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1/35 BAKERS
BOX CONTAINS MODELS OF 2 FIGURES, WOODEN CRATES WITH BAKERY PRODUCTS 1:35 SCALE
1.35 U.S. ARMY G7105 4х4 1,5 t PANEL DELIVERY TRUCK
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 5 OPTIONS
DOORS CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENT, TRANSMISSION, BRAKE, STEERING SYSTEMS
1/48 FIELD WORKSHOP
Kit contains models of: gas cylinders, ladders, table, buckets, cart, anvil, beams, jack stand and tools in 1:48 Scale
1/35 MILKMEN
Kit Contains Models of 2 Figures & Cans in 1:35 Scale
1/35 G-527 250GAL WATER TRAILER “WATER BUFFALO”
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 5 OPTIONS
1/35 LIEFER PRITSCHENWAGEN TYP 170V WITH CANVAS
HIGHLY DETAILED MODEL
ALL DOORS CAN BE POSTED OPEN & CLOSED
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
CLEAR PARTS INCLUDED
CANVAS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 4 VARIANTS
Restock Items:
35245 U.S. SOLDIERS RAINWEAR
35596 GARAGE WORKSHOP
35597 GERMAN 200L FUEL DRUMS WW2
37037 SOVIET TANK CREW 1960-70’S
35234 BM-8-24 SELF-PROPELLED ROCKET LAUNCHER
72033 ASSAULT OF MEDIEVAL FORTRESS
72005 MEDIEVAL CASTLE
35227 T-34/85 RUNNING GEAR LATE TYPE
35339 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. J Nibelungenwerk. MID PROD. SEP-NOV 1944 INTERIOR KIT
37002 T-44M SOVIET MEDIUM TANK
38062 FRENCH CIVILIANS IN CAFE 1930-40S
35617 PLASTIC TRASH CANS
37061 MIDDLE EAST TANK CREW 1960-70s
35635 TRAFFIC SIGNS. UKRAINE 2010’s
35615 MODERN OIL DRUMS 200L
35268 SOVIET INFANTRY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT. SPECIAL EDITION
35329 U.S. INFANTRY WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT
35334 U.S. WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT FOR TANK CREW & INFANTRY
35356 T-44 INTERIOR KIT
35137 PUSHING SOVIET SOLDIERS
35128 JAPANESE TANK CREW
35157 HUNGARIAN TANK CREW
35226 SOVIET ASSAULT INFANTRY (WINTER CAMOUFLAGE CLOAKS)
37025 V-55 ENGINE
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ICM Sep 2023 News
1/72 In the skies of China (Ki-21-Ia, two Кі-27а)
On July 7, 1937, the incident on the Lugouqiao Bridge near Beijing started the Second Sino-Japanese War. From the first days of the invasion, the Japanese navy’s aircraft held the brunt of the attack, and this forced the army air force to increase its supply of aircraft. In the spring of 1938, the Ki-27a fighter appeared in the skies of China. Its combat qualities, combined with the high training of its personnel, allowed the Japanese air force to gain an advantage over the Chinese Air Force. In air battles, the fighter successfully fought Soviet-made I-15 and I-16 aircraft.
Also in 1938, Ki-21-Ia bombers appeared in the Chinese skies, and the 60th Sentai was the
first to receive them. The planes were immediately involved in active combat operations, and their crews managed to develop an effective tactic of use: they maintained a close combat formation in the target area, combining this with mutual fire support.
The Ki-21-Ia bombers also proved to be highly survivable, being able to withstand damage from a large number of conventional caliber bullets. For a certain period of time, these aircraft were the only long-range bombers in the Japanese Army Air Force.
1/72 U-Boat Type ‘Molch’
WWII German Midget Submarine
The Molch was a single-seat ultra-small submarine designed for operations in the coastal zone and belonged to the so-called special assault forces. During development, it was designated as “Thomas II”, and production of serial models, known as “Molch”, began in July 1944. The mini-submarine was equipped with a single electric motor for surface and underwater operation, which limited its combat capability. The depth of immersion was up to 60 meters, and the maximum speed in the underwater position was 5 knots. The hull consisted of three sections, with a chair for a single crew member in the center section. The Molch was built at the Deschhimag shipyard in Bremen, and 393 units were produced in total. As part of the special sabotage formation “K”, these submarines were used in the Mediterranean and North Seas, making 140 trips to sea by the end of World War II.
1/35 AH-1G Cobra (early production)
US Attack Helicopter
The widespread use of multi-purpose helicopters in Vietnam to provide fire support of ground units was the reason for the development of a specialized attack helicopter. Bell began its development in the spring of 1965, and in September, the first prototype became operational. The production AH-1G Cobra began rolling off the assembly line in June 1967, and in the fall of the same year, they began combat operations in Vietnam. The built-in armament of the first production AH-1G Cobras consisted of a six-barrel Minigun mounted in the nose under-fuselage turret. A 40-mm automatic grenade launcher
was later added. The pylons were additionally equipped with blocks with unguided missiles and machine gun containers, and the possibility of suspending a powerful 20-mm six-barrel automatic cannon was added. The gunner in the front seat controlled the fire of the built-in weapons in the nose turret, and the pilot used weapons located on the wing pylons.
Lightweight steel armor with a total weight of 122 kg was used to protect the crew and the most important parts of the structure and units from ground fire.
1/35 Typ 320 (W142) Soft Top
WWII German staff car
The Mercedes-Benz 320, also known as the W142, was developed at the design bureau of Daimler-Benz AG and began production in 1937. It had a six-cylinder engine with a volume of 3.2 liters (3.4 liters in later versions) and 78 horsepower. The model was available with a short (2880 mm) or long (3300 mm) wheelbase and various body styles. The Cabriolet body variant was available in a long wheelbase version. The four-seater version had two doors and four side windows; the roof was soft and could be folded down to protect it from the weather. This vehicle was often seen in the Wehrmacht, with some retaining civilian license plates. It was used as a staff car and was also used to transport senior commanders.
