The purpose of this website is to support interest in 1/7X scale (1/72 to 1/76) AFV (armored fighting vehicle) modeling. I hope to show the visitor many of the wide range of available subjects, and to list possibilities for obtaining kits.
It is a "Cyber Museum" that displays a variety of assembled kits from my collection of 1/7X scale military vehicles. In it the visitor will find plastic kits of the more popular vehicles manufactured by well known companies, assembled more or less "out of the box", as well as resin and metal kits, often representing more esoteric subjects that are generally not addressed by the mainstream producers. Some of the vehicles are simple conversions or kitbashes of plastic kits, further expanding the range of vehicles that can be modeled. The camouflage schemes are mostly accurate, but I am constantly uncovering new information that outdates my references.
Kits are presented in much the same way you would find in an actual AFV museum, grouped chronologically and by country of origin. A bit of historical and modeling info are also given.
The museum focuses on 1/76 and 1/72 scale (often referred to as "Braille Scale"); vehicles of other scales are beyond the scope of this site. We also do not cover "ready assembled" models, but rather deal with models that need to be assembled and painted by the collector.
The museum is not located in the North Hills of Pittsbuirgh. It exists only on the Web, and can only be visited via the Internet. We ask that you do not touch the displays, and refrain from flash photography.
Many visitors ask how one can obtain the kits displayed here, especially the models made by smaller manufacturers. If your local hobby shop cannot help, try the online distributors (see the links page). Or write directly to the manufacturers (see the "Resin and metal manufacturers" pages for some addresses).
You can see on overview of all the displays in this museum by going to the Floorplan (click on the picture to the left), or take a Guided Tour with the curator of the museum.
Contact the Curator: See my answers to "frequently asked questions" or send me other questions or your comments.
Check out the sections below:
Most recent additions to the museum. (updated 4-19-08; added the Unimodels BT42)
Links to other websites dealing with related material. (updated 11-09-07)
There's lots out there on the web, but here are three sites that are a must visit! "On the Way": and Small Scale AFV pages: and Braille Scale Discussion group: tons of reviews and info!
Reviews: Kits submitted for review by manufacturers or distributors. (updated 1-1-07)
Coming Attractions: Items scheduled to arrive in the current year (posted 01-02-08).
Plastic injection kit manufacturers: The well-known and some less famous companies. (updated 11-09-2007)
Wargaming style resin and metal kit manufacturers: "Cottage industries" as well as more established businesses. (updated 12-04)
Display style resin and metal kit manufacturers: as above, but more suitable for dioramas or displays. (updated 12-04)
Kits/Wargames/etc. for sale: I'm still cleaning out my closet. (updated 2-16-08, added some more kits)
Reference Books for you to obtain info from.
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