1/144 Dornier Do-27 - Miniwing

1/144 Dornier Do-27 - Miniwing
This latest release from Miniwing brings us a nice little light utility aircraft that has been widely used by military forces around the world. Also of interest, is regard as the first mass produced aircraft by German industry following the WWII at around 630 aircraft. Notable (or infamous?) users as covered by one of the decal schemes were the Portuguese with their retreat from empire colonial wars of the of 60s. It would appear that Miniwing have stayed away from the playful Zebra scheme as used by naturalist and campaigner Bernhard Grzimek who contributed to the Serengeti National Park being created!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_27
http://www.do27.com/do27_en/

The kit conforms to the Miniwing signature format and feel being cleanly cast and no obvious air bubbles, panel lines on fuselage are finely cast and provide a good balance between finesse and detailing.

This kit comes with two schemas:
Bundesmarine,  MFG-5 Kiel-Holtnau, January 1967
Força Aérea Portuguesa, Nambuangongo, Angola 1968

1/144 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar (Tateyama AFB) - Sankei

1/144 Aircraft Maintenance Hangar (Tateyama AFB) - Sankei

Sankei have added another stunning card model to their existing range of airfield and air base buildings and structures. If you are going to purchase a hanger (opposed to using one of the free downloads) then this should be it, certainly for the modern era of jets.

The detailing of this hanger is spectacular and will take some time to put together, of course all this design and detail come with quite a serious (eye watering) price at 20,000 Yen, 200USD, 150 Euro or 130GBP

So, deep pockets will be required!!!

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/sankeishop/mk08-07/

1/144 World Tank Museum Kit - Planned Releases

1/144 World Tank Museum Kit - Planned Releases 
The June 2013 edition of Armour Modelling magazine has an interesting feature on upcoming releases (Late 2013?). I think at this stage they will follow the recent format of WTM kits of being issued unpainted but in various colours of plastic, though if this was a return to the prepainted WTM items of old then all the better!?

Images used with permission of Dameya (Source)

It is interesting that the 8t was first spotted way back in 2006 and reported on this blog
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/2006/07/takara-wtm-10-part-2.html, it would be interesting to see some of the items on that post also released one day.

While this 88mm does not have the sophistication and quality of the Strategist 88mm, it will be a more economic and could allow for some interesting customisations.

Also do not forget there are KG144 and CGD figure sets that would complement this release!

1/144 F-16C/D Block 52+ Advanced - Foxone

1/144 F-16C/D Block 52+ Advanced - Foxone

Foxone has slipped a couple of F-16 C / D Variants out under the radar.
I do not know much about these but both come with Hellenic (Greek) Airforce schemes even though wiki suggests that Poland and Pakistan also use similar aircraft ( see wiki here ) and a wider choice of decals might have helped sales?

F-16D Block52+ advanced 
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o43/original_43.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/F16/he613/he613.html

F-16C Block52+ advanced 
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o42/original_42.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/F16/he538/he538.html

Available from Radjapan

1/144 JU-52/3m "Operation Mercure" Crete, May 1941 - Hobby Master

1/144 JU-52/3m "Operation Mercur" Crete, May 1941 - Hobby Master
Hobby Master are extending their line of excellent Ju-52 with what looks to be a more usual but interesting paint scheme compared to many of the usual 'splinter' or 'winter' schemes we have seen from other producers.

This scheme is for a Ju-52 participating in Unternehmen Merkur (Operation Mercury) otherwise known as the Invasion or Battle of Crete.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Crete

JU-52/3m g4e 4U + NH "Operation Mercur" Crete, May 1941

Released Date:  June 2013?
Further Images availanle from Source:  http://www.hobbymastercollector.com/HA9010.html

Others may like to be reminded that this scheme also features in the Eduard Ju-52 kit
http://www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Plastic-kits/Super44/Aircraft/1-144/Ju-52-1-144.html

1/144 US Navy Collection Vol.2 - F-Toys

1/144 US Navy Collection Vol.2 - F-Toys
Expect the usual mix of item and series special plus the newer extra of limited edition lottery item

Available: July 2013


A-4E / F Skyhawk (U.S. Navy / Marine Corps),
F-8E / J Crusader,
FA-18E Super Hornet.

Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10224248

1/144 Eastern Express "Future releases" Mi-4, Mi-6 and AN-22

1/144 Eastern Express "Future Releases" Mi-4, MI-6 and An-22
A quick post to provide early warning of some new releases almost the two extremes of Soviet helicoptor production (see Anigrand for the actual Largest and Smallest Soviet Helos)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-6
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-4

and another Soviet Heavy Lift aircraft
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonov_An-22

1/144 Panzer Depot Releases

1/144 Panzer Depot Releases 
Panzer Depot has been keeping up its releases with this month seeing the 'Mickey Mouse' T-34 and some Sd.Kfz 250 Variants.

Other recent releases you may have missed include

Jagdpanzer IV L70
Panzerwerfer 42
Munitionskraftwagen SdKfz 4
Einheit Truck /w field kitchen
Crusader Mk. III
Crusader Mk. III AA

Website: www.panzerdepot.com
Online shop: www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog/
Ebay shop: http://stores.ebay.com/Panzer-Depot

1/144 Wehrmacht '46 German Panzer IV mit Schmalturm - CGD

1/144 Wehrmacht '46 German Panzer IV mit Schmalturm 

This is a new 1:144 Wehrmacht '46 German Panzer IV mit Schmalturm 7.5cm L/70 (KwK 42) from the new Wargame Armour series of CGD. This vehicle is fully painted in 3 Colour disruptive Camouflaged scheme. Weathered and no assembling required.

The model features a rotating turret and two detachable Schurzen. Infrared devices are also built into the commander's hatch and driver's view port.

"Panzer IV mit Schmalturm 7.5cm L/70 (KwK 42)" - Panzer IV was the most widely manufactured and deployed German tank in WWII since late 1930s. Facing ever increasing thickness of enemy armour especially the Russians, Panzer IVs were up gunned form the short barrelled low velocity gun to the long barreled 7.5 cm Kwk 40 L/43 high velocity anti tank gun. In Late 1944 to early 1945, Schmallturm (Small Turret) initially developed for Panther Ausf F was also considered to be mounted onto the Panzer IV chassis with a 7.5cm L/70 (KwK 42) used by the original Panther. The war ended before the original Panther Ausf F/Schmallturm project could get pass the prototype stage. None of the Panzer IV mit Schmalturm was ever built.

Available:
http://combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/PzIVSchmallturm/WargameArmourPzIVschmallturmCamo.html

1/144 Panzer IV mit Schmalturm by CGD

1/144 Panzer IV mit Schmalturm by CGD


1:144 Wehrmacht '46 German Panzer IV mit Schmallturm 7.5cm L/70 (KwK 42)
Rotating turret and two detachable Schurzen. Infrared devices are also built into the commander's hatch nd driver's view port.

"BergepanzerIV" - Bergepanzer IV was an armoured recovery vehicle based on the Panzer IV chassis. Panzer IV was the most widely manufactured and deployed German tank in WWII since late 1930s. It has numerous variants and also was used as basis for other fighting vehicles including tank destroyers and Flakpanzers. 21 Bergepanzer IVs were converted from Panzer IV hulls returned for repair between Oct. 1944 and Jan 1945. Turrets were removed and turret ring covered with a wooden plank cover with access hatch. A 2-ton jib crane and rigid towing bars were added.

Available:
http://combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/BergePzIV/WargameArmourBergePzIVGrau.html

1/144 Airport Service Vehicle Sets 1 & 2 - Eastern Express

1/144 Airport Service Vehicle Sets 1 & 2 - Eastern Express
I don't have too much information at the moment, but it would appear that Eastern Express are planning to release two sets of Airport Support Vehicles based upon the Zil-130 chassis.

They are plastic injection, with options on clear or solid glazing (with window decals - which is in common with a lot of airliner kits).

