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2007 Die Cast Buys of the Week
We will start our second year of featuring certain die cast items each week. We use the term "die cast" somewhat liberally, as we feature not only traditional die cast items, but also resin and mostly plastic items as well. The keys are that each featured item come pre-painted and requires either no or little assembly.
The first selections are about to posted... |
For the Week of January 7, 2007
Early January is a great time to take advantages of sales, and die cast vendors certainly offer their fair share (although most of us certainly would not object if there were even more). All of our selections for this week fall into this this category.
Perry Aircraft Hobbies has four versions of the recently released 1:72 scale Corgi Catalina. Two of the three are offered for $49.95 and a diorama is available for $54.95. See them here: http://www.perryaircraft.com/cgi-bin...alina#old36103 Not to be outdone, Bad Cat is offering a Witty 1:72 scale F-16 Falcon from Edwards Air Force Base (which I just drove by today) for just $19.00. See it on the taxiway here: http://badcattoys.stores.yahoo.net/ffaetece1wiw.html Bad Cat also leads our AFV offerings this week. They have a 21st Century 1:32 M7 Priest for $14.00. See it lobbing HE shells here: http://www.badcataviation.com/m7prseprhoki.html From the Flying Mule's sale, we feature http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CG-CC51025_01_lrg.gif Code: CG-CC51025 Quantity in Basket: none Status: ON SALE $39.99 Save 50% Price: $19.99 http://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_btn_addtowishlist.gif Quantity: prdHeader("CG-CC51025",4);http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-CC51025http://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gif Corgi Military Vehicles CC51025 M4 Sherman Tank Diecast Model US Army 341st Tank Btn, "Anvil", Normandy, France, D-Day June 6th 1944 1:50 ScaleLengthWidthM4 Sherman Tank4.5"2.25" This model is weathered with simulated water running down the sides and features deep water wading exhausts. You can see if it sinks or swims here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-CC51025 |
For the Week of January 14, 2007
The sales of January continue, providing good news to the holiday depleted wallets of collectors everywhere.
We'll start with a whole page of specials, including a good many on the almost never discounted King and Country line at the Spirit of '76. Be sure to check out the K & C specials, but our featured item is a short barreled grau Pz IV from WBritain. This piece, like all WBritain WW II offerings, is in the 1:35 scale. The discounted price is $45.00. Here's the link to the sales page, with the featured item appearing second from the bottom: http://www.spirit-of-76.com/onsale/index.htm Our second featured AFV is a relatively new offering from Dragon in their neo-classic 1:72 scale. It is a captured T-34/85 in German dress for $13.75. Details & picture from Great Models are here: http://www.kitlink.com/Products/imag...n/DRR60249.JPG Dragon Armor DRR60249 1/72 DRR60249 German T-34/85 Mod., Poland, 1944 Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72 features a captured T-34/85 that appeared on the Eastern Front. historically accurate "hybrid" paint scheme with German national markings. detailed and weathered track links. true to 1/72 scale. includes dust-proof display case The link is here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60249 Let's gain altitude for our pick of the air. Our first pick is the rarely done UK Bristol Beaufighter. The Mark X is from IXO in the 1:72 scale and is available from Bad Cat for $19.95. See it armed to teeth here: http://www.badcataviation.com/brbemkxuk1ix.html Diecast Direct has our final featured item. It is a 1:48 scale Armour Chinese MIG 15 for a low $34.99. As I post this, there are only three left. So if you are interested, hurry to this link: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...uctCode=A-E070 |
For the Week of January 21. 2007
Our ground selections this week focus of the Tiger and King Tiger. All selections this week are from Dragon.
Dragon 1:72 scale AFVs are probably the finest in that size and certainly are the best value. That is doubly true when you can find one on sale. This week we have found a Porsche KT at Pete's for only $9.99. DRR60042Dragon$15.95 $9.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60042.JPG CLOSEOUT Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger (Porsche Turret) 3.sPzAbt 503 France 1944. Special Price: $9.99 Scale: 1/72 IN STOCKShipping: $9.00 The link is here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60042#item Our second pick has appeared before, but not at this low price. It is an initial production 1:35 scale Dragon Tiger in winter camo being offered for only $49.95 by Bad Cat. See it here: http://www.badcataviation.com/tiiiprs1drmo.html Our first flying feature is a Dragon 1:72 scale F-15-E Strike Eagle on closeout from Diecast Direct. They only have one left at the closeout price of $18.88. If you are interested, you might want to speed click here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=DW50147 Our final item is from Great Models and is a 1:72 scale Dragon early version of the P-47D with bird cage cockpit on sale for $14.95 http://www.kitlink.com/Products/imag...on/dr50116.JPG Dragon Wings DRW50116 1/72 DRW50116 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback 'The Turnip Termites' Category: Pre-Painted Aircraft Models 1/72 47th Fighter Squadron, 15th FG. Features: Removable Weapons, Detailed Cockpits, Opening Canopies, Moving Wing Flaps, Pre-assembled and Display In Flight or In Landing Mode. Jan. '05. All Accessories Accessories In Stock Status: On Sale & In StockRetail Price: $24.95Your Price: $14.95 Link to it here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRW50116 |
For the Week of January 28, 2007
This week both of our AFV picks are Allied vehicles from World War II.
The first is the Queen of the Desert, the Matilda Mk. II. Ours is in 1:32 scale from Forces of Valor and is offered for $22.95 by 3000 Toys. http://www.3000toys.com/images/FORCE...ALOR/81301.jpg Here's the link: http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...F%20VALOR81301 Our second AFV selection takes us to the cold steppes of Russia. Hard to find in stock, The Flying Mule has it and for a price close to mass market version that can occasionally be seen at Target. Here is the Forces of Valor 1:72 scale SU-122: http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/UM-85041_01_lrg.gif Code: UM-85041 Quantity in Basket: none Status: New Item In Stock Price: $9.99 Here's the link: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/UM-85041 Gaining altitude, we have three items featured this week. The first two are World War II war birds from Carousel 1 and part of the January sale at The Flying Mule. Both of these 1:48 scale birds can be yours for $39.99 a piece. See the Emil here: http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CA-7103_01_lrg.gif Code: CA-7103 Quantity in Basket: none Status: ON SALE $69.99 Save 43% Price: $39.99 Carousel 1 AirCraft 7103 Messerschmitt Bf 109E Diecast Model Luftwaffe JG 3 Udet, Franz von Werra, Battle of Britain, 1940 Limited Edition 1:48 ScaleLengthWidthMesserschmitt Bf 109E7.5"8.25" The link to this Bf 109 here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CA-7103 The RAF P-40 Warhawk appears below: http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CA-6103_01_lrg.gif Code: CA-6103 Quantity in Basket: none Status: ON SALE $69.99 Save 43% Price: $39.99 Carousel 1 AirCraft 6103 P-40 Warhawk Diecast Model RAF No.250 Sqn, Clive Caldwell, Libya, August 1941, (Tomahawk IIB) Limited Edition 1:48 Scale Length WidthCurtiss P-40 Warhawk 8.25" 9.25"Here's the link: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CA-6103 Our final item is from the modern skies. Offered by Diecast Direct for $22.22 is the Dragon 1:72 scale F-18F Hornet "Diamondbacks". They won't let me show the picture of the three they have left. So check it out ASAP if you are interested. You can do that here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=DW50082 |
For the week of February 4, 2007
The Colts have won the Super Bowl and our attention, or at least at little of it, returns to things die cast.
