1/144 WWII German Fl-282 "Kolibri" V15/B-1 - CGD

1/144 WWII German  Fl-282 "Kolibri" V15/B-1 - CGD

Fl-282 "Kolibri"- Fl-282 "Kolibri"was designed by Anton Flettner and was one of the earliest operational helicopter in WWII, and probably was Anton Flettner's most successful helicopter development. The helicopter used a revolutionary twin rotors with counter rotating intermeshing blades. The rotary moments of the counter rotation cancelled each other so there was no need for a tail rotor. The Kriegsmarine showed keen interest in the small helicopter design and supported its development for use as shipboard reconnaissance aircraft and also to perform in anti-submarine role while carrying bombs. The helicopter would also perform as land based reconnaissance aircraft.

The helicopter went through no less than 23 revisions during development. V1 to V3 had a stream lined body and fully glazed cockpits. V5 to V12 had boxed fuselages and either open cockpit or semi-glazed cockpit.Open cockpit version was designated as B-0 and semi glazed version was designated as B-1.

V21 and V23 were designed as two seaters with a nose design that resembled modern US Apaches, which was not a surprise because a surviving V23 was captured by the US by the end of the war.
V15 was supposed to be captured and ship back to the US after the war.
After the war, Anton Flettner was brought to US as part of Operation Paperclip and became the chief designer of Kaman Aircraft and continued his development of helicopter such as K-1200 K-Max.

This model is based on Fl-282 V15 with semi glazed cockpit (B-1). Highly detailed features included detail cockpit and engine down to the eight blade cooling fan.

When ordering a painted version, this item will be Fully Painted in the selected Colour Scheme and Weathered.

To facilitate shipment, all painted items model will be shipped in six parts. Minor assembling required.

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/Fl282v15/WargameArmourFL-282v15Green.html

When ordering the RAAAW option it will arrive unpainted and is made up of 8 parts: Nose, Tail, four Rotor Blades and one Tail Support (construction required).

In all options, the pilot figure will be randomly selected from 4 different designs painted in Luftwaffe uniform.
When selected Afrika Korps versions will be painted in Afrika Korps uniform scheme.

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/Fl282v15/WargameArmourFL-282v15RAAAW.html

All figures are 3D printed in ABS-L with 250dpi resolution.

Available: Now
CGD online Store  ttp://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/PriceList144WargameArmourGerman.html
CGD eBAY Store http://stores.ebay.com/Combat-Group-Dynamix/_i.html?_fsub=4294345
(see also  Flettner Fl-282 V12/B-0 by CGD )

1/144 WWII Flettner Fl-282 "Kolibri" (Hummingbird) V12/B-0 - GGD

1/144 Flettner Fl-282 "Kolibri" (Hummingbird) V12/B-0  - GGD

Fl-282 "Kolibri"- Fl-282 "Kolibri"was designed by Anton Flettner and was one of the earliest operational helicopter in WWII, and probably was Anton Flettner's most successful helicopter development. The helicopter used a revolutionary twin rotors with counter rotating intermeshing blades. The rotary moments of the counter rotation cancelled each other so there was no need for a tail rotor. The Kriegsmarine showed keen interest in the small helicopter design and supported its development for use as shipboard reconnaissance aircraft and also to perform in anti-submarine role while carrying bombs. The helicopter would also perform as land based reconnaissance aircraft.

The helicopter went through no less than 23 revisions during development. V1 to V3 had a stream lined body and fully glazed cockpits. V5 to V12 had boxed fuselages and either open cockpit or semi-glazed cockpit.Open cockpit version was designated as B-0 and semi glazed version was designated as B-1. V21 and V23 were designed as two seaters with a nose design that resembled modern US Apaches, which was not a surprise because a surviving V23 was captured by the US by the end of the war.