1/35 “Quietly came, quietly went…”
Special Operations Forces of Ukraine
The modern Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were created in 2016 on the basis of existing units and subunits, most of which already had some combat experience. As of the summer of 2023, the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces are based on two special purpose regiments – a special purpose maritime center, a special operations center and several other units. Their main tasks include in-depth reconnaissance, combat raids behind enemy lines, search and evacuation of captives or hostages, and anti-terrorist activities. The selection process for Special Forces units is very rigorous, with only 10% of all candidates passing the selection process. Special attention is paid to the equipment of the Special Forces units. The weapons, equipment and facilities include the most modern models, both foreign and Ukrainian, such as the special Vulcan assault rifle, which has been supplied to Special Forces units since 2017. Also in 2020, the Special Operations Forces were the first in the Armed Forces of Ukraine to adopt the structure of NATO army headquarters. During 2022-2023, Ukrainian Special Forces units successfully performed the most difficult combat missions in all areas of combat operations.
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Eduard Sep 2023 News
We have just launched the September novelties!
The main novelty is the long-awaited 1/48 scale Bf 109K-4 kit, which we are releasing in the Limited Edition under the name KURFÜRST.
Selected kits from the September offer can be purchased separately or in two variants of the discounted BUNDLE package. The BUNDLE is limited time offer valid until September 7, 2023.
For BFC members we are introducing a new item dedicated to Czechoslovak Wing Commanders in the RAF.
We are also bringing back the Bf 110F in 1/48 scale in the ProfiPACK edition. The kit is back on sale in limited quantities at the 2022 price level.
Czechoslovak Wing Commanders on Spitfire Mark Vc 1/48
Cat.No.: BFC115
The Weekend edition kit of British WWII fighter plane Spitfire Mk.Vc in 1/48 scale.
Kit offers to build Spitfire Mk.Vc flying in RAF, USAAF or Free French Forces.
Bonus decals are for Spitfires of the Czechoslovak Wig Commanders, W/Cdr Karel Mrázek and W/Cdr František Doležal.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 4 + 3
decals: Eduard
PE parts: no
painting mask: no
resin parts: no
Bf 110F 1/48
Cat.No.: 8207
ProfiPACK edition kit of Bf 110F in 1/48 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 5
decals: Eduard
PE parts: yes, color
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
Bonus: resin Dachshund figure in 1/48 scale. Random selection 1 of 3 variants.
Bf 109F-2 1/72
Cat.No.: 70154
The ProfiPACK edition kit of German WWII fighter plane Bf 109F-2 in 1/72 scale.
plastic parts:Eduard
marking options: 6
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
Also available as:
Bf 109F-2 – OVERTREES BUNDLE 1/72 – kit plus an extra set of sprues
Cat.No.: 70154+X
Bf 109F-2 – BRASSIN BUNDLE 1/72 – kit plus resin cockpit
Cat.No.: 70154+6
KURFÜRST 1/48
Cat.No.: 11177
The Limited edition kit of the German WWII fighter plane Bf 109K-4 in 1/48 scale.
The TWIN DECAL sheet included.
Allows to build models in any two marking otions with the use of OVERTREES plastic parts and accessories.
plastic parts:Eduard
marking options: 9
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
Also available as:
KURFÜRST – OVERTREES BUNDLE 1/48 – kit plus an extra set of sprues
Cat.No.: 11177+X
KURFÜRST – BRASSIN BUNDLE 1/48- kit plus resin engine
Cat.No.: 11177+6
MiG-21bis 1/48
Cat.No.: 84130
The Weekend edition kit of Soviet Cold War jet fighter MiG-21bis in 1/48 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 4
decals: Eduard
PE parts: no
painting mask: no
resin parts: antennae
Also available as:
MiG-21bis – MASK BUNDLE 1/48 – kit plus set of masks
Cat.No.: 84130+EX
MiG-21bis – OVERTREES BUNDLE 1/48 – kit plus an extra set of sprues
Cat.No.: 84130+X
Spitfire Mk. Vc 1/48
Cat.No.: 84192
The Weekend edition kit of British WWII fighter plane Spitfire Mk.Vc in 1/48 scale.
Kit offers to build Spitfire Mk.Vc flying in RAF, USAAF or Free French Forces.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 4
decals: Eduard
PE parts: no
painting mask: no
resin parts: no
Also available as:
Spitfire Mk. Vc – OVERTREES BUNDLE 1/48 – kit plus an extra set of sprues
Cat.No.: 84192+X
Spitfire Mk. Vc – MASK BUNDLE 1/48 – kit plus set of masks
Cat.No.: 84192+EX
Bristol F.2B Fighter 1/48
Cat.No.: 8452
The Weekend edition kit of British WWI two-seat biplane fighter plane Bristol F.2b Fighter in 1/48 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 4
decals: Eduard
PE parts: no
painting mask: no
resin parts: no
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Kittyhawk Mk.IV ‘Over the Mediterranean and the Pacific’ 1/72
The US-built P-40 Warhawk fighter aeroplane is one of the WW2 iconic types and flew also with the air forces of Commonwealth countries where it bore the name Kittyhawk. The final mass produced version was the P-40N, introduced to service in 1944, and with the allies known as the Kittyhawk Mk.IV.
The truly superb model kit of this important fighter contains a decal sheet with markings for a No.87 Sqn RAAF machine named Black Magic flown by the only aboriginal Australian pilot, F/Sgt Leonard Victor Waters. The other machine offered in the kit was used by No.450 Sqn RAAF operating in Italy and this kite wore a semi-naked girl emblem on its cowl.
– Superb model
– Interesting painting schemes
– Wide range of resin accessory sets
– Pre-cut masks M72016 also available
Seafire Mk.15 ‘FAA & RCN Service’ 1/48
The Seafire Mk.15 of the immediate post war period was the first ever Seafire powered by the Griffon to see the regular service. Besides the FAA, Mk.15 Seafires also flew with the Royal Canadian Navy. Our model contains also etches and offers two schemes, one as with the British Fleet Air Arm while the other option portrays a machine from Canada. The British machine had one of its outer wing panels replaced and still carrying the earlier scheme colours which makes it now rather interesting-looking indeed. The Canadian airframe had a unique scheme typical for the later machines flown with the RCN.