Prototype Images on BritModeller.com

Out the box Review (PAS Forum)

1/144 JU-52/3m "Operation Mercure" Crete, May 1941 - Hobby Master

1/144 JU-52/3m "Operation Mercur" Crete, May 1941 - Hobby Master
Hobby Master are extending their line of excellent Ju-52 with what looks to be a more usual but interesting paint scheme compared to many of the usual 'splinter' or 'winter' schemes we have seen from other producers.

This scheme is for a Ju-52 participating in Unternehmen Merkur (Operation Mercury) otherwise known as the Invasion or Battle of Crete.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Crete

JU-52/3m g4e 4U + NH "Operation Mercur" Crete, May 1941

Available: April 2013
Source: http://www.hobbymastercollector.com/HA9010.html

Others may like to be reminded that this scheme also features in the Eduard Ju-52 kit
http://www.eduard.com/store/Eduard/Plastic-kits/Super44/Aircraft/1-144/Ju-52-1-144.html

1/144 PB4Y-1 Liberator - Hobby Master

1/144 PB4Y-1  Liberator - Hobby Master
Hobby master are to release a US Naval version of the B-24D with a sensible paint scheme. If the other B-24 and Ju-52 releases are a benchmark this should be a high quality model worthy of any display cabinet.

PB4Y-1  Liberator BuNo. 32052, VPB-107 Natal, Brazil, early 1943
This and other of its type where based in Brazil and used in Anti-submarine work, sadly 'Galloping Ghost' came to quite an ignominious end when i crashed on take-off ( link )

Available: March/April 2013

Source: http://www.hobbymastercollector.com/HA9103.html

1/144 F-35A Lightning II - Doyusha

1/144 F-35A Lightning II - Doyusha 

More F-35s this time from Doyusha, not the most interesting of collections. The demonstrator has some colour, the rest are fairly derivative.

http://www.doyusha-model.com/list/figure/genyouki_collection/23_f35a.html

Expected Release: 23rd April  2013

1/144 Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (Long Nose) - Minwing

1/144 Grumman F11F-1 Tiger  (Long Nose) - Minwing
The Grumman F11F/F-11 Tiger was the first supersonic, single-seat carrier-based United States Navy fighter aircraft in operation during the 1950s and 1960s. Originally designated the F11F Tiger in April 1955 under the pre-1962 Navy designation system, it was redesignated as F-11 Tiger under the 1962 United States Tri-Service aircraft designation system.

The kit conforms to the Miniwing signature format and feel being cleanly cast and no obvious air bubbles. The panel lines on fuselage  are very finely cast and provide a good balance between finesse and detailing, the underwing lines are a little more defined but do convey a lot of detail

Decals are provided for aircraft serving in VF-51 of the Pacific Fleet.


Under wing pylons are provided, but no weapons or stores so these will have to come from your stash or Oz-Mods?

Available: January 2012
Price: tbc
From Miniwing or Usual Stockists

1/144 BMW Schnellbomber P.II - Anigrand

1/144  BMW Schnellbomber P.II  Long range Forward-swept wing bomber - Anigrand

Anigrand's latest RLM Project / Luft'46 Kit with bonus items:
http://www.anigrand.com/AA4086_BMW_Schnellbomber.htm

Available: Now (Pre-Order)

In 1944, Reichsmarschall Goring instructed the Messerschmitt and Junkers to design and produce very long-range bombers which would be capable of carrying a 4,000 kg bomb load, at high speeds and over extreme distances, to mount strategic air strikes against the US and USSR. After test-fly the Junkers Ju.287 forward-swept wings design, the RLM declared the forward-swept wing to be the ideal configuration for a high speed bomber. Parallel to the Mersserschmitt and Junkers works, the BMW designers also began to develop forward-swept wing bomber project. The Schnellbomber Project II was powered by two BMW 109-028 turboprop engines, each with shaft output of 6,570 hp and additional residual thrust. The engines were mounted on two sponsons above the fuselage. This arrangement being chosen to keep the exhaust gases well away from the tail control surface. In March 1945, all further development work on long-range bomber projects were creased by order of the RLM.