Our first AFV is an early production Tiger 1 from the Dragon 1:72 scale line. It is from 3000 Toys and is available for $13.95. Picture it here: Tiger I (Early Production), 8/2. PzGrenDiv. "Das Reich", Russia 1943 This 1/72 static model features an Early Production Tiger I of the PzGrenDiv "Das Reich" in Russia in 1943. Features: - Authentic camouflage & markings - Realistic rotating turret with gun - Track links treated with special weathering effect - Nicely designed plastic display case included Item Photos http://www.3000toys.com/images/DRAGON/60098.jpg The link is here: http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...nd=DRAGON60098 Our second AFV offering is from the same line and in the same scale and is also in the same AFV lineage. It is a winter camoed Sturmtiger from Diecast Direct for just a buck more at $14.95. Diecast Direct won't let me show you the picture of this mini-monster, but you can see it by clicking: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=DW60025 Our first areal offering is from my favorite maker of air plane die cast products, GMP. Some of you may recognize this company from their well know race car line. Their 1:35 planes are also excellent and at most sites will set you back about $150 a pop. You can certainly pick one up at a significantly lower price through an on-line auction. But among the best prices that I have found from an on-line store is our first aircraft pick this week. From Pro Star 2 Collectibles, Inc, we feature a "Cripes A Mighty 3rd" livery of the P-51D Mustang for $79.95. See it here: 09663B34 Cripes A Mighty 3rd P-51 Mustang WWII Fighter 1/35 GMP $79.95 $79.95 Buyer to pay S&H $10.00 UPS in 48 States This item is new in the box. Cripes A Mighty 3rd P-51 Mustang WWII Fighter 1/35 GMP. The replica features fully functional landing gear, flaps, rudder, a sliding canopy, and removable engine cowling. Each replica is serialized, with a limited run. Bonus 128 pg. book included with each purchase. 352nd Fighter Group by Thomas G Ivie. This book has tons of stories from the pilots that flew in the war and features many rare photos of the P-51s they piloted. 1 of 1,000. Wingspan 13 inches, Length 11 inches, and Height 5 inches. http://www.prostar2collectibles.com/...9000/09663.jpg Link to it here: http://prostar2collectibles.com/shop...tml/09663.html Our final pick comes from Great Models and can be had for $14.95. It is: Dragon Wings DRW50161 1/72 DRW50161 Spitfire Mk. Vb 'Maj. Levine', 4th FS U.S.A.A.F., Tunisia 1943 Category: Pre-Painted Aircraft Models 1/72 4th FS U.S.A.A.F., Tunisia 1943. It features a large American Flag on the fuselage as well as a pierced skull emblem. Also visible are the 3 kill markings below the windscreen and Major Levines name. http://www.kitlink.com/Products/imag...n/DRW50161.JPG Link to it here: http://www.greatmodels.com/index.cgi?item_num=DRW50161 |
For the week of February 11, 2007
Minichamps makes some of the best die cast AFVs available today. Checking my sources, it appears that almost all the dealer have no or very limited stock of any such AFV that has been released. Finding any at all can be a challenge, but finding one at a decent price is an almost an impossible quest at this moment. However, I have uncovered two Minichamps classics from AWA at prices that you can almost afford--$79.20 a pop. My suspicions are that stock is very limited. So you should probably place your order ASAP!
Minichamps are in the 1:35 scale (give or take), and are very heavy die cast with great details and working suspensions. Our first selection is the camo version of the Tiger 1. This is a mid-production Tiger. See it here: http://www.ewa1.com/md/mim10001.jpg The link is here: http://www.ewa1.com/cgi-bin/sshp/sho...temid=MIM10001 Our second AFV is another Minichamps classic, the Jagdpanther. Here it is: http://www.ewa1.com/md/mim19024.jpg The link to it can be found here: http://www.ewa1.com/cgi-bin/sshp/sho...temid=MIM19024 OK let's go to the air. Closest to the ground is an item from the great Franklin Mint/Armour sale being held at the Monkey Depot. Available for just $34.95 it is a 1:48 Cobra helicopter. Here are more details and a picture: Franklin Mint B11E297 AH-1 G Cobra US Army Widow Maker Vietnam 1971 1/48 Franklin Mint Armour The link to it at the Monkey is here: https://www.monkeydepot.com/index.as...D&ProdID=11043 Our final item is from the current era at Diecast Direct, who will not let me show it to you. It is a Dragon 1:72 F-15E Strike Eagle "Sneakly Carrot" is offered for closeout price of just $18.88. See her here before someone else snaps it up: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=DW50222 |
For the week of February 18, 2007
As was done last week, I have uncovered two Minichamps classics from EWA at prices that you can almost afford--$79.20 a pop. My suspicions are that stock is very limited. In fact one of these is said to be the "last one." So if you want one, you should probably place your order ASAP!
Minichamps are in the 1:35 scale (give or take), and are very heavy die cast with great details and working suspensions. Our first selection is the: Military SD.KFZ.25 Half Track Russia Winter 1/35 . . . . Ref.No. MIM11271 by MINICHAMPS MILITARY Year: - n/a; Scale. 1/35, metal built, 412% qc% </B> -SALE! 30% off List - was $99 http://www.ewa1.com/th/md/mim11271.jpg The link is here: http://www.ewa1.com/cgi-bin/sshp/sho...temid=MIM11271 Going forward in time, our second pick, which appears in west German livery is: Military M48 tank A2GA2 Battle Tank . . . . Ref.No. MIM41001 by MINICHAMPS MILITARY /LAST ONE Year: - n/a; Scale. 1/35, metal built, 76% qc% </B> -SALE! 30% off List - was $99 http://www.ewa1.com/th/md/mim41001.jpg Here's the link: http://www.ewa1.com/cgi-bin/sshp/sho...temid=MIM41001 In the event that you prefer aircraft, our third selection is a 1:72 scale IXO Dauntless in early war US livery for a closeout price of $15.00 at Bad Cat. Living up to their name, Bad Cat will not less us show a picture, but you can see it here: http://www.badcataviation.com/sbda1ixoix.html Our final selection is from Big Boys War Toys, which is apparently going out of business and liquidating their inventory. Our pick is the: F-16C 115th FW "USAF Wisconsin ANG, 50th Anniversary" 1:72 SCALE LENGTH: ABOUT 7 1/2" WINGSPAN: ABOUT 5 1/2" The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. This plane belongs to the 115th Tactical Fighter Wing of the Wisconsin Air National Guard, flying out of Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin. http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...t/DRW50007.jpg With 20% off the listed price, you should be able to fly it home for bit more than $20.00. The link is here http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/cgi-bi...?item=DRW50007 |
For the week of February 25, 2007
Our AFV picks this week bear different brand names, but they are both De Agostini products. Both are in the unusual 1:43 scale and like the 1:72 Dragons come with their own individual display cases.
