Friday, September 30, 2022

1 /144 JSDF Type-90, Trucks & Kawasaki P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft- Pit-Road




1 /144 JSDF Type-90, Trucks & Kawasaki P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft- Pit-Road


So, some further 1/44 releases from Pit-Road, and more frustrating 1/700 releases that folks would love to see in 1/144 :roll:


- JGSDF Type 90

- JGSDF Type 90 + mine Rollers

- JGSDF Truck 3 1/2 Ton (covered tarp)

- JGSDF Truck 3 1/2 Ton (open bed)

previous release announcements  https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2022/09/1144-pzkpw-iv-fgand-panther-da-by-pit.html

Also

- Kawasaki P-1 Maritime Patrol Aircraft

ピットロード @pitroad_plamo

全日本模型ホビーショー会場で発表いたしました、現在開発中の新製品をご紹介いたします。画像に記載の製品仕様等は予定となっておりますので、後に変更となる可能性もございます。ご了承ください。 #全日本模型ホビーショー

Translated from Japanese 

We will introduce the new products currently under development that were announced at the All Japan Model Hobby Show venue. The product specifications, etc. shown in the image are planned, so there is a possibility that they will be changed later. note that. #全日本模型ホビーショー

2:08 AM · Sep 30, 2022

·Twitter Web App https://twitter.com/pitroad_plamo/status/1575653655088402432

1/144 Working Vehicles of the JSDF Series 003 - Tomytec


 

1/144 Working Vehicles of the JSDF Series 003 - Tomytec

A Japanese Twitter user has shared these images of  'Military' Vehicle releases, scheduled for 13/10/2022/

I think these must follow on from their assumed sucess of repackaging the Diotown range as "battlefield" buildings? 

So, here we see several military items collected from the 1/150 Diotown and Truck collection series (now in military colours) and repacked for release.

So the big question is the UH-2 helicopter which I suspect to be a new cheap mold?


Source: 零式 @mopzwA8axAiyDHv

https://twitter.com/mopzwA8axAiyDHv/status/1575707113779007489







1/144 Mark I (ex-STRANSKY) releases EDAY Preview

 






1/144 Mark I (ex-STRANSKY) releases EDAY Preview

Soon to be available first at the Eduard e-Day show on 1/10/2022, the Stransky designed kits will be released by Mark I (as previously reported)

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2022/05/1144-stransky-and-mark-i-collaborations.html

This would suggest that a general release of these kits is imminent.






Monday, September 12, 2022

1/144 Aermacchi MB.326 | Main operators | RESIN KIT by Heroes Models


 
1/144 Aermacchi MB.326 | Main operators | RESIN KIT by Heroes Models

Ready to assemble MB.326 resin model in 1/144 scale with clear resin canopy and canopy masks.

  • 12 resin pieces.
  • clear resin canopy.
  • Detailed built-in cockpit.
  • Easy to assembly one-piece fuselage.
  • High detailed ejection seats.
  • Photo etched parts
  • Resin 3d print for the tiny antennas and pitots
  • Screenprinting decal for 4 planes.
  • Canopy mask in kabuki tape.
  • Colorful instruction with 3 views profiles and colors suggestions.


Weight 0.085 kg
Dimensions 14 × 11 × 3.5 cm
Resin Type
Model Kit

23,00€

https://heroesmodels.it/shop/models/1-144-mb-326-main-operators-resin-kit/

MB-326H Royal Australian Air Force
No. 25 Squadron, 1990


AT-26 Força Aérea Brasileira
1°/10° G.Av. “Esquadrão Poker”, 1995


MB-326E “Vola Fenice” (Private Owner)
Painted as Italian AF (6° Stormo AM), 2019


IMPALA MK.1 – South African Air Force
Central Flying School, 1971





1/44 US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Conformal Fuel Tanks (CFT) (Plastic + Resin model)

Manufacturer : Platz , Dragon
Scale        : 1/144
Series       : Aircraft Model Special Selection
Release Date : Oct(Sep. 12, 2022 Pre-order start.)
List Price   : 3,850yen about 26.76USD
Sales Price : 3,150yen about 21.89USD

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10918208

Dragon Kit, New Cartograf Decals and CAD modelled, but Resin cast tanks
Similar to their approach to the F-16 CFT kit earlier this year.

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

 Newly developed CFT parts 

[About the actual machine]

-Developed as an advanced version of the F/A-18C/D Hornet, the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet began deployment in 1999.

