1/144 French Char B1 bis & Flame thrower - Panzer Depot

Panzer Depot has annnounced thier new release for November 2011.

The French Char B1 bis & German conversion flame thrower,

The Char B1 Bis is offered in French colours and also a captured version, as the German Panzerkampfwagen B-2 740 (f), used for training and second line duties.

The Flamethrower version Flammwagen auf Panzerkampfwagen B-2 (f) of which 60 were convereted, is available in Panzer Grey only.

Aroiund 400 Char B1-bis were produced beween 1937 & 1940 and was armred with a 75mm & 47mm cannon.

If you have bought Panzer Depot before there should be no surprises here.

Available : November 2011

Price:
French & German - Mulitple Colours $16.80
German - Grey $15.80

For details please visit our Website: http://www.panzerdepot.com
our online shop: http://www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog

1/144 C-130A 'Hercules' USAF By Amodel

New molds from AModel of the Ukraine the C-130A & JC130A

The C-130A looks to be in SEAN style camo, and C-130A were indeed used in Vietnam and surrounding areas, the JC-130A were use as flight test airframes.

The "A" varient is obviously the first in the long line of long serving transport planes.

The first 27 airframes had this unusual "roman nose" and not familier the step nose we are comfortable with today and Allison T56 engines

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allison_T56

Available: now
Cost: 25Euros

1/144 IJN A6M2b Model 21 'Zero' - Sweet

1/144 IJN A6m2b Model 21 'Zero' - Sweet
A6M2b Model 21 Zero Fighter for IJN Carrier Fleets.

Well, if you dont know what to expect by now where have you been the last five years?

Excellent quality plastic injection kits and quality decals (for 10 aircraft options) ....

Features decals for the carrier wings of the KAGA and HIRYU

http://www.sweet144model.com/news.html

Available: Early December 2010
Cost: 1,500 Yen

1/144 Heinkel Long-Range Bomber - Fantastic Plastic

Fantastic Plastic are to release a Luft'46 subject in 2011.
Its an interesting concept, one I can't say I am too familiar with, and nothing on Luft'46?
http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/HeinkelLongRangeBomberCatalogPage.htm

It looks reminiscent of the love child of the Shorts SC.1 and a V-Bomber, so already there is some potentail to paint this up in a RAF Anti-Flash white paint scheme!?

The model is to be produced by Anigrand for Fanastic Plastic.

Avaliable: July 2011
Cost: tbc

Further Artwork by Martin Letts can be found here:
http://www.xplanes3d.com/Projects/LRJB/webpages/lrjb_thumbs.html

1/144 F-15J/DJ/SE JASDF GiMix Series 04 - Tomy

1/144 F-15J/DJ/SE JASDF GiMix Series 04 - Tomy

Tomtec are to issue another batch of F-15s in thier GiMix Range, this series differs from the
http://www.tomytec.co.jp/gimix/new/release/101111_01.html

Available: February 2011
Cost: 2310 yen each.

AC14 F-15J team development test flight (Gifu)- (possibly with parts to make four variants)
AC15 F-15DJ flight instructor Corps (Tahara Shin), No. 086
AC16 F-15J 306 Squadron (Komatsu), established 20th Anniversary paint (includes 40th anniversary decals)
AC17 F-15 SE Silent Eagle prototype

1/144 German U-Boat Type IIB - by ICM.ua

The German U-Boat Type IIB “Einbaum” (1930) is a new model kit from ICM in the Ukraine (see news).

built between 1934-192, The beginning of WWII saw the the Type II U-Boats actively used as mine-layers in ports and river estuaries of England and Scotish East Coast, and for anti-shipping duties in the English Channel area. From Spring 1941 the coastal U-Boats were used mainly in training roles in the Baltic

Historical background:
http://www.u-boote-online.de/typen/typ_iib.html
http://www.uboat.net/types/iib.htm

A review posted on this German website (with Sprue phoos ) Indicates that it is of overall good qaulity, although there could be some issue with the torpedo door?

