Ruchnaya Protivotankovaya Granata Model 1943
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 6:04 am
The RPG-43 was Russia’s first shaped charge grenade for anti-tank use, replacing the RPG-40, a stick grenade with an oversized high explosive head.
The sheet metal body contains a HEAT warhead able to defeat 3 inches (75mm) of armor. Behind it is a spring loaded cone acting as a stabilizer, towed by fabric strips once in flight. This serves to keep the nose of telegram number list the weapon facing forward so that the shaped charge is always pointed in the right direction.
It is critical that the grenade hits nose first because the explosive energy of shaped charges is focused in one direction. It is most practical when thrown above a tank or dropped from a roof top so that it strikes the thinnest armor at the top of the turret or engine compartment. The RPG-43 went on to see continued use after WWII thanks to its simple design and effectiveness.
The SdKfz222...Not your Daddy's VW Bug!
Lastly, we have a treat for you from our long time vehicle modeler DaCrapper, the Sdkfz 222. Great for those times when you want to get around the battlefield fast, and still inflict some damage along the way.
Developed for reconnaissance duties, The 222 sports a neat 2.0cm main cannon, the KwK 38...(essentially a Flak 38 with a shorter barrel length). Extras include a matching MG34...essential for keeping grenade-carrying enemy infantry at bay!
Now, lets look under the hood...Ah! The sporty V8 gets you up to 50 MPH (about 80 KPH) in less than 1 minute! Essential for get-up-and-go...Got-up-and-gone...looong before an enemy tank gets ideas of staining your favorite uniform!
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The sheet metal body contains a HEAT warhead able to defeat 3 inches (75mm) of armor. Behind it is a spring loaded cone acting as a stabilizer, towed by fabric strips once in flight. This serves to keep the nose of telegram number list the weapon facing forward so that the shaped charge is always pointed in the right direction.
It is critical that the grenade hits nose first because the explosive energy of shaped charges is focused in one direction. It is most practical when thrown above a tank or dropped from a roof top so that it strikes the thinnest armor at the top of the turret or engine compartment. The RPG-43 went on to see continued use after WWII thanks to its simple design and effectiveness.
The SdKfz222...Not your Daddy's VW Bug!
Lastly, we have a treat for you from our long time vehicle modeler DaCrapper, the Sdkfz 222. Great for those times when you want to get around the battlefield fast, and still inflict some damage along the way.
Developed for reconnaissance duties, The 222 sports a neat 2.0cm main cannon, the KwK 38...(essentially a Flak 38 with a shorter barrel length). Extras include a matching MG34...essential for keeping grenade-carrying enemy infantry at bay!
Now, lets look under the hood...Ah! The sporty V8 gets you up to 50 MPH (about 80 KPH) in less than 1 minute! Essential for get-up-and-go...Got-up-and-gone...looong before an enemy tank gets ideas of staining your favorite uniform!
Modders Wanted
As always, we are looking for talented modders to join our team, if you are interested, visit our recruiting forums here: .
Currently we are looking for static modelers and skinners of all kinds.