1/144 Grumman X-29 - Dragon

1/144 Grumman X-29 - Dragon

As part of the Warbirds collection, Dragon has produced a 1/144 scale model of the X-29. This item makes use of 100% new toolings, and it accurately reproduces the sleek shape of the experimental aircraft.

It is a shame that his is a prebuilt model and not a kit as per the recent X-1 and X-3, although the X-1 has been issued in both kit and built formats so there is a possibility.

As part of the USA’s experimental flight program, the X-29 first took to the air from Edwards Air Force Base on 14 December 1984. A total of two aircraft, based on Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter airframes, were produced and they flew in various tests up till 1991. The Grumman X-29’s key characteristics were forward-swept wings (at more than 33° angle), canard control surfaces and composite materials. The design was inherently unstable to increase its agility, so it utilized computerized fly-by-wire controls that could make 40 corrections per second while flying at a maximum speed of Mach 1.8.

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRW51024

Available: November 2011
Price: ?
 

1/144 F-4EJ Phantom JASDF - Tomytec Gimix

On Fumis blog is a series of images of the the upcoming F-4EJs by Tomytecs GiMix Range!
http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/fumi_bnr32/61504973.html

As Tomytech "Series F-Tech Aircraft first of MIX 4" has been posted on the Tomytec SiteL


AC101. F-305 squadron 4EJ
AC102. F-301 of the squadron breaks 4EJ
AC103. RF-501 squadron 4E
AC104. RF-501 squadron 4EJ

see official page: http://www.tomytec.co.jp/gimix/new/rele ... 27_01.html

Available: January 2012 will be released.
Cost: 2,520 yen each.

1/144 Mig-21 MF - Eduard.cz

Eduard Super44 Series  (Eduard eStore)
See previous post on KG144 (here)

It will then also be available in November(2011) as a ProfiPACK or new " Super44" series Dual Combo kit (cat.no.4425)

Over #58 Sprue and build photos are available at http://modelweb.modelforum.cz/

Eduard Facebook Mig-21
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.306965922651695.97110.116570475024575&type=3

The detailing looks nice, and if the "Super44" series = "a 1/144 Series" then it could be an interesting time next year for a range of new Eduard Quality kits?

Price: 17,50 Euro
Available: Now, (from Eduard and usual stockists)

1/144 Panzer Depot Releases

British Matilda MK II
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matilda_II
The Infantry Tank Mark II known as the Matilda II (sometimes referred to as Matilda senior or simply an 'I' tank) was a British infantry tank of the Second World War. It was also identified from its General Staff Specification A12.

It served from the start of the war to its end and became particularly associated with the North Africa Campaign. It was replaced in service by the Infantry Tank Mk III Valentine.

When the earlier Infantry Tank Mark I which was also known as "Matilda" was removed from service the Infantry Tank Mk II simply became known as the Matilda.

Matilda MK II (green) $18.80
Matilda MK II (desert)$18.80
Matilda MK II (camo) $19.80


Italian AB41
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AB_41
The Autoblinda 41 (AB 41) was an Italian armored car in use during World War II. It was armed with a 20 mm Breda 35 autocannon and a coaxial 8mm machine gun in a turret similar to the one fitted to the Fiat L6/40, and another hull mounted rear-facing 8mm machine gun.

AB41 (yellow) $15.80
AB41 (camo) $16.80

Available: Now
For details please visit
Website: www.panzerdepot.com
 Online shop: www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog/

Early Preview of Miniwings.cz

Miniwings upcoming kits, preview.

See how good I am to you! Here are the latest prototypes for the next series of releases for Miniwings.

 SAAB 32 Lansen , looks particiluary sleek and exciting and would look good against the Hawker Hunter that also served with the Swedish. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_Lansen

This aircraft was designed to replace the old Turboprop aircraft in service with the Swedish airforce (Flygvapnet). Swedish Air Force requirements for the P1150 were demanding: the aircraft had to be able to attack anywhere along Sweden's 1,245 miles (2000 km) of coastline within one hour of launch from a central location. It had to be capable of being launched in any weather, day or night. Special attention was to be paid to integrating the electronics and weapons systems to create the equivalent of today's weapons systems approach to combat aircraft design. The aircraft was to be armed with four 20 mm cannons, rockets, bombs and/or a new anti-ship missile being developed, the Rb 04. The design team created a sleek airframe with clean lines powered by a license-built Rolls-Royce Avon Series 100

The AVRO CF-100 'Canuck', another great fighter from the Canadian stables before the American mega corporations squeezed the life from them. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CF-100

In the early 1950s, Canada needed an all-weather interceptor (fighter) able to patrol the vast areas of Canada's north and operate in all weather conditions. The two-seat fighter crewed by a pilot and navigator, was designed with two powerful engines and an advanced radar and fire control system housed in its nose that enabled it to fly in all-weather or night conditions.Design of the XC-100 to meet a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) specification for an all-weather fighter was initiated at Avro Canada in October 1946. Chief Engineer Edgar Atkin's work on the CF-100 was subsequently passed to John Frost formerly of de Havilland who, along with Avro's Chief Aerodynamacist Jim Chamberlin, reworked the original fuselage design.

