1/144 Dassault Mirage IIIO/EP/RZ/5AD 'Worldwide Service' (RAAF, PAF, SAAF, UAEAF) by Mark I Models, MKM144102

1/144 Dassault Mirage IIIO/EP/RZ/5AD 'Worldwide Service' (RAAF, PAF, SAAF, UAEAF) by Mark I Models, MKM144102 

Dassault Mirage IIIO/EP/RZ/5AD 'Worldwide Service' (RAAF, PAF, SAAF, UAEAF) The Mirage III jet fighter was developed by the French Avions Marcel Dassault company and its prototype flew in 1956. The first major production model was the Mirage IIIC, while the IIIE was an upgraded variant flying in April 1961.

The Mirage IIIE was a single-seat, all-metal monoplane featuring a tailless delta configuration utilised as a multirole/strike aircraft. Compared to the previous IIIC, it had an extended fuselage for avionics and additional fuel and straight tailfin leading edge. It was powered by a SNECMA Atar 09C turbojet. It carried two DEFA cannons in the lower fuselage under the air intakes and was fitted with five external stores pylons.

The first production Mirage IIIEs went to the French Air Force in 1964, with a total of 183 aircraft eventually delivered to that air arm. Licence production was also undertaken in Australia, where 98 a/c were built between 1963-68 by GAF as the Mirage IIIO. A number of Mirage IIIEs were built for export, being purchased by Argentina (IIIEA), Brazil (IIIEBR), Lebanon (IIIEL), Pakistan (IIIEP), South Africa (IIIEZ), Spain (IIIEE) and Venezuela (IIIEV).

Mirage IIIR was a reconnaissance aircraft, with radar replaced by a camera nose. It was based on the IIIE but with simpler avionics. These aeroplanes we supplied to the French Air Force (IIIR/RD) and others were exported to Switzerland (one Mirage IIIRS delivered + 17 licence-built by F+W in 1968-69), Pakistan (IIIRP) and South Africa (IIIRZ/R2Z). Production of the Mirage IIIE/R (incl. exports) was substantially greater than that of the IIIC, totalling more than 530 aircraft.

The Mirage 5 was the next major variant, first flying in May 1967, destined for clear-weather attack role. It was equipped with less sophisticated avionics, more fuel storage and featured a longer nose. In Belgium, 63 a/c were licence-built in the period 1970-73 by SABCA as the 5BA. A total of 531 Mirage 5s (all variants, incl. exports) were built, of which a number were exported to Abu Dhabi, Colombia, Egypt, Gabon, Libya, Pakistan, Peru, Venezuela and Zaire.

Colour schemes included in the kit:
1) GAF CA-29 Mirage IIIO(F), s/n A3-3, Black A3-3, No.76 Sq., Royal Australian Air Force, Williamtown Base, New South Wales, Australia, early 1970s

2) AMD Mirage IIIEP, No.67-112, Black 112, No.5 ‘Falcons’ Sq., Pakistan Air Force (Pakistan Fiza’ya), Sargodha Air Base, Pakistan, late 1971

3) AMD Mirage IIIRZ, No. 4F4A, Black 838, No.2 Sq. ‘Flying Cheetahs’, South African Air Force, Air Force Base Hoedspruit, South Africa, 1990

4) AMD Mirage 5AD, No.402, Black 402, 2nd ‘Shaheen’ (Falcon) Sq., Fighter Wing, United Arab Emirates Air Force (Al Imarat al Arabiyah al Muttahidah), Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, early 1990s

This injection-moulded kit contains 53 parts and two clear parts (the cockpit canopy, taxiing lamp). A comprehensive decal sheet is included.

Estimated Price : £18 GBP
Release Date: To be confirmed
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144102

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Mirage_III

1/144 Dassault Mirage IIIE/EE/RS/5BA 'In Europe' (French, Spanish, Swiss & Belgian AF) by Mark I Models MKM14410

1/144 Dassault Mirage IIIE/EE/RS/5BA 'In Europe' (French, Spanish, Swiss & Belgian AF) by Mark I Models MKM144101

Dassault Mirage IIIE/EE/RS/5BA 'In Europe' (French, Spanish, Swiss & Belgian AF) The Mirage III jet fighter was developed by the French Avions Marcel Dassault company and its prototype flew in 1956. The first major production model was the Mirage IIIC, while the IIIE was an upgraded variant flying in April 1961.

