Upcoming Releases from Trumpeter!

Ahoy shipmates! Trumpeter gives us a welcome glimpse at two of their upcoming releases for 2012!
From Trumpeter Models

1/200 German Bismarck Battleship 1941
3702
100% New Tool!
This long awaited HUGE kit is finally coming! The Bismarck was one of the most feared battleships in WWII prior to its
sinking in the North Sea in May 1941. Kit consists of over 1700 parts including a one-piece hull, single-piece deck, 4 Ar196
aircraft, detailed gun, photo-etched handrails, ladders, radar parts, etc, display stand, metal gun barrel, metal anchor chain and
propeller shaft and very detailed instructions. Completed kit measures nearly 50” long!, and its beam measures over 7”.
This much anticipated, and very large, kit is available for the preorder price of $379.99. ($399.95 after arrival) Scheduled for November 2012.

The HMS Warspite was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship of the
British Royal Navy. She served in both WWI and WWII, earning the
most battle honors ever awarded to an individual ship in the Royal
Navy, including the most awarded for actions in the Second World
War. Kit consists of over 170 parts on 6 sprues including photoetched parts & display stand. Completed kit measures over 11” long.
The HMS Warspite is scheduled for release in November 2012 for $36.95, available for preorder now.

Wolfpack Design 1/32 Mk.83 1,000 lb Bomb

Wolfpack Design has released a pair of resin1/32 Mk.83 1,000 lb Bombs as used by the US Navy. Interesting images in the instructions of how rough the bomb casings really are.
1/32 Mk.83 1,000 lb Bomb set for US Navy
This release includes:
-2 x bombs.
-BLU-110 Dispenser and detailed fuse.
-Total 16 resin parts.
-Colour printed manual included.
Ref no: WP32049.

Eduard releases for August 2012

Eduard have announced new items if their offer which should be available since August 2012.
Here’s the complete line-up.

KITS
8187 Fw 190A-9 1/48 ProfiPACK
1172 F-16A NATO 1/48 Limited Edition
8491 Fokker Dr.I 1/48 Weekend

DECALS
D48009 MiG-21 stencils Russian 1/48 Eduard

BRASSIN
672005 DB 601A/N for Bf 110 1/72 Eduard
648070 MG 131 for Fw 190A/F 1/48 Eduard
648071 R-73 / AA-11 Archer 1/48 Tamiya
648072 Il-2 Shturmovik wheels 1/48 Tamiya
648073 Il-2 Shturmovik weapon set (FAB 50, RS 132) 1/48 Tamiya

BIGSIN
SIN64804 US rocket weapon / early 1/48 1/48 Eduard 19.95

PE-SETS
32321 B-25 bomb bay 1/32 HK Models
32746 B-25J seatbelts 1/32 HK Models
32747 B-25J bomber front interior S.A. 1/32 HK Models
32748 B-25J bomber cockpit interior S.A. 1/32 HK Models
48719 F8F exterior 1/48 Hobby Boss
48738 MiG-21BIS accessories 1/48 Eduard
48739 Il-2m3 Shturmovik landing flaps 1/48 Tamiya
49574 F8F interior S.A. 1/48 Hobby Boss
49607 Il-2m3 Shturmovik S.A 1/48 Tamiya
72540 Meteor F.1/F.3 landing flaps 1/72 Dragon/Cyber Hobby
72543 Bf 110 workshop ladder 1/72 Eduard
73424 Zuikaku Carrier deck lift area 1/72
73426 A6M2 Zero S.A. 1/72 Airfix
73428 Valiant BK.MK.I interior S.A. 1/72 Airfix
73431 Spitfire Mk.IX 1/72 Italeri
73433 F-51D S.A. 1/72 Italeri
73446 Sea Vixen FAW.1 S.A. 1/72 Cyber Hobby
73450 Valiant seatbelts 1/72 Airfix

ZOOMS
33112 B-25J bomber cockpit interior 1/32 HK Models
FE574 F8F interior S.A. 1/48 Hobby Boss
FE599 PBY-5 Catalina 1/48 Monogramm/Revell
FE607 Il-2m3 Shturmovik S.A. 1/48 Tamiya
SS426 A6M2 Zero S.A. 1/72 Airfix
SS428 Valiant BK.MK.I interior S.A. 1/72 Airfix
SS431 Spitfire Mk.IX 1/72 Italeri
SS433 F-51D S.A. 1/72 Italeri
SS446 Sea Vixen FAW.1 interior S.A. 1/72 Cyber Hobby

MASKS
CX326 Gnat T.1 1/72 Airfix
EX357 Spiteful F.MK.14 1/48 Hobby Boss/Trumpeter
EX358 P-40M 1/48 1/48 Hobby Boss
EX359 P-51D 1/48 1/48 Hobby Boss
EX360 Il-2m3 Shturmovik 1/48 1/48 Tamiya
EX361 F4U-4 1/48 1/48 Hobby Boss
EX362 Bf 110E 1/48 1/48 Eduard
EX363 P-61A gun turret 1/48 Great Wall Hobby
JX140 A-4M 1/32 Trumpeter
JX141 F-117 1/32 Trumpeter

BIG-ED sets
BIG3317 F-84E 1/32 1/32 Hobby Boss
BIG4971 F-14B 1/48 1/48 Hobby Boss
BIG4972 Mirage 2000D 1/48 1/48 Kinetic

M1083 FMTV US Army Standard Cargo Truck – Trumpeter 1/35

M1083 FMTV Standard Cargo Truck is designed to transport cargo and soldiers. The M1083 has a payload capacity of 10,000 pounds and to facilitate loading/unloading, the bed side rails are mounted on hinges. The cargo bed can be equipped with an optional bench seat kit for transport of soldiers. The bench seats are constructed of a non-wood material and attach to the cargo bed side rails. The seats can be folded down and stowed when not in use. Soldiers are assisted climbing in and out of the cargo bed area with the aid of a ladder stowed on the vehicle when not in use. A canvas and bows kit is provided to keep soldiers and cargo protected from the elements. The M1083 can be equipped with a self-recovery winch capable of fore/aft vehicle recovery operations. The winch has 280 feet of line capacity and 15,500 pounds bare drum line pull at 110% overload.

Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section ribs.
Wheel hubs are in great details with separate hub rings.
The windshield and side windows are made of clear prts.
Photo-etched parts included.

1:48 MiG-23M Flogger-B by Trumpeter

Trumpeter have published on their website some photographs showing the box content of one of their latest releases which is Russian sweep-wing fighter in 1:48 scale.
Russian MiG-23M Flogger-B

Item No: 02853
Scale: 1/48
Model brief: length: 365.9mm, wingspan: 290.3mm
Total parts: 260+
Photo etched parts: 1
Total sprues: 14 sprues and tail spout
Paint schemes: Czech Air Force (editor note: I clearly see USSR markings on the decals and in the painting instruction)
Release date: 2012-06

More features:
detailed fuselage w/accurate design
canopy made from clear parts
optional wing sweep
optional position of flaps
plenty of external loads
finely detailed cockpit and landing gear
crew seats with photo-etched seat belts and harnesses