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver, well a man can never have to much of a good thing...
An interesting choice given its military service, however it should mean some interesting decal options? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Havilland_Canada_DHC-2_Beaver

The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven, STOL aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada, primarily known as a bush plane. It is used for cargo and passenger hauling, aerial application (crop dusting and aerial topdressing), and has been widely adopted by armed forces as a utility aircraft. The United States Army purchased several hundred; nine DHC-2s are still in service with the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) for search and rescue. A Royal New Zealand Air Force Beaver supported Sir Edmund Hillary's expedition to the South Pole. 

1/144 Douglas X-3 Stiletto -Dragon

1/144 Douglas X-3 Stiletto, Edwards AFB (Contain 2 replicas)

Continuing on with Dragon Warbird’s collection of experimental aircraft is a 1/144 scale model of the X-3 jet aircraft. Developed by Douglas Aircraft Company from 1949 onwards, the sleek X-3 Stiletto was designed for sustained supersonic speeds. The X-3 employed titanium and low-aspect ratio wings, and the first prototype was delivered in September 1952, with the first flight occurring the following month. Eventually a total of 51 X-3 flights took place

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRW51028

 The Dragon Warbirds model captures perfectly the sleek lines of this experimental design, and two complete 1/144 scale models are included in the set. One model is a fully finished replica while the other has transparent exterior parts that reveal some of the craft’s innards.

Format: 2x Kits
Available: December 2011
Price: tbc?

Dameya 1/144 on Shapeways

Dameya 1/144 on Shapeways

Many of you will know Dameya's kits and models from the posts on this blog, the galleries from the various Project144 show reports, and also HLJ.

In order to take advantage of modern methods Dameya has branched out into opening a Shapeways store to allow the wider production and distribution of his items in 1/144. In the past is has been traditional for 3D printing in Japan to be confined to the production of masters for subsequent casting in resin. Dameya is looking to try alternatives to this and therefore is taking up the established Shapeways concept and making the 3D printing options available directly to his customers.

Dameya's releases have been designed with production with Shapeways "Fine Ultra Detail" material in minf and are therefore also very detailed.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/dameya/archives/50733729.html

Although more are planned, the current releases form Dameya are:

The American Super heavy Tank T95 
The German  sd.kfz.4/1 15cm Panzerwerfer 42
The German  sd.kfz.4/1 15cm Munitions Carrier

Available: Now
From: Dameya Shapeways Store

1/144 Sd.Kfz 234 and Diana - Panzer Depot

 1/144 Sd.Kfz 234 and SdKfz 6 "Diana"- Panzer Depot

This months Panzer Depots releases are as follows:

SdKfz 234/3
SdKfz 234/4
and
SdKfz 6 "Diana"

The Diana is available in two colours (?) namely Panzer Grey or Dunkelgelb and both are available now for $18.80

The Sd.Kfz 234's come in two configuration each in differing stlyes of 'camo' and Dunkelgelb.
SdKfz 234/3 (camo) $19.80
SdKfz 234/3 (yellow) $18.80

SdKfz 234/4 (camo) $22.80
SdKfz 234/4 (yellow) $21.80
http://www.warwheels.net/sdkfz234_3INDEX.html
Available: Now
For details please visit
Website: www.panzerdepot.com
 Online shop: www.panzerdepot.com/eshop/catalog/

Leo Models - Some at 1/144 !?

 

Leo Models - Some at 1/144 !?

these popped up in my inbox as a result of a standing searchin on ebay...
Alhthough up for 11 Euro which roughly eqautes to 1165 Yen / 15 USD / 14 AUD / 10 GBP so dont expect to fine a product,
It does for obvious reasons have to be one of the largest collection of Italian aircraft out there?

It does have a mixed range of scales aking to a "fix the box" range, incorporating 1/72, 1/100 1/144 and 1/200? So be careful on the items that you buy

1/44 or 1/200 (?) SM.81 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoia-Marchetti_SM.81
The SM.81 is only a little bit larger than the SM.79, so it would be a shame if they dropped it to 1/200....
The dimensions of the ebay listing match closely to what it should be if it was 1/144
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310353674226&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123
310353674226

1/144 SM.79 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savoia-Marchetti_SM.79
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200666546727&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123
200666546727

http://www.leomodels.it/index.php/it/ne ... -del-Cielo

oddly, the website says it 1/200 - yet the measurements on the ebay listing do reflect the 1/144 scale dimensions for this aircraft!?

poss 1/144
http://store.gazzetta.it/Fiat-BR.20-Cicogna/U3SsEWcVpHMAAAEqkowTzj4U/pc;sid=e4rR9B6GJeTR9lAlhnx95FiZp-VCTy2BDls=?CatalogCategoryID=bW2sEWcVZzcAAAEq9vYTzj4T

There are references to the range on the following forum threads
http://tdhp.49.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=7116

The manufacturer is Leomodels, which is working with publisher, Fabbri, in yet another of those Altaya, Hachette, etc.-style subscription deals

http://www.thediecasthangarpub.com/viewtopic.php?t=7116&p=105773
# 
#26 Fiat BR.20 Cicogna 1/144
#32 Caproni Ca.3 1/144
#34 SIAI Marchetti SM.79 1/144

more to come...?