After the war, Anton Flettner was brought to US as part of Operation Paperclip and became the chief designer of Kaman Aircraft and continued his development of helicopter such as K-1200 K-Max.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flettner_Fl_282
http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/flettner_kolibri.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaman_K-MAX

The Flettner Fl-282 "Kolibri" (Hummingbird) is now available in Wehrmacht Green, Wehrmacht Green Camo, Afrika Korps Dunkelgelb, Afrika Korps Dunkelgelb Camo, Kriegsmarine Grau, Kriegsmarine Grau Camo and also in Chef Gordon Ramsay's favourite: "RAAAW!" unpainted ABS-L!!

To facilitate shipment, the model will be shipped in five parts. Minor assembling required.

This model is based on Fl-282 V12 with open cockpit (B-0). Highly detailed features included detail cockpit and engine down to the eight blade cooling fan.

Excellent companion items would be the CGD Luftwaffe Crew Sets.
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/144AuthenticSoldier.html

These painted models are made up of 5 parts: Nose, Tail, two Rotor Blades and one Tail Support..
The unpainted RAAAW  model is made up of 7 parts: Nose, Tail, four Rotor Blades and one Tail Support.

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/FL-282/WargameArmourFL-282RAAAW.html

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/FL-282/WargameArmourFL-282GreenCamo.html

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/FL-282/WargameArmourFL-282AfrikaCamo.html

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/FL-282/WargameArmourFL-282GrauCamo.html

1/144 Mil Mi-26 'Halo' - Eastern Express

1/144 Mil Mi-26 'Halo' - Eastern Express 

Hot from the Hobby shops of Moscow direct to your screen, courtesy of Oleg from Novokits box and sprue shots of the Mi-26 from Eastern Express!

AHOHC is Russian for a form of "announcement / news" (in case your wondering)

The largest helicopter in production capable of carrying 90 Troops or 20,000KG of cargo, and has been used to recover 'downed' US special forces CH-47 Chinooks in the mountains of Afghanistan! Now that would be a diorama and a half!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-26

1/144 Mi-8MT/Mi-17 - Eastern Express

1/144 Mi-8MT/Mi-17 - Eastern Express
Sprue shots of these have been popping up on Eastern European model sites for some time, and now it appears they should be reaching our shores soon.

It appears there is a Mi-17 that comes with options for two Aeroflots liveries, and a MI-8 that come with a military and an "unknown" livery.

However, the after-market for decals should explode on this item as there have been so many national users!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-17
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-8

EE 14500 1/144 Mi-8MT/Mi-17
EE 14501 1/144 Mi-8MT/Mi-17

http://findmodelkit.com/content/new-releases-eastern-express


the other hot news is to expect a Mi-26 will release about August time!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil_Mi-26

1/144 Petroczy-Karman-Zurovec PKZ 2 - Kampfflieger

1/144 Petroczy-Karman-Zurovec PKZ 2 - Kampfflieger

The Petroczy-Karman-Zurovec PKZ 2 helicopter, despite its name, was invented by Wilhelm Zurovec for which he alone received German patent No. 347,578, dated 12 February 1918. The 1400 kg PKZ 2, primarily developed by Ensign Wilhelm Zurovec. The triangular structure used three 100hp Gnome rotary engines powering two counter-rotating propellers. The engines were soon replaced with 120hp Le Rhone engines and flight tests resumed that May. The vehicle was flown over 30 times, eventually with a second observer, and reportedly achieved a tethered height of 50m and an endurance of 30 minutes

Sources: combatreform and Aviastar

Available from Kampfflieger @ Shapeways

1/144 Mil V-12 Homer - Anigrand

1/144 Mil V-12 Homer - Anigrand
Anigrand have announced an rather large and precarious kit! The Soviet 1/144 Mil V-12 Code Name 'Homer', the largest helicopter in the world! All those struts and rotor blades, this will be one for a display case if ever there was a need to keep prying fingers away from touching!
http://www.anigrand.com/future_releases.htm

Expected: April 2012
Price: $98 USD

1/144 CH-47 Chinook Sand Filters - Retrowings

1/144 CH-47 Chinook Sand Filters (Revell) - Retrowings

Retrowing continue to expand their range of interesting upgrades for new and classic kits.
This additional is another finely crafted upgrade for the Revell.de CH-47 Chinook, a set of 'dustbin' Sand filters for the HC.2. Again, these are clean and sharply moulded and should sit nicely on the rear of your Chinook. The detailing has been so finely captured you can even determine the grille on the front of the filters which is a nice touch!