- In order to improve the lack of cruising range and lack of weapon loading, which were considered to be one of the major weaknesses of the C/D type, the size of the fuselage is made larger than the C/D type.

-In addition to increasing the fuel tank capacity and successfully extending the cruising range, new hard points were added to the enlarged wings, etc., and the weapon load capacity was also increased.

- After that, it developed into BlockII with constant improvement and renovation.

- In April 2020, the development of Block III will start when the production of Block II ends.

- Block III is developing a CFT (Conformal Fuel Tank) that can be installed on the aircraft as one of the main equipment that can be installed on the aircraft with a design that follows the shape of the aircraft and suppresses the impact on flight performance.

- The CFT installed on both sides of the fuselage's central spine further expands the operational range of the Super Hornet and is expected to play a major role.


[About the model]
- The model is a 1/144 scale plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the F/A-18 Super Hornet, a US Navy carrier-based fighter.
- We model a type equipped with a double-seat F/A-18F CFT (conformal fuel tank).
- The parts are made of dragon and have a sharp finish.
- Newly designed CFT and a new weapon pod that can be attached to the center of the aircraft.
- The shape is faithfully reproduced with resin parts.
- Finished total length is 127mm.
- You can't miss the model with a CFT equipped on the back.
-Of course, details such as legs and cockpit are also delicately modeled.
- Marking includes two types of demonstration aircraft equipped with CFT and VFA-103 Jolly Rogers assuming deployment to the US Navy.
- Decals are made by Cartograf in Italy, which is known for its high quality. It is a kit that reproduces the latest appearance of Super Hornet with new parts.


[Major features]
- Reproduce the F/A-18F Super Hornet double-seat conformal fuel tank equipped machine on 1/144 scale
- CFT (conformal fuel tank) and center weapon pod set with newly designed resin parts
- Airframe parts are made of Dragon and finished with a total length of 127mm
- Set parts for 1 aircraft
- For marking, prepare a demonstration machine with CFT and VFA-103 assuming deployment


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





アメリカ海軍 F/A-18F スーパーホーネット コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク(CFT) 装備機 (プラモデル)

●新規開発のCFTパーツが新たな魅力を醸し出す。


【実機について】
●F/A-18C/Dホーネットの発展型として開発、1999年に配備がはじめられたのがF/A-18E/Fスーパーホーネットです。
●C/D型では大きな弱点の一つとされていた航続距離の不足と兵装搭載量の不足を改善するべく、C/D型に比べて一回り機体を大型化。
●燃料タンク容量を増やし航続距離を伸ばすことに成功したほか、大型化された翼などにハードポイントを新設し、兵装搭載量も高めたのです。
●その後、絶え間ない改良、改修でBlockIIへと発展。
●2020年4月にはBlockIIの生産終了とともにBlockIIIの開発に着手。
●BlockIIIでは主な装備のひとつとして機体形状に沿ったデザインで飛行性能への影響も抑えられる機体に装備可能なCFT(コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク)の開発が行われています。
●機体中央背骨の両側に装備されるCFTはスーパーホーネットの作戦範囲をさらに拡大し、大きな活躍が期待されているのです。


【モデルについて】
●モデルは1/144スケールでアメリカ海軍の艦上戦闘機、F/A-18スーパーホーネットを再現したプラスチックモデル組み立てキットです。
●複座型のF/A-18FのCFT(コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク)を装備したタイプをモデル化しています。
●パーツはドラゴン製でシャープな仕上がり。
●CFTとさらに機体中央に取り付けられる兵装ポッドを新たに新設計。
●レジンパーツでその形状をしっかりと再現しています。
●仕上がり全長は127mm。
●背中にCFTを装備した機体形状がモデルでも見逃せません。
●もちろん脚やコクピットなど細部のディテールも繊細にモデル化しています。
●マーキングはCFT装着のデモンストレーション機とアメリカ海軍への配備を想定したVFA-103ジョリーロジャースの2種を収録。
●デカールは高品質でおなじみのイタリアのカルトグラフ社製。スーパーホーネットの最新の姿を新パーツとともに再現するキットです。


【主な特徴】
●1/144スケールでF/A-18Fスーパーホーネット複座型のコンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク装備機を再現
●CFT(コンフォーマル・フューエル・タンク)とセンターの兵装ポッドを新設計レジンパーツでセット
●機体パーツはドラゴン製で仕上がり全長127mm
●パーツは1機分をセット
●マーキングはCFT装着のデモ機と配備を想定したVFA-103を用意

Thursday, September 08, 2022

1/144 Pak 40 anti-tank gun and Sdkfz11 half-track (preview) Victrix

 


1/144 Pak 40 anti-tank gun and Sdkfz11 half-track (preview) Victrix






1/144 T-34/85 & T-34/76 (Preview) by Victrix

 1/144 T-34/85 & T-34/76 (Preview) by Victrix


The pack has options for T34/85 and T34/76 also with an option for the chKZ cast turret. It also has two types of wheel configurations, the spoked and dished versions.