1/144 JU-88 and B-24 Liberator - Amercom.pl

  

1/144 JU-88 and B-24 Liberator - Amercom.pl

by bluedonkey99 » Sun Oct 23, 2011 1:45 pm

http://amercom.com.pl/strony.php?kod=lb

Number 4 Junkers Ju 88 on sale since 12 October 2011 (already available on ebay!)
Number 5 Consolidated B-24D Liberator on sale from 26 October 2011(scale not known, suspect it woul be 1/144?)

TV commerical
http://youtu.be/ArURuS5jm4o

The next sequence of releases in the upcoming Amercom models Latające Fortece series
4. Junkers Ju 88 (1/144)
5. Consolidated B-24 Liberator (1/14$)
6. Avro Vulcan (1/200)
7. Avro Lancaster (1/???)
8. Dornier Do 17 (1/200)
9. Lockheed F-117 (1/???)
10. Handley Page Halifax (1/???)

source: Miniwojna Blog
http://www.motoshowminatura.fora.pl/inne-serie-gazetowe,5/latajace-fortece-amercom,4267-45.html

11/144 Aviation Scene Series : Control Tower - Sankei

1/144 Aviation Scene Series : Control Tower
Once there were none, now they come along like buses!?

Sankei are to release a WWII period 'control tower'

source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10163544

Manufacturer	:	Sankei
Scale	:	N Scale , 1/144
Material	:	Paper
Series	:	Miniatuart Kit , Aviation Scene
Release Date	:	Late Oct (Oct. 4, Pre-order start.)
Regular Price	:	2,900 yen  about 37.83 USD
Sales Price	:	2,755 yen  about 35.94 USD

1/144 Berge Panther Conversion Kit (Metal Cables) - CGD

1/144 Berge Panther Conversion Kit (Metal Cables) - CGD
This conversion set contains 13 parts. The set is designed for converting Takara/Dragon Panthers to Berge Panthers Ausf A or Ausf G. The conversion features a movable anchoring spade; one pulley with hook; one winch cable guide; a set of four cable arrangements to assemble the vehicle in traveling mode, 40 ton extraction mode and 80 ton extraction mode; bumpers and dummy cable connectors. (Modellers might need to remove parts from the chassis to make way for the conversion kit.)

More Info: at KG144BBS
1. Winch housing
2. Crew compartment cover
3. 2cm KwK 38
4. Winch cable guide
5. Anchor spade hinge
6. Anchor spade
7. Pulley for for 80 ton extraction mode
8. Dummy cable connector
9. Front bumper
10. Winch cable for 80 ton extraction mode
11. Cable assembly for 40 ton extraction mode
12. Tow cable for 80 ton extraction mode
13. Winch cable for travelling mode

Colour Options:  Panzer Grau and Dunkel Gelb

Purchase: CGDynamix 

Available : October 2011

Price: 21.90

1/144 Revell Alpha Jet Conversions - Retrowings

1/144 Revell Alpha Jet Conversions - Retrowings 
Retrowings foray into 1/144 aircraft kits and conversions continues with another couple of related sets!

Both are very crisply cast and finely detailed on good resin, both sets come with an information leaflet that contains relevenat  background and the all important "cut here" guideance.

As usuals, the service from Retrokits and the prices for short run resing updates reasonable!

http://www.retrokit.net/144kits

Alpha Jet Conversions: Belgian Alpha Jet 1B Cockpit Detail Set (Retrowings RW44016)
Alpha Jet A & Alpha Jet E Cockpit Detail Sets are also available


Alpha Jet Conversions: Belgian Alpha Jet Tail Correction Set (Retrowings RW44017)
The Revell kit is regarded to have a "bannana" like rear section, this conversion help to rectify this issue!

Available: Now
Price: 3.99 Euro
 
Future releases from Retrowings will cover  items for the: Chinook, Hunter, Kfir, F-5, F-104 and F-117, as well as the first item in a line of 1/144 aircraft decals...

51th All Japan Model Hobby Show

51th All Japan Model Hobby Show Bulletin

Part 2
http://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.PHP?f=6&t=1143&p=4817#p4817

Part 1
http://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.PHP?f=6&t=1143#p4814

1/144 Bell X-1 Sonic Breaker (Twin Pack) - Dragon

1/144 Bell X-1 Sonic Breaker (Twin Pack) - Dragon

Features:
- Brand new Bell X-1 molded w/airspeed head and transmitter
- New oscillograph
- Slide-molded fuselage produced w/crystal clear parts
- Display stand included
- Pressurized cockpit recreated w/crystal-clear parts
- Instrument panel authentically detailed
- Authentic panel lines molded on wings
- Landing gear can be assembled in either flying or taxiing modes
- Rudders represent those on real craft
- Alcohol-water tank rendered in detail 

http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodd.asp?pid=DRA4630

Available: November 2011

Price: @12USD