KG144 Forum temporarily down

 

KG144 Forum temporarily down

Issues relating to the DOS cyber attack earlier this month has restricted access,

The forum will be back 1st July.

Future updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591245549337

1/144 Dornier Do-335 A Pfeil "single seat" - Brengun.cz

 

1/144 Dornier Do-335 A Pfeil "single seat" - Brengun.cz

Plastic kit of german heavy fighter bomb

Two decal schemes: Luftwaffe & USA

Price: 17.46 EUR (incl. VAT)

https://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-144-plastic-kits-32/dornier-do-335-a-pfeil-2122

Will there be a "two seat version? Spoiler alert - yes!

Do-335 „Pfeil“ All versions - accessories (Brengun kit)
PE/resin set for Brengun kit - note that this shows the "two seat fuselage" (future release)
Price: 14.04 EUR (incl. VAT)

https://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/do-335-%E2%80%9Epfeil%E2%80%9C-all-versions-accessories-(brengun-kit)-2125

Do-335 „Pfeil“ All versions- canopy masks (Brengun kit)
canopy masks for Brengun kit
Price: 6.96 EUR (incl. VAT)

https://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/do-335-%E2%80%9Epfeil%E2%80%9C-all-versions-canopy-masks-(brengun-kit)-2124

Do-335 A „Pfeil“ - vacu canopy, single seat (Brengun kit)
vacu canopy for Brengun kit, two variants
Price: 6.47 EUR (incl. VAT)

https://www.hauler.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/do-335-a-%E2%80%9Epfeil%E2%80%9C-vacu-canopy-single-seat-(brengun-kit)-2123

1/144 Retrokit Conversions

 

Mistel 1 Conversion Kit 

€8.00

7-part resin set designed to convert the 1/144 Crown / Academy Minicraft Junkers Ju-88A-4 kits. 

Bf 109 not included.

Ju-88A-4 not included

https://retrokitonline.net/product/mistel-1-conversion-kit/

Fw 190TL Conversion Kit

€4.00

1-part resin set designed to convert the 1/144 Eduard Fw 190A-5 and F-8 kits (also available from Mark1); a cockpit detail set is also available from the 1/144 RetroWings range (RW44249)

FW 190  not included.

https://retrokitonline.net/product/fw-190tl-conversion-kit/

Fw 190A Cockpit Detail Set

€5.00

3-part resin set designed to detail the 1/144 Eduard Fw 190A-5 and F-8 kits (also available from Mark1).

https://retrokitonline.net/product/fw-190a-cockpit-detail-set/

1/144 RESCUE Models - releases.

 1/144 RESCUE Models - releases. 

A set of new high quality releases from Rescue Models

1:144 F-104 Starfighter wheel set, late type resin wheel set for Revell/Mark I. model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 Revell/Mark I. model
Content of the kit: 4 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.
https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-f-104-wheel-set-late-type/

1:144 Tu-160 wheel set resin wheel set for Zvezda model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 Zvezda
Content of the kit: 14 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.
https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-tu-160-wheel-set/

1:144 PC-6 wheel set resin wheel set for BPK/Dorawings model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 BPK/Dorawings
Content of the kit: 3 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-pc6-wheel-set-144028/

1:144 X-3 Stiletto wheel set resin wheel set for Dragon model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 Dragon
Content of the kit: 3 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.
https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-x3-wheel-set-144029/

1/144 Beacon Models and Eduard

 

[Beacon Models] are delighted to announce an exciting collaboration with Eduard Model Accessories. We will be re-issuing their popular 1/144 Spitfire Mk.IXc as a Beacon Models kit in our Hangar Edition kit format!

We still intend to develop new Battle of Britain era aircraft kits in 1/144 in the near future, however this opportunity came up and was too exciting to let go.

As part of this project, we will be taking suggestions for which marking schemes we should include with the kit, and we will choose some and put it to a final customer vote .

So tell us which Mk.IXc serial numbers, markings and pilots you think are cool, we'd love to know what you want to see most. I'm sure it will be hard to pick a shortlist for the final vote for the two schemes in our kit!

I look forward to your suggestions and I hope this is exciting news for the 1/144 community.

https://www.facebook.com/beaconmodels

1/144 Kriegsmarine U-boat U-96 "Das U-boot" - Neverland Hobby

 

1/144  Kriegsmarine U-boat U-96 "Das U-boot" - Neverland Hobby 

I've not heard of this manufacturer before, and it could be a reissue. As although Jadlam have it on "pre-order" there appears to be reviews of this kit dating back to 2023???

This is a "snap fit kit" which sounds like it might be a bit basic, but then most of the Gundam kits are also "snap fit" and they are note considered basic. 

Its worth noting that there are no decals, rather they are stickers...