The Mirage IIIE was a single-seat, all-metal monoplane featuring a tailless delta configuration utilised as a multirole/strike aircraft. Compared to the previous IIIC, it had an extended fuselage for avionics and additional fuel and straight tailfin leading edge. It was powered by a SNECMA Atar 09C turbojet. It carried two DEFA cannons in the lower fuselage under the air intakes and was fitted with five external stores pylons (one under the fuselage and two under each wing).

The first production Mirage IIIEs went to the French Air Force in 1964, with a total of 183 aircraft eventually delivered to that air arm. Licence production was also undertaken in Australia, where 98 a/c were built between 1963-68 by GAF as the Mirage IIIO. A number of Mirage IIIEs were built for export, being purchased by Argentina (IIIEA), Brazil (IIIEBR), Lebanon (IIIEL), Pakistan (IIIEP), South Africa (IIIEZ), Spain (IIIEE) and Venezuela (IIIEV).

Mirage IIIR was a reconnaissance aircraft, with radar replaced by a camera nose. It was based on the IIIE but with simpler avionics. These aeroplanes we supplied to the French Air Force (IIIR/RD) and others were exported to Switzerland (one Mirage IIIRS delivered + 17 licence-built by F+W in 1968-69), Pakistan (IIIRP) and South Africa (IIIRZ/R2Z). Production of the Mirage IIIE/R (incl. exports) was substantially greater than that of the IIIC, totalling more than 530 aircraft.

The Mirage 5 was the next major variant, first flying in May 1967, destined for clear-weather attack role. It was equipped with less sophisticated avionics, more fuel storage and featured a longer nose. In Belgium, 63 a/c were licence-built in the period 1970-73 by SABCA as the 5BA. A total of 531 Mirage 5s (all variants, incl. exports) were built, of which a number were exported to Abu Dhabi, Colombia, Egypt, Gabon, Libya, Pakistan, Peru, Venezuela and Zaire.

Colour schemes included in the kit:
1) AMD Mirage IIIE, No.568, Black 4-BI, Escadron de Chasse 2/4 ‘La Fayette’, French Air Force (Armée de l’Air), Air Base (BA) 116 Luxeuil-Saint Sauveur, France, early 1970s

2) AMD Mirage IIIEE, No.631/C.11-23, Black 111-12/C11-23, Escuadron 111 ‘Dólares’, Ala de Caza 11 (Fighter Wing), Spanish Air Force (Ejército del Aire), Manises Air Base, Spain, 1973

3) AMD Mirage IIIRS, No.5, Black R-2101, Überwachungsgeschwader (Surveillance Sq.), Swiss Air Force (Schweizer Luftwaffe), Dübendorf Air Base, Switzerland, late 1965

4) SABCA Mirage 5BA, No.021, White BA 21, 2e Esc. ‘La Comète’, 2e Wing Tactique, Belgian Air Force (Force aérienne belge), Florennes Air Base, Belgium, late 1985

This injection-moulded kit contains 53 parts and two clear parts (the cockpit canopy,taxiing lamp). A comprehensive decal sheet is included.

Estimated Price : £18 GBP
Release Date: To be confirmed
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM144101

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Mirage_III

1/144 Dassault Mirage IIICJ/CZ 'Mach 2 Warrior' - Mark I Models MKM14493

1/144 Dassault Mirage IIICJ/CZ 'Mach 2 Warrior'  - Mark I Models  (Israeli, Argentinian and  South African AF) by Mark I Models  MKM14493

Dassault Mirage IIICJ/CZ 'Mach 2 Warrior' (Israeli, Argentinian & South African AF) The Mirage III jet fighter was developed by the French Avions Marcel Dassault company and its prototype flew in 1956. Regarded as a versatile second-generation fighter, it was the first Western European aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight. The first major production model, the Mirage IIIC, took off in 1960 and nearly 100 were built for the French Air Force. A single aeroplane of this variant was also exported to Switzerland, where licence construction was undertaken as the Mirage IIIS.

The Mirage IIIC was a single-seat, all-metal monoplane featuring a tailless delta configuration. It was powered by a SNECMA Atar 09B turbojet and designed for all-weather interception, close air support, ground attacks and also fighter-bomber role.

It was armed with two DEFA cannons in the lower fuselage under the air intakes. Early Mirage IIIC’s had three external stores pylons (one under the fuselage and one under each wing), but another two outboard pylons were later added to each wing. The outboard pylons were intended to carry Sidewinder missiles, while the centre pylon could carry Matra AAM.

