1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz (Part.2)_

1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz (Part.2)_

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Well this item seems to be stirring up interest and photos!

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for your viewing pleasure!

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more photos here:

http://pitroad.s232.xrea.com/nucleus/index.php?itemid=1147

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more photos here:

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http://happy.ap.teacup.com/runchickens/1600.html

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thanks to IKE & Matti

1/144 Decals by Rocketeer Japan

1/144 Decals by Rocketeer Japan

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There appears to be a new player in town when it comes to decals, this guy looks to be producing some interesting schemes that are not just Zeros or Luftwaffe!

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There are some interesting

- AMODEL Lancaster Decals ,

- Trumpeter 1/144　IL-76

- ARII Sr-71

- F-104

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Comprehensive instructions are provided!

http://www.rocketeer.jp/eng/product/sr71_144_sheet.pdf

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1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz

1/144 SAAB F35F/J "Drakken" by Platz

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I hope F-toys are crying in thier beds tonight?
How great does this Platz kit look?
Unless it is the Euro Jets Special (but not painted as good) as F-Toys and Platz often collaborate, so go figure?
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The price would indicate it a completed, built and painted version
and at least two version (although the SN03, may indicate 3x?)
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Available: December 2009
Price: 2,500 Yen 15GBP / 25USD

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Drakken.JPG

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Thanks to IKE & 1999.co.jp

1/144 Trumpeter Me-262 @ Lilliput & Octagon Blog(s)

1/144 Trumpeter Me-262 @ Lilliput & Octagon Blog(s)

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Following on from the images on the Zimba blog, Liliput has added some addtional photos of the sprues.

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The panel lines do look a bit deep (you could almost fly an x-waing down them!?).
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I suggest a look, for yourself: http://liliput-air-force.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2009-09-23-1

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Zimba: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/zimba_heavy/29825754.html
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I have also found furhter images on the Octagon Blog:

http://octgon.exblog.jp/11176548/

http://octgon.exblog.jp/11208081/

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Also, dont forget Liliput does some great decals and conversion kits!

http://www1.odn.ne.jp/citropen-cafe/liliput/index-e.html

http://www1.odn.ne.jp/citropen-cafe/liliput/samplesl00.html

1/144 F-Toys EURO JETS (upd)

1/144 F-Toys EURO JETS

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Ok, here we go... some official news on F-Toys EURO Jets.

http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/1970.html

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I hope the ifnal version look a somewhat better, i coudl swear these were Furutu look-a-likes!?

The paint on the RSAF Tornado & Peruvian Mirage are terrible, the colours are all out.

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Also, A Euro Jets Series..... so there are 2 RSAF and a Peruvian Scheme?

I know these jets are sold around the world and RSAF is a big buyer, but guys!

There are so many more interesting European schemes and none of these....

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Eurofighter "Typhoon" - Royal Air Force, No. 3 Squadron
Eurofighter Prototype #2

Eurofighter "Typhoon" - Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), 11 Wing, 10 Sqdn

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Dassault Mirage 2000 Armée de l'Air (France), EC 2/5 "Ile de France"
Dassault Mirage 2000 Republic Of China Air Force (ROCAF) 499th Tactical Fighter Wing Dassault Mirage 2000 Fuerza Aérea Del Peru, Escuadrón Caza-bombardeo 412
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Panavia "Tornado" - Royal Air Force, No. 617 Squadron
Panavia "Tornado" - Royal Air Force, No. 31 Squadron
Panavia "Tornado" IDS - Royal Saudi Air Force

*** Series Special = JASDF Eurofighter! *** >> here <<

Thanks to Fumi: http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/fumi_bnr32/58963724.html

1/144 DFS-230 by JACH (update)

1/144 DFS-230 by JACH

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The Czech republic produces some of the best short run kits of out time, Fe-resin, Miniwing, Eduard, and now JACH.

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Here is the latest JACH release, not in resin but Injection plastic, injected clear canopies and real decals! . An interesting and under represneted item, german combat gliders (to be fair, no one realy produces combat gliders in 144)

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You too can now recreate that Eben Emael, Fall of Crete or Rescue of Mussolini (esp the last one if you also have WTM Storch!)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DFS_230
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:DFS_230-A.JPG

1/144 Wolfpack Design - coming soon

1/144 Wolfpack Design - coming soon
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More interestign items.
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WP14405 E-767 JASDF AWACS $$$TBA
http://www.defense-aerospace.com/base/util/75687_1.jpg
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WP14406 E-2C Hawkeye Folding wing set (for Revell 1/144) $$$TBA
http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/2/9/7/1114792.jpg
(this is not same kit as Retrowings)
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http://www.wolfpack-d.com/htm/catalog144.html
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1/144 Retrowings - coming soon !!

1/144 Retrowings - coming soon !! ===========================
Retrowings a small company we have featured before and not many people know of them.
I think this could change as they extend thier range of 1/144 products!
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Here is a preview of the products coming soon:
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1/144 Grumman E-2C Hawkeye "Folded/folding wing set" (for Revell Kit)
http://www.retrokit.net/retrowings_103.html
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Work on RetroWings' first full kit, the Douglas A4D-1 continues.
http://www.ewarbirds.org/images/doug-a4new.jpg
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big plans for the 1/144 Revell Dassault Rafale kit - Decals, Conversions....?