The kit contains parts of two different bridges, that of the U-9 and the U-19.
No decals are provided.

Parts: 60
Length 297mm

Available: Soon
Price 12-18 Euros.

Thanks to Thomas

1/144 Dameya - Net (Updated)

http://yurasrv.iobb.net/dameya/shops/itemlist/1/

http://yurasrv.iobb.net/dameya/shops/itemlist/1/

Currently, sales are for the Domestic Japanese Market only.
Consideration is being given for International Orders in the Future...
Some very nice looking models on here, and in the past has included aircraft.

1/144 LVT 'Buffalo' & Willys Jeep - Panzer Depot

The November releases ftom Panzerdepot are the following USA & Allied items,
The distinctive LVT, useful for those marine landings, and the ubiquitous "Jeep" seen around the world and on many a cinema screen!

LVT 'Water Buffalo + Willys Jeep with figure +trailer - $33.60

LVT 'Water Buffalo' - $18.80
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_Vehicle_Tracked

Willys Jeep + trailer - $14.80
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willys_MB

Available direct from Panzer Depot at shop or ebay

1/144 F-2 A/B - Fighter Aircraft Series 17 by Doyusha / Dragon

1/144 F-2 A/B - Fighter Aircraft Series 17 by Doyusha / Dragon
http://www.doyusha-model.com/list/figure/genyouki_collection/17_f2ab.html

More F-2 A/Bs............., and there not even colourful!?

Available: November 2010
Price: 600 Yen

1/144 J-wings Vol.5 by Algernon

Algernon have officially confirmed the J-Wings Vol.5 Military Aircraft Series and it will be safe to say they will please :
a) Fans of the J-Wings and the JASDF
b) Insomniacs

Perhaps a little unfair, as the E-2C will interest a few people as this does look a nice looking aircraft that should appeal?

The line-up of J-Wings Vol.5 is as below, or can be seen here:
http://www.algernonproduct.co.jp/jwing5.htm , and
http://ameblo.jp/cafereo/theme-10019287943.html

F-15
F-4
F-2
T-4

The items will be avialble in the colours announced today, and then it gets a little complex.

1)There will be some mystery colour options for the aircraft show, with the possibility of series special, or series special colour options.
2) There apears to be Three additional "Limited" editions, its not clear if we will see a repeat of the "Alpha" and "Bravo" style releases, or "CCW/CAG" style repaint mini series of 2009?

Available: January 2011
Price : 600Yen (each)

With the coming JASDF series from F-Toys (J3/JSp),Algernon (JW5), Doyusha (*16/17) & Tomytec(G3) we will be subject to a Tsunami of JASDF! - Thanks heavens some Tomytec FW-190s will be arriving soon!

1/144 JU-88 Mistel Kit G-1 for FW-190

1/144 JU-88 G-1 Mistel Kit for FW-190 (Ref# P-90002)

Although being sold by ekidult on Ebay, there is a suspicion that these is this is a form of releasing the Aviation Model Mistel as it shares the same reference serial as the AM FW-190?

The kit com with enough components to build a complete aircraft with a number of options based substitution of the aircraft nose.

Without doubt you will be able to build the JU-88 G-1 version with BMW201 (as supplied)

The kit however is an nice looking and is well formed. It will look good when completed and an interesting subject for a diorama or shelf display.

Whilst intended for a Fw-190 (not supplied) you maybe be able to adapt for others?

It comes with a range of nose (2x warheads and 1x cockpit), so you will have some spare parts........

Based upon the input from Petersplanes on KG144 BBS if you buy some additional F-Toys Ju-88's you can build arange of Mistels - I recommend looking at John's Mistel Site for options?