Our first pick is from CR GRACE COLLECTIBLES: Schuco German Rocket Halftrack SDKFZ 215 Fuss 363872 Price: $15.99 http://gallery.bcentral.com/images/bump.gifSchuco German Rocket Halftrack http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...0/3246387a.jpg The link is here: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...ss-363872.aspx Our second AFV selection is from DieCast Direct and is the Puma "Germany 1944". It is from the EDG line and can be snared for $14.95. They won't let me show it, but you can check it out here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...Code=EDG851721 Big Boys War Toys has been trying to liquidate its stock and go out of business (or so it would appear) for some time. Both of our airborne picks are from their remaining inventory and both feature a 20% discount from the stated price. The first is available for about $64 (with the 20% discount) and is: http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...CORAA34901.jpg Messerschmitt Bf109G "Red 6" Arnold Doring, 2./JG300, Germany, 1943 1:32 SCALE DIECAST METAL WINGSPAN: ABOUT 12" JG 300, the original "Wilde Sau" unit, used the Bf109 in answer to the Allied use of "Window," which temporarily blinded radar and hampered conventional night fighters. Under the "Wilde Sau" system, single-engine fighters of an entire staffel or gruppe were readied for attack by Allied fighters/bombers. The gruppes were dispatched in sections: The first section would take off within 15 minutes of expected enemy aircraft, with additional sections taking off at set periods hence. The link to it is here: http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/cgi-bi...tem=CORAA34901 Our second pick for about $24 (discount included) is: http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...CORAA33211.jpg F-4J Phantom Michigan, 1980 1:72 SCALE DIECAST METAL WINGSPAN: ABOUT 7" It's link is here: http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/cgi-bi...tem=CORAA33211 |
Our first pick this week is the largest land based fighting vehicle, historically speaking, that we have ever featured. From Great Models it is:
Can.Do Pocket Army CDO20027 1/144 CDO20027 Super Heavy Self-Propelled Karl Mortar Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/144 This series includes: 54 cm Super Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar (two types of markings) & 60 cm Super Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar (two types of markings). each includes a sturdy display case & a detailed diorama. Price for ONE piece. Status: On Sale & In StockRetail Price: $9.95Your Price: $5.95 See it here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=CDO20027 our second ground selection is also big. At 1:18 scale, the Ultimate Soldier XD M41 Walker Bulldog tank will a good bit of your display space! Including the 20% discount offered by Big boys War Toys, you can almost get in and drive it home yourself if you have about $38.40. Take a look: http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/Product/10125S2.jpg Bulldog Tank (Winter-Weathered) 1:18 SCALE IS FOR USE WITH 4 INCH FIGURES This is an authentic 1:18 scale replica of a Vietnam era M41 Walker Bulldog tank. This tank has been "winterized" and includes one figure. Packaged on a black display case in a window box. Recommended for ages 5 and up. The M41 "Walker Bulldog" Tank was a light tank designed to be air-transportable and to provide mobile firepower in combat. The M41 was developed from the T37 series of light tank designs from World War II. Design began in 1949 with the intent of creating a replacement for the M24 Chaffee. The M41 is named for Gen. W.W. Walker who was killed in a jeep accident in Korea. While the M41 was highly maneuverable, reasonably potent, simple to operate, and effective in combat, it also used fuel at an alarming rate and was extremely noisy. Its main gun was fully stabilized and very accurate for the time. Produced in the 1950´s by Cadillac´s Cleveland Tank Plant with first production models completed in 1951. By 1953 the M41 Bulldog had totally replaced the M24 Chaffee. The US did not use the M41 in combat in Vietnam but did provide a number of them to the South Vietnamese during 1965 as part of a massive re-equipment program. The M41 was highly effective against North Vietnamese T-54/55 tanks in the Vietnam war with its 76mm gun. However, in Vietnam the M41 suffered from being too light for most traditional battlefield support tasks and too heavy for most internal security tasks. Your 20% DISCOUNT will be calculated at checkout. Item #http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...me/Space01.gifDescriptionhttp://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...me/Space01.gifPrice Eachhttp://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...me/Space01.gifOrder Quantity10125S2http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...me/Space01.gifBulldog Tank (Winter-Weathered)http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/Media/...me/Space01.gif$47.95 Almost forgot the link: http://www.bigboyswartoys.com/cgi-bi...l?item=10125S2 It's time to go to the air. Our first selection is again from Great Models. It is a Dragon Wings is a politically correct FW 190 A-3. While I like the Dragon line of airplanes, I don't like the fact that I have to add decals to the tail of the German planes to make them historically accurate. But if PC is OK with you or you don't mind slapping on a couple of decals that are not included, at $11.95, this plane might be for you. http://www.kitlink.com/Products/imag...on/DR50085.JPG Dragon Wings DRW50085 1/72 DRW50085 Fw-190A-3 'Black', Staffelkapitan 8./JG 26, Wevelghem, March 1942 Category: Pre-Painted Aircraft Models 1/72 Oberleutnant Karl Boris 8./JG 26 Wevelghem 1942 The link is here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRW50085 Our final selection is from Spirit of "76. Offer on clearance for only $8.50, it is a Forces of Valor: British Panavia Tornado GR.1 - An all weather, low-level, superior air-to-air and air-to-ground fighter, the Panavia Tornado is capable of supersonic flight and can be equipped with an extensive range of conventional ammunition. 1:72 Scale. http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...lor/80011s.jpg See it and some other good deals here: http://www.spirit-of-76.com/onsale/index.htm |
Our armor selections this week are from two different nationalities and entirely different fronts of World War II.
The first is a 1:32 scale Figarti M-3 Stuart (Honey) light tank is UK lend lease desert camo. Treefrog has it on sale and is offering this piece for only $45.00. See it here: http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/images/B3215a.jpg [LEFT]The link is here: http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=661 Our second armour selection wa featured last year and is worth a reprise this year while it is still available. It is the Corgi 1:50 scale Kurland 1944 Tiger. CR Grace still has it and will put it into your hands for only $18.99. See it here: http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...nk_German.jpeg The link is here: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...0-HC60507.aspx Our first selection from the air is also a Corgi. From Spirit of 76, it is a AH-64D Apache Longbow- US Army, 1st Battalion in 1:64 scale for only $9.90. See her here: http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...i/US95132s.jpg The link is: http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...orgi/index.htm Our final pick of the week is your choice of Eagles International P-51Bs. I rate these 1:48 scale birds second only to the GMP line and neck in neck with Carousel 1. Wings and Wheels have three different liveries on sale for $69.95 See them here: http://www.dmddesign.com/users/wings...les/10004a.jpg http://www.dmddesign.com/users/wings...06dinghaob.jpg http://www.dmddesign.com/users/wings.../10007108b.jpg The link is here: http://www.dmddesign.com/users/wings.../clearance.htm |
For the week of March 18, 2007
Our first ground selection will be those hunting AFVs. From W. Britain and the Treefrog Treasures sale page, we have a German winter PAK 40 with four crewmen in the 1:32 (54 mm) scale for $74.00. See this retired item here:
Home > Sale Items > W. Britain > World War II > German PAK 40 Cannon and Crew http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/images/17599.JPG German PAK 40 Cannon and Crew 17599 Wm. Britain $112.00 $74.00(Savings: $38.00) Retired The link is here: http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=331 Our second ground pounder selection is a Corgi 1:50 scale Sherman offered by G.R. Grace for $18.99. Check it out below: http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...0/CC51016.jpeg US ARMY SHERMAN TANK TEAM O'HARA 10TH ARMORED DIVISION. THE 10TH ARMORED DIVISION WAS KNOWN FOR THE DISTINCTIVE TACTICAL NUMBERS NUMBERS PAINTED ON THE SIDES OF THEIR TANKS. THIS WAS THE ONLY MAJOR TANK UNIT IN BASTOGNE DURING THE SIEGE AND WAS USED IN SUPPORT OF THE PERIMETER WITH TASK FORCE O'HARA. IT WAS KNOCKED OUT BY THE PANZER LEHR DIVISION. 1:50 SCALE DIECAST. CORGI PRODUCED PROMOTIONAL FOR THE HISTORY CHANNEL. The link is: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...N-HC51018.aspx Becoming airborne in the early part of World War II, we select a 1:72 scale Corgi Bf 109E-4 flown by Helmut Wick. He can be seen on your six: http://www.monkeydepot.com/productim...rgi/cr0023.jpg You can pick up yours for $17.95 from the Monkey Depot at this link: http://www.monkeydepot.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=9705 Our final pick is from the Spirit of 76's sale page. It is a Corgi 1:72 scale Heinkel HE 111H-4 Eastern Front - The Luftwaffe's KG26s reached the height of their effectiveness attacking convoys with a tactic called the "golden comb." Wingspan 12.4" (1:72). http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...i/AA33706s.jpg You can fly it home for only $38.50, or if you want another livery you can pay a little more for two other versions that are also on sale. The link to the sale page that shows all three and much more is: http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...orgi/index.htm |
For the week of March 25, 2007
Starting with an AFV from the modern era, we feature a 1:72 scale Dragon Bradley available from Pete's at only $9.99.
