were designed by Wargame3D and mark the start of our expansion in the minor nations of the war with the Dutch, specifically the vehicles of the KNIL (Royal Netherlands East Indies Army)
Including gun trucks, armoured cars and light tanks, a dozen vehicles form the core of this new range we hope to add more in the future. As always, all are available in scales from 1/72 – 1/32
We still have one last release for July and next week it will be some new terrain so watch this space…..
Further releases are still planned for later in July, so stayed tuned!
As promised, we have another July release for you and this one is for all your French players!
These excellent models were designed by Wargame3D and feature some MarDav exclusive French crew designed by the amazing Colonel Muller!
Ranging from the 13.2mm Hotchkiss armed P19 mobile AA half-track to the CDM armoured car, Renault UE tractor or Laffly S20 6×6 personnel carrier, there should be something for everyone regardless of your army composition or theatre of operations.
In total, 11 new vehicles have been added to the French range and all are available in scales from 1/87 – 1/32
Further releases are still planned for later in July, so stayed tuned!
In the final months of World War II, the Soviet Union spearheaded a colossal push towards Berlin, aiming to crush the heart of Nazi Germany. By early 1945, after grinding victories across Eastern Europe, the Red Army stood poised on the Oder River. The Germans, though battered, fiercely defended their capital.
Marshal Georgy Zhukov led the 1st Belorussian Front, while Marshal Ivan Konev commanded the 1st Ukrainian Front. Stalin orchestrated a rivalry between them, hoping it would hasten Berlin’s capture. On 16 April, the Soviets launched the Berlin Offensive, initiating with a thunderous artillery barrage—some claim the largest in history. Soviet forces faced entrenched German troops, fanatical resistance, and brutal urban combat.
By late April, Soviet soldiers encircled Berlin, battling street by street in a city reduced to rubble. The fighting culminated in the storming of the Reichstag, symbolising the defeat of Nazism. On 30 April, Hitler committed suicide. Berlin fell on 2 May.
The Soviets paid dearly—over 80,000 troops killed—but the victory was monumental. The red flag raised over Berlin signalled not only an end to the Third Reich but the rise of Soviet power in post-war Europe.
This release showcases a range of Late War Soviet troops, equipment and armour, focusing on the the units involved in the race for Berlin and the subsequent tough fighting in the city itself.
Further additions planned for later in July, so stayed tuned!
Canada played a significant and increasingly independent role in the Second World War, contributing forces to nearly every major theatre of conflict. From the Dieppe Raid to the Italian Campaign and the liberation of Northwest Europe, Canadian troops built a reputation for effectiveness and determination. Alongside their battlefield achievements, Canada developed a robust war industry that included several distinctive military vehicles.
Among the most notable were the Canadian Military Pattern (CMP) trucks. Produced in vast numbers—over 400,000—they formed the logistical backbone of British Commonwealth forces. The CMP design was adapted to a wide range of roles, from troop transport to field workshops, and its distinctive cab-over-engine configuration made it compact and versatile. Unlike many British trucks, CMPs were tailored for mass production and rugged terrain, reflecting Canada’s industrial strengths and climate.
In terms of armoured fighting vehicles, Canada sought to build its own line of tanks early in the war. This led to the development of the Ram tank, based on the chassis of the American M3 Medium. Manufactured in Montreal, the Ram was intended as Canada’s first domestic battle tank. Although it never saw combat in its intended role, the Ram proved vital for training purposes in the UK and was extensively adapted into the Kangaroo armoured personnel carrier and other support variants.
The Grizzly tank followed in 1943 as a Canadian-built version of the American M4A1 Sherman. While nearly identical to its American counterpart, the Grizzly featured Canadian-produced components and a unique track and bogie system designed for easier manufacture. Like the Ram, it wasn’t deployed in frontline combat, largely due to the plentiful supply of American-built Shermans by that stage in the war, but it again proved useful for training and as a foundation for self-propelled artillery and anti-aircraft variants.
These Canadian vehicles reflected not just wartime necessity, but a growing technical sophistication and industrial autonomy. Their production helped cement Canada’s position as a major Allied contributor, supplying not only its own troops but also those of other Commonwealth nations.
In total, 15 new vehicles including various CMP trucks, the Grizzly and Ram (multiple variants) have been added to the Canadian (under British) range and all are available in scales from 1/72 – 1/32
The next release is planned for the beginning of July, so stayed tuned!
It’s been a few weeks since our last big release and so today, we’re pleased to announce our latest additions to the website – the US army!
These excellent models designed by W3 Wargaming are an entire range of infantry, vehicles and support weapons including a CASEVAC Jeep, 37mm AA platform, Rangers, Engineers, artillery and mortars, MMGs, transport and even Old Blood and Guts Patton himself!
In total, nearly 30 new items have been added to US range and all are available in scales from 1/87 – 1/32
More releases are planned for later in June so stayed tuned!
It’s been a couple of months since our last big release and so today we’re pleased to announce our latest additions to the website – nearly a dozen Japanese artillery pieces!
Ranging from the almost comically small 70mm Type 92 light howitzer (barely 3 feet tall!) to the whopping 240mm calibre Type 45 siege gun whose shells weighed 200kg, there should be something for an army of any size. The ten models are:
– Light howitzers – Type 94 75mm, Type 90 75mm, Type 38 75mm, Type 92 70mm
– Medium howitzers – Type 91 105mm, Type 92 100mm
– Heavy howitzers – Type 96 150mm, Type 89 150mm, Type 38 150mm
– Super heavy howitzers – Type 45 240mm siege gun
All of these are supplied with full crew and are available in scales from 1/87 – 1/32
More releases are planned for June so stayed tuned!
This month’s release is a boon to Early- & mid war German tank commanders with no less than 27 new Panzer III variants including gun tanks, a flammpanzer, befehlswagen command vehicle, beobachtungs artillery observation tank and more!
Starting with the Ausf. C and ending with the Ausf. N, there are options for winter tracks, additional stowage, zimmerit, schurzen and even DAK variants with extra fuel and water.
Along with the US Airborne troops and Italian, British and Japanese vehicles released in February, we have added around 150 new models and options to the webstore so far in 2025 and we’re just starting!