• Scale and Type: A 1/144 scale plastic model kit of the Type VII German U-boat from World War II. 
• Features: It is a snap-fit kit, meaning no glue is required for assembly, and it features multi-color parts. 
• Included Components: The kit includes torpedo launching effects. 
• Dimensions: When assembled, the model measures approximately 468mm in length and 47mm in width

Neverland Hobby: https://www.neverlandhobby.com/list_9/21.html

U-96 (wiki) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_submarine_U-96_(1940)

This is also the boat featured in  "Das Boot" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot (the original 'uncut' six part mini-series version is recommended - esp in a darkened room)

Sources:

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2023/10/new-from-neverland-model-144th-scale.html 

https://www.hyperscale.com/2024/reviews/maritime/neverland8001reviewbg_1.html - this has excellent photos of the parts and sprues.

https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/products/neverland-hobby-8001-kriegsmarine-u-boat-u-96-das-u-boot-1-144-snap-model-kit

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Neverland-Vice-U96-Laughing-Sticker-KRIEGSMARINE/dp/B0DCT7H1GF

1/144 SR.N4 Hovercraft (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) - Airfix

 

1/144 SR.N4 Hovercraft (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) - Airfix(reissue)

Airfix are reissuing this classic hovercraft kit!

Available for pre-order

• 276 Parts Included (including transparent roof)
• 2 Decal Schemes

Cost: £39.99

Produced at a time when British engineering was the envy of the world, the Saunders Roe/British Hovercraft Corporation SR.N4 was impressive in every respect of the word; a mighty craft heralding a new era in high speed, high comfort, cross-Channel travel for the masses. Entering service in 1969, these Mountbatten Class Hovercraft were able to cruise at speeds in excess of 60 knots, allowing operators to complete 14 return trips each day during the busy summer schedule. 

Powered by four marine variants of the Rolls Royce Proteus turboprop engine, each unit drove a massive 5.8 metre diameter variable Dowty Rotol propeller mounted-on pylons, which moved to provide the hovercraft with directional control, along with powered fins and rudders. At the time the SR.N4 entered service, this floating leviathan was the largest passenger hovercraft ever built, equipped with the largest propellers ever produced. 

Allowing these fully amphibious craft to use terminals away from existing busy seaports, but close enough to still be convenient for passengers, you definitely knew when one of these mighty craft were inbound, because of the incredible noise produced by its Proteus engines. 

Everything about this hovercraft was spectacular, which also made it one of the most impressive Airfix model kits ever produced, one making a welcome return to our 2026 Vintage Classics range in 1:144 scale.

Source: https://uk.airfix.com/products/srn4-hovercraft-a09171v

other reference:

• Scalemates: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/airfix-a09171v-srn4-hovercraft--1695199
• ARSS: https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/airfix-1-144-scale-sr-n4-hovercraft.286395/
• HF: https://community.hornbyhobbies.com/forums/topic/28373-airfix-1144-bhc-srn4-hovercraft-09171-hoverlloyd-scheme/
• There are also various YouTube build videos.

1/144 Baade 152 (V1 & V4) by NOVA / Angar 72

 

1/144 Baade 152 (V1 & V4) Novo Boxing by Angar 72

The History:

In the 1960s, an airplane appeared in the skies over the GDR that was destined to become a symbol of a technological breakthrough for the entire socialist bloc: the Baade 152. Developed under the supervision of German engineer Brunolf Baade (a student of Junkers), this jet passenger airliner was created as a response to the Western Boeing 707 and Caravelle.

             The first prototype, the V-1 (registration DDR-SWA), which took to the air in         1958:

- The first GDR passenger jet
- Design based on the Junkers Ju 287 bomber
- Four Pirna 014 turbojet engines
- Capacity for up to 72 passengers 

after the crash of the second prototype, the program was cancelled. Only three flying prototypes were built, and subsequently scrapped.

The kits includes:

3D SLA parts with 14K resolution – visibility of the smallest details.

**Retro boxart** 

 - in the style of the legendary NOVO

**Relic instructions**

- in exact accordance with the graphics, pictograms, layout of the NOVO instructions

**Decal in accordance with the prototype**

- the same one that the workers rolled out of the HANGAR in Dresden

**Assembly features:**

- The prototype in plastic was assembled without the use of putty - perfect fit of parts

- Cockpit with binding

- Individual elements of the chassis and flaps

Baade 152  V1 

**Technical details of the model:**
- Scale: 1:144
- Model length: 218 mm
- Number of parts: 58 elements
- Assembly difficulty: above average (4/5), for experienced modelers

Source: https://angar72shop.ru/tproduct/582478503502-baade-v-1

Baade 152  V4

**Technical details of the model:**
- Scale: 1:144
- Model length: 218 mm
- Number of parts: 58 elements
- Assembly difficulty: above average (4/5), for experienced modelers

Source: https://angar72shop.ru/tproduct/447747202372-baade-v-4 

other 1/144 BAADE 152 kit references:

• Scalemates Baade 152:  https://www.scalemates.com/topics/topic.php?id=481
• IPMS DE: https://ipmsdeutschland.de/archiv/Flugzeuge/Hain/Baade_152.html
• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baade_152

1/144 Dailmer-Benz project-B - Anigrand Craftworks

 

1/144 Dailmer-Benz project-B - Anigrand Craftworks

"But, surely this is a 20 year kit?", I hear you cry.