DRR60033Dragon$14.95 $9.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60033.JPG CLOSEOUT M2A2 ODS Bradley, I-4I Infantry, Ist Armored Division, Baghdad 2003 Special Price: $9.99 Scale: 1/72 IN STOCKShipping: $9.00 The link to this deal is here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60033#item Our second AFV selection takes us back in time, but up in scale and in price. From Micro Macro Mundo Inc. we feature the 1:48 scale Tamiya Masterworks PZ III L in grau for $46.92. http://www.rocousa.com/TAMIYA/TA26520.jpg The link is here: http://www.rocousa.com/DETAIL.ASP?PRODUCT_ID=TA26520 OK it's time to gain air speed and altitude to reach our first pick from the skies. This week it's the newly issued Corgi 1:72 Hawker Typhoon IB - Beamont. It can be plucked from JoePilot for just $22.88. http://joepilot.com/mmJOEPILOT/Images/AA36502.jpg The link to its hanger is here: http://joepilot.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=AA36502&eq=&Tp= Our last pick for this week is a 1:72 scale Matchbox P-47D offered by DieCast Direct for just $9.99. Hurry if you are interested, as they only have two left. DieCast Direct won't let me show it to you, but you can see it for yourself here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...uctCode=MC4499 |
For the week of April 1, 2007
There are no April Fools here. To be sure I am posting this a couple hours early to avoid the problem.
Both of our armor selections are from CR Grace. The first is offered for $18.99 and is a: M4A3 Sherman Tank- Company 'C', 761st Tank Battalion, Task Force Rhine, US Army, Germany 1945 REF: HC51021 Scale: 1:50 Dimensions: 115mm Based on an original Sherman serving with 761st Tank Battalion, Task Force Rhine, in the final thrust into the German heartland, the original of our 1:50 scale replica is remembered as the 60th Anniversary of VE Day approaches. Features include a rotating gun turret, elevating gun, working tracks and accurate badging. http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...ermanTank.jpeg Here's the link: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...t-HC51021.aspx Our second pick is from a classic from Verem. In the 1/50 scale, it is: Verem French AMX 30 B2 Price: $23.50 http://gallery.bcentral.com/images/bump.gifFrench AMX 30 B2 Battle Tankhttp://gallery.bcentral.com/images/bump.gif http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...0300/V9006.JPG http://gallery.bcentral.com/images/bump.gifThe link is here: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...AMX-30-B2.aspx OK, we head for the airfield for our next two selections. Our first in flight this week is a 1/72 scale Gaincorp F-15C Eagle on sale at the Flying Mule for $29.99. More here: Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection 6010 F-15C Eagle Diecast Model USAF 58th FS Gorillas 1:72 Scale Length WidthMcDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 10.75" 7.25" The 58th Fighter Squadron is one of two combat flying squadrons in the 33d Fighter Wing Operations Group, 33d Fighter Wing. The mission of the 58th Fighter Squadron is to prepare and maintain a 24 Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) combat-coded F-15C squadron for worldwide deployment and air combat operations. The squadron originally transitionned to the F-15 aircraft in 1979. The squadron plans and executes an annual flying hour program of 5,200 sorties to train and maintain the combat readiness of 32 pilots and 300 maintenance personnel for operational taskings in the world's most sophisticated air superiority aircraft. The squadron has more than 320 active-duty and civilian personnel and 27 F-15C/D aircraft assigned. The "Gorillas" maintain and manage $950 million in assets and has an annual budget of $11.5 million. Gaincorp have faithfully reproduced the lines of this aircraft, including opening canopy, moving rudders, and crew access ladder. Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection The Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/GC-6010 Our final selection for this first week in April is a now very difficult to find Corgi 1/32 scale Spitfire. Offered for $81.95 by Dave's Web Shop, which ships quickly and at a reasonable price for such a large and heavy item. Details and picture follow: Corgi Supermarine Spitfire 1A X4590/PR-F-609 Sqn. RAF Corgi Supermarine Spitfire 1A X4590/PR-F-609 Sqn. RAF http://www.daveswebshop.com/aa33901.jpg |
3/31/07 Bonus Pick
Pete is featuring a version of the outstanding Corgi 1/72 Catalina for just $59.99! See it here:
AA36101Corgi$89.99 $59.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA36101.JPG CLOSEOUT Catalina MkIIA - 209 Sq., Pembroke Dock, 1941, LIMITED TIME OFFER!! Special Price: $59.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 The link is here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...emNo=pick#item |
For the week of April 8, 2007
As was the case last week, both of our armor selections are from CR Grace. This week both are 1:50 scale Corgi World War II tanks offered for $18.99 each. Our first selection is a British Cromwell Tank.
http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...d%20Photo3.jpg The link is: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...k-HC60602.aspx Our second selection can be found on the other side of the line. It is a Panther PzKpfw V Ausf G (model # HC60211). http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...0/CC60210.jpeg Link to it here: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...G-HC60211.aspx We'll stay in the World War II ETO for our aircraft selections. Each is a US fighter in the 1:72 scale. Many believe that the Dragon P-51Ds are the best in this scale. We were able to find one that is available for only $15.00. It is a CLOSEOUT Limited Edition!! USAAF 8AF, 361st FG, 375th FS-Blue from Pete's. http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRW50051S.JPG Spot it here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...DRW50051S#item Our final selection is a 1/72 P-38J. This one is from Corgi and is one of their finest renderings of a WW II fighter in this scale. It is Robin Olds' bird complete with invasion stripes price at $34.95. Diecast Direct won't let me show it to you, but you can check it out here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...uctCode=C36603 Edit: Joe Pilot has the same P-38J and for only $27.49. They will also let me show the information about the plane, if not its picture. 1:72 P-38J Lightning of Capt Robin Olds List Price: $44.00 Our Price: $27.49 Brands: Corgi USA Model US36603 Categories: P-38 Lightning UPC Number: 807903366031 Description This P-38 was one of the few in the 479th FG that retained its olive drab scheme right up until the unit transitioned to the P-51D in September, 1944. NEW CASTING! The red rudder was adopted in place of the 434th FS *s geometric symbol around the time of D-Day. Robin Olds flew at least two P-38Js during his initial months of combat with the 479th FG, this aircraft almost certainly being the last of them. Item Number: US36603 Here's the link at Joe's: http://joepilot.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=US36603&eq=&Tp= |
Olds' P-38 From the Corgi Site
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For the week of April 15, 2007
We kick off this week's pick with a great deal on a new Dragon 1/72 scale release. For only only $8.95 Burbank's House of Hobbies offers:
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1942_579575633http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifhttp://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...4_1945_6305867 1/72 Sd.Kfz.251/7 Ausf.C Pionierpanzerwagen, Kursk 1943 Main Features: - Specialize vehicle carrying two detail bridge sections atop the hull - Full interior details - Rotating twin machine guns - Metal chassis - Full markings of a pioneer unit - Intricately weathered and detailed - True to 1/72 scale - Fully assembled - Includes dust-proof display case - Highly collectible - Open window display packaging Here's the link: http://www.houseofhobbies.com/dr1sdaupiku1.html Our second AFV selection is from CR Grace and is a 1:43 scale US mortar half track offered at $15.99. It is a Schuco US Halftrack Mortar 363797 Price: $15.99 http://gallery.bcentral.com/images/bump.gifSCHUCO US HALFTRACK MORTAR http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...0/3246379a.jpg Get to it by clicking here: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...ar-363797.aspx Our first aircraft selection takes us to the WW II skies of North Africa. It is from Pete's, who is running a sale for the next few days. The different color Pete's emblems indicate the percent that you save. If you don't know the code of the coupon code necessary to get the sales price, send me an email. But our selection, while a good value, is not part of that sale. Instead we feature: US32106Corgi$32.99 $16.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/US32106.JPG CLOSEOUT Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6 - Lt. Werner Schroer, 8./JG 27, Maniago, Ain El Gazala, Libya, 1941 Special Price: $16.