Girls und Panzer comes to 1/144 - Platz

Girls und Panzer comes to 1/144 - Platz

Well it had to happen sooner or later, the new cult anime sweeping japan with it mix of panzers and school girls has finally made it to 1/144.  Compared to some of the more colourful schemes associated with Girls und Panzer these seem quite modest!?

It looks like they could be repaints of the F-Toys Battle Tank Collection items?
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/1144-battle-tank-collection-vol3-f-toys_13.html
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/2011/04/1144-battle-tank-kit-collection-vol2-f.html

This appears to now be confirmed!
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/ftoys/20130724

Anyway coming soon ( for some reason my ISP has started blocking the Platz HP so I cant see if there is more info there? Expect something after the Wonderfest (Summer).

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

Image source(s) and more info:
 http://www.dannychoo.com/en/post/26699/Girls+und+Panzer.html
http://www.mr-hobby.com/wf2013sp.html (click the forth tab from the left)

1/144 World Tank Museum Vol.1 (German Blitzkrieg 1940) - F-Toys

1/144 World Tank Museum Vol.1 (German Blitzkrieg 1940) - F-Toys
Well it has been a long time waiting, but finally we get a new WTM series. Interestingly the Sd.Kfz was part of the much delayed WTM series revealed many years back, so there could be some hope of seeing the British and Soviet tanks that were also part of the cancelled set?

Well these items are welcome, in particular the Flak 36 as it can be used for the basis of some interesting conversions....

The other surprise is the coperation of F-Toys and Kaiyodo (owner of WTM Brand), lets hope this means we will start to see many more of these items in the coming months! What this means for F-Toys own Battle Tank Collections series who can say. As long as they are producing armour then the name doesn't really matter.

further images are on Dameya's Page

Three colour options for each of the following (inv DAK), and possibly some bonus figures with one or more of the Panzer I.

Sd.Kfz. 101 Panzerkampfwagen I (PzKpfW I) / Panzer 1 Ausf B
8.8cm Flak36
Sd.Kfz.7

Available: September 2013

1-144 Wing Kit Collection Vol.12 - F-Toys (update)

1-144 Wing Kit Collection Vol.12 - F-Toys

F-Toys are pushing out a new issue of the Wing Kit Collection series. It must be said there are few surprises with this release and  many of these Zeros, Vals and Kates have been seen before. Notable newcomers being - a B5N1 (early Kate model, used in the Sino-Japanese War) and a D3A2 (late VAL model, more powerful engine, streamlined canopy rear, in service in 1943).

Available: September 2013

Update: Apparently these are not just any old reissue, these are new molds.... (Platz)

Images Source:  http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10234780

1/144 German experimental VTOL aircrafts 4-in 1 - Anigrand

1/144 German experimental VTOL aircrafts 4-in 1 - Anigrand

http://www.anigrand.com/AA3010_German-VTOL.htm

In late 1950's, the West Germany issued an requirement for the VTOL fighter, attack and transport aircrafts programme. The idea being that in case of Soviet attack, the VTOL would support dispersal of combat aircraft assets to small and easy concealed operation base. A renewed interest in STOL and VTOL aircraft led to a re-evaluation of Focke's concept, and Dornier was given a contract to develop Do.29 capable of demonstrating the tilting-propeller system. The concept was proved to be successful in flight testing. In 1959, Heinkel, Messerschmitt and Boelkow formed EWR to build the VTOL fighter aircraft, designated VJ-101. In 1962, follow up on the NATO requirement, the VTOL transport was issued. The Dornier began work on a demonstrator which was given the designation of Do.31. In 1963, German government decided to work on another ground-attack fighter, the VAK-191. When the high cost, technical difficulties were realised the Luftwaffe and NATO ceased trials involving VTOL aircrafts which resulted in the cancellation of these projects and further use of these aircrafts were limited to research purposes only.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_31
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EWR_VJ_101
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VFW_VAK_191B
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dornier_Do_29

Due August 2013, available for Pre-order Now.

1/144 C-57D Space Cruiser 'Forbidden Planet' - Polar Lights

1/144  C-57D Space Cruiser  'Forbidden Planet' - Polar Lights
A new(ish) saucer in 1/144! For those of you into old Sci-Fi movies, UFO, or just fancy to lineup against your Anigrand Hanebau, Atlantis TR-2/Bernalillo or Area-51 from Pegasus this could be the thing for you!?

Polar Lights have issued a plastic injection kit of the C-57D from the old "Forbidden Planet" classic movie (which is arguably based on Shakespeare's play The tempest').  I don't think you get the "Robbie the Robot" in this kit :(

http://round2models.com/models/polar-lights/forbidden-planet/product
When someone says the words "science fiction" nothing comes to mind quicker than a flying saucer. The most famous flying saucer in history was the iconic vessel featured in Forbidden Planet, the C-57D. The ship is offered for the first time in a medium scale model kit. At 12" wide, it is a perfect size to fit on any book shelf. The ship can be built in a flying or in a landed position. The lower dome comes injected in clear plastic to show off the inner engine detail.