– The only available 1/48 Seafire XV model kit
– Interesting schemes
– Contains photo etched parts
– Pre-cut masks M48019 also available
Short Sunderland Mk.III
This is a model of one of the most famous flying boats in the history of aviation. The Mk.III variety was built and saw service during the war times, being introduced to operational use in the turn of 1941-42. Compared with the earlier versions, it featured an improved hull step and was equipped with power-operated gun turrets. Because of its long range capabilities and heavy armament, the type proved a very dangerous opponent to Kriegsmarine’s u-boats which was also able to defend itself against long range fighters of the Luftwaffe. These abilities are very well illustrated by the chosen airframes in the kit, two of which can boast with a sunk submarine and the crew of the other managed to defend themselves against eight attacking Ju 88s, shooting down three of them in the end
model of a British flying boat in the anti-submarine version
decals for three British (1x Canadian, 2x Australian sqdns) and one French airframe
extremely detailed interior
panel lines to scale
Maryland Mk.I/II “Warburton´s War” 1/48
The Martin 167 medium bomber was manufactured in the USA, however it has never been used by the US military. On the other hand, overseas, the French and British showed their interest in the type and placed the orders. In Britain, the type received the name Maryland and while the French aiframes arrived in time to get involved in defending France in 1940, the British ones were operated in Africa and over the Mediterranean, with RAF and SAAF units. And a few of them also flew in the reconnaissance role, made most famous by the excellent recce pilot Adrian Warburton. One of whose machines, an originally French one and based in Malta, is also amongst our colour schemes in this kit. The other two schemes portray machines as used by the RAF and SAAF.
In total four styrene sprues with one of clear parts are joined by etches and resin details. The model has returned to our range in a limited quantity only.
Tachikawa Ki-54Hei ‘ Hickory’ 1/72
The Ki-54 Hickory was a WW2 Japanese twin engine aeroplane which was manufactured in four main versions used for pilots training, wireless operators and navigators training, aerial gunnery training and finaly the version used for both transport and anti-submarine patrols. The kit comes on four styrene sprues and one with clear parts.
The first incarnation of our kit is the transport variety and brings three Japanese airframes, one of which in two guises. Among the schemes you will also find the Ki-54 Hei / Hickory no.5541 which had to make an emergency landing on the Towada lake on 27 September 1943. The plane was found and fished out of the lake on 5 September 2012 and was put on display at the Misawa museum. An airframe which can boast with its interesting past is the 10.Dokiuritsu Hikodan Shireibu machine which was used to fly the Lieutenant General Masao Baba capitulation delegation to Borneo. For this particular option, the decal sheet has the green capitulation crosses as well.
the Ki-54 has never been kitted in styrene format before
decals cater for airframes with interesting history¨
paint masks also available
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Jaguar XJR-9 LM (Le Mans type)20654 Jaguar XJR-9
Scale … 1:24
Product number ………… 20654
Release date … Around August 9, 2023 P
Model Overall length … 200mm
Model overall width … 83.5mm
Decal (Marking)
1988 Le Mans 24-hour race car CAR No.2 (win), CAR No.22 (4th), CAR No.21 (16th), CAR No.1, CAR No.3
Boeing 777-200 “Demonstrator”10857 BOEING 777 200
Scale … 1:200
Product number ………… 10857
Release date … Around August 09, 2023
Model Overall length … 319mm
Model overall width … 305mm
Decal (Marking)
Demonstrator machine “N7771” (Unit 1) (rolled out on April 9, 1994)
Mitsubishi F-2B “Prototype 4”
Scale : 1:72
Product number : 02448
Release date : Around August 11, 2023
Model length : 209mm
model Width … 156mm
With the addition of new resin parts,
the 4th prototype belonging to ADTW is reproduced on a 1/72 scale!
This machine is equipped with a camera for measurement on the underside of the fuselage in order to test shooting bombing and dumping.
Measurement equipment is installed in the rear seat part, and it is a single seat.
resin parts
rear camera fairing
rear seat cover
Video camera
Decal (Marking)
Air Self-Defense Force Flight Development Experiment Group Technical Research Headquarters F-2 Prototype No. 4 “102”
F/A-18F Super Hornet “VX-9 Vandy 1”
Scale … 1:72
Product number … 02447
Release date … Around August 11, 2023
Model length … 255mm
model Width … 184mm
Set the parts of Block II specifications.
Decal (Marking)
US Navy 9th Air Test Evaluation Squadron Affiliated Machine “XE1: Vandy 1” (March 2023)
Lamborghini Miura P400 SV “Chassis No.4846 Full Restore”
Scale : 1:24
Product number : 20652
Release date : Around August 23, 2023
Model length : 181.5mm
Width of model : 77mm
Reproduce the fully restored “Miura 50th Anniversary” unveiled in 2016!
Automobili Lamborghini’s restoration department “Polo Storico” fully restored the
green metallic “Chassis No. 4846”, 2016, the 50th anniversary of the Miura’s official announcement at the Geneva Motor Show held in March 1966.
In 2015, it was unveiled as a model to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the announcement of Miura.
The body part color is green.
Lancia Stratos HF “Chardonnay”
Scale : 1:24
Product number : 20653
Release date : Around August 23, 2023
Model length : 160mm
model Width … 78mm
Reproduce the Stratos of the private team “Chardonnay”!
Body parts color is blue.
Decal (Marking)
Private Team “Chardonnay” 1979 Monte Carlo Rally Winner Car No.4 Driver B. Darnish
Private Team “Chardonnay” 1979 Tour de Corse Rally Winner Car No.1 Driver B. Darnish
Mitsubishi G3M2/G3M3 Type 96 Land Attack Aircraft Model 22/23 “Motoyama Air Corps”
Scale … 1:72
Product number ………… 02446
Release date … Around August 23, 2023
Model length … 228.5mm
Width of model : 347mm
An illustration package by Mr. Tadashiro Kato!
Reproduce the machine belonging to the Motoyama Navy Air Corps.
Armament is a selection formula of 60 kg bomb x 8 and 250 kg bomb x 2.
Decal (Marking)
Motoyama Navy Air Corps machine “G-336”, “G-343”
Kawasaki KR250 (KR250A) “Red/Gray Color
Scale … 1:12
Product number ………… 21751 C
Release date … Around August 26, 2023
Model length … 168mm model
Width … 59mm
Reproduce the Firecracker Red x Graystone model!
Selection formula of tandem specification / single seat specification.
