1/144 Douglas F4D-1 SKYRAY (USN) - MINIWING

1/144 Douglas F4D-1 SKYRAY (USN) -  MINIWING

The Douglas F4D Skyray (later redesignated F-6 Skyray) was an American carrier-based supersonic fighter/interceptor built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Although it was in service for a relatively short time and never entered combat, it was notable for being the first carrier-launched aircraft to hold the world's absolute speed record, at 752.943 mph,[1] and was the first United States Navy and United States Marine Corps fighter that could exceed Mach 1 in level flight.

The kit conforms to the Miniwing signature format and quality,  being cleanly cast and no air bubbles. The panel lines on fuselage are very finely cast has been the trend with more recent Miniwing releases, which should please many people.

There are two decal options are provided for aircraft serving :

• VF-213 "Black Lions" - USS Lexington, 1958
• VF(AW) - NAS North Island, 1958

There are drop tanks and bombs provided, in order to arm up your Skyray, and the is now the common option with Minwing kits to provide both a clear resin and a vac-form canopy - also, included is a set of vinyl masks for paining the canopy!

Available: October 2015
From: http://www.kits-shop.com/ or Usual Stockists

See Gallery: http://www.miniwing.cz/douglas-f4d-1-skyray.html

A version of this kit with US Marine Markings is also available.
http://www.miniwing.cz/douglas-f4d-1--skyray.html

http://www.kits-shop.com/

(review kit provided by Miniwing)

1/144 Revell Vehicle Sets (US Army WWII / Bundeswehr Vehicles)

1/144 Revell Vehicle Sets (US Army WWII / Bundeswehr Vehicles)


Revell 1/144 US Army Vehicles WWII 
M4 Sherman
M8 Greyhound
CCKW Truck
These are basically the payload from the Revell LSM Kit
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/1144-usnavy-landing-ship-medium-lsm.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-03350-Army-Vehicles-WWII/dp/B011RCHH3M

Revell 1/144 Bundeswehr Vehicles 
M47 Patton
HS.30
LKW 5T GL

http://www.france-maquette.fr/maquettes-militaires-fr/maquettes-militaires-2eme-guerre-mondiale-1-fr/vehicules-militaire-bundeswehr-revell-03351.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-03351-Bundeswehr-Vehicles-Scale/dp/B011RCHJTY

These are more curious as these do not form part of a former release, neither are they a reboxing of any other manufacturer that I am a ware off. So to-date would seem to be a bit of a departure for Revell.

1/144 Bf-109 A/B "War in Spain"- ARMORY

1/144 Bf-109 A/B "War in Span"- ARMORY

Armory are continue to push out kits in support of 1/144. There appears to be a new series being issued with the 'Spanish Civil War' as its topic, so we may expect to see other early Luftwaffe/Condor Legion issues, as well as those used by the Republicans as seen withe I-15Bis release.

Expect to see a range of decal options for the Luftwaffe/Condor Legion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109_variants#Bf_109_A.2FB.2FC.2FD

Expected Release: tbc?

1/144 Polikarpov I-15Bis - Armory

1/144 Polikarpov I-15Bis - Armory

A pre-war Soviet aircraft that saw use in many areas. expect tp sees decals from Soviet Russia, Chinese Nationalist Air Force, Finland and Spanish options/

Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polikarpov_I-15

Expected Release: tbc?

1/144 Blue Angels Crowds - F-Toys

1/144 Blue Angels Crowds - F-Toys
A bit of an unexpected series but accompanying the recent announcement of the acrobatic F-16s, these should find many a happy home?

1.F6F-5 Hellcat
2.F-4J Phantom II
3.A-4 Skyhawk
4.F / A-18 Hornet
5.C-130 (Fat Albert) - 1/300 (?)

Release: November 2015

Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10346451

1/144 WWII IJN Seaplanes - Wing Kit Collection 15 - F-Toys

1/144 WWII IJN Seaplanes - Wing Kit Collection 15 - F-Toys
A new series of seaplanes from F-Toys, these should be very popular in Japan!
The Rufe is a new issue from F-Toys

Nakajima A6M2N "Rufe"   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakajima_A6M2-N
Mitsubishi F1M "Pete".  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsubishi_F1M

Release: November 2015

Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10346434

1/144 Millennium Falcon (Awakening of the Force) - Bandai

1/144 Millennium Falcon (Awakening of the Force) - Bandai
Coming in October 2015, a new mold Millennium Falcon  to tie into the upcoming release of the new Star War film. It looks great, I can't decipher if its a kit or finished pre painted item... However, talk on the web points to Bandai taking over the license from Fine Molds?

