Monday, August 05, 2024

1:144 Spitfire and Bf 109E kits - Kickstarter #2 by Beacon Models



1:144 Spitfire and Bf 109E kits - Kickstarter #2 by Beacon Models

The year is 1940, France and the Low Countries have fallen. Britain stands alone, and must defend the skies long enough to prevent the Third Reich from achieving the air superiority needed to launch an invasion across the English Channel. Only the fighter pilots of the RAF - "The Few" - can meet this challenge. The stakes are desperately high, resources are stretched to the limit. The Battle of France is over, the Battle of Britain is about to begin…

Last year Beacon Models launched their first 1:144 kits, and now they're back on Kickstarter with new editions and variants of our 1:144 Spitfire and Bf 109E kits for you. This is also your opportunity to get your hands on some exclusive reward items that are only available to backers of this campaign. Now with your help  they can fund the production of these new kits. Join Beacon Models as they build on the success of their first products, and take the next step into this incredible period of wartime history as told through scale models.

This campaign has been fully funded, so it will go into production and shipping. However, many "early bird" offers and options still remain for the next 15 Days

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beacon-models/the-few-part-2


Commissioning Edition Kit Features:
Sprues for two model aircraft.
Full colour instruction booklet.
Two marking schemes.
Premium screen printed decals by Cartograf.
CNC cut self adhesive canopy masks by Peewit.

Hangar Editions Kit Features:
Sprues for a single model aircraft.
Full colour instruction booklet.
Two marking schemes.
High quality digitally printed decals by Eduard.

1:144 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia Commissioning Edition Kit
1:144 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I (Early) Hangar Edition Kit
1:144 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.Ia Hangar Edition Kit
1:144 Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk.I Hangar Edition Kit
1:144 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.II Hangar Edition Kit

1:144 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/4 Commissioning Edition Kit
1:144 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-1 Hangar Edition Kit
1:144 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3/4 Hangar Edition Kit
1:144 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7 Hangar Edition Kit
1:144 Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7 Trop Hangar Edition Kit




Friday, July 26, 2024

Miniwing.cz 2024 Summer Update

 









Miniwing.cz 2024 Summer Update

I have a quick update from Radek at Miniwing, covering some refreshed items and a couple of new kits that people are already excited about

See https://www.eshop.miniwing.cz/ for kits availability and shipping

2024 Kits

- RQ-4 Global Hawk JASDF (Japan) Plastic kit, - already released 2024

- MQ-9 Block 5 (Netherlands/Dutch)Plastic kit with 3D printed parts, release date 9/2024

- MQ-9 Block 5 (Spain) Plastic kit with 3D printed parts,release date 10/2024

- Bell 206 JET RANGER,

- Bell OH-58A "KIOWA",

- Bell OH-58A "KIOWA" in Vietnam War,

- Bell OH-58A KIOWA "over Europe",

- Bell OH-58A KIOWA "the Middle East" Plastic Kits contains 27 parts, Canopy mask sheet, PE parts sheet and decal variants 

2025 Kits  

- Bell AH-1G "Vietnam War"(plastic Kit) - Estimated release Date New Year 01/2025 (design still work in progress)

- Gloster Meteors NF.11, 12 and 14 (plastic) released 1H/2025. 











Thursday, June 27, 2024

KG144

I am aware the forum is down at the moment . It's not intentional

It will be back on the 1st JULY, which is when the embargo ends...

It appears bot,hacks,denial of services have caused the website to the specified exceed limits, as a result of this it has been throttled by the ISP provider..


Wednesday, June 26, 2024

1/144 4D Models - "Series 5"



1/144 4D Models - "Series 5"

Another series of the 4D models from the Chinese manufacturer.  It must be said that these are not the  pinnacle of modelling,  they still provide some interesting subjects to work with and they will be cheap!

Some will argue these are cheap toys, or for wargaming - but, people seem to like them and are improving on the base models.