The state without the cowl can also be reproduced.
Cowl + tank parts color is red.
Decal (Marking)
Firecracker Red x Graystone Model
ShinMaywa US-1A “71st Air Group”
Scale : 1:72
Product number : 02449
Release date : Around August 26, 2023
Model length : 465mm
model Width … 460mm
US-1A with improved engine output is reproduced by adding resin parts!
The package illustration is handled by Mr. Tadashiro Kato.
resin parts
Main landing gear storage bulge
upper nose antenna
Vertical tail left wing speaker
Decal (Marking)
Maritime Self-Defense Force 71st Air Corps Affiliation machine First machine: “9077” (1982 receipt)
Maritime Self-Defense Force 71st Air Corps Affiliation final machine: “9090” (2005 receipt)
Kawasaki T-4 “Egg Girls Rei Hazumi”
Scale … 1:72
Product number … SP567
Release date … Around August 26, 2023
T-4 with the original scheme of Tamago Girls “Rei Hazumi” has appeared♪
The design is planned to feature illustrations drawn by Takashi Fujisawa on each part of the fuselage.
*Figures are not included in the kit.
“Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown” F-15C Eagle “Strider 2”
Scale … 1:48
Product number … SP566
Release date … Around August 30, 2023 P
Model length … 406mm
model Width … 272mm
ACE COMBAT
7: SKIES UNKNOWN & ©Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
From Ace Combat 7, the second unit of the Strider squad, “Strider 2”,
will be made into a 1/48 scale kit!
Airframe parts color is gray.
The package uses CG images.
Decal (Marking)
“Ace Combat 7 Skies Unknown” Count Boarding Machine “Strider 2”
SUZUKI JIMNY (JA11-5 type) w/grill guard
Scale … 1:24
Product number ………… 20650
Release date … Around August 30, 2023
Off-road custom with grill guard!
Set the grill guard of new resin parts.
Body parts color is white.
resin parts
grill guard
Datsun Bluebird 1600 SSS “Custom Wheel”
Scale : 1:24
Product number : 20651
Release date : Around August 30, 2023
Model length : 172mm
model Width … 66mm
Ultra Hawk No. 1UM1
Scale … 1:144
Product number … UM1
Release date … Around September 02, 2023
Number of parts … 63
models Overall length … 292mm
Model overall width … 158mm
Developed by the Earth Defense Force (TDF) for the Ultra Garrison, Ultra Hawk 1 is a multi-purpose aircraft used for combat, bombing, patrol and reconnaissance. This machine, which is stored in the underground dock of the Far East base and waits, can be launched within one minute from the sortie request. The biggest feature of Ultra Hawk No. 1 is that it was developed with a very unique concept of separating and combining with three aircraft, α, β, and γ. It has a crew of 5-6 people, and when separated, 1 member each can ride on β and γ, and attack with 3 aircraft. In addition, it is possible to replace the armament according to the operation, and in addition to the missiles and laser cannons normally equipped, it is also possible to store and transport the heavy armament of the rocket launcher or the pointer. “Ultra Hawk No. 1”, which is active in the Ultra Seven play, is reproduced with Hasegawa’s unique aircraft expression and precise sculpture. Of course α, β, and γ are part configurations that can be separated and combined! By using a strong magnet, the position is determined firmly without spoiling the appearance. Armed with a rocket launcher. A display stand is also included.
12Real Figure Collection No.33 “Mad Soldier”
Scale … 1:12
Product number … SP565
Release date … Around September 02, 2023
A high-quality realistic modeled figure by top sculptor Satoshi Tsujimura is
delivered in an affordable resin kit!
The 33rd is a sci-fi fantasy female warrior who lives in a devastated world!
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Fairey Fulmar MK.I
Item No.: 05822 Scale: 1:48
T-72M MBT
Item No.: 09603 Scale: 1:35
04.10.2022 09:11, 1/83, 400/250/285, Res:150.0%, Push:2, CM:0, Q:1, SD:1, NF:1, UM: 0
French Light Cruiser Marseillaise
Item No.: 05374 Scale: 1:350
V-150 Commando w/20mm cannon
Item No.: 07441 Scale: 1:72
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1:72 Russian 9K79 Tochka (SS-21 Scarab) IRBM ITEM No.: 82935
1:35 Bergepanzer BPz3A1 “Buffalo” ARV ITEM No.: 84566
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1/32 Macchi MC.202 Folgore
100% NEW MOULDS
Super-detailed cockpit with 3D decals – Finely detailed engine and nose gun bay – Detailed landing gear with optionals wells covers – PE parts for engine, flaps, cockpit and overall detailing – Realistic panel lines and rivets – Moveable wings and tail ailerons – Open or closed flaps – Two types of tail ailerons – Super decals sheet for 8 versions – Realistic smoke rings decals with application guide – Colored painting and decals guide
FIGURE NOT INCLUDED
The introduction of the Macchi MC 202 Folgore was a significant development for the fighter squadrons of the Italian Regia Aeronautica. Stylishly designed from an aerodynamical perspective, it was fitted with the powerful German DB 601 engine produced under license by the Italian aeronautical industry. The engine and overall aeronautical performance of the aircraft provided the Regia Aeronautica with a fighter capable of actively engaging Allied fighters. The flight performance compared to the previous generation of fighters equipped with radial engines, such as the Fiat G-50 and the Macchi Mc-200, was in fact much better. Manoeuvrable and fast (it was able to reach 600 km h), it was armed, in the early versions, with two 12.7 mm Breda-SAFAT machine guns installed in the nose. Only in later versions were the armaments improved with additional machine-guns installed in the wings.
1/24 FIAT 131 Abarth Rally OLIO FIAT
NEW DECALS SHEET – RUBBER TYRES – COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET – BLACK ACETATE SPLASH GUARDS
FIGURE NOT INCLUDED
The Fiat 131 Abarth evolved from the initial two-door sedan model. The Abarth development involved many interventions such as the adoption of a lighter chassis, larger wheel mudguards, air intakes on the bonnet and on the sides to optimize the mechanical cooling system. The Fiat 131 Abarth used an in-line front longitudinal 4-cylinder engine with a light alloy head and 4 valves per cylinder. Initial manufacturing began in 1976 leading to participation in the World Rally Championship where it won three constructors’ championships, a FIA Drivers’ Cup and a drivers’ championship. It took part in international competitions until 1982 when it was replaced by Lancia brand cars. Some of its body liveries, associated with the sponsors of the period, have become iconic in the history of “off road” motor racing competitions.