Well yes and no. 

This is the start of a transition at Anigrand from "Cast resin" to "3D-Printed Resin".

• 64 Pieces of 3D-printing resin parts
• 7 Clear canopy/windows
• 1 Set water-slide decals
• Plus: Bonus aircraft.

https://anigrand.com/product/1-72-dailmer-benz-project-b/

Cost:$98USD + $16.50 Global Shipping

As a piece of nostalgia, here is the unboxing from 2007 of the old "Cast Resin" kit..

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2007/03/1144-anigrand-daimler-benz-b-unboxed.html

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2007/02/1144-aircraft-resin-kits-by-anigram.html

Merry Christmas 2025

 

1/144 Dornier Do-335 Pfeil (Arrow) - by Brengun

 

1/144 Dornier Do-335 Pfeil (Arrow) - by Brengun

As listed on https://www.scalemates.com/kits/brengun-tba-do-335--1670125, and confirmed by https://www.facebook.com/HaulerBrengun (October 12,2025)

No release date, but based upon previous releases there could be different schemes and even different variants (two seater?)

Previously available as:

- Takara  1/144 Famous Airplanes of the World series 1 "Wings of the Luftwaffe"

- Fe-Resin Garage Kit https://www.scalemates.com/kits/fe-resin-models-144008-dornier-do-335a-1-pfeil--1002295

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Bubble Canopy’ - Mark.1

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Bubble Canopy’ - Mark.1

Avia S-199 ‘Bubble Canopy’

Two injection-moulded kits are supplied in this box and each kit contains 30 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy). The rear side of the box now comprises the representation of a tarmac section of a military airfield which can be cut out and used as a display base for the assembled model. A comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included.

Colour schemes included in the kit:

A: S-199 (Avia-built), White PS-15 (c/n 165), 1st Sq., 18th Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Plzeň-Skvrňany airfield, 1952

B: S-199 (Aero-built), White UF-56 (c/n 331), 2nd Sq., 4th School Air Regiment, Military Air Training Establishment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Prostějov-Stichovice airfield, 1953-54

C: S-199 (Avia-built), Black B-0235 (c/n 458), 2nd Sq., 51st Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Plzeň-Skvrňany airfield, spring 1952

D: S-199 (Avia-built), Black UC-80 (c/n 466), 4th School Air Regiment, Military Air Training Establishment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Prostějov airfield, 1950-51

NOTE: these kits were re-designed and new masters were made. The cockpit canopies were 3D designed and made by injection moulding into a metal mould.

Ref. No.: MKM144077

Availability: PRE-ORDER 

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/mark-i-models/mark-i-models-1-144/avia-s-199-bubble-canopy/

 https://www.4pluspublications.com/en/produkt/mkm144077-avia-s-199-bubble-canopy/

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Erla Canopy’ - Mark I

 

1/144 Avia S-199 ‘Erla Canopy’ - Mark I

Avia S-199 ‘Erla Canopy’

Two injection-moulded kits are supplied in this box and each kit contains 28 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy). The rear side of the box now comprises the representation of a tarmac section of a military airfield which can be cut out and used as a display base for the assembled model. A comprehensive instruction leaflet and a decal sheet are included.

Colour schemes included in the kit:

A: S-199 (Avia-built), White IV-4 (c/n 7), 1st Sq., 7th Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Brno-Černovice airfield, Czechoslovakia, 1948-49

B: S-199 (Avia-built), Black LS-5 (c/n 99), 1st Sq., 8th Air Regiment, Czechoslovak Air Force, Brno-Černovice airfield, Czechoslovakia, 1950-51

C: S-199, Blue D-115 (c/n unknown), No.101 Sq. (101 Tayeset), Israeli Air Force (Kheil Ha‘Avir), Herzliya Air Base, Israel, July 1948

D: S-199, White D-123 (c/n unknown), No.101 Sq. (101 Tayeset), Israeli Air Force (Kheil HaʼAvir), Qastina Air Base, Israel, October – December 1948

NOTE: these kits were re-designed and new masters were made. The cockpit canopies were 3D designed and made by injection moulding into a metal mould.

Ref. No.: MKM144076

Availability: PRE-ORDER

https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/category/mark-i-models/mark-i-models-1-144/avia-s-199-erla-canopy/

https://www.4pluspublications.com/en/produkt/mkm144076-avia-s-199-erla-canopy/

1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 (various) 2in1 (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

 1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 'Eastern Front' 2in1 (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

New mould, 3D designed canopy from metal mould

Price:£19.20 / PREORDER ( £17.28 )

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144184

1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 'Reich Defence' (2in1) (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

New mould, 3D designed canopy from metal mould

Price:£19.20 / PREORDER ( £17.28 )

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144185

  

1/144 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6 'Fighter Aces' 2in1 (two kits included)- Mark I Models.

New mould, 3D designed canopy from metal mould

Price:£19.20 / PREORDER ( £17.28 )

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144186