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

2010 1/144 Release News

2010 1/144 Release News

There look to be a couple of interesting releases coming up in 2010

The Captian Nemo Nautilus (Disney style, varient) as per Jules Verne Novel

War of the World Tripods (Spielberg style?)

Obvioulsy both are interesting in their own right, but also give the "What if" guys something to think about!?

see some 2010 release news at the excellent Model Stories >> News 2010 << >> Website <<

Pegasus hobbies 2009 Releases >>here<<

if you cant wait for the Nautlilus, Disney provide a paper model that you could scale down ?

1/144 Zero Type 52 / 52a - Homeland Defence - SWEET

1/144 Zero Type 52 / 53a - Homeland Defence - SWEET

I know you havent slept in antcipation since we first revealed the two new winter kits released by Sweet. Here is another teaser showing the inital box art for the second kit which is the "Home Land Defence" option!

Here is a great Christma, and do not forget that letter to Santa!

http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2009/11/1144-zero-fighter-a6m5-model-52-52a-kou.html

1/144 F-104 Luftwaffe Decal Set by Astra Decal

Astra Decal is brand of DACO Decals, who in turn researches design decals for Revell (Germany) Gmbh.

This means the authenticity of this product is unquestionable!?
They shoulf also be proper screen printed decals, not alps! :0)

This is an amazingly complete set of decals that enable you to complete over 1000 (!) different configurations of German Luftwaffe Starfighters (Bare Metal Finish versions excluded).
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I think it would be true to say if your a Modern Era Luftwaffe or a F-104 Fanatic this has to be on your list of purchases! It might even be true to say that a large number of these decals could be used in general modeling (if your not a rivet counter!)
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If you wish to see "super size images" click below:
Home Page http://ultra.glo.be/daco/

Product Page http://ultra.glo.be/daco/KAst16.html
Decal #1 http://ultra.glo.be/daco/DAst16aG.jpg
Decal #2 http://ultra.glo.be/daco/DAst16bG.jpg
Decal #3 http://ultra.glo.be/daco/DAst16cG.jpg
Decal #4 http://ultra.glo.be/daco/DAst16dG.jpg
Decal #5 http://ultra.glo.be/daco/DAst16eG.jpg

Available: Now!
Price: 10 Euro

A full set for Belgian F-104's is also planned: http://ultra.glo.be/daco/KDCD64.html

On another note:
It is Shame the 'Dirty Diana' F-16 decals are not in available in 144!!
Only the Dutch AF would be alowed to paint their aircraft like this, it wouldnt be permmited in the UK! :o(

Anigrand Announcements

Anigrand have confirmed the following releases:

Short SA.4 Sperrin - $78 December 2009
Bartini-Beriev VVA-14M1P - $88 January 2010

pre-order soon?

www.anigrand.com/future_releases.htm

1/144 Altaya/IXO Consolidated Catalina Mk IVA UK

1/144 Altaya/IXO Consolidated Catalina Mk IVA RAF UK

A new release from Altaya/IXO a nice looking RAF version of the PBY-5

Catalina IVA Lend-lease PBY-5s for the RAF, 93 aircraft.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PBY_Catalina

1/144 SdKfz 234/2 + 234/1 Turret - Panzerdepot

This months release from Panzer Depot is the SdKfz.234/2 Puma plus 234/1 Turret.
This means you have two display options, or you coudl just buy two of each!?

The detail looks of on the pcitures so far, the 234/1 is obviously the interesting option here as it is normally seen on smaller skdfz such as the 222 and similar.

Other Sdkfz 234 are available, but with this version the resin casting and painting is where the extra money is going.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SdKfz_234
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schwerer_Panzerspahwagen

3x colour options

Available: Now
Cost: 18USD

www.panzerdepot.com/

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

Making Sense of the Revell Boeing 707 (1/144)

1/144 Scale - Making Sense of the Revell Boeing 707
by Ken Miller & Michael Bludworth

It is another very wet and windy day today and therefore not a day to be out and about, so now i can surf the Internet without guilt.

I found an interesting article on the Revell 1/144 707 & KC135 kits, it an illuminating article on many points regarding the kits and how some of the older editions are better than the new ones due to changes in the moulds.

http://www.svsm.org/articles/revell707/revell707.html

1/144 Rafale 'B' Conversion by Senworks (update)

An interesting 1/144 Rafale 'B' Conversion kit by Senworks, produced for the Model show in Erding it is a Limited Edtion.

It contains the extra pieces to make the two seat version, with new floor, seat and binnacle.
It also comes with the option of solid or vac-form canopy. A new spine and decals are included.