This kit will be packed with tank riders and varied tank commanders.

https://www.facebook.com/victrixlimited







1/144 PzKpw IV F/Gand Panther D/A by Pit-Road (preview)



 1/144 PzKpw IV and Panthers by Pit-Road (preview)

It appears Pit-Road will continue to extend their range of WWII 1/144 Items, currently only German items. However, as there appears to be a correlation between their 1/700 range and the 1/144 releases - perhaps others will come?


  • PzKpw IV Ausf. F (Sd.Kfz 161)
  • PzKpw IV Ausf. G  (Sd.Kfz 161)
  • PzKpw V Ausf. D (Sd.Kfz 171) "Panther"
  • PzKpw V Ausf. A (Sd.Kfz 171) "Panther"

more information's as it arrives.



2022年10月~12月発売予定の新製品情報を発表しました。これらの製品は、全日本模型ホビーショー2022(10/01~02・東京ビッグサイト)でサンプル等を展示の予定です。またホビーショーでは会場発表の新製品も予定しています。よろしくお願いします
Translated from Japanese by          
New product information scheduled to be released from October to December 2022 has been announced. Samples of these products are scheduled to be exhibited at the All Japan Model Hobby Show 2022 (October 01-02, Tokyo Big Sight). We are also planning to announce new products at the hobby show. thank you.

Tuesday, August 02, 2022

1/144 Lockheed L-10 Electra - by Karaya

 

1/144 Lockheed L-10 Electra - PLL "LOT" and Romanian AF - by Karaya 

New Molds
3 sprues of plastic parts, 
PE parts, 
3D printed parts. 
Decals for PLL "LOT" and Romanian AF(ex-LOT) 1946 - 1939. 
Limited edition: 150 pcs. only 

Manufacturer: Karaya
Code Number:KY14430
Scale:1:144
Item type: Aircraft kits (injection)
Price:£16.99 £15.29 

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KY14430


1/144 Lockheed L-10 Electra - Amelia Earhart by Karaya 

New Molds
3 sprues of plastic parts, 
PE parts, 
3D printed parts. 
Decals for famous plane of Amelia Earhart 1937.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Earhart
Limited edition: 150 pcs. only  

Manufacturer: Karaya

Code Number:KY14431
Scale:1:144
Item type: Aircraft kits (injection)
Price:£16.99 £15.29 

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KY14431


1/144 Lockheed L-10 Electra - Spanish AF - by Karaya 

New Molds
3 sprues of plastic parts, 
PE parts, 
3D printed parts. D
Decals for Spanish AF 1936 - 1953
Limited edition: 150 pcs. only 

Code Number:KY14432
Scale:1:144
Item type: Aircraft kits (injection)
Price:£16.99 £15.29 

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KY14432

1/144 Lockheed L-10 Electra - Delta Airlines - - by Karaya 

3 sprues of plastic parts, 
PE parts, 
3D printed parts. 
Decals for 2 painting schemes of Delta Airlines 1936-1942. 
Limited edition: 150 pcs. only  

Code Number:KY14432
Scale:1:144
Item type: Aircraft kits (injection)
Price:£16.99 £15.29 

https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/KY14433


https://www.scalemates.com/brands/karaya--336

1/144 PARSIVAL-SIGSFELD GERMAN "DRACHEN" OBSERVATION BALLOON by Pig Model



1/144 PARSIVAL-SIGSFELD GERMAN "DRACHEN" OBSERVATION BALLOON by Pig Model


Sale Price £45.82 GBP 

List Price £67.38 GBP


https://www.hlj.com/1-144-scale-parsival-sigsfeld-german-drachen-observation-balloon-pig144-003


Code: PIG144-003
JAN Code: 4710792514031
Release Date: 2022/09/30
Category: Fun Goods
Item Type: Injection Kits
Manufacturer: Pig Model





Tuesday, July 26, 2022

WF2022 Summer New Product Information - Tripplenuts

 WF2022 Summer New Product Information - Tripplenuts

It's late, but we are announcing a new product at WF on July 24th. This time, we will release three retro British aircraft and the first ship kit.

