1/144 Nieuport N.17 (Dual Combo) - Valom

1/144 Nieuport N.17 (Dual Combo) - Valom
Valom have released another 'combo kit' into their WWI range, another widely service aircraft in the form of the Nieuport N.17 a development of the N.11

Available: Jan 2014

Valom Website: http://www.valom.net/index_en.html

Upcoming kits in 1/144 from Valom

Albatros D.V (Dual Combo)

1/144 Ju-87G 'Stuka' DUAL COMBO SUPER44 - Eduard

1/144 Junkers Ju 87G 'Stuka' DUAL COMBO SUPER44 - Eduard

Not much information at the moment, probably just a reissue with two in a box rather than a remold?
Interesting strategy though, having let Mark 1 models re-issue their old back catalogue 109s & 190s Eduard then choose to reissue their Ju087s themselves?

Release Date: March 2014

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/EDK4430

1/144 MAZ-541 Heavy Duty Tractor - Armory (Update)

1/144 MAZ-541 Heavy Duty Tractor - Armory (update!)

I can't quite work out if it looks like something from a Gerry Anderson Series such as Thunderbirds, or a squashed American Hot-Rod?

Anyway, this beast is a 38 Litre V-12 4x4 Heavy Duty Tractor, with 3 seats and dual driving positions!

It is a kit, not a solid built piece and comprises resin body, internals, steering wheels and road wheels; clear vacform windows; plus a sheet of PE detailing for the grill work.( see KG144BBS for more info)

My only gripe is it does not appear to have any glazing and has solid windows?

http://armoryhobbyshop.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_85_1297_1754&product_id=34957

http://modelsua.com/MAZ-541-airfield-heavy-hauler-1-144-Armory-ARM14308.html

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RAM14308

Image and data source:
http://autoplus.su/details/curious/5657-maz-541-samyy-bolshoy-sedan-v-mire.html
http://www.maz-gruzovik.ru/press-centr/stati/aerodromnyj-tjagach-maz-541

Revell 2014 1/144 Releases

Revell 2014 1/144 Releases 

04879 Eurofighter 2-Seat (new mould) 06/2014
04885 Boeing 747-8F Cargolux (variant) 05/2014
04859 Airbus A400M (new mould) 08/2014

05019 U-212A (reissue) 02/2014
05123 LSM (Landing Ship Medium) inkl. Trucks, Sherman  und M8 Armoured Car(new mold) 08/2014
05213 Harbour Tug Boat “Fairplay I, III, X, XIV” (new mold) 09/2014

04544 Space Shuttle (reissue) 01/2014
04909 Saturn V Rocket (reissue) 02/2014
04911 Shuttle Launch Tower + Space Shuttle und Booster (reissue) 03/2014

Source: http://www.plastik-modellbau.org/blog/revell-neuheiten-2014/2014/

incidently, Model Stories has an 'out the box' on the  Revell 04842 1/144 Spaceship Two & Whiteknight Two kit: http://kitbox.free.fr/ouvreboite/OB1401_P/index.htm

1/144 The Tupolev ANT-20/bis 'Maxim Gorky' - RusAir

1/144 The Tupolev ANT-20/bis  'Maxim Gorky' - RusAir  
I don't know too much about this release 'coming soon, though imagine it will be a short run plastic or resin kit?
Its also not clear if the kit will allow you to build two versions of this aircraft, or whether there will be two issues of the kit.

Only two of these aircraft where built and seem to be part transport, part flying propaganda/cultural centres!
These aircraft where also the largest of their type using the Junkers corrugated sheet metal principals.

I cant find a RusAir website but judging that all thier other kits seem to go for the same price (US 69, Roubles 1950, equates to 36-40 GBP)

interesting Youtube videos of the ANT-20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeAY_-ulj9U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SARwg6kYOn8

Clearly if you bought the Anigrand  Kalinin K-7 this is the one for you (or maybe Revells Junkers G-38?)
 http://www.anigrand.com/AA4047_K-7.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_ANT-20

Source: http://www.findmodelkit.com/category/news-scale/1144

1/144 Canadair CL-13 (F-86 Sabre) in Italian Service - Modeling Time Productions

1/144 Canadair CL-13 (F-86 Sabre) in Italian Service - Modeling Time Productions
Modeling Time Productions are extending their range to publish this great set of Italian Service Decals for the  Canadair CL-13 (F-86 Sabre).

