1/144 Panzer Series 3(?) "Tigers" by U-STAR

 1/144 Panzer Series 3(?) "Tigers" by U-STAR 

As before, some of you will love these, others will despair - what is slightly odd is the shift from experimental to mainstream panzers

Some investigation needs to be done to see if these are "new" or reissues from Dragon Micro Armour or F-Toys/WTM?
 
No sprue shots as yet......., no allied, or Japanese tanks as yet.

1/144 King Tiger Henschel Turret (Plastic model) - U-Star
Manufacturer : U-Star Hobby
Scale : 1/144
Release Date : May(Mar. 26, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price : 1,155yenabout10.53USD
Sales Price : 892yenabout8.14USD
Item code : UA-60011
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10771152

1/144 King Tiger Porsche Turret (Plastic model)  - U-Star
Manufacturer : U-Star Hobby
Scale : 1/144
Release Date : May(Mar. 26, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price : 1,155yenabout10.53USD
Sales Price : 892yenabout8.14USD
Item code : UA-60012
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10771155

1/144  Jagdtiger (Plastic model)  - U-Star
Manufacturer : U-Star Hobby
Scale : 1/144
Release Date : May(Mar. 26, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price : 1,155yen about10.53USD
Sales Price : 892yen about8.14USD
Item code : UA-60013
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10771156

1/144  King Tiger Late Production (Plastic model)  - U-Star
Manufacturer : U-Star Hobby
Scale : 1/144
Release Date : May(Mar. 26, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price : 1,155yen about 10.53USD
Sales Price : 892yen about 8.14USD
Item code : UA-60014
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10771157

These were hinted in December 2020 (I'd just forgotten about them)

1/144 conversion kits for Victrix 251 D - CGD (Combat Group Dynamix)

 

1/144 conversion kits for Victrix 251 D - CGD (Combat Group Dynamix)

Printed parts to convert to: 

- 251/20 UHU, 

- 251/22 7.5 cm PaK40 L / 46 on medium gun armored car, 

- 251/23 2 cm 38 on medium gun armored car (inc brass barrel)

*** Sd.Kfz 251 kit is not included ***

https://www.facebook.com/CombatGroupDynamix/

1/144 Soviet 'Shchuka' class submarine - Zvezda

 

1/144 Soviet 'Shchuka' class submarine - Zvezda

The Shchuka-class submarines (Russian: Щука), also referred to as Sh or Shch-class submarines, were a medium-sized class of Soviet submarines, built in large numbers and used during World War II. "Shchuka" is Russian for pike.

The Shchukas suffered heavy losses during the war. The Baltic, Black Sea and Northern Fleets lost 60–70% of their submarines. However, the submarines of the Pacific Fleet did not suffer any losses to the Japanese due to the tranquil nature of the theatre (military operations commenced only in the autumn of 1945 when the Japanese fleet largely was defeated). Three submarines were, however, lost to non-combat reasons. In all, 35 Shchuka-class submarines were lost, the vast majority during World War II.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shchuka-class_submarine

From the image shown on the Zvesda catalogue, the design of the conning tower (sail) of this boat would appear to represent one of the 10 Series X Shchukas of the Pacific Fleet - there is no markings visible on the submarine.  However, in the image below  shows the same design along side the Soviet Cruiser 'Komintern' which was part of the Black Sea Fleet... 

It is not known if parts to build all major variants will be included in this kit.

Kit Length 39.6 cm

Future Release: 2021

https://www.facebook.com/Zvezda.ModelKits/

Same vessel type (no markings), loading torpedoes with the inscription “Death to samurai!” To the Soviet Shchuka-class submarine of the Pacific Fleet (V-bis series). In the background is another Shchuka-class submarine (X series). August, 1945  https://twitter.com/WarshipPorn

Mikr-Mir also did the alternate version of this submarine:

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2015/05/1144-soviet-wwii-submarine-class-shch.html

1/144 Heinkel He-111 H-6/H-20 - Roden

The He-111H-16 / H-20 German twin-engined medium bomber developed in the early 1940s from the earlier He-111 H-6. 

The new versions differed from their predecessor in improved armour, the ability to carry different types of bomb load, newer radio equipment, and a system for short-term engine power boost. Series production continued during 1943-44, when Heinkel produced about 1,200 units of the He111H-16 model and about 800 of the He111H-20. 

The vast majority of these aircraft fought in the skies of the Eastern Front, but many of them were also used on the Western Front, as well as in the final phase of the African campaign. On the basis of these models, many sub-variants were created, such as glider tugs or transport aircraft. 

The last of the He111H-16 and the H-20 were in operational use even at the beginning of 1945 in the final months of the war.

Markings for 2 aircraft:

 (1) He 111 H-20 Black M 4/4KG53, Eastern Front Summer 1944;

 (2) He 111 H-16 Red H 2/KG27, Eastern Front Southern Ukraine Winter 1942/43.

http://www.roden.eu/HTML/344.html

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ROD344

Estimated Release : April 2021

Hannants Price £20 (UK)
HLJ price £16.90 (Japan)

this detailing kit may be of interest?

http://metdetails.com/catalog/metalic-details/aircraft/1144/mdr14418-detailing-set-aircraft-model-he-111

1/144 XF-103 High-Speed Interceptor Plane Early Version 1954 - Beaver Corporation

 1/144 XF-103 High-Speed Interceptor Plane Early Version 1954 - Beaver Corporation 

This is a Beaver Corporation / Foxone Collaboration, following on from their recent XB-51 release.

( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

--This is a guide to the Beaver Original [1/144 XF-103 Prototype High Speed Interceptor (Initial)].

--It is a high-speed interceptor [XF-103] developed for the US Air Force.

-[XF-103] was developed as a high-speed interceptor for air defense aiming for Mach 3.7, but the plan was canceled only after the mockup was completed.

This product is a resin kit.
Itis necessary to shape the sprue and burrs for assembly, and various tools are required at that time.

Parts are very fine and thin.

--Please be careful not to damage or lose it when assembling.

* For intermediate and advanced users.

* This product is made by a 3D printer.
* Absolute ethanol is suitable for cleaning parts, but please avoid using it.
* Generally, it is recommended to wash with a neutral detergent. Also, cleaning with acetone may erode parts.

( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

Manufacturer : Beaver Corporation , Foxone Design Studio
Scale : 1/144
Material     : Resin
Release Date : Apr(Mar. 24, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price         : 5,060yen about 46.45USD
Sales Price : 4,370yen about 40.12USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10770755