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Note: It looks like an Emil to me. Check it out here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=US32106#item Our final pick this week is a Trinkets to Treasures offering of the 1:72 scale Dragon Dragon Wings F-18 Super Hornet 'Diamondbacks' 50th Anniversary at $19.95. Here's some more information: Dragon Wings F-18 Super Hornet 'Diamondbacks' 50th Anniversary [50172]$33.95 $19.95http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/i...ixel_trans.gifhttp://www.trinketstotreasures.com/i...3x80_50172.jpg Click to enlarge http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/i...x49_50172a.jpg Click to enlarge Total Realism and Maximum Detail! Made by Dragon Wings, this is a 1:72 scale ready made die-cast model of the F/A-18F Super Hornet VFA-102 " Diamondbacks" 50th Anniversary Jet Fighter. The F-18 is regarded as the first of the "digital" warplanes. It offers excellent performance in both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It was designed to meet the requirement for a multi-role tactical fighter for air defense and ground attack. It is also capable of operating from a carrier deck or from a forward airstrip for the US Marine Corps (USMC). This highly detailed model is built with exacting specifications. It has recessed panel lines, detailed parts, and opening canopy. Includes drop fuel tanks. Weapons include missiles and bombs. Also includes landing gear for display in the up or down position. Display stand is also included. Wingspan measures approx. 7 1/2 inches long. Dragon Wings Warbirds Series number Dragon 50172. The link to the flight line is here: http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/p...f4c38b6045870e |
For the week of April 22, 2007
For both of our AFV selections, we're off to the Eastern Front. The first is from Treefrog Treasures. It is a 1:35 scale W. Britain T-34/76 [it looks like a 1943 model] in winter camo for $46.00. Here's a picture and what the vendor tell us about it:
Russian T-34 Tank Edition 2 17497BWm. BritainThe T-34, the Red Army's standard medium battle tank in World War II, was the most influential armored fighting vehicle to emerge during that conflict. German Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt called it the "best tank in the world," an opinion echoed by many of his comrades. The T-34's surprising strengths caused the Wehrmacht to improve its tank designs, and those changes forced the Americans and the British to do likewise. $81.00 $46.00(Savings: $35.00) http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/images/17497b.jpg Link to it here: http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=554 Our second AFV selection is from the other side of that conflict. It is a 1:72 scale Dragon DRR60053 Elefant, Sd.Kfz. 184, sPzJgAbt 653 Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72 Russia/Poland 1944, w/Zimmerit; prepainted includes weathered track links, detailed Zimmerit coating and display case. It is offered by Great Models for just $9.55. http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i...n/DRR60053.JPG Here's the link: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR60053 It's time to give the aircraft collectors their turn. Our first selection keeps us in World War II and apparently on the Easter Front. Offered by CR Grace for $24.99 it is a 1:72 scale Corgi German FW 190A 4, 6./Jg54, Yellow 2 AA34306. http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/m...6_FW190A4.jpeg Air link here: http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...2-AA34306.aspx We go modern with our final pick. From the Flying Mule for $29.99 it is: Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection 6010 F-15C Eagle Diecast Model USAF 58th FS Gorillas 1:72 Scale Length WidthMcDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 10.75" 7.25" The 58th Fighter Squadron is one of two combat flying squadrons in the 33d Fighter Wing Operations Group, 33d Fighter Wing. The mission of the 58th Fighter Squadron is to prepare and maintain a 24 Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) combat-coded F-15C squadron for worldwide deployment and air combat operations. The squadron originally transitioned to the F-15 aircraft in 1979. The squadron plans and executes an annual flying hour program of 5,200 sorties to train and maintain the combat readiness of 32 pilots and 300 maintenance personnel for operational taskings in the world's most sophisticated air superiority aircraft. The squadron has more than 320 active-duty and civilian personnel and 27 F-15C/D aircraft assigned. The "Gorillas" maintain and manage $950 million in assets and has an annual budget of $11.5 million. Gaincorp have faithfully reproduced the lines of this aircraft, including opening canopy, moving rudders, and crew access ladder. Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection The Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle Designed to meet a USAF requirement for a long-range tactical air superiority fighter, the F15 was first flown on July 27th, 1972. http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/GC-6010_01_lrg.gif Obtain radar lock here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/GC-6010 |
For the Week of April 29, 2007
Our first AFV pick is a 1:50 scale Corgi Panther G (early by the looks of it) offered by O.B.'s Diecast Planes at $24.95.
Item: HC60211 PzKpfw V Panther Ausf.G-German Army,Panzer Division,Germany,1945 SKU: HC60211 http://www.obsdiecastplanes.com/Qsto...in31_blank.gif You can check it out here: http://www.obsdiecastplanes.com/Qsto...ROD=1105814216 Bad Cat is having a 30% off retail sale for all of their 1:72 scale Dragon AFVs. You'll probably want to check out what is available here: http://www.badcataviation.com/dr1scarve.html We will feature one of the sale items. From the list, I have selected: StuG IV (Early Production) StuG Brigade 907 1:72 Dragon 60068 http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...s_1943_3605549 This model is beautifully finished in a sand and green camouflage pattern along with national markings, and all the correct features of an early production model. Each and every detail is carefully rendered, right down to the correct sag on the track runs.Main Features: - Accurate StuG IV mold with full details - True-scale model - Historically accurate sand and green camouflage with national markings - Detailed and weathered track links - Includes display case About the StuG IV: Sturmgeschütz is a German word for "assault gun", abbreviated StuG. They were widely as fire support to infantry, panzer and panzergrenadier units. The vehicle was essentially a tank chassis with a gun, usually a long-barreled 75mm, mounted on it. Due to it not having the gun mounted in a turret, it afforded the crew more space but limited the traverse of the gun, requiring the whole vehicle to turn to aim at a target most of the time. Throughout World War II, especially later in the war, Germany produced more assault guns than tanks, because they were cheaper and quicker to produce due to the lack of a need to put in a revolving turret and the complex machinery, and were almost as effective as tanks. They also provided a use for obsolete tank chassis, most assault guns being mounted on Panzer III and Panzer IV chassis, producing the StuG III and StuG IV, respectively.The StuG IV is a slightly modified Sturmgeschütz III superstructure mounted on a Panzer IV chassis. Around 1100 were built starting in 1943. The StuG IV was known as a very effective tank killers, especially on the Eastern Front. DRR-60068http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifList Price: $15.95http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifOur Price: $11.17 Here's the link: http://www.badcataviation.com/stiveprstbr9.html We have found some great fly buys from Pete's this week. The first is his closeout on a great Corgi 1:32 scale German BF 109G-2 in winter camo for only $55.99. Here's the lowdown: AA34906Corgi$89.99 $55.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA34906.JPG CLOSEOUT Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2 - Yellow 12, Oberleutnant Heinrich Ehrle, Staffelkapitan 6./JG5, Petsamo, Finland 1943 Special Price: $55.99 Scale: 1/32 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 If you're interested, I recommend hurrying to this airfield: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...emNo=pick#item Our second pick is one livery of the 1:72 scale Corgi Catalina "Snafu Snatchers" for $64.95. Below is the picture. However be aware that despite what Corgi's official picture of this bird shows. It does not include a bow gun. AA36102Corgi$89.99 $64.95 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA36102.JPG CLOSEOUT Consolidated PBY-5A(OA-10A) Catalina - 2nd Emergency Rescue Squadron, USAAF, New Guinea, South Pacific, 1944. Special Price: $64.95 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Rescue it here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA36102#item |
For the week of May 6, 2007
This week we feature two good buys on AFVs from different eras.
