1/144 PLA Armored Fighting Vehicle Unit Set I (Plastic model)

 

1/144 PLA Armored Fighting Vehicle Unit Set I (Plastic model)

The price seems expensive (maybe its currency conversions?) for 6x items?

The previous Sphyrna Models released in other scales (typically 1/700) have been in plastic, so its looks like that could be the case here?

Given the naming of this set Sphyrna Model maybe planning further 1/144 releases in this series?

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

--The set includes

•  two 1.5-ton versatile light vehicles, 
• two Type 99A tanks, and 
• two Type 05 amphibious assault vehicles.

• A simple paper display base is also included. The length of the attached display base is about 32 cm, the depth is about 14 cm, and the height is about 4.5 cm.

PLA Armored Fighting Vehicle Unit Set I

PLA Combat Vehicle Unit Set I

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

Manufacturer : Sphyrna Models
Scale : 1/144
Release Date : Nov(Oct. 6, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price : 9,900yen about 87.75USD
Sales Price : 7,650yen about 67.81USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10820794 this item is limited to 3 per household.

Explanation in Japanese https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/explanation_j/10820794

1/144 PLA Type 22 Missile Boat - Trumpeter

1/144 PLA Type 22 Missile Boat - Trumpeter

The Type 22 (NATO designation: Houbei class)[6] missile boat is a ship class in the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy. The first boat was launched in April 2004 by the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard at Shanghai. The boats incorporate stealth features and are based on Australian-designed wave-piercing catamaran hulls that are more stable than other fast missile craft in high sea conditions.[7] Approximately 83 of these missile boats are currently in service with three flotillas having been produced over a span of seven years.[1]

Pakistan has shown interest in the craft and plans to build them domestically in the Karachi Shipyard.[8]

The Type 22 fast attack craft are China's entry into a growing list of missile-armed attack craft which include Finland's Hamina class missile boat, and Norway's Skjold class patrol boat. The Australian AMD cataraman design may mean as much as a 50% reduction in vessel speed penalty in high sea conditions (in which monohulls may only perform at half or less of their maximum capability). Further, seasickness and disorientation is significantly reduced, improving the combat readiness/situational awareness of the small-craft operators during such conditions.

In addition to the stealthy polygonal-designed superstructure with its stealthy gun mount, the Type 22 has an advanced C4 datalink[4] that may represent some kind of capability to allow AWACS planes or other ships to vector the Type 22's missiles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_22_missile_boat

Available from usual stockists:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TU00108

1/144 "Black Ribbon" J-20 PLAAF - Trumpeter

1/144 "Black Ribbon" J-20 PLAAF - Trumpeter
Yes, I know. Another J-20, this time from Trumpeter.
To be honest, you can't blame a Chinese manufacturer issuing kits of these new Chinese Jets. The domestic Chinese market for these items must be comparable for the Japanese obsession with JSDF and the Brits with the need for V-Bombers and TSR-2s!   I can't determine if "Black Ribbon" is another name for the J-20, or Trumpeters Kit Range?

To be fair, this was highlighted back in August on KG144 Blog (seems like so long ago) and appears due for release now on 16th November 2012.

Other 1/144 J-20 on KG144 Blog:
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/J-20

I am not sure if the "Black Ribbon" is a variant on the "Mighty Dragon" etc type names?
So here you go:
145.7 mm Length
90.7mm Width
50 parts + Decal
Scaled down from the Trumpeter 1/72 version.

Source(s):
http://www.interallied.co.jp/trumpeter%20index002.htm
http://homepage3.nifty.com/8bee/tawagoto.html
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10199529  

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 J-20 Stealth Fighter (Metal) - Dragon Wings

PLA J-20 Stealth Fighter Test Flight Heungtianba Airport Chengdu 2011

Following on from the rapid release of the J-20 plastic kit, Dragon are about to release a "built and painted" version in the 'Dragon Wings' Series.

For more information see link:
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRW51030

Release Date: August 2011
Price: tbc

http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/search/label/J-20

1-144 Shaanxi KJ-200 PLAAF - By Anigrand

1-144 Shaanxi KJ-200 Balance Beam 'AWACS' PLAAF - By Anigrand

If you like your planes mysterious and oriental then this is the kit for you!
Unlike the J-20 there does not appear to be too much information on this aircraft, so what do we know? The KJ-200 appears to be based upon the Shaanxi Y-8 turboprop transport aircraft, itself based on the An-12 Cub.

scroll down this page for more photos
http://www.spyflight.co.uk/china%20awacs.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaanxi_Y-8

No word on bonus items, but I would expect 3-4 as a rule, if past history is anything to go by?

Available: June 2011
Price $88 USD

Source:
http://www.anigrand.com/future_releases.htm
http://www.anigrand.com/catalog_HB-4.htm

1/144 J-20 PLA Stealth Fighter - Dragon Models

1/144 J-20 PLA Stealth Fighter - Dragon Models 'Warbird Series'

Well, not one but now two J-20 kits in 1/144!

Following the resin kit from Foxone, designed to meet a deadline for the Winterfest Hobby Show.

The big boys in the form of Dragon Models have now waded in and announced the their own plastic injection. It will be interesting to see how the two kits compare, and if Dragon have been given any inside information?

Completely new molds!!!

Features:
- Realistic J-20 produced
- Lower fuselage section w/crisp detail
- Detailed engine exhaust nozzle molded w/IR signature reduction pattern
- Cockpit made of transparent plastic
- Detailed landing gear can be assembled in either flying or taxiing modes

Image Gallery at Dragon USA - here

more J-20 Info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chengdu_J-20
http://china-defense.blogspot.com/search/label/J-20

ARC Build Review
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal11/10801-10900/gal10842-J-20-Leung/00.shtm

Availability: May 2011
Price: ?

Source: Fumi Blog & Dragon USA