If you have interest, there may be some available if you hurry?
http://senworks.wordpress.com/

Available: NOW
Price : 7- Euro + shipping!

1/144 C-130 & F-4 by A-Model (update)

1/144 C-130 & F-4 by A-Model (update)
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more sprue shots and instructions can be found >>here @ Modelimex <<

1/144 Zero Fighter A6M5 Model 52 / 52a Kou - By Sweet

1/144 Zero Fighter A6M5 Model 52 / 52a Kou - By Sweet ==========================================

OK, please don't hate me but i have been keeping a secret from you...
Sweet are to release the Zero Fighter A6M5 Model 52 / 52a in two different editions!

- First Pack Type in November 2009
- Second Pack Type in December 2009 (Homeland Defence option)

That means if you play your cards right and have been a good boy all year, Santa might bring you one to the end of you bed come Christmas time!?
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Price 1,200 Yen
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Expect the usual high quality model kits (2x per box) and a extensive range of decal options.
If your lucky, MYK-Decals may also have some after market ZERO decals for you too!?
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rememember to write (dont forget your name & address) before its too late to:
Father Christmas, Northpole, Lapland!
or , in the UK.
Santa, Reindeerland, SAN TA1 (trust me you'll get a response!)

Project 144 10th Exhibition - Official Gallery @ Fumi (Updated)

Please see FUMI blog for gallery details:
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/fumi_bnr32/59154705.html

IKE Galleries for extra gallery details:
http://ike.egoism.jp/SoraIke/html%20FILE/Photos/exhibition/2009%20P144/index.htm
http://ike.vivian.jp/wordpress/2009/11/project144.html
http://ike.vivian.jp/wordpress/2009/11/project144

DAMEYA Galleries:
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/yuunagi_dameya/GALLERY/gallery.html
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/yuunagi_dameya/31638134.html


A high standard of presentation as usual, also many garage kits you never can buy ;-(

1/144 CG Dynamix (CGD) Diorama & Wargame

1/144 CG Dynamix (CGD) Diorama & Wargame

CGD have released a new range of interesting 1/144 items, while these are aimed at 'wargaming' i think they could work equally well as diorama or display pieces.

For the Panzerturms, at last you have a purpose for all those spare can.do Panthers!?

The Panther turrets are not included, and obviously if you felt inclined you could use turrets from other tanks. One of the Panzerturms is designed as "Berlin: Last Days of the Reich" and the other as a "west wall" piece, I think it would also be possible to use these as 'Cold War' fortifications as i think similar constructions were used in Switzerland, Czechoslovakia and other Eastern Bloc Counties!? Or, maybe ata push - A Golan Heights Compaign?

http://www.nahverteidigungswaffe.de/Regelbau687-01.htm
http://worldwartwozone.com/10744-panzerstellungs-pantherturms.html
http://www.ww2aircraft.net/pzkpfw-v-panther-its-variants-14571-5.html


The Bridge system is interesting as there are various starter packs and extension packs available, obviously a combination of these packs could make for an a) interesting or, b) long bridge.

Finally, there is a nice little bunker (88mm not included)

these can be found on CGD ebay store.
http://stores.ebay.com/Combat-Group-Dynamix

1936 Swiss Fighter Proposal !

http://www.e-pics.ethz.ch/index/ETHBIB.Bildarchiv/ETHBIB.Bildarchiv_Dia_240-191_30044.html


Who said the Swiss are no good except for Cheese, Cuckoo Clocks and Bureaucrats?

Take a look at this fighter design from 1936 as designed by Chief Engineer J. Branger.

I think it is one of the best looking aircraft I have ever seen, sleek and elgegant but still retaining that hunters poise and latent power!

I hope JACH, Anigrand or F-Toys are watching!!?

1/144 F-Toys Euro Jets - Specials!? (update)

1/144 F-Toys Euro Jets - Specials!?
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*** Series Special = JASDF Eurofighter! *** >> here << class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok..., Its not quite that straightforward - but there are some teaser shots!

Colour Variants for the Typhoon(Eurofighter), Mirage and Tornado.
hree specials.

1. Mirage 2000 Tigermeet markings
2. Tornado Italian airforce
3. Typhoon JASDF

available: December 2009

I would imagine the Mirage is easiest to find a real picture for? however, I have looked on google and couldn't see one - i would think though, its the kind of scheme you may recognise from your photo collection if you have it???

http://cdn-www.airliners.net/aviation-photos/photos/6/7/2/1377276.jpg

http://blog.sina.com.tw/231/article.php?pbgid=231&entryid=606697