The decal set come with a comprehensive booklet providing detailed placement and colour schemes for a number of aircraft and additional modeling tips including a variety for 1/144.
This informative and well laid out glossy booklet obviously comes with a set of professionally printed (Fantasy Printshop UK) water slide decals (no alps/lazer here!)  that have good colour and fine details.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadair_Sabre
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_F-86_Sabre

Modelling Time Productions:
http://www.modelingtime.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/modelingtime/

contact: info@modelingtime.com for more information.

1/144 Mitsubishi Type 93 Ki 1-II - by by A & W Models

1/144 Mitsubishi  Ki 1-II  ( Type 93) - by by A & W Models
An early series of aircraft in Japanese service, based upon Early Junkers S-36 / AB Flygindustri K37 aircraft. These aircraft where used by the Japanese in campaigns on the Chinese mainland in the late 1930s.
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_Ki-1

AW specialise in Japanese Aviation, many of which are exclusive to 1/144.

A & W Models Home Page
http://home1.tigers-net.com/~tj016341/index.html
http://home1.tigers-net.com/~tj016341/index_1.html

Image source; HLJ , also can be ordered via Radjapan

They also issued the Ki-2, which with a degree of scratch work could be converted to a Mitsubishi Ohtori (Phoenix) record breaking/experimental plane (see 1/48 model)

1/144 US Navy F-14 Tomcat - Trumpeter

1/144 US Navy F-14 Tomcat - Trumpeter

The next in the series of eagerly awaited kits from Trumpeter, this time the awesome F-14 of the US Navy.
The IPMS assessment indicates that this kit provides even more option out of the box then the recent SU-27 issue, with the Tomcat coming with various early and late components, include two front fuselage sections!

For a initial out the box assessment see:
http://ipmsphilippines.com/test-shots/testshot-f-14-tomcat/

Test Build:
http://ipmsphilippines.com/reviews/trumpeter-1144th-f-14-build-review/

For more images and instructions see:
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10244448

1/144 JAS-39C Gripen - Model CZ

1/144 JAS-39C Gripen - Model CZ

I have not heard of this company before, but they do seem to make Gripens a speciality although previously in other scales.

It looks like this comes as an injected kit, with clear injected canopy and set of lo-viz decals with special flight decals  http://air-attack.com/images/single/1005/10000-flight-hours-with-Czech-Gripen.html

The price is a bargain at 170 Kopeks (@6GBP) this might be reflected in some of the issues?

http://eshop.modelcz.cz/product.php?id_product=134

Should you want additional schemes, the Mark-1/4+ publications decal and book set appears to be available still from Hannants etc

http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=jas
http://www.4pluspublications.com/en/publications/58-saab-jas-39-gripen-colours-and-markings

1/144 WWII German Fl-282 "Kolibri" V15/B-1 - CGD

1/144 WWII German  Fl-282 "Kolibri" V15/B-1 - CGD

Fl-282 "Kolibri"- Fl-282 "Kolibri"was designed by Anton Flettner and was one of the earliest operational helicopter in WWII, and probably was Anton Flettner's most successful helicopter development. The helicopter used a revolutionary twin rotors with counter rotating intermeshing blades. The rotary moments of the counter rotation cancelled each other so there was no need for a tail rotor. The Kriegsmarine showed keen interest in the small helicopter design and supported its development for use as shipboard reconnaissance aircraft and also to perform in anti-submarine role while carrying bombs. The helicopter would also perform as land based reconnaissance aircraft.

The helicopter went through no less than 23 revisions during development. V1 to V3 had a stream lined body and fully glazed cockpits. V5 to V12 had boxed fuselages and either open cockpit or semi-glazed cockpit.Open cockpit version was designated as B-0 and semi glazed version was designated as B-1.

V21 and V23 were designed as two seaters with a nose design that resembled modern US Apaches, which was not a surprise because a surviving V23 was captured by the US by the end of the war.
V15 was supposed to be captured and ship back to the US after the war.
After the war, Anton Flettner was brought to US as part of Operation Paperclip and became the chief designer of Kaman Aircraft and continued his development of helicopter such as K-1200 K-Max.

This model is based on Fl-282 V15 with semi glazed cockpit (B-1). Highly detailed features included detail cockpit and engine down to the eight blade cooling fan.

When ordering a painted version, this item will be Fully Painted in the selected Colour Scheme and Weathered.

To facilitate shipment, all painted items model will be shipped in six parts. Minor assembling required.

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/Fl282v15/WargameArmourFL-282v15Green.html

When ordering the RAAAW option it will arrive unpainted and is made up of 8 parts: Nose, Tail, four Rotor Blades and one Tail Support (construction required).