We have featured this first item in the past. But the quality of this Tiger, combined with the price and fact that it is getting more difficult to find, prompts me to feature it again. Available from Monkey Depot at $37.95, it is Dragon Armor 1/35 Tiger #122 Initial Production (61003) DA0172 s.Pz.Abt.502 http://www.monkeydepot.com/productim...ast/da0172.jpg The link is: http://www.monkeydepot.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=9360 Our second AFV is also from Dragon, but in the smaller 1:72 scale. Offered by Pete's for just $9.99, it is: DRR60034Dragon$14.95 $9.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60034.JPG CLOSEOUT M2A2 ODS Bradley, A Coy. 3rd Squadron, 5th CAV, Bosnia 1996 Special Price: $9.99 Scale: 1/72 IN STOCKShipping: $9.00 See this modern little monster here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60034#item It's time to head to the airfield for our next two selections for this week. The oldest and largest (at least in real life) is a Corgi 1:144 scale Lancaster bomber offered by Spirit of '76 for $16.50. Here are some details and a picture: http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...i/AA30203s.jpg Avro Lancaster I- "Admiral Prune" Wg. Cdmr. Gibson - This aircraft was often used by Wing Cdmr. Guy Gibson, the squadron CO with 106 Squadron. Because it often dropped sea mines, known as “gardening,” the squadron took a nautical stance. Wingspan 8.5" (1:144) Look to the first item displayed & link to this 4 engine WW II heavy bomber here: http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...orgi/index.htm DRW50043Dragon$39.95 $19.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRW50043.JPG CLOSEOUT ""The Dirty Dozen"" F-15D™ Eagle 1:72nd. Scale, 12th FS, 18 TFW (Kadena AB, Japan), The 12th Fighter Squadron, affectionately known as the “Dirty Dozen,” traces their lineage and honors back to January 15th 1941. It was on this date they were first Special Price: $19.99 Scale: 1/72 IN STOCKShipping: $9.00 The link is: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRW50043#item |
For the weeks of May 13 & 20, 2007
Thanks to the kindness of a hacker, our site was down almost two weeks until we were able to get back on-line just hours ago. As a result, our current picks will have to cover two weeks.
Starting on the ground, our first selection is an ever harder to get Minichamps AFV. Most specifically we feature from the Hobby Bunker: German Jagdpanther, France 1944 (4th Version) http://www.hobbybunker.com/images/pr.../350019024.jpg Minichamps Item No.: 19024 Price: $99.95 $79.99 Type: Tank Period: World War II Scale: 1/35 Scale German Jagdpanther, Schw. Heeres Panzer Jagd Abt 553, France 1944 (4th Version) Here's the link: http://www.hobbybunker.com/details.cfm?ID=9889 Our second selection is from the Soviet side of that same conflict, but much earlier in the war. Also from the Hobby Bunker, it is the more affordable: Russian T-34/76 Mod. 1940, Camo. Paint scheme http://www.hobbybunker.com/images/pr...l_DRR60149.jpg Dragon Models (DML) Item No.: 60149 Price: $15.95 $11.95 Type: Tank Period: World War II Scale: 1/72 Scale Russian T-34/76 Mod. 1940 , 1st Moscow Motorized Rifle Div., July 1941 w/grassland diorama Link to it here: http://www.hobbybunker.com/details.cfm?ID=10274 It's time to offer our air fans something and our first something is actually a Corgi set of 1:72 scale UK World War II favorites from Pete's for $44.95. AA99110Corgi$79.99 $44.95 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA99110.JPG DH Mosquito And Supermarine Spitfire Set of 2 Planes, 1/72 Scale, Mosquito Wing Span is 9"" & The Spitfire Wing Span Is 6"", **CLEARANCE** Very Limited Qty. Left!! Special Price: $44.95 Scale: 1/72 Size: "9 & 6"" Wing Span"LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Link to the two-fer here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA99110#item Our last double week selection is from the Flying Mule's sale page. In the 1:72 scale from Witty and for $24.99, it is: Witty Sky Guardians WTW72007-01 F/A-18E Super Hornet Diecast Model USN VFA-115 Eagles, USS Abraham Lincoln 1:72 Scale Length WidthMcDonnell Douglas F/A-18E Super Hornet 10" 7.5" The combat-proven F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is the 21 st century's premier strike fighter with all the capability, flexibility and performance necessary to modernize the air/naval aviation forces of any country. Includes metal display stand. Witty Sky Guardians The Witty "Sky Guardians" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Witty have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed right out of the box. Witty "Sky Guardians" diecast airplanes feature:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/WT-WTW72007-01 http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/WT...-01_01_lrg.gif |
For the Week of May 27, 2007
Memorial Day is devoted to honor those who have served and who are serving in the military. It is also the time when some of the military die cast vendors run a sale. The most impressive one that I have seen this year is that of the Flying Mule. Be sure to check out all that they have to offer at some very good prices. We just can't feature them all here.