**** Machine Translated - taken from manufacturers press release *****

1/144 S-100 Schnell boat ¥ 8,000


This time is a new project! We have developed a German armoured torpedo boat during World War II!

The S-100 is a type of boat developed as a high-speed torpedo boat, commonly known as the "S boat," which has a displacement of approximately 112 tons, covers the bridge with armour, and has two torpedo launchers on the bow. Equipped with 20mm cannons (single-barrelled and twin-barrelled) and 37mm cannons as anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons, we carried out a commercial raiding operation by taking advantage of the high speed of 40 knots or more. The total length of a boat is about 35m, and 1/144 is close to 25cm. The appearance of three turrets equipped with torpedoes and mines on a smart hull that seems to be a high-speed boat is powerful, the volume is larger than that of an airplane, and the fitting on the deck gives a high density finish. 1/144 U-boats and Z-class destroyers are also on sale from the German level, so I think you can enjoy them side by side. However, the difficulty of assembling is considerably higher because there are more handrails and small parts than airplanes.


1/144 De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 ¥ 3,500


An all-weather fighter originally developed as a Royal Air Force aircraft in the 1950s. The contract was cancelled by the Air Force due to the crash, but it was later adopted by the Navy and introduced as a carrier-capable fighter. The aircraft design, in which the horizontal stabilizers are placed on the left and right tail booms, was adopted from the advantage that the weight can be reduced even if the aircraft size is increased, and it is one of the methods to cover the low engine output at that time. It was adopted as one. In addition, the pilot is placed on the left and the radar hand is placed on the right, and each canopy has a different shape, which makes it look very unique. The kit reproduces the late FAW.2. Four Firestreak missiles can be mounted under the wings.


1/144 Supermarine Swift FR.5 ¥ 3,200


An interceptor fighter of the Royal Air Force that has been in service since 1954. Expectations were raised by breaking the speed record at that time with a swept wing and a sleek aircraft, but it was produced more than originally planned due to a series of accidents and the improved type did not reach the performance required by the Air Force. The numbers have been significantly reduced and quickly replaced by Hawker Hunter, a fighter of the same age. As a result, it came to be said to be a disappointing aircraft, but the aircraft, which has an advanced form as a fighter at that time, such as the leading edge of the main wing that draws complicated lines, is attractive even from the current eyes. It is a target. Due to the shape of the machine, the kit could be stored with a small number of parts, making it easy to assemble. We have made it possible to fully equip 16 rockets under the wings as weapons, but few of them are fully equipped in the photo of the aircraft, so I think that they were not actually equipped very much.


1/144 Gloster Meteor F.8 ¥ 3,200


The Meteor is famous as Britain's first practical jet fighter. The aircraft design itself was not so novel and it was not a high-performance aircraft, but as a result of many improved variations, it was highly evaluated for its reliability. The Meteor F.8 is a late model, and has changed significantly from the early model, such as the pressurized cockpit and the extension of the rear part of the bubble canopy fuselage. The early type Meteor was once on sale at Shokugan, so this time we made the late type. Due to the bubble canopy and the extension of the fuselage, it has a more fearless image than the initial model. You can select and equip a fuel tank or 8 rockets under the wings. Also, as a special gimmick this time, I tried to reproduce the internal engine by using the outer panel on the upper part of the engine as a separate part.

 We look forward to welcoming everyone!

http://triplenuts000.seesaa.net/article/489899753.html

If you like early period British jets, I recommend https://www.144th.co.uk/

**** Machine Translated *****


WF2022Summer新製品情報

遅くなってしまいましたが7月24日のWFでの新製品を発表いたします。今回はレトロなイギリス機3種と、初の艦艇キットを新発売いたします。


1/144 S-100 シュネルボート ¥8,000


今回は新企画!第二次世界大戦時のドイツ軍装甲魚雷艇を開発いたしました!