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Avia B-534 III. serie (Reedition) 1/48
Cat.No.: 8191
Reedition of scale kit of Avia B-534 III. série in 48th scale in ProfiPACK edition.
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 4
Decals: Eduard
PE parts: yes, color
painting mask: yes
SE.5a Wolseley Viper 1/48
Cat.No.: 82131
SE.5a Wolseley Viper in 1/48, ProfiPACK edition (NEW Eduard tool 2017).
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 5
decals: Cartograf
resin parts: no
PE parts: yes, color
painting mask: yes
Bf 109F-4 1/72
Cat.No.: 70155
The ProfiPACK edition kit of German WWII fighter plane Bf 109F-4 in 1/72 scale.
plastic parts:Eduard
marking options: 6
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
MiG-21MF Fighter Bomber 1/72
Cat.No.: 70142
The ProfiPACK edition of Soviet Cold War jet aircraft MiG-21MF in 1/72 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 5
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
Fw 190A-8/ R2 1/72
Cat.No.: 70112
ProfiPACK edition of Fw 190A-8/R2 in 1/72 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 5
decals: Eduard
PE parts: yes
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
THE ZIPPER 1/48
Cat.No.: 11169
The Limited edition of the kit of the US jet fighter plane F-104C Starfighter in 1/48 scale.
The selection of aircraft is focused on the units taking part in the Vietnam War.
plastic parts:Kinetic
marking options: 7
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: yes senzor, wheels and seat
WILDER CAT 1/48
Cat.No.: 11175
The Limited edition of the kit of the US WWII aircraft carrier-based fighter FM-2 Wildcat in 1/48 scale.
This version of the Wildcat was built by the Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors and was easily recognizable thanks to taller fin.
It was also the most potent of all Wildcats thanks to the more powerful engine.
plastic parts:Eduard
marking options: 10
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
ADLERTAG 1/72
Cat.No.: 2132
Limited edition kit of German WWII heavy fighter Bf 110C/D in 1/72 scale.
Focused on machines from Battle of Britain campaign.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 12
decals: Eduard
PE parts: yes, pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: yes, MK 101 30mm cannon used in Bf 110C-6
A6M3 Zero Type 32 1/48
Cat.No.: 84191
The Weekend edition kit of Japanese WWII naval fighter plane A6M3 Zero Type 32 in 1/48 scale.
This version of Zero had wing of reduced span and the folding wingtips were eliminated.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 4
decals: Eduard
PE parts: no
painting mask: no
resin parts: no
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1/24 GERMAN TRACTOR D8506 WITH ROOF
HIGHLY DETAILED MODEL KIT IN 1:24 SCALE
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 3 OPTIONS
1/35 Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf. H Nibelungenwerk Late Prod. Sep-Oct 1943
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
INDIVIDUAL TRACKS INCLUDED
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
ALL HATCHES CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
METAL SURFACES AND WELD LINES ACCURATELY REPRESENTED IN THE MODEL
DECAL SHEET FOR 3 OPTIONS
1/35 U.S. TANK CREW NW EUROPE. SPECIAL EDITION
Kit contains models of 5 Figures with Weapons and Equipment.
Decal Sheet Included in the Kit
1/35 CZECHOSLOVAKIAN TRAFFIC SIGNS 1930-40’s
UNASSEMBLED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
BOX CONTAINS MODELS OF TRAFFIC SIGNS
DECAL SHEET INCLUDED IN THE KIT
1/35 WAITERS
Kit Contains 4 Models of Figures in 1:35 Scale
1/35 TEMPO A400 LIEFERWAGEN. MILK DELIVERY VAN
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 6 OPTIONS
WOODEN BOXES WITH BOTTLES ARE INCLUDED
DOORS CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
1/48 PLASTIC BARRELS & CANS
KIT CONTAINS MODELS OF 32 BARRELS & CANS IN 1:48 SCALE
DECAL SHEET IS INCLUDED
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1/35 ‘Kozak-2’
Ukrainian MRAP-class Armored Vehicle
1/72 ZiL-131
Military Truck of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
1/72 Biplanes of the 1930s and 1940s
(Не-51A-1, Ki-10-II, U-2/Po-2VS)
1/35 G7107 in German Service with infantry
1/35 WWII German Military Medical Personnel
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T-2 Buckeye ‘Anniversary Markings’ 1/32
The T-2 Buckeye jet trainer is no doubt among the very legends of the US naval aviation. Both the US Navy and Marines operated this type for a very long time whilst in Greece, the Buckeye saw service even longer. Besides the standard white and red colour scheme, quite a few US airframes bore much more striking colours. And mostly in 1976 when the USA commemorated the bicentennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and many of the Buckeyes got various display schemes. The Greek machines, on the other hand, flew camouflaged and only at the very end of their service one of them was painted in a scheme commemorating the faithful, 40-years long service.
The kit set comes on no less than eight grey styrene sprues joined by a sprue with clear parts, resin items and etched details. The decal sheet caters for markings for one white-blue-red US Navy airframe and one from Greece with colourfuly painted empennage.
Grunau Baby IIB ‘German WWII Glider’ 1/48
Both in the pre-war years and during the war, the Grunau Baby IIB was the most widely used glider all around the world. It is estimated that about six thousand of these simple aircraft might have been built. While before the war, the Grunau Baby gliders were built mainly by amateur pilots using available drawings, with the war on the horizon the type entered almost mass production in Germany to serve as a basic training type with the NSFK – Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps, a paramilitary organization within the Nazi party. And the same system of flying training was used by Germany allies such as Slovakia or Croatia.
Our model of this important type comes on one styrene sprue joined by a clear one with the windshield. The decal sheet caters for two NSFK gliders, one of which flew in a camouflage scheme in Eastern Prussia in 1944 whilst the other one was flown from an airfield near the city of Dresden and featured a painted emblem of a sponsoring organisation. These two schemes are joined by two more, one from Slovakia with civil registration and one as owned by the Croatia air force.