1/350 Trumpeter Collection "La chasse aux papillons"

1/350 Trumpeter Collection "La chasse aux papillons"
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The hunt of the butterflies!
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They are the work of Master Sheye from the Czech Republic.
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These are obviosly not a scale we usually feature on this site by a long way, however:
I think the skill, the original idea and attention to detail of the modelling and presentation are so much fun that they deserve to be seen by more people!
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Remember these are 1/350 Trumpeter kits !!!

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Thanks to Jarda

1/144 F-Toys Modern Jets!

1/144 F-Toys Modern Jets!
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Via "8-Bee" blog
(this site also refers to a Platz blog, i cant find the info on this Platz blog, so is there a 2nd blog?)
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Euro Fighter "Typhoon" - (nothing confirmed: RAF, Luftwaffe, RSAF?) (single/twin seat?)
Dassault Mirage 2000 - (nothing confirmedFrance, India, Taiwan?) (or France, France or France!?)
Panavia Tornado - (nothing confirmed: but aRAF, Tiger Meet , one in PAnavia Prototype Colours would be cool?)
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Probably 3x colour of each type (certianly the Tornado - Tiger meet any one?,)
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+ secrets
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Available: December!?
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Price @$25 Yen each item.
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http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2009/09/1144-modern-jets-f-toys-workshop-series.html

1/144 SdKfz.138 Marder III Ausf.M German Tank Destroyer

1/144 SdKfz.138 Marder III Ausf.M German Tank Destroyer - By Panzer Depot

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More items in the Marder Series, at this rate IKEA will be doing great business as you buy more shelves to display your collection.

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Again, some nice loooking models, and some variation in the colour schemes available.

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3x Colour Types.
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Available : Now
Price: $15 - $16
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http://www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog/index.php

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

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1/144 SdKfz.139 Marder III German Tank Destroyer auf 38t

1/144 SdKfz.139 Marder III German Tank Destroyer auf 38t - Panzer Depot

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It becomes difficult to keep up the pace of this companies output, yet more Marders for your collection.

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3x Colour Types.

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Available : Now

Price: $15 - $16

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http://www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog/index.php

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http://www.achtungpanzer.com/marder-marten-series.htm

1/160 Me-323 "Gigant" Diorama - Papercraft!!!

1/160 Me-323 "Gigant" Diorama - Papercraft!!!

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by lepercan2003's

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I spotted this earlrier on Zealot Forum, a 1/160 papercraft me-323!

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I think it is pretty remarkable event the vehicles are paper, the figures from prieser.

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It is from a "Fiddlers Green" model at 1/60 scaled down to 1/160...

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http://www.zealot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162265

more pics:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9801530@N04/

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Fiddlers Green kits 1/60 (Option for 321 or 323 in one + opel blitz)

https://www.fiddlersgreen.net/models/Aircraft/Messerschmitt-Me321.html

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KdK (Kami de Korokoro) 1/144 Me-323 "Gigant"

http://www.hlj.com/product/KADP-005

1/144 Y-Kraft Decals via 1-144 Direct

1/144 Y-Kraft Decals via 1-144 Direct

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1-144 Direct has commissioned two sets of decals from Y-Kraft (Japan) to assist in prodcution of kits.

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Due to the Legal contrainsts issues with portraying insignia associated with WWII in certain main land European countries kit makers have started doctoring or omitting them from their kits and models. To facilitate the completion of these models in response to customer demans 1-144 Direct has created a range of decals to support this.

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Set YK-01 is of hakkenkreuz that are design to provide markings for Bf-109, FW-190 through to Ju-87 (larger tailplane than you think) , He-111, Fw-200 and Ju-290. As indicated they area available in a number of sizes and colour/form options.

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Set YK-02 is DAK Deutsches Afrikakorps marking, of the familiar Palmtree insignia.

One set provides a range of colurs and sizes for Trucks, Tanks etc.

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Also not to be missed are the Staffel marking set!

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Decals for other nationalities such as the USA & UK are also available

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/1-144-Direct/

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http://www.alpha-net.ne.jp/users2/kura1/mswtopENGLISH.htm

1/144 EE B-57A/RB-57A "Canberra" USAF (upd!)

1/144 EE B-57A/RB-57A + RBN-57 C "Canberra" USAF
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Amodel are continuing to produce more Canberra varients.......

Don't forget to check the OZ-MODS RB-57 and conversion packs?
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See here for some interesting USAF Photos including Tac-Recon schemas!

http://www.aviationspectator.com/resources/aircraft-profiles/martin-b-57-canberra-aircraft-profile

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see here for OZMODS RB-57 - scroll down
http://users.bigpond.net.au/ozmodsscales/Complete.html

conversions -scroll down

http://users.bigpond.net.au/ozmodsscales/Resin.html

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http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Rev1/301-400/Rev369_B-57B_OzMods/rev369.htm