Miniwing.cz 2024 Summer Update

 

Miniwing.cz 2024 Summer Update

I have a quick update from Radek at Miniwing, covering some refreshed items and a couple of new kits that people are already excited about

See https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/ for kits availability and shipping

2024 Kits

- RQ-4 Global Hawk JASDF (Japan) Plastic kit, - already released 2024

- MQ-9 Block 5 (Netherlands/Dutch)Plastic kit with 3D printed parts, release date 9/2024

- MQ-9 Block 5 (Spain) Plastic kit with 3D printed parts,release date 10/2024

- Bell 206 JET RANGER,

- Bell OH-58A "KIOWA",

- Bell OH-58A "KIOWA" in Vietnam War,

- Bell OH-58A KIOWA "over Europe",

- Bell OH-58A KIOWA "the Middle East" Plastic Kits contains 27 parts, Canopy mask sheet, PE parts sheet and decal variants 

2025 Kits  

- Bell AH-1G "Vietnam War"(plastic Kit) - Estimated release Date New Year 01/2025 (design still work in progress)

- Gloster Meteors NF.11, 12 and 14 (plastic) released 1H/2025. 

1/144 Heliborne Collection Vol.9 - F-Toys

 

1/144 Heliborne Collection Vol.9 - F-Toys

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey + M1161 Growler 

• 1a - JSDF
• 1b - USAF
• 1c - VMM-262 Flying Tigers, USMC Base Futenma, Okinawa
• 1d - VMM-265 Dragons, USMC Base Futenma, Okinawa

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

• 2a - JASDF maritime camo
• 2b - same but with air refueling probe extended
• 2c - JASDF early scheme
• 2d - JMSDF

Release Date: December 2021

M1161 Growler 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1161_Growler

Source https://twitter.com/ftoys_scale/status/1445180363802755074?t=qB614IIi28H2O5Id0411Xg&s=09

Manufacturer : F-Toys

Scale         : 1/144

Series         : Heliborne Collection

Release Date : Late Dec(Oct. 5, 2021 Pre-order start.)

List Price     : 7,150yen     about    64.55USD

Sales Price : 6,175yen    about    55.75USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10820394

Hobby Shop JP  Limited Shop Bonus

http://www.hobby-shop.jp/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=27456&sl=EN#

1/144 Bell P-63A/C Kingcobra (Set of 2) - Dora Wings

1/144 Bell P-63A/C Kingcobra (Set of 2) - Dora Wings
he Bell P-63 Kingcobra is an American fighter aircraft developed by Bell Aircraft in World War II from the Bell P-39 Airacobra in an attempt to correct that aircraft's deficiencies. Although the P-63 was not accepted for combat use by the United States Army Air Forces, it was adopted by the Soviet Air Force.[2]

The Soviets developed successful group aerial fighting tactics for the Bell fighters and scored a surprising number of aerial victories over a variety of German aircraft. Low ceilings, short missions, good radios, a sealed and warm cockpit and ruggedness contributed to their effectiveness. To pilots who had once flown the tricky Polikarpov I-16, the aerodynamic quirks of the mid-engined aircraft were unimportant. In the Far East, P-63 and P-39 aircraft were used in the Soviet invasion of Manchukuo and northern Korea. In the Pacific theatre, the Kingcobras flew escort, close air support and ground attack missions. The Soviet P-63s achieved their first air victory on 15 August 1945, when Lejtenant I. F. Miroshnichenko from 17th IAP/190 IAD, shot down a Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa IJAAS fighter off the coast of North Korea.[13]

Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_P-63_Kingcobra

Est Release Date (Japan) : September 2018
Source: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10552102

AMG (Arsenal Model Group) Planned 1/144 Releases for 2017

AMG (Arsenal Model Group) Planned 1/144 Releases for 2017

Bell P-63 A/C/E-2 Kingcobra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_P-63_Kingcobra

Polikarpov_R-5, R-5T & MR-5 (Float)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_R-5

Source(s)
RKM, &

https://www.facebook.com/AMG
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/

http://www.britmodeller.com/-arsenal-model-group-amg-programmecatalogue-2017/

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?P-63 3D Renders

1/144 Bell X-1 "Sonic Breaker" - Dragon Models

1/144 Bell X-1 "Sonic Breaker" (1+1)

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRW51021

Dragon is offering a fine 1/144 scale model of the Bell X-1 as part of its aircraft collection.

The new set features two complete X-1 aircraft models.
- the first is a standard replica of this supersonic craft, while
- the second has a transparent fuselage that shows off the “interior” of the unique X-1.

Both fully built-up and finely painted models are masterfully recreated in miniature. They also come with a sleek display stand made of metal that allows both models to be displayed “flying”

Available: April 2011
Price: ???

- New Tooling!!
- Fully detailed 1/144 Bell X-1
- Two complete X-1 replicas: one standard and the other with transparent fuselage showing off "interior" of X-1
- Stylish metal stand included
- Accurate engraved panel lines
- Historically accurate markings
- Pre-assembled

Dragon Wings

This series includes high quality diecast models of modern and historical aircraft. Each item is recreated with lifelike details and is true to scale

1/144 Bell AH-1S Cobra (JSDF/IDF) - Miniwing

We have previously looked at the Cobra AH-1J & AH-1G see => Here

Now, the third in the series to be produced by Miniwing the AH-1S.

This should be a delight to JSDF(Japanese Self Defence Force) and IDF (Israeli Defence Force), as this more comes with decals options for both.

As is expected, the kit in nice and cleanly produced and nicely scribe panel lines and a good shape.

Further images can be found on the Miningwing.cz website => Here

Available Now: Direct from Miniwing, or usual stockist such as 144Shop(Cz/Eu), Hannants(UK) or Nostalgic Plastic(USA).

My "Super-HD" Edition + Bonus photos (3072 x 2304 [1.5mb] each) can be seen here:
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