– accurate and nicely detailed model
– interesting colour schemes
– a type very important for the history of aviation
Scheuch-Schlepper 1/72
The rocket-propelled Me 163 tailless aircraft was not fitted with a usual undercarriage and so it lacked the ability to taxi to its take off position or after landing by its own power. And thus the Komet needed some other means to get around the airfield and it was found in the form of the Scheuch-Schlepper tractor. This rather diminutive vehicle was originally devised as a low-cost and widely available agricultural tractor by Rudolf and Eugen Scheuch brothers. The Scheuch company was established in the town of Erfurt and the tractor was developed with the help from Auto-Union, a branch of the DKW-Einbau-Motoren firm. The Scheuch-Schlepper was usually used in two configurations, either with a rear auxilliary wheel to tow the Komets or with a specialised device enabling it to recover the Komet after it has landed.
Our kit of this quite unique vehicle contains usual styrene injected parts, resin cast ones and also a fret of etches.
– highly interesting type
– nicely detailed model kit
PT-20/STM-2 1/72 Ultra Limited Kit
Ryan PT-20, with the factory designation STM, followed the previous sport and trainer variants of the Rayn ST (Sport Trainer) planes. The “M” in the designation means Military, Ryan supplied these aircraft to the US Air Force (they later preferred the PT-22 version with radial engine), to China, Dutch East Indies and several Latin American air forces. The American planes were used for training on US soil, those in the Dutch East Indies had a more colourful fate. Part of them was equipped with floats, the others had a wheeled undercarriage. They were used for training both army and navy pilots. After a Japanese attack, part of the Dutch planes was destroyed, some were captured and used by the Japanese Air Force. The rest were evacuated to Australia where they joined the RAAF training units and served there till the end of the war.
We first made the PT-20 kit in 1995 and in 2004 we reboxed it as the PT-22 version. Both kits were sold out in 2006. But while we were cleaning up our warehouse recently (AKA the Tin House) we found a whole box of these sprues. So we decided to re-introduce the kit to modellers. The sprues are not really up to Special Hobby’s current standards so we created a new product line with the fitting name “Vintage treasure”.
The decals are new and offer one USAAF plane and an ex-Dutch one in RAAF colours. The windshields are vacuformed. We recommend this kit for experienced modellers only. As we have a very limited number of sprues you can only buy the kit via our website or at modelling shows where we participate.
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1/24 Opel Blitz Classic
RUBBER TYRES – DECALS FOR 2 VERSIONS – COLORS INSTRUCTION SHEET
The Opel Blitz project was set up with the aim of mass producing a robust and reliable commercial vehicle that could be used for different applications and tasks. Opel began production of the early trucks, based on a typically US “layout”, in its Rüsselsheim plant in the early 1930s. This was a success story that evolved over time and continued until the mid-1970s. The Opel Blitz’s sturdy structural characteristics were noted by the Wehrmacht and subsequently deployed by them during the Second World War, in both the 4×2 and 4×4 versions. However, its wartime role was later to be eclipsed by its the great commercial success as a civilian vehicle. During the post-war reconstruction period the Opel Blitz was indispensable to Germany’s recovery, being used by merchants, craftsmen, industrialists and many others to rebuild the country.
1/48 EA-18G Growler
COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET – SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 3 VERSIONS
FIGURE NOT INCLUDED
The Boeing EA-18 G Growler was designed to fulfill a specific U.S. Navy requirement. The aim was to commission a specialized carrier-based electronic warfare aircraft to replace the outdated Grumman EA-6B Prowler. The Growler is directly derived from the tandem-seat fighter F/A-18 F Super Hornet and retains all of its main aerodynamic features and characteristics. Its General Electric engines enable the Growler to attain a maximum speed of mach 1.8 and its flight performance is similar to that of the main carrier-based aircraft. The 2-man crew consists of the pilot and a WSO (Weapon System Officer). In place of the F/A-18’s 20 mm cannon the Growler has a dedicated electronic warfare system mounted. Additionally, on its hard points, the Growler can carry high and low band jamming pods, additional fuel tanks and AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
1/35 Kfz. 12 Horch 901 typ 40 frühen Ausf.
RUBBER TYRES – DECALS FOR 4 VERSIONS – COLORS INSTRUCTION SHEET
Beginning in the mid ‘30s Germany sought to improve the mobility and mechanization of its Army. One of the more important requirements of its ambitious development program was the adoption of a standard military chassis which would optimize cross country mobility. Among the different versions that were proposed, the medium off road passenger cars, four wheel drive platform, built by Opelwerk and Auto Union found favour.The Wehrmacht used them in various configurations as troop transports, as tow tractors and in reconnaissance roles. The Kfz. 12, built by Horch (Horch was part of the Auto Union group together with Wanderer, Audi and DKW), proved to be very reliable and robust in any operating environment due to its simple but effective design.
1/72 Jaguar T.2 R.A.F. Trainer
COLOR INSTRUCTION SHEET – SUPER DECALS SHEET FOR 4 VERSIONS
FIGURE NOT INCLUDED
The Jaguar ground attack aircraft emerged in the 1960s from a collaborative project between the French and British aviation industries and was operated by the Royal Air Force until the late mid-2000s, thereby demonstrating extraordinary longevity and operational efficiency. Its two turbojet engines were able to attain and also exceed Mach 1.6. It has been deployed on numerous and quite often highly complex missions in operational theatres, including the Balkans and Iraq. The T2 two-seat trainer version was developed for operational conversion of British RAF pilots. It was also capable in its secondary role of ground attack and close support missions but unlike the single-seat version, it was armed with a single 30mm Aden cannon.
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1/35 Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe with M-121 bomb
1/48 Mistel 1
1/35 Unimog S 404
German Military Radio Truck
1/35 V3000S ‘Einheitsfahrerhaus’
WWII German Truck
1/35 Chornobyl #6
Feat of Divers
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A6M2-N Rufe 1/48
Cat.No.: 82219
The ProfiPACK edition kit of Japanese interceptor/fighter bomber floatplane A6M2-N (Allied code name Rufe) in 1/48 scale.
