1/144 Brengun Releases for May

1/144 Brengun Releases for April 2018

1/144 Me-163B KOMET „War prizes“ (Brengun Kit)
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-plastic-kits-32/me-163b-komet-%E2%80%9Ewar-prizes%E2%80%9C-1427

1/144Me 163B Komet  Photo Etch Upgrade  for two kits (Brengun kit)
It would now be useful to have some Brengun Vac-form canaopies for the 163!?
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/me-163b-komet-2pcs-(brengun-kit)-1431

1/144 MAN EMMA FSA 70 Mobile Tower Resin and Photo Etch Conversion (Revell Kit)
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/man-emma-fsa-70-mobile-tower-1429

1/144 LET L-13 Blaník Photo Etch Upgrade for two kits (Mark I kit)
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/let-l-13-blanik-2pcs-(mark-i-kit)-1430

1/144 Hurricane Vacu Canopy (Sweet kit)
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/hurricane-vacu-canopy-(sweet-kit)-1432

1/144 BAC Lightning Vacu Canopy (Revell kit)
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/bac-lightning-vacu-canopy-(revell-kit)-1433

1/144 German rocket V-2 / A4 & Stand Resin and Photo Etch Kit 
Part of the Bregun "V-Weapons" and experimental aircraft range.
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-construction-kits-18/german-rocket-v-2-a4-1434

1/144 A-4/V-2 and Vostok 1 by aRRa Models

1/144 A-4/V-2 and Vostok 1 by  aRRa Models

A small range of resin kits has emerged from the Czech Republic from a company called aRRa models, currently focused on Rockets and Space it provides a couple of interesting options. It is not clearer at this stage if this is a limited production run, or whether we can expect to see more items.

The Vostok-1 is an interesting Soviet Space module, and of course equally needing no introduction the V-2 Rocket, handy for those not finding a Takara V-2 model.

aRRa Models at Modell-Hobby.cz

and

aRRa Models (facebook)

The prices dont seem to bad at 250Kr (check Xe Currency for conversions)

1/144 Hanomag SS-100 - by Strategist‏

1/144 Hanomag SS-100 - by Strategist‏

The SS-100 was based upon the civilian SS-100 'Gigant' agricultural heavy tractor , for military purposes it was fitted with a larger 4 door cab and a winch was also added to the rear. Around 700 of this type were produced between 1941 and 1945.

Perhaps more widely known for its use by the Wehrmacht in pulling the 'Vidalwagon' & 'Meillerwagen' used to transport V-2 rockets or T-Stoff & B-Stoff fuel trailers. It was however more widely used the Luftwaffe on airfields for pulling larger bombers or the me-323, bomb loads and again fuel trailers such as a the B-Stoff Bowers for the Me-163 Fighter programme.

After the war the SS-100s served on as heaver movers by German 'fairground' companies.

The product characteristics of HANOMAG SS-100 by Strategist:
1. Independent rotating wheels.
2. Removal cab and upper body can be removed to reveal interior.
3. Removable seating assembly.
4. Front and rear glazing.
5. Ladder chassis and running gear detailing.

Materials: PU, ABS, Metal Alloy

The SS-100 is available in the following colour options:
Dunkel Gelb
Panzer Grau

More photos are available on the Strategist website:
http://www.strategist-toy.com/admin/product3_en/front/product_index.php?i_id=2

You can even couple your Hanomag SS-100 to the 88mm also released by Strategist (see this WWII image and this PAK)

See Zetatoro on ebay for purchasing options

Price: $24.60
Available: July 2011

CGD diorama commission for DivisionPanzer144

CGD diorama commission for DivisionPanzer144

I thought you would like to see this build project, both for the ideas around it and the method and techniques possible in its construction.

A lot of thought has gone into this build to ensure the maximum flexibility in its usage and display capabilities. Additionally though has been given to maximising the variety of features without it looking too over cooked.

The design brief was to take the style of a previous build and expand this to a 77 x 32 cm base plate. Then there was a need to be able to show various model types in a range of scenarios.

Therefore we have naturally inspired mountains, tunnels, rivers and plateaus these are then overlayed with Bunkers, Platforms, Ramps, Roads, Bridges and Railways.... and, did I mention secret V-Weapons launch facility?

This will enable the display of WTM and Can.do armour etc, including the Dragon PanzerKorps railway items and Leopold(K5) guns, right upto the secret V-Weapons from Takara WOTL! and of course the CGD launch tower!!

Initially a few CAD drawings were created as the design was developed and discussed (this can be seen in the initial image set) this shows how the original picture evolved as extra features were added and refined.

Once it was felt that the design was suitable mature a physical mock up was produces and a photo taken, then this was "painted" to make it look more representative of the future model! Once agreed a full and proper ground plane was designed and the the build started for real!

There will be more updates to this build as time goes forward and I look forward to seeing it develop!

If it had been me, I might have been tempted to add an extra section at the front to cover the "edge" of an airfield or airbase, so I could sneak a few more planes in if needed - However, upon reflection that may have been too much and reduced the overall effect!?

Maybe it would just be as well to construct a separate diorama for that!? V-weapons and Airbase (perhaps with underground sections......!?)

PanzerDivision144 Build History >> Here <<
CGD Diorama Build History >> Here <<

images used with permission of DivisionPanzer144

1-144 A-9/A-4b Service Tower (Luft'46)

1-144 A-9/A-4bService Tower (Luft'46)
Designed for use with Takara 1/144 WOTL Series Specials.

Original design service platform for Takara A-9/A-4b, this has been produced using the Shapeway 3D modeling service and so is unpainted (Pzkpw IV not included)

For info, the Pzkpw IV was (palnned to be) used inconjunction with hydraulic jacks to raise and lower the tower. the Pzkpw IV would then be used for moving it short distances and the tower could then be fined tuned with the in built wheels.

The A-9/A-4b Service Tower will be available on CGD ebay site:
http://stores.ebay.com/Combat-Group-Dynamix

the 1/144 A-9 and A-4b Takara models can be found at 1-144 Direct ebay site:
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/1-144-Direct

1/144 V-2 Launch Set - Matsuo Kasten

1/144 V-2 Launch Set - Matsuo Kasten
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A nice set of kits from MatK and again, some control and discipline will be required with this kit! It is not one that you will finish in an evening and there are some delicates peices involved and the Meillerwagen (transporter trailer & Service tower) and Abschussplatform(Firing Table) will need particular care. It is however in line with many of the Garage kits you see so there should be no surprises here!

The total set of kit supplied are as follows:
- Meillerwagen Transporter Trailer
- Abschussplatform (launch pad)
- The Feuerleitpanzer (Launch Control Vehicle)
- Hanomag SS-100 TRACTOR
- B-Stoff tanker (Opel)
- T-Stoff tanker (opel)
- A-Stoff Trailer
- V-2 Rocket

Possibly, the best source of V-2 Information on the web?
http://www.v2rocket.com/start/deployment/v2_vehicles.html

Matsuo Kasten WWW http://www2.ocn.ne.jp/~gsx750r/English.html
Ship International = Yes
Paypal = Yes
Price: 10,000 YEN (@ $110USD)