These filters were originally installed on the British CH-47 HC.2 variant operating in Iraq and Afghanistan, but can now also be found on other countries operating in that region.

Available: December 2011



Product Name    :    Chinook Dustbin Sand Filters
Product ID         :    RW44018
Product Price     :    3.99 (Euro)

From: Retrowings eStore
Kit supplied by Retrowings

For other Retrowings products featured on this blog see < here >


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1/144 GSDF Equipment Set - Tomytec

1/144 GSDF Equipment Set  - Tomytec

 This would be appear to have been scheduled for re-release as a result of this years Tsunami disaster in Japan. Many of you will recognise these items from the previously released "Japan Sinks" (see: a, b & c ) sets that tied into a blockbuster Japanese movie on the subject of a monumental natural disaster hitting Japan.

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/gimix/release/1112/08ac02.html
Available as either one large package, or as separate items:

AC904 - GSDF Equipment Set (x3)  6,300 Yen
includes "Quake Emergency bonus 'Seal' ?"

AC905  - GSDF Equipment Set (1)  2,100 Yen
AC905  - GSDF Equipment Set (2)  2,100 Yen
AC905  - GSDF Equipment Set (3)  2,100 Yen

Available: March 2012

 1/144 GSDF CH-47 Equipment Set  - Tomytec To further help your disaster relief efforts, a set to equip your Chinooks!
http://www.tomytec.co.jp/gimix/release/1112/08ac01.html
AC908 CH-47 Equipment Set
Available:  March 2012
Price: 2,310 yen

"UH-1H / J" Iroquois Gimix Series 2 - Tomytec

"UH-1H / J" Iroquois Gimix Series 2 - Tomytec  

http://www.tomytec.co.jp/gimix/release/1112/08hc01.html

Product Name

JGSDF UH HC105-6 Squadron 1J (神町駐屯地) with snowshoes Winter Camouflage

JGSDF UH Squadron 9 HC106-1J (Hachinohe garrison) or gun (machine gun 5.56mm) with

JGSDF UH HC107-101 Squadron 1H (Garrison Naha) with floats

JGSDF UH HC108-7th Squadron 1H (丘珠駐屯地) with snowshoes

Date

March 2012 will

Price

2,310 yen (tax included)

1/144 PLA WZ-10 Attack Helicoptor - Dragon

1/144 PLA WZ-10 Attack Helicoptor  - Dragon

Dragon are continuing to keep up their relentless release schedule, this time with more interesting Chinese equipment!

for more information, see the Dragon USA site
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA4632

Available: Janurary 2012
Price: 10USD

1/144 scale Piasecki YH-16A Transporter - Anigrand

1/144  Piasecki YH-16A Transporter by Anigrand
http://www.anigrand.com/AA4071_YH-16.htm

Another attempt by the USA at a mega coptor, strangely the Americans never quite got into large helicoptors in the same way that the soviets did. None the less, here is your chance to own a large one for yourself!

Bonus items, McDonnell XV-1 Convertiplane, Doak VZ-4DA and  HH-43 Huskie,


Available: October 2011
Price: 78 USD

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piasecki_H-16
http://www.aviastar.org/helicopters_eng/piasecki_h-16.php
http://www.piasecki.com/helicopters_yh16.php

1-144 Boeing XCH-62 HLH - Anigrand

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Vertol_XCH-62

http://www.anigrand.com/AA4062_XCH-62.htm

1/144 UH-1H/J GiMix series from Tomytec

1/144 UH-1H/J GiMix series from Tomytec
Incoming......... More Helicopters!
4 items in the series, expect "GiMix" Features!?


http://item.rakuten.co.jp/digitamin/he46/
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/a-toys/4543736227601/

Available: May 2001
Price: @1800 Yen (each item)
source: http://ameblo.jp/niitakayama/theme-10009968858.html