Once in a while one of our picks falls outside the realm of historical military equipment. Let's just say that I am looking ahead (or perhaps behind to 1966 and our family's first color TV) for the first selection, which is Kirk's Enterprise. Flying Mule offers it at the never before seen price of only $9.99. Beam it up from here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-CC96601 http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CG-CC96601_01_lrg.gif The Mule also offers a Klingon Bird of Prey at the same price. Back on Earth and next up is couple of AFVs. For only $6.00 Great Models offers a 1/72 MRC35002 M113ACAV Tank USMC DaNang Vietnam. http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i...c/MRC35002.JPG Turn on your lava lamp and link to it here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=MRC35002 Our second AFV pick is from the Flying Mule's sale. It is a Corgi Military Vehicles HC60409 M3 Half-Track Diecast Model USMC 1:50 ScaleLengthWidthM3 Half-Track4.75"1.75" This early-model M3 Half-Track with .30-caliber water-cooled machine gun was one of the first used by the Marines in the Pacific. The M3 did not lend itself well to jungle warfare or beach landings, so was not widely used. http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CG-HC60409_03_lrg.gif Pull out your $9.99 and link here to spend it: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-HC60409 It's time to take to the sky with the Flying Mule for our two picks of the air. The first is a Special Edition that Corgi makes for only the Flying Mule. It is available for $19.99: Corgi Flying Mule Collection US33820 P-47D Thunderbolt Diecast Model USAAF 4th FG, 336th FS, "Donnie Boy", Don Gentile, RAF Debden, England, 1944 Limited Edition 1:72 Scale Length WidthRepublic P-47D Thunderbolt 6" 6.75" The Flying Mule presents another limited edition model, commissioned from Corgi Classics as a part of their Aviation Archive series. This model is limited to just 750 pieces worldwide! Dominic Gentile began his fighter pilot career in the RAF, where he was a member of the No. 133 Eagle Squadron, an elite flying force consisting entirely of American born pilots. It was in the cockpit of a Supermarine Spitfire that Gentile made his first mark as a great pilot, earning the British Distinguished Flying Cross after shooting down two German aircraft within 10 minutes of each other. The following month, Gentile and his fellow Eagle Squadron pilots were transitioned from RAF duty to the US Air Force 336th Fighter Squadron, Fourth Fighter Group, a unit that went on to become one of the most successful air combat units of WWII. The 336th continued to fly Spitfires (Gentile's USAAF Spitfire is also available as a Flying Mule edition) until the P-47 Thunderbolt came on the scene in 1943. Used to the lighter, more maneuverable Spitfire, Gentile was not pleased with his new plane, but he christened it "Donnie Boy" and went on to score 4.33 victories in its cockpit, two of which occurred during a famous low-altitude dogfight in which he out-maneuvered an Fw-190. During that battle, Gentile shot down two Fw-190s but ran out of ammunition and was forced to out-fly a pursuing Fw-190 until it, too exhausted its ammunition. The incident was a remarkable example of Gentile's skill in the cockpit-not many pilots could fly a tight-turning dogfight in a P-47 against a pursuing Fw-190 and come away the winner. While serving in the 336th, Gentile and fellow ace Duane Beeson began a friendly rivalry nicknamed "The Ace Race" (Beeson's P-47 is also available from Corgi). Both men were so dedicated to their goal of scoring the highest number of German kills that they exchanged leave time for the opportunity to fly. The record was ultimately captured by Gentile when he broke Rickenbacker's record of 26 kills on April 5, 1944, at the age of 23. http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CG-US33820_01_lrg.gif Here's the link: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-US33820 Our last selection for this week is also an American WW 2 birds, but this one has twin engines and lays big eggs. Available for $59.99, it is: Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US35307 B-25 Mitchell Diecast Model USMC VMB-433, "Lassie", Solomon Islands, 1944, w/5 Figures Limited Edition 1:72 Scale Length WidthNorth American B-25 Mitchell 8.75" 11.25" Formed in September 1943, VMB-433 was one of 16 Marine Corps units to be equipped with PBJ-1s in WWII — some 706 were delivered to the USMC by North American. Seven of these units would see action with the aircraft in the Southwest Pacific in the hot and bloody war fought against the Japanese in the Solomon Islands chain. VMB-433 commenced combat operations with MAG-61 on Green Island in July 1944, flying dreaded night bombing missions. The unit remained in action until February 1945, when it returned to the US and was deactivated. This particular aircraft was one of the very few PBJs to be adorned with nose art — an uncommon practice in the Marine Corps in WWII. http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CG-US35307_01_lrg.gif Get on board here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-US35307 |
For the Week of June 3, 2007
This is all UK week. Our first pick is actually from the good old US, but is in UK livery. It is a Sherman M1A1 with a 76 mm gun. No, it's not a Firefly. On way you can tell is that it retains its hull MG. From Treefrog we feature a 1:35 W. Britain on sale for $46.00.
http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/images/17496B.jpg WWII Us Sherman M1A1 Tank #2 17496B Wm. Britain The M4 Sherman tank was one of the most ubiquitous sights of World War II, and not only reigned as America’s main battle tank, but also that of British, Canadian, and Free French armored formations. Between 1942 and 1946, eleven plants turned out a staggering total of 49,324 Shermans, making it the most widely produced tank series of the war. The M4A1 started coming off the assembly lines in February 1942. It featured a fully traversing turret with a short 75-millimeter main gun, a .30-caliber co-axial machine gun, and a .50-caliber machine gun on top for the tank commander. The hull also had a ball-mounted .30-caliber machine gun projecting from the bow.</B> $59.00 $46.00(Savings: $13.00) Retired The link is here: http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=552 Next we we forward time, down in scale and price. Our second offer is from Great Models. Make is Dragon. The scale is 1:72. The price is a low $8.75. The AFV is a Challenger II Main Battle Tank. http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i...on/dr60035.JPG Dragon Armor DRR60035 1/72 DRR60035 Challenger II Main Battle Tank Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72 Pre-Finished w/ Display Case All Accessories Accessories In Stock Status: On Sale & In StockLast In Stock: 07/02/04 Retail Price: $17.50 Your Price: $8.75 Link to it here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR60035 Both of our aircraft selections this week can be found at Pete"s. We'll start with a 1:72 scale Corgi offering of the Stringbag, the plane that made the sinking of the Bismarck. For $27.99, you can have: AA36302Corgi$39.99 $27.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA36302.JPG Fairey Swordfish MkI - W5856, No. 810 Sq., Royal Navy, Hms Ark Royal, 1939 Special Price: $27.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Link to this bird here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA36302#item From bi-plane to jet, our final pick for this week is also a 1:72 Corgi and is yours for taking for $24.99. Our second pick of the air is: AA33609Corgi$50.00 $24.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA33609.JPG CLOSEOUT PANAVIA TORNADO GR.4 - NO. 12 SQUADRON RAF (SPECIAL 90TH ANNIVERSARY SCHEME), LOSSIEMOUTH, MORAY, SCOTLAND, 2005 Special Price: $24.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Point your browser here to check it out: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA33609#item |
For the Week of June 10, 2007
Both of our armor selections are from Diecast Direct. The good news is that both are available at excellent prices. The bad news in the the vendor will not let me show you the vehicles on this page. So you will have to follow the links listed below to see them.
Our first select is a 1:72 scale Dragon Porsche Jagdtiger offered for just $9.99. Check this closeout item here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=DW60112 Pick #2 is a Corgi 1:50 Churchill III from 1943 Tunisia. It too is a closeout item and priced at $17.99. See it through the desert dust clouds here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...uctCode=C60105 On to aircraft that I can show you. The best deal in the air this week is from Great Models at $12.99: Witty WI7201003 1/72 WI7201003 F-16 Fighting Falcon Cripes A' Mighty USAF Category: Pre-Painted Aircraft Models 1/72 Beautifully Die-Cast pre-painted, ready to display. Includes stand for flight http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i.../WI7201003.JPG Link to it here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar..._num=WI7201003 Our final selection of the week is a closeout at Pete's. It is: AA35408Corgi$50.00 $29.95 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA35408.JPG CLOSEOUT SEPECAT JAGUAR GR.3 - NO.41 SQUADRON RAF COLTISHALL, 2005 Special Price: $29.95 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 You can save even more, if you have the coupon code. Here's the link: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA35408#item |
For the Week of June 17, 2007
Let's give our aircraft collectors first billing this week. Both of our selections are from the Wings & Wheels clearance and both are 1:32 Corgi aircraft that are rarely seen in such places.
From the Allied side and for $49.95, we feature the HAWKER HURRICANE MKIIC - LE-D NO. 242 SQ WING CMDR DOUGLAS BADER, COLTISHALL, 1940 SCALE 1:32 WINGS SPAN 15", AA35505. http://www.wingsandwheel.com/images/..._Hawk_Hurr.jpg The Germans counter with the MESSERSCHMITT BF-109G-6 - 2./JG, 1944 1:32 SCALE AA34905 at a low flying $39.95. http://www.wingsandwheel.com/images/...4905_ME109.jpg You can find them and many more deals here: http://www.wingsandwheel.com/clearance.htm You might want to engage your emergency war power, as these birds are not likely to let you loiter on their 6 for long. OK armor fans, it's your turn. We start we the new Dragon 1/35 Tiger I Early Production "Michael Wittmann", 13./Pz.Rgt.1, Operation "Zitadelle" July 1943, available for $59.99 at Burbank House of Hobbies. http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...4_1950_2582956 Link to the turret here: http://store.houseofhobbies.com/dr1tiieaprmw.html Our final selection is especially for the budget minded at only $9.99. From the Flying Mule's sale page it is: 21st Century Toys 1:32 Ultimate Soldier 20320-S1 SdKfz 7 Half-Track Display Model German Army 1:32 Scale Length WidthSd.Kfz.7 Half-Track 8.25" 3" http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/TC...-S1_01_lrg.gif Hitch to it here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/TC-20320-S1 HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! |
This week we feature three great deals and a very good price on a discontinued piece of very high quality.