S-100は高速魚雷艇として開発された通称「Sボート」と呼ばれる艇の1種で、排水量は約112t、ブリッジを装甲で覆い船首に2門の魚雷発射管を持ちます。対空、対艦用の兵装として20mm機関砲(単砲身と連装の2基)と37mm砲を備え、40ノット以上の高速性を生かして通商破壊作戦を行いました。ボートといっても全長は約35mあり、1/144としても25cm近くあります。高速艇らしいスマートな船体に砲台3機に魚雷や機雷を搭載した姿は迫力があり、飛行機と比べてボリュームも大きい上に、甲板上の艤装によって密度感の高い仕上がりとなりました。ドイツレベルからは1/144のU-ボートやZ級駆逐艦も発売されていますので、それらと並べるといった楽しみ方もできると思います。ただ、手すりや細かいパーツは飛行機よりも多いため組み立て難易度はかなり高くなっております。


1/144 デ・ハビランド シーヴィクセン FAW.2 ¥3,500


元々イギリス空軍機として1950年代に開発された全天候型戦闘機。墜落事故により空軍では契約がキャンセルされましたがその後海軍によって採用され、艦上戦闘機として導入されることになりました。左右のテイルブームに水平尾翼を配置するという機体デザインは、機体サイズを大きくしても重量を減らすことができるという利点から採用されたもので、当時のエンジン出力の低さをカバーする手法の一つとして採用されたものです。また、パイロットを左に、レーダー手を右に配置し、それぞれキャノピーの形が違うという左右非対称な形状を採用したため、非常に個性的な見た目となっています。キットは後期型であるFAW.2を再現。ファイストリークミサイル4発を翼下に取り付けることができます。


1/144 スーパーマリン スイフト FR.5 ¥3,200



1954年から就役したイギリス空軍の迎撃戦闘機。後退翼と流麗な機体で当時の速度記録を更新するなどで期待を集めましたが、事故が相次いだことと改良型が空軍が求める性能に達しなかったことが理由で当初の予定よりも生産数は大幅に削減され、短期間で同年代の戦闘機であるホーカーハンターにとって代わられることとなりました。結果的には残念な機体と言われるようにはなりましたが、複雑なラインを描く主翼前縁など、当時の戦闘機としては先進的なフォルムを持つ同機は今の目から見ても魅力的です。キットはその機体形状ゆえに少ないパーツ数で納めることができましたので組みやすいものとなりました。兵装としてロケット弾16発を翼下にフル装備できるようにしましたが、同機の写真でフル装備しているものはほとんど見られず、実際にはあまり装備されなかったのではないかと思います。


1/144 グロスター ミーティア F.8 ¥3,200


イギリス初の実用ジェット戦闘機として有名なミーティア。機体設計自体はそれほど斬新なものではなく、高性能とは言えない機体ではありましたが、多くの改良型のバリエーションが造られた結果、信頼性において高い評価を受けることとなりました。ミーティアF.8は後期型で、与圧コクピット、バブル型キャノピー胴体後部の延長など前期型とは大きく変化しています。食玩にて初期型のミーティアはかつて発売されておりましたので、今回は後期型を制作いたしました。バブルキャノピー化や胴体延長がなされているため、初期型よりも精悍なイメージとなっています。翼下には燃料タンクかロケット弾8発を選択して装備させることができます。また、今回のスペシャルギミックとしてエンジン上部の外板を別パーツとし、内部のエンジンを再現してみました。


 皆様のお越しをお待ちしております!

http://triplenuts000.seesaa.net/article/489899753.html

初期の英国のジェット機が好きなら、私はお勧めします https://www.144th.co.uk/

1/144 Japanese Imperial Army Ki-105 Otori - USHI Models

 


1/144 Japanese  Imperial Army Ki-105 Otori - USHI Models

¥ 5,500 including tax

* * * Scheduled to be released in early August * * * 
A transport aircraft prototyped by Japan International Aviation Industry in 1943. 
The predecessor prototype transport glider Kokusai was modified so that it could fly on its own with a motor attached when it was not possible to procure the aircraft required for towing. 
After undergoing a recruitment examination in December of the following year, the war ended when about 10 aircraft were produced. 
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Includes resin cast, precise 3D printed parts, and decals. 
Kit total length 138mm / total width 243mm 
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1/144 日本陸軍 日国キ105鳳
¥5,500 税込

※※※8月上旬発売予定※※※
昭和18年に日本国際航空工業が試作した輸送機。前身の試作輸送グライダー ク7で、曳航に必要な機体が調達できない問題に際して、発動機を取り付けて自力飛行できるよう改修されました。翌年12月に採用審査を経て、10機程度が生産されたところで終戦を迎えました。
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レジンキャストと精密な3Dプリントパーツ、デカール付き。
キット全長138mm/全幅243mm
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4日以内に発送 レターパックプラスで配送

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