Interestingly, a search on YouTube reveals people have already customised their C-57Ds with automated legs, lighting systems and even a rotating engine ring!

http://www.collectormodel.com/polar-lights/1742-polar-lights-model-kits-a-sneak-peek-at-the-new-1144-scale-c-57d/

http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/pl/kit_pl_0895.shtml

http://round2models.com/files/instructions/pol895.pdf

modeller interested in real space and sci-fi models would do worse than to check out the following, which include a lot of reference material and even scale plans (I recommend shopping around for the best prices)
The Spaceship Handbook,
The Saucer Fleet, and
The Dream Machines: An Illustrated History of the Spaceship in Art, Science and Literature.

1/144 Airco DH-2 stripdown - by Brengun

1/144 Airco DH-2 stripdown - by Brengun
Another stunning release from Brengun, the iconic Airco DH-2 WWI aircraft in a mixed media resin and PE kit. I think it would be safe to assume that this is not a beginners kit!!?

http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-construction-kits-18/airco-dh-2-stripdown-925

1/144 German 105mm LeFH18 auf B2 & French Renault FT-17 Tank - Panzer Depot

1/144 German 105mm LeFH18 auf B2 & French Renault FT-17 Tank - Panzer Depot

Panzer Depot is back with some new items:

The German 105mm LeFH18 auf B2, convervet from captured French Char bis B1 tanks, they were deployed in France to support the German Infantry. they were fitted with the 10.5-cm leichte FeldHaubitze 18/40.

It is available in two colour schemes
Camo - www.eshop.panzerdepot.com/catalog/products_id=263
Grey - www.eshop.panzerdepot.com/catalog/products_id=264

The  Renault FT-17 Tank is produced with the WWII turret, so will be useful for your early blitzkrieg campaigns.

It is available in two colour schemes.
Camo - www.eshop.panzerdepot.com/catalog/products_id=261
Grey - www.eshop.panzerdepot.com/catalog/products_id=262

1/144 Fat Man and Little Boy US WWII Atomic Bombs - Brengun.cz

1/144 Fat Man and Little Boy  US WWII Atomic Bombs - Brengun.cz

Brengun have released two kits of these history changing devices....

http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/fat-man-a-bomb-922
http://www.brengun.cz/e-shop/1-144-accessories-19/little-boy-a-bomb-921

1/144 Boeing C-97 AWI (AEW) conversion - Freightdog Models

1/144 Boeing C-97 AWI (AEW) conversion - Freightdog Models

Resin cast conversion set (five parts) to 1/144th scale.
Designed for use with any of the Minicraft family of C-97 or KC-97 kits. The C-97 AWI was a 1945 British proposal for an Airborne Warning and Interception platform utilising its large forward fuselage to locate a 7 foot antenna in the nose. To do this the cockpit was to be relocated on the top of the fuselage, with smaller antennae located above and below the fuselage. A paper project only, more information can be found on this fascinating subject in The Air Staff and AEW by Chris Gibson, published by Blue Envoy Press. Decals not included, illustration by Adrian Mann.

Suggested schemes are Medium Sea Grey over PRU Blue to pattern No. 2 (with high demarcation) from initial service entry in 1951, overall painted aluminium 1952-58 and overall Dark Sea Grey from 1958 till retirement (mid 1960's?), with a white top fuselage added from 1959.

No decals included , but suggested options would be:
National marking upper wings 84in, fuselage and lower wings 54in, fin flash 36x24in. Serials would be 8 inch on fuselage, 36in if carried on fin (as per B-29 Washington) and 48in if carried under wings.

Available exclusively from: http://www.freightdogmodels.co.uk/

1/144 Luftwaffe Ground Crew & Accessories (Set C) and He.178 V1/V2 - CGD

1/144 WWII German Luftwaffe Ground Crew Set C Maintenance and Pilots
This set contains 4 Luftwaffe ground crew in maintenance duty, 3 Luftwaffe pilots, 1 Krupp Feldkran, 1 1.2-meter ladder platform and 1 2-meter ladder platform.

Figures are modelled according to average Caucasian of height 5' 8" to 5' 10" (1.73m to 1.78m). Figure measures approximately 12mm when standing upright. Highly detailed, highly realistic and in real human proportion. NOT big headed cartoon-ish wargame figures!

Digitally mastered, the soldiers are fabricated with state of the art "3D Printing" technology in ACRYLIC RESIN. Ladder Platforms are also 3D printed with Acrylic resin. Krupp Feldkran is 3D printed with Nylon.

The resin material is like regular resin and should be handled as such.
Nylon material is durable and flexible.

Available FULLY PAINTED in European Theatre uniform Colour Scheme, or unpainted.
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Soldiers/LuftwaffeGroundCrewSetCPainted.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-144-WWII-German-Luftwaffe-Ground-Crew-Set-C
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/eShopNew.html
http://stores.ebay.com/Combat-Group-Dynamix/

1/144 Dameya X CGD Luft 46' WWII Heinkel He 178 v1 Display Model
1/144 Dameya X CGD Luft 46' WWII Heinkel He 178 v2 Display Model
These 1:144 WWII German He 178 v1 and v2 Display Models are designed by renown Japanese garage kit manufacturer Yuunagi-Dameya, and licensed to CGD for marketing. These kits are painted and assembled by CGD. It comes with detachable CGD Flight Stand which are CGD designed exclusives.

