1/144 JSDF GSE by Kuugun Koushou (Shapeways)

1/144 JSDF GSE by Kuugun Koushou  (Shapeways)

An interesting modeller has appeared on Shapeways trading as Kuugun Koushou ("Airforce Arsenal"), whilst majoring in JSDF GSE items, there is also provision scope for some USAF and RAAF itesm. Euro dioramas could also be catered for due to the compatible nature of European and Japanese styling of light trucks.

Sadly the store is not open fore sale currently, but it will be an interesting one to watch!?


Kuugun Koushou (Shapeways Store ) 

more info!
http://geocities.yahoo.co.jp/gl/kuugun_koushou
http://www.geocities.jp/kuugun_koushou/3dpr.html

1/144 Cardstock Series - Game Craft Miniatures

1/144 Cardstock Series - Game Craft Miniatures
A series of cardstock building, ideal for dioramas or wargaming from WWI and WWII forwards.

144CSS001 Building Set #1 - $15 USD
144CSS002 Building Set #2 - $15 USD
144CSS003 Building Set #3 - $15 USD
144CSS004 Building Set #4 - $6 USD
144CSS005 Building Set #5 - $6 USD
144CSS006 Building Set #6 -$13 USD
144CSS007 Building Set #7 - $15 USD

Available: Now
Supplier Link here

1/144 Hanger, HAS & Bunker - By GPM

1/144 Hanger, HAS & Bunker - By GPM.

GPM is a Polish company that I first bought to your attention some time back in 2007, since that time they have expanded their 1/144 range by introducing a range of more affordable and user friendly card based models (inc transparencies for windows where appropriate). The range now includes an excellent WWII Hanger, and a Cold War style Modern Hardened Aircraft Shelter.

The basic construction of these items is based on varying thicknesses of laser-cut card and hard boards that whilst having some colour lend themselves to being painted and enhanced with additional railway style diorama products.

The hangers and shelters are nice renditions of the items concerned, and if ever you wanted to build one of the 1945 style bombed out Luftwaffe Hangers this is the once. Its not too expensive and would be easy to cut and distress to get that beleaguered effect!? (It obviously looks great fully intact too!)

The post-war Hardened Aircraft Shelter would look great certainly for an Warsaw Pact style diorama, but would also look good with other aircraft of that period.

If you have the built the Tom-Tom hanger these should not be too much of a stretch beyond that, if you haven't it would be worth while having a practice on the Tom-Tom hanger to get your and and eye experienced.

The postage on either of the Hanger or Todt card based items is fairly standard, the postage on the Todt Batterie is likely to be much more and worth noting this at the checkout! It was a pleasure however to be on the receiving end of prompt and quick Post (credit to the Polish Mail Service and Royal Mail!)

The Todt Batterie is slightly different scenario. It is a 'mixed media' kit and contains metal, card and 'plaster of Paris' based components (these are the heavy parts) such as the casement and some of the surrounding parts. It is worth noting that to make a truly excellent job of your Todt Batterie then some additional modelling and landscaping would be required.

1/144 Hanger by GPM -
Available: Now
Price: 10.26 Euro 13.79 USD
http://www.gpm.pl/eng/index.php?akcja=produkt&edycja=5936

1/144 (HAS) Hardend Aircraft shelter by GPM
Available: Now
Price: 10.26 Euro 13.79 USD
http://www.gpm.pl/eng/index.php?akcja=produkt&edycja=5937

1/144 Todt Batterie by GPM
Available: Now
Price: 45.90 Euro 61.72 USD
http://www.gpm.pl/eng/index.php?akcja=produkt&edycja=3242

1/144 CM32 TIFV - by Strategist

1/144 CM32 YunPao TIFV 'Cloud Leopard' - by Strategist

I know some of you guy like to see unusual or modern fighting vehicles, well today I bring you both The CM32 YunPao TIFV (Taiwan Infantry Fighting Vehicle) 'Cloud Leopard' is both modern, unusual and representative of the modern power base establishing itself in the Asia. It is not only China rearming itself with native fighting capabilities, but other Asian nations are also developing their capabilities too. In part to counter the build up of the Chinese military, and in part as a reflection of their own economic powers and national confidence and pride.

http://www.military-today.com/apc/cm32_yunpao.htm

http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product2671.html

Material: Mixed Media (PU,ABS,Alloy)

Product characteristics:
a. Independently rotating wheels.
b. The 25mm turret can be rotated 360 degrees.
c. The drivers compartment hatch can be set in the 'open' or 'closed' positions.
d. The Two hatches on the 25mm turret can also be set in the 'open' or 'closed' positions.
e. The Two rear infantry roof hatches can also be set in the 'open' or 'closed' positions.
f. The entrance ramp door can be set in the raised or lowered positions.
g. The infantry compartment has seating for six soldiers.
h. The machine gun on the 24mm turret can also be independently rotated.

Buy now: Zetatoro

Available: March 2011 
Price: $45 USD  
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