Bonus Items

Left            - Me P.1079 ?
Centre Left - Me P.1111 ?
Cntre Right - Arado AR  E.530
Right          - Blohm & Voss P.192.01

1/144 A-4/V-2 and Vostok 1 by aRRa Models

1/144 A-4/V-2 and Vostok 1 by  aRRa Models

A small range of resin kits has emerged from the Czech Republic from a company called aRRa models, currently focused on Rockets and Space it provides a couple of interesting options. It is not clearer at this stage if this is a limited production run, or whether we can expect to see more items.

The Vostok-1 is an interesting Soviet Space module, and of course equally needing no introduction the V-2 Rocket, handy for those not finding a Takara V-2 model.

aRRa Models at Modell-Hobby.cz

and

aRRa Models (facebook)

The prices dont seem to bad at 250Kr (check Xe Currency for conversions)

1/144 Dameya's eBay Store

1/144 Dameya's eBay Store

Dameya is starting to sell his kits on eBay in order to allow access kits.
This means that those Japanese Show only kits will be accessible outside of Japan. It is intended to start with the Glen and move on to other specialist kits such as the Kubelwagen and other aircraf/AFV items.

Starting with
1/144 scale Resin Kit Yokosuka E14Y Glen DAMEYA (ebay item link)

Expect to see more items from the Dameya.net arriving if there is demand.

Dameya - eBay (Dameya Items)

1/144 Decals by JBr Decals

1/144 Decals by JBr Decals 
I have come across a small Czech producer of decals that have an interesting range of decals that given the requests on the forum should find a happy home with many of you!

www.jbr-decals.com

Available: from: www.jbr-decals.com/eShop

Spitfire Mk. IXe / IXc 
 Contains screen printed decals for 11 liveries from 7 countries and detailed decal placement and painting guide. (For Eduard MK. IX)

Spitfire Mk. IXe SM-18 - Belgian Air Force
Spitfire Mk. IXe OK-BXD
Security Air Force of National Security Corps (post-WWII Czechoslovak Air Police)
Spitfire Mk. IXe TE515 - Czechoslovak Air Force
Spitfire Mk. IXe #407 - The Royal Danish Air Force
Spitfire Mk. IXe 3W-16 - The Royal Netherlands Air Force
Spitfire Mk. IXc PH-NFO - Schreiner Aviation Services
Spitfire Mk. IXe Blue 2 - 26. Guards Fighter Regiment, USSR
Spitfire Mk. IXe White 78 - 26. Guards Fighter Regiment, SSSR
Spitfire Mk. IXe 21-V (MK356) - The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, 2006
Spitfire Mk. IXe UF-Q (MK356) -The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, 2010
Spitfire Mk. IXe #75 - Turkish Air Force

Zloty Mig-21
Polish Air Force golden anniversary livery decals for Eduard MiG-21MF.  (For Eduard Mig-21MF)
MiG-21MF 9107 (s/n 969107) was assigned to 41st PLM (Pułk Lotnictwa Myśliwskiego – Fighter Regiment) in Malbork in 1974

Tiger Fulcrum
Czech Air Force MiG-29A ( for Academy/Revell Mig)
MiG-29A 7702 (s/n 2960526377) was one of 20 MiG-29s delivered to the Czechoslovakia between 1989 a 1990 (18 MiG-29A, 2 MiG-29UB). The aircraft was assigned to the 1st Squadron of the 11th Air Fighter Regiment (later also called the "Tiger Squadron") at Žatec AFB.

Ghost Hornet
US Navy F/A-18B NJ-401 from VFA-125.
Strike Fighter Squadron 125, the "Rough Raiders", was United States Navy Fleet Replacement Squadron based at NAS Lemoore, California. Established on 13 November 1980, the squadron became the first US Navy squadron flying the newly commissioned F/A-18 Hornet. Rough Raiders trained F/A-18 pilots for both the Navy and Marine Corps (hence the Navy sign on one side of their aircraft and Marines on the other side).