1/144 Heliborne Vol.4 - F-Toys (Secrets #1)

The following models are the secret versions from Heliborne Collection 4:

EH-101 secret South Pole observation boat (Japan)
KV-107 secret Ground Self-Defense Force -Okinawa-
EC145/BK117 Secret Swiss Mountain Rescue

if you scroll down this blog you will see if images from yahoo.jp
http://ameblo.jp/niitakayama/

EH-101 Antarctic Special
http://blog.sina.com.tw/231/article.php?pbgid=231&entryid=610645


thanks to Victor H at SSM Forum

posts 1/144 Heliborne Vol.4 - F-Toys (update 42)

Ok, I know that at this point your wondering what on earth I could have to say about this series that we do not already know!?

I will keep it short:

1) There is some auto spin facility on the rotors "push and spin"!
So its not a fancy as Takaras gimix lights/motors, but its is interesting... Because if it is spring/grear powered it may be transferable as a self contained unit to other kits?

2) The Eh-101 is long! F-Toys have split the lenghth of the fuselage to fit into a standard F-Toys box.

Dont forget to check the previous Heliborne posts, especially the analysis by Milosz

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:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07

1/144 Heliborne Vol.4 - F-Toys (Box Art)

I have found some interesting "box-art" for the Heliborne Vol.4 from F-Toys.
Its not quite "wallpaper size", but it is '800 x 576'

I suspect there may be more available in teh coming days!?

"1/144 Heliborne Vol.4 - F-Toys (Analysis)"

Some of you may not have seen the recent set of comments regarding the Heliborne series, so I have taken the unusual step of reposting these are a primary article!

I hope you find them useful and interesting as I did, there is lots of useful information regarding the helicoptors in the Heliborne 4 series and some of the oppertunities and challenges faced with potential conversions:


Dear Friends,

It’s delightful to see that the new F-Toys heliborne edition is coming. I found some better quality pictures on the website http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10109728, which I used as a references. Before the new models will land on our desks, let me give some comments about the chosen types. I owe You an explanation, that I have started to write these comments just after first message at Kampfgruppe 144 website, but it took me a bit of time, so some informations can double the later posts.

EC-145 / BK-117 -
First let me tell that the designation used by the company is a little confusing, as it refers to the same family of helicopters, but to very different versions.

The BK-117, designed by then MBB in West Germany (currently Eurocpter Germany) and Kawasaki in Japan around 30 years ago, is still one of the most successful helicopters of its class, especially as HEMS/Rescue, corporate or oil rig service rotorcraft. It’s final model, designed at the beginning of new Millenium is the EC.145, which in official factory documents is still named as “BK-117C-2”.

However both these models differ from each other as much as Spitfire Mk I and Mk XVI, or – to look into the cars’ world – VW Golf from 1974 and 2008. The older variants have characteristic box-like fuselage, with its usefulness winning over beauty – see:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Helicopter_BK_117_taking_off_from_university_clinic_helipad_in_Bonn.JPG

The EC.145 fuselage is not only slightly larger, but also more streamlined and stylized. So, retaining all the values of older models, the newest one is also more pleased for an eye, see http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/0/4/9/1100940.jpg

So if anyone of You would like to add a real BK-117 into his/her 1:144 collection (eg. famous TV star Medicopter 117, or military Iraqi one), the only chance (except from self – building) is an old Revell snap-tite Mini Kit which is approx. in 1:150 scale.
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/john.whitby/review05.htm (see the last picture)

The F-Toys model is definitively EC.145 only. However the new model gives us nice opportunities too. The company makes it in three interesting variants, two of which are really very special.

The olive one is an “Americanized” version UH-72A (former UH-145) “Lakota”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UH-72_Lakota

This newly introduced type serves as an utility transport / medevac vehicle in continental USA and soon should be seen in Europe. To improve the model I recommend changes of antennas and skid steps plus addition of wire – cutting blades over and below the windscreen and optional rescue winch.