Available: Now (ekidult on Ebay)
Price $65

Photos, with permisison PBhawkins

1/144 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.X - Peters Planes

1/144 Bristol Beaufighter Mk.X - Peters Planes

With the exception of the DH-98 De Havilland 'Mosquito' then the vast array British and Commonwealth twin engined aircraft have been overlooked by the major players except Altaya/Ixo. I think that this under represented group of twine engined British aircraft are about to gain a great boost if Petersplanse continues with these selections.

This kits provides you with the ability to build the Beaufigther and man of its permutations, there is a great oppertunity to obtain a nice looking kit with fine detailing and a great form.

It s a nicely moulded kit with well defined and well formed items, with just the right amount of parts to balance the level of detail and challange for a weekend build. It will provide a nice kit for those modellers just startingout on resin kits, but also come with enough remodelling options and varient that an more experience modeller wull have a lot of fun considering and building someof the the more challenging combinations.

So we arrive at the Beaufighter , and it comes not only with the more familiar Beaufighter round necalled Hercules engine, but the also the school boys favourite Merlin engines (both with metal props) and a option for radome on the nose.

An an underslung 21" Torpedo is also provided!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Beaufighter


Available: November 2010 or ebay now
Prices: (its gets a bit complicated!)

Kit Type:
For Resin Kit and Vac form Canopies (A$ 25) For Resin Kit and Resin Canopies (A$ 25)

An additional option is, the "Merlin Pack" for (A$5), consists:
Two Merlin engines, two wings to convert, a vacformed Bouton Paul turret and two white metal props to make either the Mk.IIf or Mk.V

Decal Options:
Choose 1x Aircraft at order (A$ 2) or Decal Sheet for ALL 30x aircraft options (A$ 35)

HD images:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 Decals

1/144 Churchill ARK I & II - CGD

1/144 British WWII Churchill ARK I & II (Armoured Ramp Carrier)

The ARK was a member of "Hobart's Funnies" which took part in the Normandy landing in 1944. They were used as an mobile ramp. Usually the whole vehicle was driven into a ditch or river so that other tanks could drive over it to climb over escarpment or cross river.

This kit contains optional parts for building either an ARK I OR an Ark II model.

The ARK I & II ramps are snap-on pieces and can be swapped with ease. The ramp panel and cable support is also snap-on and can be raised or lowered at will

Only ONE chassis is provided .

Available: October 2010
Price : $18 USD
Source: CGD Shop

1/144 Bachem Ba349A "Natter" - by Foxone

1/144 Bachem Ba-349A "Natter"- by Foxone

Foxone has released his latest kit. A great reproduction of the Bachem 'Natter' rocket fighter, designed as a short range 'point defence' of key infrastructure such as factories or cities in a bid to stop the Allied bombers.

As with a lot of the late war German products it is an interesting item for us historically, but useless in it time. Perhaps, resources assigned to building more conventional fighters may have been a better tactic?

The Foxone kit is supplied with a reduced number of parts for easier Assembly, and and included a launch gantry that will greatly help the reproduction of a nice diorama and display!

See the development of the kit -here-

I am liking this alot!

Available: "coming soon"
Price: 2000 Yen

Order page: http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/original_order_e.htm

1/144 VK3001 12.8cm SPG - Panzer Depot

1/144 VK3001 12.8cm SPG by Panzer Depot

The 12.8 cm Selbstfahrlafette auf VK3001(H) "Sturer Emil" was an experimental World War II German self-propelled anti-tank gun.

Two chassis were produced called one 'Max' the other 'Moritz'. both of which served on the Eastern Front, One vehicle was destroyed, the other captured at Stalingrad in January 1943

It was based on the Henschel VK3001 chassis and armed with a Rheinmetall 12.8 cm K L/61 gun (based on the 12.8 cm FlaK 40).

Available: October 2010

VK3001 Camo - $18.80
VK3001 Grey - $17.80

For details please visit our Website: http://www.panzerdepot.com
our online shop: http://www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturer_Emil

http://www.modelizmspb.temza.ru/temas/vermaht/fotoarh/stureremil-1.html