Fishbeds of the World vol. 1: AFRICAN FISHBEDS (Coming Early 2013) (For Eduard Mig-21)
Contains the following MiG-21 liveries:
MiG-21MF C-40 Forca Aerea Popular de Angola/Defesa Aerea e Antiaerea
MiG-21bis C-340 Forca Aerea Popular de Angola/Defesa Aerea e Antiaerea
MiG-21bis 1087 Ethiopian Air Force MiG-21bis 527
Force Aerienne Congolaise MiG-21bis 138
Armee de l'Air Malgache MiG-21MF TZ-356
Armee de l'Air du Mali MiG-21MF TZ-357
Armee de l'Air du Mali MiG-21bis blue 225
Forca Aerea de Mocambique MiG-21MF AF651
Nigerian Air Force MiG-21MF blue 248
Ciidamada Cirka Soomaaliyeed - Somali Air Force MiG-21M 344
Sudanese Air Force MiG-21MF U-906 Ugandan People's Defence Force Air Wing
MiG-21bis red 9818 Ugandan People's Defence Force Air Wing
MiG-21bis AF-973 Ugandan People's Defence Force Air Wing
MiG-21bis 12/AF612 Zambian Air Force

1/144 Ju-52/3m - by Revell

1/144 Ju-52/3m - by Revell

This is a re-boxing of the Eduard 1/144 Ju-52 so we know it is good, and comes with two decal schemes:

2./KGrzbV 108, Norway 1942 (Standard Camo)
7ge Transportstaffel /VIII. Fliegerkorps, Russia Dec. 1942 (Winter)

Pricing Seems ok:
Retail is £15, but its already available for £10 which is a good price.
Available: Now

War Stories by Conquistador Games

War Stories by Conquistador Games 

 Is a card  War Gaming System by Conquistador Games is another wargaming project that looks to be a akin to the "wings of war/Glory" but card based and designed for miniatures such as 1/144.

They claim to be subsequently releasing a series of pre-painted miniatures "equal in quality to the WTM series"  - so, it remains to be seen if these will be WTM or plastic/metal alternatives!?

If you into your gaming and based in the USA, this could be a project for you!

Check out the Kickstarter Projects pages and the Videos at:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1893407396/war-stories

CQGames Website:
http://www.cqgames.com/

1/144 Shapeways Items by Spectre Visuals

1/144 Shapeways Items by Spectre Visuals

There is a new creator on Shapeways by the name of Spectre Visuals who creating some interseting items.
I am particularly liking the look of some of the Panhard's (any chance of an AMX-13 or AMX-50? ) and the Unimog! I

http://www.shapeways.com/shops/sv3d

1/144 Sopwith Pup & Fokker D.VII - by Valom

1/144 Sopwith Pup & Fokker D.VII - by Valom

Valom have added to their prior What If release in 1/144 by expanding the range with these classic WWI fighters.

Should be great for modellers and Wings of War/Glory style war-gamers.

I have seen the Sopwith pub for sale on eBay and the Wings of Glory Site.
However Hannants has the Fokker is listed as a June 2013 release? So, we shall have to wait and see...
http://www.valom.net/modely_en.html

Sopwith Pup "out the box"
http://www.wingsofwar.org/"out the box"

Image Sources: Aeroscale 

1/144 Flying Club - Sankei

1/144 Flying Club - Sankei
A new diorama product from sankei, a "Flying Club", this should pretty much fit into any diorama around the worlf due to its generic design. Ideal for those no combat scenarios

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/sankeishop/mk08-06/

1-144 F-Toys Wing Kit Collection Vol.11

1-144 F-Toys Wing Kit Collection Vol.11 
A new release (Est April 2013) of the wing kit collection with this mix of something old, something new and something borrowed?