Kit presents Rufe serving in Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service during World War II.
plastic parts:Eduard
marking options: 5
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
Bf 109F-2 1/48
Cat.No.: 82115
The ProfiPACK edition of German fighter aircraft Bf 109F-2 in 1/48 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 5
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
ROLAND C. II 1/48
Cat.No.: 8043
ProfiPACK edition kit of Roland C.II in 1/48 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 4
decals: Eduard
PE parts: yes, color
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
Fw 190A-4 1/48
Cat.No.: 82142
ProfiPACK edition of German fighter aircraft Fw 190A-4 in 1/48 scale.
The very first release of the kit. New design & moulds.
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 5
decals: Eduard
PE parts: yes, color
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
Spitfire Mk. IXc late version 1/72
Cat.No.: 70121
ProfiPACK edition kit of British WWII fighter aircaft Spitfire Mk.IXc in 1/72 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 6
decals: Eduard
PE parts: yes, pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: no
MIGHTY EIGHTH: 66th Fighter Wing 1/48
Cat.No.: 11174
The Limited edition of the kit of the famous US WWII fighter aircraft P-51D Mustang in 1/48 scale.
The kit offers aircraft from the 55th FG, 78th FG, 339th FG, 353rd FG and 357th FG.
plastic parts:Eduard
marking options: 10
decals: Eduard
PE parts: pre-painted
painting mask: yes
resin parts: yes exhausts and wheels
Bf 110G-4 1/48
Cat.No.: 8405
The Weekend edition kit of German WWII twin-engine heavy fighter aircraft Bf 110G-4 in 1/48 scale.
This version was used in night fighter role with three crew.
plastic parts: Eduard
No. of decal options: 4
decals: Eduard
PE parts: no
painting mask: no
resin parts: no
Fw 190A-5 1/72
Cat.No.: 7470
The Weekend edition kit of German WWII fighter plane Fw 190A-5 in 1/72 scale.
plastic parts: Eduard
marking options: 4
decals: Eduard
PE parts: no
painting mask: no
resin parts: no
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1/35 StuG III Ausf. G DEC 1944 – MAR 1945 MIAG PROD. INTERIOR KIT
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
INDIVIDUAL TRACKS INCLUDED
METAL SURFACES AND WELD LINES ACCURATELY REPRESENTED IN THE MODEL
ALL HATCHES CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
FULL INTERIOR ACCURATELY REPRESENTED
DECAL SHEET FOR 5 OPTIONS
1/35 GERMAN SOLDIERS WITH FUEL DRUMS. SPECIAL EDITION
Kit Contains Models of 5 Figures & 6 Drums
1/35 GERMAN TANK RIDERS. WINTER UNIFORM 1944-45
Kit contains models of 4 Figures with Weapons and Equipment.
1/35 WOODEN CRATES
Kit contains models of 16 wooden crates
1/35 1,5t 4×4 G506 CARGO TRUCK
HIGHLY DETAILED PLASTIC MODEL KIT
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
CLEAR PLASTIC PARTS INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 5 OPTIONS
DOORS AND HOOD CAN BE ASSEMBLED IN OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION
HIGHLY DETAILED ENGINE COMPARTMENT,TRANSMISSION,BRAKE, STEERING SYSTEMS
BENCH POSITION FOLDED OR UNFOLDED
1/35 LIEFER PRITSCHENWAGEN TYP 170V. FURNITURE TRANSPORT CAR
HIGHLY DETAILED MODEL
ALL DOORS CAN BE POSED OPEN & CLOSED
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
CLEAR PARTS INCLUDED
FURNITURE INCLUDED
DECAL SHEET FOR 3 VARIANTS
1/35 CABLE SPOOLS
Kit contains unassembled plastic model of 8 Cable Spools with 20 Decal options.
1/35 MODERN OIL DRUMS 200L
KIT CONTAINS MODELS OF 21 DRUMS
DECAL SHEET INCLUDED
Restock Items:
1/35 RAILROAD WATER CRANE
Set includes model of a railroad water crane.
1/35 DINNER ON THE FRONT
Box contains models of unassembled plastic model kit:
Five figures
Furniture
Dishes
Potbelly stove
Samovar
Infantry weapon & equipment
1/35 GERMAN TANK REPAIR CREW. SPECIAL EDITION
Kit contains 5 unassembling figures of German Tank Crew and work Tools
1/35 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.B w/Crew
Kit contains model of medium tank Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.B with 5 crew figures.
HIGHLY DETAILED MODEL
CLEAR PARTS INCLUDED
PHOTO-ETCHED PARTS INCLUDED
WORKABLE TRACKS INCLUDED
ACCURATE TURRET INTERIOR
ALL HATCHES CAN BE POSED OPEN OR CLOSED
DECAL SHEET FOR 5 VARIANTS
1/35 EUROPEAN TRAMCAR (StraBenbahn Triebwagen 641) w/CREW & PASSENGERS
Box contains models of tram with tram supports, base, street accessories, tram crew with passengers.
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AH-1Q/S Cobra ‘US & Turkish Army Service’ 1/48
The AH-1G was the initial version of the iconic Cobra helicopter and had mainly been designed to provide close support to the ground troops. The US military quite quickly realised that what they also need is a weapon system capable of taking on enemy’s armoured vehicles and tanks. And most urgent this need was felt in Europe where the danger of Soviet tank forces was almost palpatable. To enable the Cobra to operate in this role the new versions the Q and S were designed and the earlier G airframes were also rebuilt to this new standard. These new machines were armed with TOW anti-tank missiles. The rebuilt ones, however, still featured a few similarities with the earlier G Cobras.
Our model can boast about possesing very nice levels of detail throughout and comes on as many as nine grey styrene sprues and one with clear parts. The decal sheet offers markings to enable the modeller to build one of four machines. Two of these are standard olive-overall US AH-1S Cobras and one of them sports the well-known bunny emblem on its dog-house and the other one flew with the Massachusetts National Guard, then there is one dark green US AH-1Q airframe and lastly also a Turkish Cobra in rather striking camouflage scheme consisting of three colours. excelentní detailní model.
