Wednesday, March 24, 2021



 

1/144 Lockheed C-141A Starlifter Military strategic airlifter -A & A Models

The set includes 115 parts, painting masks and decals for 2 marking schemes (Vietnam war).

*** this is NOT the Roden Kit ***

Planned Release Date: May 2021

https://www.facebook.com/AA-Models-1048501705294464/

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AAM4402

Thursday, March 18, 2021

1/144 JASDF F-2A with Weapon Set - Platz

 




1/144 JASDF F-2A with Weapon Set - Platz 

( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

 
This item is limited to 3 per household.
--Set two ASM-1, AAM-3, and AIM-9L missiles on one F-2A !!

[About the actual machine]
――The F-2 fighter has been in operation since 2000 and is playing an active role as the main fighter of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.

--Started development in 1988 as a successor to the support fighter F-1.
――The technologies of the United States and Japan were fused, and the development work was carried out jointly by Japan and the United States in consideration of the operation as a Self-Defense Forces aircraft and the geographical factors of Japan.

--Based on the American masterpiece fighter F-16, the main wing area has been increased with the aim of improving maneuverability, and weight reduction has been achieved with advanced materials and structures.

--In addition, the radar is equipped with an active phased array radar to enable the on-board operation of long-range air-to-ship missiles and ASM, as well as air-to-air radar missiles and air-to-air infrared missiles.

--The engine is equipped with one F110-GE / IHI-129 that exerts great thrust.
――The maximum speed is said to be about Mach 2.0.
――It is deployed at the Air Self-Defense Force bases all over Japan and is playing an active role in protecting the sky in Japan.

[About the model]
-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the F-2 fighter operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force on 1/144 scale.

--In this set, the missiles operated by the F-2 are set.
--Air-to-ship missile ASM-1 (Type 80 anti-ship guided missile), AIM-9L (Sidewinder missile), and AAM-3 (Type 90 air-to-air guided missile) are set.

-The aircraft uses Ftoys parts that are easy to assemble.
――The total length of the finished product is about 10 cm, and the wingspan is about 7 cm.
――The wing design created by the joint development between Japan and the United States is realistically reproduced.
――The finish is delicate as well as the reproduction of panel lines.

-A pylon equipped with missiles under the wings is also available, and the appearance of equipping them can be expressed with plenty of power.

-Marking is set with decals.

-In addition to the markings on the aircraft, the markings such as the data drawn on the missile are also reproduced firmly.

――In addition, a marking depicting the colorful prototype No. 1 Shark Mouse (2014) is also included. I'm looking forward to how to finish it.

[Major features]
--Modeling the Air Self-Defense Force's F-2A fighter on 1/144 scale
--Plastic model assembly kit with a finished total length of about 10 cm
--Set two each of ASM-1, AAM-3, and AIM-9L missiles
-Aircraft parts are made by F-Toys,
-weapon parts are made by Platz
-A set of markings depicting the colorful prototype No. 1 Shark Mouse (2014)

( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )

Manufacturer : Platz
Scale         : 1/144
Release Date : Mar(Mar. 12, 2021 Pre-order start.)
List Price         : 1,760yen about 16.22USD
Sales Price : 1,360yen about 12.53USD


https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10767639





1/144 Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan - Miniwing.cz

 



1/144 Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan - Miniwing.cz

Previously issued in resin, coming soon in injected plastic!!

https://www.facebook.com/Miniwing-830398853648705/









aftermarket decals are also available from FFSMC Productions:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FFSMC-Productions-Decals-1-144-Dassault-MD450B-Ouragan-tome-1/303911287481



1/144 FFSMC Productions Decals

 1/144  FFSMC Productions Decals

FFSMC offer a range of decals centred around French production types, along with WII.

Here a few of the offerings via their ebay store:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/ffsmcproductions/1-144/_i.html?_storecat=4576948015

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FFSMC-Productions-1-144-Decals-Dassault-Etendard-IVP-IVP-M/303573923619

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FFSMC-Productions-Decals-1-144-Dassault-MD450B-Ouragan-tome-1/303911287481

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FFSMC-Productions-Decals-1-144-Consolidated-B-24H-Liberator-Miss-Judy/303115623464

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FFSMC-Productions-Decal-1-144-WWII-Swiss-Neutrality-Roundels-and-White-Crosses/290865121212






 

1/144 Junkers Ju-287 V-1 German WW2 experimental jet bomber - Miniwing.cz

 





1/144 Junkers Ju-287 V-1 German WW2 experimental jet bomber - Miniwing.cz

*** Re Issue ***

Description:
29 resin parts
Vac canopy
decals for one version

Ref. No.: mini034
 
 

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

1/144 Yakovlev Yak-1b early Soviet WWII fighter - ARMORY

 



1/144 Yakovlev Yak-1b early  Soviet WWII fighter - ARMORY

Based on previous information, expect more box releases with further decal options!

2x Kits in Box plus P/E parts

$13.30

http://armoryhobbyshop.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=49165

(and usual stockists)











1/144 Kits and Conversions from RetroKit





 1/144 Land Rover Series 3 - Retro Kit 
€10.00
This resin kit allows for the making of either a hard-top or a soft-top Land Rover Series 3 vehicle as used by many (air) forces around the world.
Small bagged Kit. 


1/144 P-39 Airacobra Cockpit Detail Set - Retro Kit 
€4.50
5-part resin detail set designed for the 1/144 Brengun P-39 kits.
Small bagged Kit. 