Lets hope F-Toys gets a new Star Wars licence for some of the smaller craft in 1/144 too!

http://bandai-hobby.net/sw/products/ep07_force/mc/mc02.html

(Machine Translated)
"1/144 Millennium Falcon (awakening of the Force)" price 5,400 yen (tax 8% included) in October will be released Than the "awakening of Star Wars / Force", it is reproduced in 1/144 scale the Millennium Falcon to appear in the play. Fuselage of fine detail reproduction and character figures over detail, directing the play in the scene close to the various optional parts, such as a base.

[Detail] to reproduce the detail over the details by verifying the thorough article condensation in the 1/144 scale.Reproduce the flight conditions [rear engine] engine parts in effect parts of the clear blue of the selection formula.

[Cockpit] faithfully reproduces the cockpit internal structure. In addition, of the same scale figure attached boarding is also possible.

[Canopy] to those of the all-clear material, two is supplied only frame.
In [hatch] parts replacement formula, can be opened and closed reproduction of the hatch.

[Chakuyukaashi] comes with the landing gear to reproduce the implantation and maintenance state. You can 

reproduce the Millennium Falcon in the tarmac.
[Accessory] the same scale of the fins, Ray, Han Solo, Chewbacca (seated type upright type) and BB-8 is included.

[Display] airframe of display-based desert motif of Jakhu. Based multiple connection possible with the joint parts.

[accessories]
Dedicated display base × 1
1/144 scale fin figure × 2 (seated × 1 · upright × 1)
1/144 scale Rei figure × 2 (seated × 1 · upright × 1)
1/144 scale Han Solo figure × 2 (seated × 1 · upright × 1)
1/144 scale Chewbacca figure × 2 (seated × 1 · upright × 1)
1/144 scale BB-8 × 1
Canopy × 2 species (Clear parts × 1 · frame parts × 1)
Rear engine effect parts × 1
Hatch opening and closing reproduction parts × 1 formula
Chakuyukaashi × 1 formula
Water transfer type decal × 1

Marking seal × 1

1/144 F-22 Raptor & F-16 Fighting Falcon "High Spec Vol 3" - F-Toys

1/144 F-22 Raptor & F-16 Fighting Falcon "High Spec Vol 3" - F-Toys
An odd combination of aircraft and schemes in this release....

Released : October 2015.

F-22A US Air Force
F-22A US Air Force 90th
F-22A US Air Force 43rd
F-22A US Air Force 422nd

Bonus? F-22A Raptor JASDF "White Dragon"

F-16C United States Air Force Thunderbirds
F-16  Belgium Air Force solo display team
F-16C Singapore Air Force Black Knights
F-16C Colorado Air Force Minuteman Men 50th anniversary
F-16  Denmark Air Force 60th Anniversary

1/144 ACE COMBAT / GIMIX by Tomtec

1/144 ACE COMBAT / GIMIX by Tomtec

F-4
SU-37
F-15

Source: http://www.tomytec.co.jp/gimix/release/pdf/newitem_20150817.pdf

1/144 Curtis -40B/C "Flying Tigers" by AFV Club

 

1/144 Curtis P-40B/C by AFV Club
While AFV Club is a well established producer of large scale AFVs this is their first adventure in 1/144.
It seems to be a simple inexpensive kit, that paints up nicely, and of a item that is not to readily available.

The 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Chinese Air Force in 1941–1942, nicknamed the Flying Tigers, was composed of pilots from the United States Army Air Corps (USAAC), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC), recruited under presidential authority and commanded by Claire Lee Chennault. The shark-faced nose art of the Flying Tigers remains among the most recognizable image of any individual combat aircraft or combat unit of World War II.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Tigers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_of_China_Air_Force

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American single-engined, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The P-40 design was a modification of the previous Curtiss P-36 Hawk which reduced development time and enabled a rapid entry into production and operational service. The Warhawk was used by most Allied powers during World War II, and remained in frontline service until the end of the war. It was the third most-produced American fighter, after the P-51 and P-47;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtiss_P-40_Warhawk



https://www.facebook.com/AFVCLUB.TW

Sprue Shots: http://woodstock-plasticmodel.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/afv-club-1144-p-40b.html
Model Shots: http://woodstock-plasticmodel.blogspot.tw/2015/08/afv-club-1144-p-40bc-flying-tigers.html

1/144 MiG-15 - Eduard

1/144 MiG-15 - Eduard
Another great kit from Eduard,
Parts for : Two kits
Decals for: Six options: Czech, Soviet Russia, Polish and  North Korea,
Includes paint masks.

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 (Russian: Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-15; NATO reporting name: "Fagot") is a jet fighter aircraft developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich OKB for the Soviet Union. The MiG-15 was one of the first successful swept-wing jet fighters, and achieved fame in the skies over Korea, where, early in the war, it outclassed all straight-winged enemy fighters in most applications.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-15


Available: August 2015
http://www.eduard.com/store/en/aircraft-and-helicopters/other/mig-15-dual-combo-1-144.html?cur=2

1/144 Heliborne Vol. 7 - F-Toys

1/144 Heliborne Vol. 7 - F-Toys
Well, helicopter guys will probably love this, and the AW139 allows a lot of potential to be repainted in a series of national uses.