In all options, the pilot figure will be randomly selected from 4 different designs painted in Luftwaffe uniform.
When selected Afrika Korps versions will be painted in Afrika Korps uniform scheme.

http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/Fl282v15/WargameArmourFL-282v15RAAAW.html

All figures are 3D printed in ABS-L with 250dpi resolution.

Available: Now
CGD online Store  ttp://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/PriceList144WargameArmourGerman.html
CGD eBAY Store http://stores.ebay.com/Combat-Group-Dynamix/_i.html?_fsub=4294345
(see also  Flettner Fl-282 V12/B-0 by CGD )

F-Toys Wing Kit Collection Vol.13 - F-Toys

F-Toys Wing Kit Collection Vol.13 - F-Toys
I don't know what the theme is across this release unless its some form of 'early birds' - it's not being marketed as an extension or part to to WKC Vol.7...

We are however promised 'new molds' for some of the types previously issued by other manufacturers, and as you can see also have some new types to pick up.

Kawasaki Ki-100
Focke Wulf Fw-190 A4
Polikarpov I-16

Estimated  Release - February 2014

http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/4138.html

 bonus via HobiKore (sp?) shops - exclusive to certain retailer 
 http://www.hobby-shop.jp/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=7359 

1/144 Wing Kit Collection 'Extra Edition : Eternal Zero' - F-Toys

1/144 Wing Kit Collection 'Extra Edition : Eternal Zero' - F-Toys

A reissue of a number of moulds to tie-in with a Japanese Film Release. There does not appear to be anything earth shattering here, though if you must collect evety Zero permutation issued - this set if for you!
 :-)

More info on the film and its trailer: http://psycho-drama.com/index.php/clips/687-fulltrailer-eternal-zero

I think would have been more interested in a tie-up producing some of the more fanciful designs in Studio Ghibli's The Wind Rises http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlaW8-2T1HI , incidently  Miyazaki's final film.

Released : December 2013

1/144 Hawker Siddeley Harrier Gr.3 by FoxOne

1/144 Hawker Siddeley Harrier Gr.3 by FoxOne
The next Harrier varuient to get the Foxone treatment is the GR.3, presnted here with 4 schemes>

No.1453 Flight RAF, Falkland Islands
No.1417 Flight RAF, Belize
No.4 Squadron RAF
No. 3 Squadron RAF


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Siddeley_Harrier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Harrier_variants

Kit Details: http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o48/original_48.html
Kit Gallery: http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/AV8A/XV758/Gr3.html
Available at RadJapan and usual stockists: http://radjapan.ocnk.net/

1/144 TBD-1 Devastator - AKI Products

1/144 TBD-1 Devastator - AKI Products 

AKI Products present a range of high quality resin including the TBD-1 which we have not seen in scale before?

TBD-1 Devastator
SBD-3 Dauntless
SB2U Vindicator

http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/7216

Paypal available for orders outside Japan
http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/about/eshop_instructions

Though you may need to check stock ?
http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/model-topics/aki-products

Image Source: http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k171916365

1/144 WWII German SdKfz 251 Half Track Series by Pegasus

 1/144 WWII German SdKfz 251 Half Track Series by Pegasus
Okay, So you should not need me to tell you about the Sd.Kfz 251, but what you might not know is that Pegasus has come up trumps and appears to be reissuing the Trumpeter mold. Pegasus have also made a point of not using the same squad numbers, so these should sit happily along side your existing trumpeter 251s

PGH-0720 1/144 WWII German SdKfz 251/1 Halftrack #111/112 (Camouflage)
PGH-0721 1/444 WWII German SdKfz 251/1 Halftrack #113/114 (Camouflage)
PGH-0722 1/444 WWII German SdKfz 251/9 Halftrack (Camouflage)
PGH-0723 1/444 WWII German SdKfz 251/22 Halftrack (Camouflage)
PGH-0724 1/444 WWII German SdKfz 251/1 Halftrack (Green Camouflage)

PGH-0725 1/444 WWII German SdKfz 251/9 & 22 Halftrack (Green Camouflage)
PGH-0726 1/444 WWII German SdKfz 251/1 Halftrack (Winter Camouflage)
PGH-0727 1/444 WWII German SdKfz 251/9 & 22 Halftrack (Winter Camouflage)

These would seem to be repainted and reissues of the Trumpeter Sd.Kfz 251 Series

Images sources www.michtoy.com and www.tankzone.co.uk