– interesting colour schemes
– model of never before kitted version
Mirage F.1 EQ/ED 1/72
The Mirage F.1 EQ/ED is back in production – due to popular demand, but just in limited quantity. This detailed model of the EQ/ED variety of the F.1 Mirage comes with seven grey styrene sprues, one clear plastic sprue with canopy parts, it also contains a fret of photo etches and a resin cast replica of the Exocet missile with its pylon. The decal sheet offers two Iraqi machines in two different schemes, plus one Libyan and one Iranian machines.
nicely detailed model
four interesting-looking finish schemes
etches and resin parts already in the kit
limited quantity available
Seafire F/FR Mk.46
The Mk.46 variety of the Seafire was originaly a navalized Spitfire Mk.22, closely following their predecessor the Seafire Mk.45 and so possessing the fixed (not folding) wing with laminar type aerofoil. From the Mk.22, it inherited the low back rear fuselage and naval equipment, sting-type arrestor hook and catapult spools. Only twenty-four were built in the end as the definite Seafire FR.47 type had entered the production. Even the rather small number, two varieties existed, a fighter type and also the fighter-reconnaissance version fitted with cameras behind the cockpit.
The kit set comes on five styrene sprues joined by one with clear parts. The fuselage halves come in two styles, too, to depict the differences between the fighter and figher-recon airframes. The decal sheet caters for two machines as operated by No.1832 NAS RNVR at RNAS Culham. One of them is a fighter, the other one a fighter-recce FR Mk.46 machine.
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1/35 AH-1G Cobra (late production)
US Attack Helicopter
The AH-1G Cobra attack helicopter was developed by company Bell as part of the program to create a specialized attack helicopter. In the fall of 1967, it began to be used in Vietnam, where demonstrated its high combat qualities. To defeat ground targets, AH-1G helicopters used both built-in weapons – a six-barreled machine gun or grenade launcher – and suspended: units of unguided missiles, suspended machine guns, and later – a six-barreled 20 mm gun. Its firepower allowed hitting even armored targets. Over time, the AH-1G received a number of improvements, including measures to counter surface-to-air missiles with thermal guidance. For this, cooling of the engine exhaust gases was used, in addition, a special pipe was installed on the helicopters, which diverted the hot gases upwards, into the plane of rotation of the main rotor. After the end of the war, AH-1G Cobra helicopters continued their service in units stationed in Western Europe.
1/72 Ki-21-Ia RTAF
Thailand’s Heavy Bomber
In the 1930s, the Royal Thai Air Force – RTAF – relied primarily on aircraft manufactured in the United States and Great Britain. The situation changed with the beginning of the Second World War. After the defeat of France in Europe, Thailand decided to seize the moment and regain its territories in French Indochina. There was made an order for the delivery of new American-made aircraft. However, the US decided that strengthening the Thai Air Force could change the situation in the region in an undesirable direction for them, and refused to supply the aircraft. Thailand referred to Japan, which soon delivered several dozen bombers for the RTAF. Among them were nine Ki-21-Ia aircrafts produced by the Nakajima company, in the spring of 1941, they were included in the composition of Kong Bin Koi 6 (6th Aviation Wing). These aircraft did not have time to take part in combat operations against France but were used in Burma against units of the Chinese National Army in the spring of 1942. After the Chinese forces retreated to their territory, the Thai Ki-21-Ia were deployed for a while to perform patrol and reconnaissance missions. Later they served as training and transport aircraft.
1/48 Bristol Beaufort Mk.I
WWII British dominions Air Force
The Bristol Beaufort torpedo-bomber, which was widely used in the RAF Coastal Command, was also a part of the air units of the British Dominion countries. Thus, in August 1941, the 489th squadron was formed from pilots of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). They received several Bristol Beaufort Mk.I, which operated until the winter of 1942. In late 1941, 18 Beaufort Mk.I aircraft were received by the South African Air Force (SAAF) to protect the vital shipping lanes around the Cape of Good Hope. In the winter of 1942, two divisions were created in the SAAF – the 36th and 37th Coastal Flight, which included these aircraft. At first, they performed patrol functions and later were involved in combat operations against the French forces of the Vichy regime in the region of Madagascar. The Canadian Air Force (RCAF) also operated the Beaufort BeaufortMk.I – these were the 415th and 149th squadrons. Canadian Beauforts were used until 1943, engaging in patrol flights and solving anti-submarine defense tasks.
1/72 URAL-43203
Military Box Vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ural-4320 military all-wheel drive car was produced in 1977. It was popular and widely distributed due to its high operational qualities, and the production of its modernized versions is still ongoing. The car has many versions, among which there are versions with bodies of the “KUNG” type – closed van bodies for the installation of special equipment and transportation of personnel. Initially, they were made of wood, later – using metal. These van bodies were developed for specific car models, but they were also universal, which made it possible to use them on different chassis. In addition to special army equipment, such van bodies were equipped with heating, ventilation, and lighting systems. A significant quantity of Ural-4320 cars with such closed bodies continues to be used in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
1/35 WWII US Military Patrol
(G7107 with MG M1919A4)
At the end of 1941, the United States of America was already a well-deserved world leader in the production of various automotive equipment. This was facilitated by the most powerful production base in the world. During the Second World War, only 2,382,311 military trucks were manufactured in the USA. American army vehicles embodied advanced design solutions, defining the world level of automotive technology in general. In America, the main consumer of automotive equipment was the ground forces (US Army), which operated several types of trucks. The four-wheel drive truck G7107 was one of the representatives of the G7100 military series. Despite the fact that most of the cars of this series were supplied to the Allies as part of the lend-lease program and some of them were used in the US Army, for example, in infantry, sapper and communication units. Equipped with machine guns, such cars could also be used for patrolling.
1/35 US Helicopter Pilots
(1960s-1970s)
In the middle of 1967, the group of American troops on the territory of Indochina already had 2,000 helicopters at its disposal, and in a year their number increased to 4,200 units. Helicopters were perfect for conducting combat operations in jungle conditions. They carried out reconnaissance, fire cover of ground units from the air, landing of amphibious assaults and cargo transportation. Among the transport helicopters, the CH-54 heavy crane helicopters have proven themselves excellently. Their crews performed the tasks of transporting various cargoes and weapons – from bulldozers to combat boats, and they also participated in the evacuation of damaged helicopters and airplanes. It was a difficult service, and at times it was performed under fire from the ground. The war in Vietnam became a serious test for US helicopters, as a result of which they gained enormous combat experience.
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