Interesting to see if this two item series, continues as manifests in F-Toys  drive to cut costs in the production of 1/144 series?

Airbus EC665 Spanish Army "Tigre"
Airbus EC665 French Army  "Tigre"
Airbus EC665 Australian Army "Tiger"
Airbus EC665 Bundeswehr "Tiger"
Airbus EC665 French Army Prototype "Tigre"

AgustaWestland AW139 police helicopter
AgustaWestland AW139 Coast Guard
AgustaWestland AW139 Yokohama Fire Department
AgustaWestland AW139 Hiroshima Prefecture disaster prevention helicopter
AgustaWestland AW139 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Fire and Disaster Management Agency

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurocopter_Tiger
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AgustaWestland_AW139

For larger imeages, see: http://www.platz-hobby.com/products/4976.html

Due: 26 October 2015

1/144 Spitfire Mk.IX „Naši se vracejí“ Czech pilots - Eduard

1/144 Spitfire Mk.IX „Naši se vracejí“ Czech pilots - Eduard

1/144 version of the Eduard „Naši se vracejí“ ("Boys are back") celebration of the return of Czech pilots and squadrons in RAF Service to their homeland, following the end of WWII
Its similar to the "big scale" items, except no goody bag and reduced decals options.

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX dedicated to Czechoslovak pilots. Quattro Combo Eduard plastic, Quattro Combo, decals printed by Eduard, 8 marking options, mask. NO PE, NO resin included, full color instructions.

FOR OCTOBER 2015 RELEASE!!!
http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/EDK4432

See the special supplement from Eduard on this topic:
http://www.eduard.com/store/out/media/InfoEduard/archive/2015/info-eduard-2015-08-extra-EN.pdf

1/144 Blackburn Beverley - Mikro-Mir (Mikr-Mir)

1/144 Blackburn Beverly - Mikro-Mir (Mikr-Mir)
Another interesting left field kit from Mikr-Mir, of a much under represented but instrumental British Transport Aircraft.

See the kit develop on the  Brit Modeller forum postings:
http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234973041-blackburn-beverley-1144/

The Blackburn B-101 Beverley was a 1950s British heavy transport aircraft built by Blackburn and General Aircraft and flown by squadrons of Royal Air Force Transport Command from 1957 until 1967.

The aircraft was a high-wing cantilever monoplane with a fixed undercarriage. The large fuselage had a tail boom fitted with a tailplane with twin fins. The tail boom allowed access to the rear of the fuselage through removable clamshell doors. A 36 ft (11 m) main fuselage space was supplemented by passenger accommodation in the tail boom. The main cargo hold could accommodate 94 troops, with another 36 in the tail boom. In operation, it was regarded as "ungainly but highly effective" and was described by Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Freer as "like something out of the Ark, but it was a superb supply dropper.”

Te aircraft was designed for carrying large bulk loads and landing them on rough or imperfect runways, or mere dirt strips. It could trace its design back to the GAL49 Hamilcar glider of the Second World War. When it entered service it was the largest aircraft in the Royal Air Force (RAF). It had a large interior cargo area split into two levels which amounted to around 6,003 ft³ (170 m³) of space. Paratroopers in the upper passenger area jumped through a hatch in the base of the boom just in front of the leading edge of the tailplane. Paratroopers in the main body exited through side doors.

The Beverley was equipped with toilets, which were situated in the tail beyond the paratroop hatch located on the floor of the tail boom. One fatality was caused by a serviceman who fell twenty feet to the ground when exiting the toilet, unaware that the paratroop hatch had been opened. Modifications were made to prevent the toilet doors from being opened when the paratroop hatch was open.[3]

In total, 49 of the aircraft were produced, with the last one being manufactured in 1958, and final retirement from RAF service was in 1967.

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

An interesting article from 1948, Universal Transport" a 1948 Flight article on the GAL Universal Freighter (later renamed the Beverly):
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1948/1948%20-%200174.html
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1948/1948%20-%200175.html
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1948/1948%20-%200176.html
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1948/1948%20-%200177.html
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1948/1948%20-%200178.html

1/144 Club Hanger - Sankei

1/144 Club Hanger - Sankei

Sankei have returned with another of their great scenic kits with this nice looking "Club Hanger" , though aimed at the small scale civil aviation I can see uses for small military transport/liaison aircraft?

Mix of card and plastic-board (some cutting and assembly is required), this also features an opening/closing door!

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/sankeishop/mk08-12/

Available: July 2015
Price @ 3,600 Yen