Expect the usual mix of item and series special plus the newer extra of limited edition lottery item


Bf109G-6, Bf109G-5,  Bf109G-6 Trop,

P47D razorback US ARMY 61sq, 302sq, 56sq

Mitsubishi Zero type 22 Raboul, 251sq, 582sq

1/144 Mars Gravity Probe 1 - Fantastic Plastic

1/144 Mars Gravity Probe 1 - Fantastic Plastic


The Mars Gravity Probe 1 (MGP-1) was the ill-fated manned interplanetary spacecraft that brought American astronauts Cmdr. Christopher "Kit" Draper (Paul Mantee) and Col. Dan McReady (Adam West) to the Red Planet in the 1964 sci-fi classic "Robinson Crusoe on Mars."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinson_Crusoe_on_Mars

MGP-1 was an important step in cinematic spacecraft design as it was one of the first to incorporate design elements from actual NASA spacecraft then under development. These included four-nozzle Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, external fuel tanks and landing craft clear based on Project Gemini capsules.

Scale: 1:144
Material: Resin
Number of pieces: 40
Length: 14 inches
Pattern by Millennia Models International (MMI)
Casting by Millennia Models International (MMI)
Decals by JBOT
Available : Feburary 2013

Ordering & Source: Fantastic Plastic & More images

1/144 F-22 GiMix Vol.1 - Tomytec

1/144 F-22 GiMix Vol.1  - Tomytec

A new set of Tomytec GiMix series aircraft, expect the usual high quality of the GiMix Range, with option for lighting tubes etc. (see link below for more)

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/gimix/lineup/jet/ac201-202.html

AC201 F-22 U.S. Air Force   Test and Evaluation Squadron 422 of(Nellis)
AC202 F-22 U.S. Air Force 90th Fighter Squadron F-22 fighter U.S. Air Force  (Elmendorf)

Due March 2013

1/144 German JgPz E 75 (Jagd Panther II) - CGD

1/144 German JgPz E 75 (Jagd Panther II) - CGD

This is a new 1:144 German JgPz E 75 (Jagd Panther II) from the new Wargame Armour series of CGD. This item is fully painted in the 3 Colour Disruptive Camouflage scheme, or dunkelgelb and is  Weathered with no assembling required.

E 75 standard tank - In 1945, the German war machine initiated a development program (Entwicklung, or E) aimed at categorizing the development of AFVs in 5, 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 ton weight brackets. The E 75 was designed to be between 75 to 100 ton and as a standard tank replacing the King Tiger and Jagdtiger. The tank was almost identical to the King Tiger in size but would be easier, cheaper and quicker to produce than the previous designs.

The E 75 shared a lot of components with the E 50 and has the same hull design and dimension. The E 50 has more space inside through using thinner rolled armour plate and hence lighter weight.

To handle the additional weight, the E 75 has an additional suspension unit with 2 more road wheels on each side. The E 75 used E 50's combat track as transport track and another wider track as combat track.
(Read more:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entwicklung_series)

This tank is modelled after a speculative drawing showing a Jagdpanzer developed from the E 75 chassis with an 128mm KwK 44. The gun compartment is in the forward postion of the chassis similar to Jagdpanther. This layout provides a roomier crew compartment than the JgPz E 50 ( and full access of the engine compartment during servicing. The drawback is the overall length of the tank is very much increased with the ever larger gun installed. Maneuvering in tight street corners will be very difficult


Released: Feburary 2013
Available: CGD eHome,  CGD eShop and CGD eBay

1/144 F-16I 'SUFA' - Foxone Models

1/144 F-16I 'SUFA' - Foxone Models


The F-16I is a two-seat variant of the Block 52 developed for the Israeli Defense Force – Air Force (IDF/AF). Israel issued a requirement in September 1997 and selected the F-16 in preference to the F-15I in July 1999. An initial "Peace Marble V" contract was signed on 14 January 2000 with a follow on contract signed on 19 December 2001 for a total procurement of 102 aircraft. The F-16I, which is called Sufa (Storm) by the IDF/AF, first flew on 23 December 2003, and deliveries to the IDF/AF began on 19 February 2004. The F-16I has an estimated unit cost of approximately US$70 million (2006).