The yellow one is operated by German HEMS company under the name of German National Automobile Club ADAC. Model looks basically correct, especially with its different nose, housing weather radar. However the oversized steps on the landing skids need correction again, see http://skyhunterhobby.com/communities/4/004/006/300/514/images/4527253037.jpg

This ADAC models gives nice opportunities for conversions into the other rescue variants, eg. Swiss REGA (note rescue winch and absence of radar nose) or French Gendarmerie and Securite Civile:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Ec145_REGA.jpg
http://www.cavok-aviation-photos.net/kecskemet08/ec145_9173.jpg
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/4/0/1/0988104.jpg

And finally – some pictures of Doctor Heli copter:
http://chakkiri.com/aircraft_list/doctor-heli.html

Kawasaki – Vertol KV 107 II
This medium weight twin rotor transport helicopter was built by Kawasaki under Boeing Vertol license. It was operated by all three services until the end of 2009. Some examples found their way to civilian operators.

The F-Toys launched the model in three JSDF forces colours and models display both sub-variants of undercarriage sponsons. The smaller are used in non-amphibious variants, while the bigger “sausages” are provided for water landing.

The available models represent three versions:
1) Army Tactical Transport
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_uYLaksKSjfwhXQoRwmcDthlCweRb49_hQ46l5t7FSKoeqq7GTVZ6mHe-d_SprpuNYGnKuKV5WJ_U625klkhKs2eHUtYVwQzPGmV_TyWXIJh_851Ca5tM22l4Xgp9FbnYumEmg/s1600/kv107-1.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/KV-107IIA-4.JPG

2) Air Force SAR (Search and Rescue)
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/8/8/9/0673988.jpg

3) Navy utility and minesweeping
http://www.geocities.jp/nekko3rays/X-norimono/X-heli/kv107_m.jpg

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKO1NBNuRwLycMT-X0rjmbCi17ipANAT5klyl-MQQ_OITnqDcss6oRKcP-a8jP71fFKs4fIuVX239AtX6Fyg8JD1BFRT0jlTVhd-LXq7jZmu0Y7eZCT_2NcLkYb2vMWA2W556FpQ/s1600/kv107-6.jpg
(note different undercarriage sponsons)

Transport
http://homepage2.nifty.com/FKEN/latest%20data/081005_kisraz/KV107.jpg


These models will offer interesting opportunities of conversions:
http://www.scale-rotors.com/reference/ch-46-sea-knight

The only problem is the different shape of rear end of fuselage, according to placement of APU turbine.

Compare the following pictures:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/be/CH-46_2.jpg
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BoeingVertolCH-113Labrador11301-01.JPG

It’s important to check the particular example of helicopter, You would like to build.
The perfectionists will show their skills using resin and/or putty, the rest of collectors can just forget about it, turning their models into helicopters operated by:

- USMC or US Navy
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/ch-46-pics.htm

Swedish Armed Forces (note unusual radar mount)
http://www.avrosys.nu/aircraft/Heli/504HKP4.htm

Canadian Armed Forces, famous rescue CH-113 Labradors
http://hedgehoghollow.com/buzz/walkarounds/voy.html

The history of colours of Canadian Voyageurs and Labradors could be found at the modelers website http://www.belcherbits.com/lines/decals/bd11.htm

Saudi Arabia
http://www.dstorm.eu/pages/en/saudi/kv-107.html

Not to forget civilian variants – passenger “air buses” from 1960-ies and 70-ies
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Airways
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gbaku/2089715213/

…and current workhorses in North America:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Helicopters
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bfiguy/2705743260/

AgustaWestland EH.101 (currently AW.101)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AgustaWestland_AW101

The biggest problem is that Japan has purchased this helicopter (plus license rights) in the version originally designed as civilian (passenger), Consequently the airframe has the largest number of windows of all the EH.101s ever built.

It doesn’t matter if the model will represent one of a bit over dozen examples operated by Japanese Naval S. D. Forces(JMSDF) for maritime patrol, minesweeping or sub polar areas research support:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/EH101_JMSDF.jpg

and some more nice pictures at the AgustaWestland’s own website:
http://www.agustawestland.com/mediagallery/aw101?page=4

However the third member of F-Toys family is something far away from reality.