Mirage IIICs were widely exported overseas and used in active combat roles in multiple conflicts. The prominent operators included Israel (72 a/c delivered between 1961 and 1964 as the Mirage IIICJ), South Africa (16 supplied in the period 1962-64, designated the Mirage IIICZ) and Argentina using re-exported Israeli aircraft.

Colour schemes included in the kit:
1) AMD Mirage IIICJ “Shahak“ (Skyblazer), No.84, Black 784, No.119 ‘Bat’ Sq. (119 Tayeset), Israeli Air Force (Kheil HaAvir), Tel Nof Air Base, Israel, 1966-67

2) AMD Mirage IIICJ “Shahak“ (Skyblazer), No.07, Black 107, No.117 ‘The First Jet’ Sq. (117 Tayeset), Israeli Air Force (Kheil HaAvir), Ramat David Air Base, Israel, autumn 1973

3) AMD Mirage IIICJ, (ex-Israeli No.12), Black C-703, Escuadrón 55 (Sq.), Grupo Aereo 4 de Caza (Air Fighter Group), Argentinian Air Force (Fuerza Aérea Argentina), El Plumerillo Military Air Base (BAM), Argentina, 1987

4) AMD Mirage IIICZ, No.161/ 806, Black 806, No.2 Sq. ‘Flying Cheetahs’, South African Air Force, Air Force Base Waterkloof, South Africa, 1975

This injection-moulded kit contains 49 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy).
A comprehensive decal sheet is included.

Estimated Price : £18 GBP
Release Date: To be confirmed
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM14493

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Mirage_III

1/144 Dassault Mirage IIIC 'Delta-wing Fighter' by Mark I Models MKM14492

1/144  Dassault Mirage IIIC 'Delta-wing Fighter' by  Mark I Models MKM14492

Dassault Mirage IIIC 'Delta-wing Fighter' (French & Swiss AF) The Mirage III jet fighter was developed by the French Avions Marcel Dassault company and its prototype flew in 1956. Regarded as a versatile second-generation fighter, it was the first Western European aircraft to exceed Mach 2 in level flight. The first major production model, the Mirage IIIC, took off in October 1960. A total of 95 were built for the French Air Force, with which it remained in service until 1988. A single aeroplane of this variant was also sold to Switzerland, while a total of 36 modified a/c, known as the Mirage IIIS, were constructed under licence by Federal Aircraft Works F+W.

The Mirage IIIC was a single-seat, all-metal monoplane featuring a tailless delta configuration. It was powered by a SNECMA Atar 09B turbojet and designed for all-weather interception, close air support, ground attacks and also fighter-bomber role.

It was armed with two DEFA cannons in the lower fuselage under the air intakes. Early Mirage IIIC’s had three external stores pylons (one under the fuselage and one under each wing), but another two outboard pylons were later added to each wing. The outboard pylons were intended to carry Sidewinder missiles, while the centre pylon could carry Matra AAM.

Mirage IIICs were widely exported overseas and used in active combat roles in multiple conflicts. The prominent operators included Israel (IIICJ), South Africa (IIICZ) and Argentina using re-exported Israeli aircraft. A total of 184 Mirage IIIC were produced.

Colour schemes included in the kit:
1) AMD Mirage IIIC, No.24, Black 5-OG/24, Escadron de Chasse 2/5 ‘Île-de-France’, French Air Force (Armée de l’Air), Air Base (BA) 115 Orange-Caritat, France, 1967

2) AMD Mirage IIIC, No.30, Black 110-RE/30, Escadron de Chasse 2/10 ‘Seine’, French Air Force (Armée de l’Air), Air Base (BA) 110 Creil, France, 1979

3) AMD Mirage IIIC, No.27, Black 3-10-LE/27, Escadron de Chasse 3/10 ‘Vexin’, French Air Force (Armée de l’Air), Air Base (BA) 188 Djibouti, 1980

4) AMD Mirage IIIC, Black J-2201, “BlümliË? (Blossom), test a/c, Gruppe für Rüstungsdienste (GRD Armament Services Group), Swiss Air Force, Emmen Air Base, 1973

This injection-moulded kit contains 49 parts and one clear part (the cockpit canopy).
A comprehensive decal sheet is included.