Also available is an unpainted version required assembling of wheels and canopy.
This is a easy to assembly version specially licensed to CGD and is "relatively" easier to assemble than regular Dameya products.

These aircraft are fabricated with state of the art "3D Printing" technology in ACRYLIC RESIN with exceptional detail. Flight stand is 3D printed with Nylon.

The resin material is like regular resin and should be handled as such.
Nylon material is durable and flexible.

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Special/He178/Luft46He178V1.htm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-144-Dameya-X-CGD-Luft-46-WWII-Heinkel-He-178-v1

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Special/He178/Luft46He178V2.htm
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-144-Dameya-X-CGD-Luft-46-WWII-Heinkel-He-178-v2

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/eShopNew.html
http://stores.ebay.com/Combat-Group-Dynamix/

The Heinkel He 178 was the world's first aircraft to fly under turbojet power, and the first practical jet aircraft. It was a private venture by the German Heinkel company in accordance with director Ernst Heinkel's emphasis on developing technology for high-speed flight and first flew on 27 August 1939

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinkel_He_178

Also compatible with:  with Matti's Miniatures Me-163s, Dameya's He.178 aircraft, on a CGD airfield dio, though also compatible with almost any 1/144 brand such as Kampflieger, Miniwings, Foxone or F-Toys , Tomtec, Revell etc

1/144 Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS-D - Foxone

1/144 Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS-D - Foxone

Foxone has released nice model of the X-47B UCAS-D (Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration) which is a testbed to develop shipborne UAV capabilities. The kit comes with parts to enable you to configure the wings, undercarriage and weapons bays to suit your need. Additionally, there are  decals options for the current two demonstrator airframes.

Details of the Kit: http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o44/original_44.html
Gallery images: http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/X47B/100_0529/x47b2.html
Available: http://radjapan.ocnk.net/product/662

X-47B info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_X-47B

1/144 "Zero Aces" Wing Kit Collection from F-Toys

1/144 "Zero Aces" Wing Kit Collection from F-Toys

Coming this Autumn (2013) a new series of Zeros from F-Toys,  to be honest I can't quite discern if this is to be a range of Zero Aces, a range of aircfrt for Tetsuzō Iwamoto, or just another batch of Zeros with this being the most notable? More information will be presented when I find it.

However there are '12 themes' which probably translates into a combination of Model Types and Decals, unless F-TOys are going to produce the Zeros series of the century.....

The machine featured in this promo inmage is a Model 52, Serial 53-104 which was the mount of the Tetsuzō Iwamoto (岩本徹三) the top scoring IJN Ace.

Source: F-Toys Blog

1/144 Jagdpanzer JgPz E-100 "Krokodil" - CGD

1/144 Jagdpanzer JgPz E-100 "Krokodil" - CGD

Available in Camouflaged, Dunkelgelb or unpainted.

This model has six parts: chassis (pre-assembled with tracks), gun (detached for shipping), two mid section track covers and two rear section track covers (which are removable).

Jagd Panzer E 100 "Krokodil" - In 1945, the German war machine initiated a development program (Entwicklung, or E) aimed at categorizing the development of AFVs in 5, 10, 25, 50, 75 and 100 ton weight brackets.

The E 100 was the heaviest in the series and was developed at the same time as the Porsche Maus. Only the chassis of the prototype was discovered after the war which was evaluated by the British Army and then scrapped.

If the development of the E 100 had continued, a tank destroyer version that will probably carried a 170mm main gun on a fixed superstructure based on the E 100 chassis will follow.

Available now (nylon version) from our website:
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/eShopNew.html

and acrylic version form Dameya:
http://www.dameya.net/

For those who hated EvilBay, get the nylon version here with discount from this new platform   :
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CombatGroupDynamix

https://www.etsy.com/listing/152784200/1-144-scale-3d-printed-wargame-armour

https://www.etsy.com/listing/152789155/1-144-scale-3d-printed-wargame-armour

Kit-Shop.com - New Site Launch

Kit-Shop.com - New Site Launch
The guys over at Miniwing have have launched a new website www.kits-shop.com stocking not only their range of kits, but also a wide range of Czech based manufacturers.

Currently Miniwing and FLY are the only 1/144 brands, but if you fancy branching out there are other scales available from the other manufacturers.

It is early days for the site, but be sure to keep checking back for new ranges and products as the site develops.

The best bit of all is that worldwide postage is free!

1/148 BP 42 and BP 44 Armored Trains Series - By Panzer vs Tanks

1/148  BP 42 and BP 44 Armored Trains Series  - By Panzer vs Tanks
(also available in 1/160)

After making an initial introduction on the KG144 BBS Panzer Vs Tanks is continuing to expand his range of BP42 and BP44 items to include other components of the train. Currently the items appear to be static models and as such would be at home with your Dragon Panzer Korps or Brengun.cz items. I image with some ingenuity and adaption you might be able to get these to run on 9mm N-Gauge track?

Items can be purchased via Shapeways: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/panzervstanks