1/144  SA-330 Puma Cockpit & Cabin Detail Set- Retro Kit 
€10.00
20-part resin detail set designed for the Revell SA330 Puma helicopter kit.
Small bagged Kit. 

1/144 Thunderbird 1 - Bachmann/AIP

 




1/144 Thunderbird 1 - Bachmann/AIP


“Sleek, first and fast” - Jeff Tracy. 
The primary role of Thunderbird 1 is to get to the danger zone as quickly as possible and assess the rescue equipment requirements.

This variable geometry aircraft, also capable of VTOL, is powered by an atomic fusion reactor and has a top speed of 15,000 mph. Piloted by Scott Tracy, Thunderbird 1 featured in virtually every episode of Thunderbirds.

• Movable wings
• Launch or in-flight assembly option
• Wheels or skis landing gear option
• 5 sprues + plastic rods x 4
• Includes decal sheet, illustrated instructions and AIP sticker
• 1:144 scale plastic model kit from AIP, requires paint and glue

Thunderbirds™ and © ITC Entertainment Group Limited 1964, 1999 and 2021. Licensed by ITV Ventures Limited. All rights reserved.

Available: MArch 2021
Price: £29.99 - seems a little high!?

Possibly the old Aoshima kits?

Other Thunderbirds kits, in various scales are available:
AiP launches with a range of ThunderbirdsTM plastic kits, produced under licence from ITV.





Thursday, March 04, 2021

 


1/144 Grumman OV-1 Mohawk - Clear Prop Models


The Grumman OV-1 Mohawk is an armed military observation and attack aircraft that was designed for battlefield surveillance and light strike capabilities. It has a twin turboprop configuration, and carries two crew members in side-by-side seating. The Mohawk was intended to operate from short, unimproved runways in support of United States Army maneuver forces

OV/JOV-1A,will be available in a couple of months  has five different marking schemes 

Estimated Release Date ~ Mid 2021


https://www.facebook.com/2155509878064833/posts/2997899933825819/?sfnsn=scwshmo

 1/144 Myasishchev 3MS (NATO Bison-B) - MikroMir



The Myasishchev M-4 Molot (Russian: Молот (Hammer), USAF/DoD reporting name "Type 37",[1][2] NATO reporting name Bison[3]) was a four-engined strategic bomber designed by Vladimir Mikhailovich Myasishchev and manufactured by the Soviet Union in the 1950s to provide a Long Range Aviation bomber capable of attacking targets in North America.

While the M-4 had less range than the Tupolev Tu-95, it had greater speed and payload, sufficient advantages to continue improving on the design. In 1954, approval was granted for a redesign of the M-4, which flew on 27 March 1956 and began state trials in early 1958. The 3M "Bison-B" was powered by four Dobrynin RD-7 turbojets, which had the same thrust as the RD-3M but were 25% more fuel efficient; a nose inflight refueling probe was also added to further increase range. The center fuselage was considerably redesigned to reduce weight and improve aerodynamics, and the wings were updated with a wider span and area. 74 Bison-Bs would be built.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myasishchev_M-4

https://www.facebook.com/mikro.mir.dnepr/posts/3967099553367751





1/144 Xian H-6K Strategic Bomber - TRUMPETER

 1/144 Xian H-6K Strategic Bomber - TRUMPETER



The Xian H-6 is a licence-built version of the Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 twin-engine jet bomber, built for China's People's Liberation Army Air Force.

 http://www.trumpeter-china.com/index.php?g=home&m=article&a=show&id=201&l=en

Estimated Release time:2021-02-27 

Monday, February 15, 2021

1/144 Wing Kit Collection VS14 Dragonslayer vs Black Widow - F-Toys




1/144 Wing Kit Collection VS14 Dragonslayer vs Black Widow -  F-Toys 

This wing kit VS series 14 bullets is a confrontation of two types of WWII twin-engine fighters.

The aircraft on the Japanese side is the Ki-45 Kai / Type 2 double-seat fighter "Kiryu", which is characterized by its slim shape.

On the other hand, the American side is the P-61 Black Widow, which was active as a night fighter. It has a unique heavyweight body shape.
Both are characterized by twin-engine aircraft.

All 9 types + Secret

[Ki-45 Kai Type 2 Double-seat Fighter DragonSlayer]

1-A. Ki- 45 Kai-Kai Flight 4th Squadron 1st Attack Squadron
1-B. Ki- 45 Kai-Kai Flight 5th Squadron 2nd Company
1 -C. Ki-45 Kai  Flying 53rd Squadron 3rd Squadron 
1-D. Ki-45 Kai -Flying 53rd Squadron 1st Squadron
1-E. Ki-45 Kai -Flying 45th Squadron 1st Company

[P-61A / B Black Widow]
2-A. P-61A US Army 6th Night Fighter Squadron
2-B. P-61A US Army 426 Night Fighter Squadron
2-C. P-61B US Army 417 Night Fighter Squadron
2-D. P-61B US Air Force 68th All-Weather Fighter Squadron

If purchased via Hobby Shop, bonus decals will be provided.
(** machine translated **)

Released on April 19, 2021 (excluding Okinawa)
Pre-painted semi-finished assembly kit
Code: 4582138604580
http://www.hobby-shop.jp/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=25831&sl=JP











Bonus Hobby-Shop.jp Decals