The F-16I's most notable difference from the standard Block 52 is that approximately 50% of the American avionics have been replaced by Israeli-developed avionics (such as the Israeli Aerial Towed Decoy replacing the ALE-50). The addition of Israeli-built autonomous aerial combat manoeuvring instrumentation systems enables the training exercises to be conducted without dependence on ground instrumentation systems, and the helmet-mounted sight is also standard equipment. The helmet-mounted sight, head-up display (HUD), mission computer, presentation computer, and digital map display are made by Elbit Systems of Israel.

Furthermore, the F-16I is able to employ Rafael's new Python 5 imaging infrared-guided high-agility air-to-air missile.

The F-16I also has the Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)-built removable conformal fuel tanks (CFT) added to extend its range; removal takes two hours.

Key American-sourced systems include the F100-PW-229 turbofan engine, which offers commonality with the IDF/AF's F-15Is, and the APG-68(V)9 radar.


This should soon be available from Radjapan and HLJ.

http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/aircraft/f-16i/F-16I.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Dynamics_F-16_Fighting_Falcon_variants#F-16I_Sufa

http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o40/original_40.html
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/F16/495/495.html

Weapons Set (Additional):
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/B008/original_B008.html

1/144 Fairchild C-82A Packet - Anigrand

1/144 Fairchild C-82A Packet - Anigrand


Developed by Fairchild, the C-82 was designed as a heavy-lift cargo aircraft to succeed pre-war designs like the Curtiss C-46 Commando and Douglas C-47 Dakota. The aircraft was designed for a number of roles, including cargo carrier, troop transport, ambulance airplane and glider tow. The single prototype first flew on 10 September 1944. The aircraft were built at the Fairchild factory in Hagerstown, Maryland, with deliveries beginning in late 1945 and ending in September 1948.

First flown in 1947, the XC-82B would go into production as the C-119B Flying Boxcar. In the end only 223 C-82A would be built, a very small number for a production cargo aircraft of that era. Most were used for cargo and troop transport, although a few were used for paratroop operations or towing military gliders. During its brief operational life several C-82 Packets were utilized during the Berlin Airlift, primarily bringing large disassembled vehicles into the city.

In 1946 the US Postal Service explored the concept of flying post offices using highly modified C-82s which would operate similar to those on trains where mail would be sorted by clerks and put in bags and then transferred to trucks on landing.

In 1948 a C-82 was fitted with what was called track-gear which operated much like rear tractor like suspension on half-tracks that allowed landings on primitive dirt runways that had no asphalt or concrete surfacing.

Though itself unsuccessful, the C-82A is best considered as an early development stage of the C-119B Flying Boxcar. The C-82A saw limited production before being replaced by the Flying Boxcar.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairchild_C-82_Packet
Source: http://blog.livedoor.jp/dameya/

1/144 Type 21 Zero Fighter ( Yokosuka ) - Sweet

1/144 Type 21 Zero Fighter ( Yokosuka ) - Sweet
coming to you in February 2013.....

http://www.sweet144model.com/news.html

1/144 SEC "METEOR" Hydrofoil - By "PAS" Models

1/144 SEC "METEOR"  Hydrofoil  -  By "PAS"  Models
A cool looking model of the ex Soviet Era Hydrofoils, with this type being currently used in St Petersberg and other Russian cities. Conceived in the days when the future was going to be cool and designed by Gerry Anderson :-)

Due: April-May 2013

http://pas-decals.ru/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=53
http://pas-decals.ru/

1/144 US M6A2E1 - CGD

1/144 US M6A2E1 - CGD

M6A2E1 - M6 was a heavy tank developed by the US during WWII after seeing the success of tank deployment by the Germans. Although the M6 was developed with heavy armour and slightly powerful gun, the US Armored Corps prefered the Sherman instead for its reliability, cheaper in cost and ease to transport. The M6 suffered from a high silhouette, awkward internal layout and reliability problems.

Only 4 units were produced and they never left the US. One prototype was used to produce a 77 ton tank with thicker glacis armour and fitted with a turret designed for the T29 heavy tank, armed with a 105mm gun. It was designated M6A2E1.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M6_heavy_tank
http://wiki.worldoftanks.com/M6A2E1


Available from CGD
CGD@eBAY
CGD e-Store
CGD US M6