DEF.Model: M60 A1/A3 Family Detail Up kit

DEF.Model: M60 A1/A3 Family Detail Up kit for Tamiya/Academy. Kit is composed by 28 resin parts.

- Correct fender fences included holes,
- Detailed rear panel,
- Total 28 resin parts

Blast Model: US Army Tactical Armed Robot 1/35

Blast Model: US Army Tactical Armed Robot - Limited Edition

Plus Model: City Blocks

Plus Model: City Blocks - Contains 10 resin parts.

Master Box: Patroling. Vietnam War series

Master Box: US Army Patroling. Vietnam War series. Five figures 1/35 scale .

Tamiya 1/32 P51D Mustang – The Official Blurb

A bit moot I suppose with Shizuoka now passed but here’s the official blurb regarding their new P51D Mustang ( kit number 60322 )

The P-51 Mustang is considered by many to be the best fighter aircraft of WWII. The P-51 Mustang came about when the British Purchasing Commission asked North American Aviation to produce the Curtiss P-40 for the RAF, but North American stated they could build something better. The P-51D is considered by many experts to be the definitive variant of the Mustang as it was the most widely produced. It featured a bubble canopy which gave the pilot superb all-round visibility as well as a heavier armament of six 12.7mm machine guns. Wing racks allowed the carriage of drop tanks to extend range or bombs for ground attack. P-51Ds were instrumental in helping the Allies gain air superiority over Europe, and after Germany’s defeat, they continued their role as long-range escorts for B-29s attacking Japan. Many also saw service during the Korean War as fighter-bombers and a few even continued to serve with air forces of less developed nations until the 1980s.

Specs and Features

1/32 scale assembly model kit of the North American P-51D Mustang.
Overall Length: 308mm, Wingspan: 354mm.
The unmistakable form of this famous aircraft is accurately reproduced based on actual design drawings of the aircraft as well as thorough study of actual examples of the aircraft.
Comes with the necessary parts to enable depiction of early-production and late-production P-51D, including:
2 types of tail sections (with and without dorsal fin)
3 types of canopies
4 types of rearview mirrors
2 types of instrument panels
2 types of seats
2 types of engine exhausts
Control surfaces (ailerons, flaps, elevators, and rudder) are all movable.
Magnets allow easy attachment/detachment of the ultra-thin engine cowlings even after assembly to showcase the detailed Packard Merlin V-1650 engine.
Parts are included to allow depiction of landing gear in retracted or deployed positions.
Landing gear tires are made from solid rubber and feature accurate tread patterns.
Comes with a display stand to depict the aircraft in flight.
A set of photo-etched parts is included to depict details such as seat harnesses and the oil cooler.
2 types of drop tanks included.
Comes with 2 pilot figures (1 seated, 1 standing) and 3 types of distinctive decal markings. A) 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group B) 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group C) 79th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group
A 16 page full-color photographic reference manual is included.

Dragon: RSO/03 “Caterpillar Tractor East”

Dragon: RSO/03 Artillery Tractor Major News update.

Dragon has followed up its earlier RSO kit mounting a PaK 40 gun with a 1/35 scale kit of the RSO/03. The only elements borrowed from the earlier kit are the chassis and running gear. Other parts such as the distinctive cab and cargo bed are completely new toolings in keeping with the redesigned RSO/03. Brand new, too, is the Deutz engine. To add to the appeal of this sharply detailed kit, it comes with Dragon’s acclaimed 5cm PaK 38 antitank cannon. This set thus creates a duo that was commonly seen on battlefields on the Eastern Front as antitank weapons and supplies were ferried to the places they were needed most. For an instant diorama in a muddy and snowy scene, this kit offers the perfect combination of pulling power and firepower!

The Eastern Front presented many difficulties during WWII, one of which was the harsh weather. With few well-paved roads available, rain and snow could render the terrain almost impassable, as Germany found out during their first winter in 1941-42. For such difficult conditions, Germany realized it needed special tracked vehicles to traverse Russia’s roads and countryside.

One solution offered up was the Raupenschlepper Ost (literally “Caterpillar Tractor East”, or “RSO” for short). The RSO, based on the Steyr 1500A light truck, was initially conceived as a prime mover and tractor for towing artillery pieces, although it was eventually put to many uses. The fully tracked vehicle performed very well in the muddy conditions, and various manufacturers eventually produced 23,000 vehicles before the war ended. The RSO/03 was a later-production variant that had a simple metal cab with a soft-top roof. It was powered to a top speed of 30km/h by a Deutz diesel engine. A pintle was fitted at the rear for towing artillery pieces.

Features:
- Newly tooled engine and transmission
- Side panel’s and tailgate of brand new cargo deck can be shown folded up or down
- Newly made engine components including oil sump
- New assembly for delicately detailed road wheels
- Accurate new gearbox included
- Accurate chassis molded w/new details
- Option of stowing spare Winterketten tracks w/detailed tread pattern on side panels
- Driver’s door can be assembled open/closed
- Sprockets and idlers w/correct details
- Detailed levers and pedals for driver’s compartment
- Intricate windshield nade from clear parts
- Breech replicates the real one
- Accurate bolted-on tow hooks
- Muffler w/exhaust pipe accurately produced
- Gun can elevate to different angles
- Muzzle brake w/fine detail
- Gun shield is true to scale
- Intricate Magic Tracks included

Armory: Kfz.69 Krupp Protze 1/72

Armory: Kfz.69 Krupp Protze with 3.7cm PaK add-on armor PE conversion set for ICM #72461

Plus Model: Soviet earthmover Belorus

Contains 232 resin parts, phpotoetched sheet, rubber tubes, wires, decal for four variant and PhotoCD with photos of real vehicle and kit building. This civilian vehicle could find a nice place on a military diorama or for the brave could be a nice ‘what if’

Operation Geronimo Helicopter Revealed 1/144

Dragon Models has announced a 1/144 Stealth Helicopter, kit 4628 as part of their Warbird Series.
The cover art depicts the mysterious helicopter during Operation Geronimo. The kit shows it as a 1+1 kit (2 kits in the box). Considering how recent this news is and how very little is know of the real helicopter, this might be an interesting kit.

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