SU-25 attack aircraft, codename: Frogfoot



F-5E fighter, codename: Tiger



AV-8A attack aircraft, codename: Harrier



F/A-18 fighter jet, codename: Hornet



F-15 fighter, codename: Eagle




J-16 fighter, codename: Qianlong




UH-1 Helicopter Codename: Huey



MI-8 helicopter, codename: Hippo


< Machine translated from Mandarin >

'Flying 5' is assembled and will be released soon.
  • SU-25 attack aircraft, codename: Frogfoot
  • F-5E fighter, codename: Tiger
  • AV-8A attack aircraft, codename: Harrier
  • F/A-18 fighter jet, codename: Hornet
  • F-15 fighter, codename: Eagle
  • J-16 fighter, codename: Qianlong
  • UH-1 Helicopter Codename: Huey
  • MI-8 helicopter, codename: Hippo
 8 famous aircraft from China, Britain, the United States and the Soviet Union,

Source https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/HI3WBin7jUhGqQlIWwGiUQ (via 黑色的黑藻

@Kalinka_EutroP)


模型144比,免胶全拼,板件精雕细琢,精致细腻~细节尽最大可能给到了还原。。。


时隔了两年,

“4D”的小飞机再一次集群呈现,

至此,

‘飞5’集结完毕~即将发行。

“蛙足”、“鹞”、“虎”、“鹰”、“大黄蜂”,“河马”、“休伊”、“潜龙”等8款中英美苏的名机,144模型板件 ,愿您喜欢~

感谢您的关注和支持!

祝您:

吉祥

新品即将发市

更多“4D”小飞机’精彩,请点击下方文章浏览:

1、《十年前的今天

2、《但愿拿出手,您能喜欢!

3、《不是说还有~

4、《新4款144战机~

5、《144的大飞机~


4D Model

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Aims to provide timely information for model players on the latest developments and product displays of the "4D" model/toy series, which is developed and created by "Ming Ming" in collaboration with "Hehexing", "Xuhui" and "Chengyou" respectively - fully assembled, simulated in shape, restored in details / for beginners to practice and play with, and can also be displayed.

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Friday, April 19, 2024

First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale

 


First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale

Will a member of the https://www.kampfgruppe144.com/phpBB3/index.php forum is proud to present this amazing publication show casing his skills./

examples of the content of this book can be seen Otto Kissenberth's Pfalz D.IIIa from Jasta 23b
The level of scratch building extends even to such areas as wire spoked wheels, demonstrating his skill and determination: Spoked Wheels


First World War Aircraft in Scale: Scratchbuilding in 1/144 Scale
Edited by: William Adair 

Pre-Order Price £21.00 
Standard Price  £30.00

**THIS BOOK WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISPATCH IN JULY 2024**
(Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Pre-Order)

A masterclass in scratchbuilding and fine-scale modelmaking techniques, dedicated to 1/144 scale aircraft of the First World War.


**PUBLICATION DATE: JULY 2024**
 
  • The first book of its kind to focus exclusively on 1/144 scale First World War aircraft

  • The author adapts old techniques and devises new ways to create exquisite miniatures of well-known historic aircraft

  • Includes six individual projects crafted entirely by hand, with each step carefully explained and illustrated

  • Packed full of tips, advice and outstanding photographs

Featuring beautifully illustrated chapters on specific aircraft such as the Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2b, Airco DH.2 and Pfalz D.III, First World War Aircraft in Scale takes the reader from the initial inspiration and planning stages of scratchbuilding, all the way to cockpit detailing and the fine-tuning of engines and armaments.

William Adair brings his skills as a jewellery maker and gold and silversmith to the art of scale modelling, presenting easy-to-follow solutions for creating components such as struts, rigging, and assembly jigs, as well as specialised finishing techniques developed for small scales. Further tips are given on painting, weathering, creating custom markings, national insignia, and much more, as well as recommendations on tools, references and materials.

BOOK ISBN9781781559253
FORMAT235 x 165 mm
BINDINGPaperback
PAGES192 pages
PUBLICATION DATEJuly 2024
TERRITORYWorld
ILLUSTRATIONS266 colour illustrations

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

1/144 ABRAMS Tank Series U-Star


 

1/144 ABRAMS Tank Series U-Star

A new set of 1/144 M1A1/M1A2 Abrams this time from U-Star

UA-60029 M1A1

UA-60030 M1A2

UA-60031 M1A2 SEP V2

UA-60032 M1A2 TUSK 1

Source: 黑色的黑藻 @Kalinka_EutroP


These could sit next to your Pit-Road 1/144 M1A1/M1A2 Abrams?