Estimated Price : £18 GBP
Release Date: To be confirmed
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/MKM14492

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dassault_Mirage_III

1/144 Roden C-131B Samaritan and B307/C-75 Stratoliner by Roden

1/144 Roden C-131B Samaritan and B307/C-75 Stratoliner by Roden 

More RODEN kits due in 2019
http://www.roden.eu/HTML/models1.htm

#338 Roden C-131B Samaritan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Convair_C-131_Samaritan

#339 B307/C-75 Stratoliner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_307_Stratoliner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_307_Stratoliner#C-75


I have soft spot for the stratoliner, as i have a few resin kits of this - one of which appears to have had some inspiration from the minicraft B-17 kits as the minicraft wings area a directly interchangeable with the resin wings.

There where at least 
- two resin kit/conversions produced the SASQUATCH MODELS 307 STRATOLINER (I think conversion options options for Crwon B-17 and complete kit options where available)
- a vacform conversion set for the B-307/C-75 by Scratchbilt
- Anigrand C-75 Resin Kit
- F-Rsin Resin Kit
- Herb Deeks  conversion resin kit


sources: 
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD338
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD339


https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235050782-1144-boeing-307-stratoliner-by-roden-release-in-2019-2020/

https://www.scalemates.com/kits/roden-339-boeing-307-stratoliner--1196884

http://www.greenmats.club/forums/topic/5432-roden

1/144 F-Toys Wing Kit Collection VS11 "Sabre vs MiG 17F"

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F-Toys Wing Kit Collection VS11  "Sabre vs MiG 17F"

Not much information on this at the moment, as it has only come to light by a 1/144 search on Japanese TWITTER accounts.

Expected Release Date: April 2019

New Tooling!

The next in the "VS" series is clearly a Sabre vs MiG 17 series, from what i can detect from the screen grabs that it will be a 9 Items series with special(s) including a lottery item relating to a Yugoslavian Sabre markings!.

There appears to be 

North American Aviation F-86 Sabre -USAF

North American Aviation F-86 Sabre - RoCAF

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86_Sabre

Candair Sabre F.4 - RAF 92 Squadron

Candair CL-13 Sabre - RCAF "Fireball" Display team

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_Sabre

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 - PLAAF/Soviet Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS),

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 - Syrian Airforce

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 - PLAAF/Soviet Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (VVS),

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17  - Egyptian Airforce

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17  -  Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee – LSK (East German)

Source: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10592181

Hobby Shop Customer Bonus?
Polish and Thai decals
http://www.hobby-shop.jp/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=22

1/144 Kotobuki Squadron in the Wilderness J2M Raiden `Rahama Ver.` by Platz/Plex

1/144 Kotobuki Squadron in the Wilderness J2M Raiden `Rahama Ver.` by Platz/Plex

The fighter aircraft appearing in such a remarkable work is reproduced on the 1/144 scale plastic model! 

Realistically reproduce the fighter plane [Raiden] that appeared in episode 3.

While the size of the palm of 1/144, markings applied to the aircraft such as characteristic marks and lines are reproduced with a decal firmly.

I set the parts for two pieces in the kit.

Broadcasting started on TV and online distribution, and "Kotobuki Squadron in the Wilderness" gathering more and more attention for future expansion!

It is the appearance of a model you want to check with animation! Whencompleted Size: Total length Approximately 62 mm

Manufacturer: Platts limited company
Publisher: PLEX Inc.

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10590335

Price:1,8270 Yen , 16 USD , 13 GBP
Release: February 2019

1/144 Release from Roden due in 2019+

1/144 Release from Roden due in 2019+
Roden planned releases can be found here: http://www.roden.eu/HTML/models1.htm

1/144 - Douglas C-133 Cargomaster by Roden
Previously available in 1/144 from Nostalgic Plastic as a resin kit (ironically), now to be release this March in injected plastics, as Roden steadily work their way through the roster of America's 'heavy lifters'
Planned Release: March 2019
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/Douglas-c-133-cargomaster-by-roden/

1/144 Heinkel He-111 H-6 by Roden 
Tired of waiting for that A-Model release, well help is at hand. Roden have announced plans to produce a He-111 H-6 kit for your pleasure.
Estimated Release: 2019-????
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/Heinkel-he111h-6-by-roden
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_111#Variants


1/144 Focke Wulf Fw-200 Condor by Roden
A nice additional also is this injected kit from Roden, previously only options where
 - pre-finished die-cast options from Atlas and Amercom/IXO,
 - Resing kit form F-RSIN (Civilian Fw-200A version) and Anigrand (Military Fw-200 C-4/U2)

Estimated Release: 2019-????
https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/Ffocke-wulf-fw200-condor-by-roden
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focke-Wulf_Fw_200_Condor