Friday, August 28, 2009

1/144 Big Bird 4 by Algernon Products! (update)




1/144 Big Bird 4 by Algernon Products! (update)
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The Algernon Blog has updates of what looks like the production versions of the Big Bird 4 Items.
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There is also a new online shop for Japanese Customers.
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More pictures, including details such as "Wheels up" & "Wheels down" ! etc >>
http://www.algernonproduct.co.jp/blog_2009_08.htm
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Also, is that a prototype of the "Dive Bomber" Series in the background (see above)???



Thursday, August 27, 2009

1/144 Spitfire planned - Petersplanes GOLD


1/144 Spitfire planned - Petersplanes "GOLD Series"
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Do you want a spitfire to the same quality as this >>link<< ?
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Yes? Then vote here:

Monday, August 24, 2009

1/144 Kawanishi H6K "Mavis"



1/144 Kawanishi H6K "Mavis"
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Whilst, I am not a big Japanse boat fan...
I do like the look of this paint scheme, it just seem to work with this shape?.
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500,000 Hits!!!


We have hit the 500,000 Hit 'Mark'!
Thanks to you all for coming and reading the blog,
here is to us all hitting the big 1,000,000 !!!!

1/144 Marder II ausf D SdKfz.132 76.2mm Pak



1/144 Marder II ausf D SdKfz.132 76.2mm Pak auf Fahrgestell Panzer II
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"Marder Series" (Part 2)
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Another set in the Marder Series, this one base upon the Panzer II with 76.2 PAK
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Available in colour options.
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http://www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog/index.php
http://www.panzerdepot.com/

1/144 Marder I SdKfz.135/1 75mm Pak



1/144 Marder I SdKfz.135/1 75mm Pak auf GW Lorriane - Panzer Depot
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"Marder Series" (Part.1)
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Here we go, if last weeks bonanza of good things wasnt enough, then Panzer Depot has been hard at work and has pushed should more 1/144 AFV out the workshop!
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This time Marder I based upon the captured French Lorraine Chasiss!
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Saturday, August 22, 2009

1/144 Luft'46 Kits by JACH (planned 2010)

1/144 Luft'46 Kits by JACH (planned 2010)
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Some news of planned kits by JACH:
B&V P.212 http://www.luft46.com/bv/bvp212.html (or P.215?)
P.1028.2 ??
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Estimated Release Date 2010.

1/144 Millenium Falcon Comparison (upd)








1/144 Millenium Falcon Comparison
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Roberto has provided pictures of the the two versions of 1/144 Millenium Falcon that have been produced.
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Anigrand have produced the most recent edition in Resin and which still seems to be available ?
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Those that have received this version have been quick to note the crispness and detialing provided on the kit. It must be noted that this is also limited to 100 kits to ensure the quality and setailing is preserved. Also, be aware you must order direct for this item as it will not be stocked by Nostalgic Plastic or Hannants.
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Argonauts of Japan, produced a [licensed] version of the Falcon in the 1990s, this was oddly produced using 'soft vinyl' like the little Airfix Figures! To be fair the only place you are likely to find the Argonauts version of these is on Ebay or via a specialist seller. That said it is still interesting to compare.
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As you can see a number of different approaches have been taken in producing the kit and breakliing down the componant structure.
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interesting links

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

1/144 Luft'46 + Nippon'46 by JACH.cz





1/144 Luft'46+ Nippon'46 Kit(s) by JACH.cz
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Another possible production house in the Czech Republic! and whats more their LUFT'46!
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These would make ideal companions to your POPY Luft 46 and LMF kits - even the FAOW:WOTL!?
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The informtion on these is slim - basically look at the link below for more information.
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It would appear that these could be prototypes for a future Plastic Inject Release....
The Jach appears to be the manufacturer of the Attack Models so this is a good omen?
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JACH have previously released unusual kits in 1/72
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Friday, August 14, 2009

1/144 P.1080 by Kampflieger




1/144 P.1080 by Kampflieger
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New LUFT'46 by Kampflieger!!
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for pre-order at Hannents
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remember you saw this here first !
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The first in a series of stunning originall releases and collaborations in 1/144
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1/144 AModel Lancaster - 617 Sqdn "Dambusters"



1/144 AModel Lancaster - 617 Sqdn "Dambusters"
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Hannents have a pre-order listing for the 617 Sqdn "Dambusters" Lancaster!!!
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Operation "Up Keep" - Raid on the Dams of the Ruhr Valley "Mohne", "Sorpe" & "Eder".
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maybe the "Tallboy" and "Grandslam" versions will follow?
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German State Archive

Thursday, August 13, 2009

1/144 Anigrand Future British(UK) kits!!



1/144 Anigrand Future British(UK) kits!!
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You remmber in March'09 I informed you of the discovery of David Campbell and his identification of future Anigrand Kits?
On that basis we may still be 6-12 months away from seeing these released?
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David has done it again:
The Anigrand Nimrod decal sheet has markings for
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Aérospatiale Gazelle / Westland Gazelle , http://www.army.mod.uk/equipment/aircraft/1533.aspx
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The Global Express is the platform for the UK ASTOR (Raytheon Systems Ltd).
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and
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XE521....... .big drum roll......which was the RAF code for the Prototype ROTODYNE!
http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/fairey_rotodyne.php

Sunday, August 09, 2009

1/144 Miniwing Summer Releases!


1/144 Miniwing Summer (re)Releases!
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Another chance for you to get your hands on some old classics such as the:
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Czech Avia B-35,
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German B+V 138
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French Dassault Mirrage III b
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French Dassault Mirrage III c
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if you like these french birds, then also remember there is the
Dassault Super Mystere

1/144 Grumman S-2E "Tracker" by Miniwing (update)




1/144 Grumman S-2E "Tracker" by Miniwing
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We have seen this kit before, but now it is shipping and is still looking good!
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As said before, this is a great looking kit with 2x sets of decals
  • US Navy
  • Royal Australian Navy

Great details and nice shape, detailed radials and clean molding - even has seat belts + stick!.

and once piece props!

Check the following for more info:
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1/144 Kits by FOXONE Design Studio!







1/144 Kits by FOXONE Design Studio!
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Some amazing kits as presented by Foxone at Wonderfest!
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A delightful and cool looking Bf-108, with decals for 3 main schemes and futher options.
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Aand, a pretty hardcore version of a me-262 mistel and trolley for 5,000 yen (50USD$ to you!)
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Monday, August 03, 2009

1/144 Anigrand Future Releases 2009 ?


1/144 Anigrand Future Releases 2009 ?
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As annoucned at Wonderfest/Tokya Hobby Show?
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Amazing, there goes the Christmas money!!!

A new Luftwaffe 4-in-1 Special Set!
1/144 Junkers Ju-288,
1/144 Focke-Wulfe FW-191
1/144 Dornier Do-317
1/144 Arado - Ar340

Plus
1/144 Beriev A-40 Mermaid
1/144 C-141 A/B Starlifter (this one we knew was coming!)
1/144 Short SA.4 Sperrin 'The forgtten Bomber' (this one we knew was coming! - see below)
1/144 Myasishchev 3M Bison C (maybe there will be a speical VM-T Atlant version?)

http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/fumi_bnr32/58693497.html
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At least I gave you some notice on the Sperrin !!!!:
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2009/03/winter-2009-another-british-bomber.html