Its colour suggests Royal Air Force version. But if You would like to add a realistically looking “Merlin” HC.3 to Your collection, some work will be necessary.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/RAFbenson/gallery/merlin.cfm

First – to correct number, size and shape of all fuselage windows. The more experienced modelers can fill the unwanted “holes”, cut new ones and make an observation “bubbles” e.g. from the transparent foil used for medicines storage (sorry, I don’t know the shortest popular term to describe that thing). Less experienced can just repaint the whole side of fuselage and imitate the windows with black or blue decals.

The British variant will need some more details – RWR receivers, flare launchers and – not every example – the aerial refueling probe.

If You will feel Your window-making skills as well practiced, the next challenges will be easy to face.

The conversions to Canadian CH-149 Cormorant
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CH-149_Cormorant

or Portugal Mk 512
http://www.helis.com/database/modelorg/303/
will need careful window check and addition of undernose radome, FLIR head, rescue winch and specific antennas.

The Danish rescue version is more difficult with its unusual asymmetrical nose:
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/image37826.html

What is rather too big a task is to rebuilt F-Toys model into Naval variant (eg. British Merlin HM.1 or Italian one), due to very different fuselage shape, with completely redesigned rear :
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Westland.eh101.merlin.fairford.arp.jpg

Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, I hope that I have not bored You with this long comment and that You will find my notes useful.

Best regards,
Milosz,
POLAND

1/144 Heliborne Vol.4 - F-Toys (update 3+)

3x EH-101 / (Kawasaki MCH/CH-101 (license built))

- JMSDF MCH-101 (LightGray&White, for Minesweep/Cargo)
- JMSDF CH-101 (OD&Orange, for icebreaker "SHIRASE") - YouTube
- Military British RAF HC3(?) "Merlin"

3x KV-107 Japanese License Version of (Boeing Vertol 107 Kawasaki KV-107

- JGSDF (OD&Brown Camo, for Cargo)
- JASDF (White & Yellow, for Rescue)
- JMSDF (White & DeepBlue, for Minesweep)

3x Eurocoptor EC-145/ MBB-Kawasaki BK-117 (under License)
- BK117 (White with Red Line, for AeroAsahi "Doctor Heli")
- USArmy UH-72 (OD)
- Civil Rescue (German ADAC EC-145 Rescue)

Available: unkown (3-6 months?)
Price: Unkown (usual price?

Source: e-mail, and thanks to Morihachitoraya

Platz Pages + Large Photos :
http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/2054.html
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10109728a/20/1


http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2010/02/1144-heliborne-vol4-f-toys.html

1/144 Heliborne Vol.4 - F-Toys (update)

Well, I had heard that F-Toys had an announcment and thought maybe it was one fo the Area88 Wonderfest Specials, or even the "official" display of StarWars Vol.3!?

But, no! - under the radar comes.... A new Heliborne Series.

3x EH-101 / (Kawasaki MCH/CH-101 (license built))

- JMSDF MCH-101 (LightGray&White, for Minesweep/Cargo)
- JMSDF CH-101 (OD&Orange, for icebreaker "SHIRASE") - YouTube
- Military British RAF HC3(?) "Merlin"

3x KV-107 Japanese License Version of (Boeing Vertol 107 Kawasaki KV-107

- JGSDF (OD&Brown Camo, for Cargo)
- JASDF (White & Yellow, for Rescue)
- JMSDF (White & DeepBlue, for Minesweep)

3x Eurocoptor EC-145/ MBB-Kawasaki BK-117 (under License)
- BK117 (White with Red Line, for AeroAsahi "Doctor Heli")
- USArmy UH-72 (OD)
- Civil Rescue (German ADAC EC-145 Rescue)

Available: unkown (3-6 months?)
Price: Unkown (usual price?

Source: e-mail, and thanks to Morihachitoraya

extra pictures at 8-Bee Blog