Let's start with a pick that is our lowest priced selections and offers a Tuesday Morning like value. It is a 1:50 scale Corgi Legends M4A3 Sherman Team O'Hara of the U.S. Army, available from Bad Cat for just $9.99. http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._1956_35505817 Check it out here: http://www.badcataviation.com/m4shteohausa.html Our second pick is a discontinued 1:35 scale Minichamps M48 tank A2GA2Battle Tank #101661, offed by EWA for $69.30. http://www.minichamps.de/images/shop...50041001_T.jpg Link to it here: http://www.ewa1.com/store/product.ph...cat=293&page=1 Our picks of the air this week are both Dragon 1:72 scale WW II birds offered by Great Models. For just $10.00, you can enhance your hanger with DRW50161 Spitfire Mk. Vb 'Maj. Levine', 4th FS U.S.A.A.F., Tunisia 1943. http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i...n/DRW50161.JPG Turn your searchlights here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRW50161 This plane is highly rated by Diecast Ace. See what he has to say about it here: http://www.diecastace.com/review_dragon_50161.html Our final pick is at home on a carrier deck during the first year of war in the Pacific. It is DRW50247 F4F-4 Wildcat, VF-3 USS Yorktown that can be yours if you will pony up $10.40. http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i...n/DRW50247.JPG Put your tailhook on this line: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRW50247 |
For the Week of July 1, 2007
This week we offer an armor selection for the budget minded and those after one a selection from one the best lines.
For the budget minded, we turn to Bad Cat and the Admiral's 1:72 Panzer III H in winter camo for only $9.99. Panzer III Ausf H 1:72 Admiral Toys 72002 VALCOUR BAY SALE! http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._1953_12239078 1:72 premium collectible from Admiral Toys. What a nice piece!! Virtually all diecast, this is a must for any collector. Features: - Authentic 1/72 Scale - Very Limited Release - Die Cast Metal - Rotating Turret Link to it here: http://www.badcataviation.com/paiiiauh1adt.html For those who are willing to part with a bit more from their wallets, we recommend another 1:35 Minichamps this week from EWA. For $79.20, you can pick up a Tiger with an interesting camo for fighting in France. http://www.minichamps.de/images/shop...50010001_N.jpg Link to this big cat here: http://www.ewa1.com/store/product.ph...cat=293&page=2 For airplane fans, we have a modern and World War II selection. The modern selection is a 1:72 Gaincorp SU-47, offered by Pete's for $29.95. GC8018Misc.$44.95 $29.95 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/GC8018.JPG CLOSEOUT SUKHOI SU-47 (S-37) ""BERKUT EXPERIMENTAL FIGHTER"", BY GAINCORP. Special Price: $29.95 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Here's the link to this high flying special: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...emNo=pick#item Our second pick is a Corgi 1:72 scale Avro Lancaster. This Sight and Sounds (Flak Attack) version is offered by Perry Aircraft for $89.95. http://www.tricatus.co.uk/Images09/32611st.jpg You can see it in greater detail at Tricatus' great Corgi site: http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA32611.htm The link to buy is here, where you will find it as one of the offerings on the page: http://www.perryaircraft.com/cgi-bin...sb=3&so=ascend# |
For the Week of July 8, 2007
I hope that everyone had a good 4th of July. Some of you in the U.S. may still be celebrating an extended Independence holiday weekend as this reaches you.
Our first pick in flight is the now very difficult to come by 1:32 scale Corgi Spitfire. In addition it is being offered by Pacific Products Gallery for the very reasonable price of $79.95 with free shipping. It is a SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE MK1A 609 SQN. DIE-CAST SCALE MODEL AIRCRAFT Item #AA33901 - PRICE: $79.95 http://www.pacprod.com/planes/AA33901.jpg Link to it here: http://www.pacprod.com/cgi-bin/hazel...L&item=AA33901 After you check it out in greater detail at Tricatus' web site here: http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA33901.htm Our second plane is from the sale at Burbank's House of Hobbies. It is a 1:72 scale Hobby Master F-104 Starfighter from the Greek Air Force offered for just $15.00. http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1954_259236845 http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...4_1958_1738730 New from Hobby master in 1/72 diecast. Each plane is fully printed and painted, no stickers or decals used. Each plane comes with landing gear and display stand. Link to it here: http://store.houseofhobbies.com/homa1fgrpr.html Our first armor selection is from Pete's who is running a sale on many items. Look for his logos next to your favorites. Depending on the color of the logo and you entering the coupon code, you will receive an additional 10% to 30% off the stated price. A purple logo (10% off) is attached to a 1:72 scale German AFV by Dragon: DRR60226Dragon$17.95 $11.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60226.JPG Jagdpanzer IV L/48 (Early Production), Germany 1945 w/Armored side skirts. Special Price: $11.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Have your $11.99 ready and hit this link: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60226#item It is increasingly difficult to find Minichamps 1:35 scale AFVs. But EWA, which specializes in die cast racing cars has a number of them still in stock. The week we feature a Russian T-34/76 offered at $79.20. Ref.No. MIM20000 by MINICHAMPS MILITARY Year: - 1943; Scale. 1/35, metal built, Sale! 20% off List http://www.minichamps.de/images/shop...50020000_N.jpg To order or check it out, turn your treads to this link: http://www.ewa1.com/store/product.ph...cat=293&page=2 http://www.ewa1.com/store/skin1/images/spacer.gif |
For the Week of July 15, 2007
This week both of our AFV are German World War II offerings--sort of.
The first is a Dragon 1:72 scale Das Reich early Tiger from the Eastern Front and Pete's in exchange for your $9.99. DRR60098Dragon$14.95 $9.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60098.JPG Tiger I - Sd.Kfz. 181 (Early Production), 8/2.PzGrenDiv ""Das Reich"", Russia 1943 Special Price: $9.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 Your train ticket to Russia is here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60098#item Last week we featured a 1:35 scale Minichamps T-34/76 from EWA. This week we feature another, although this one has had the bad luck of being captured and is German service. You can buy it back from EWA for $79.20. http://www.minichamps.de/images/shop...50020002_N.jpg Ref.No. MIM20002 by MINICHAMPS MILITARY Year: - 1943; Scale. 1/35, metal built, Sale! 20% off List Detailshttp://www.ewa1.com/store/skin1/images/spacer.gif Weight1.00 lbsPrice:$79.20 (€ 67.32) Link to it here: http://www.ewa1.com/store/product.ph...9&cat=0&page=2 Time to get high--so to speak--where both of our selections are from the Allies side of World War II. Both are U.S.--sort of. The first selection is a 1:72 Hobby Master Hellcat. But this livery, offered by Burbank's House of Hobbies for just $15.00, is from the UK Fleet Air Arm. http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...324_1954_17194 http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...4_1958_1794841 http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...4_1958_1810265 1/72 diecast from Hobby Master HA1102http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifRegular price: $29.95http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifOur price: $15.00 Flag it onto your carrier deck here: http://store.houseofhobbies.com/homa1hemkiif.html Our final selection is from GMP, which is the best of the best of those general market airplane die cast companies. From Northstar, we feature a 1:35 scale P-51D Missouri Armada offered for $54.99. They won't let me show you a picture, but you can see it here: http://www.northstarmusclemodels.com...-Armada/Detail |
For the Week of July 22, 2007
Aloha from the Kona Coast of Hawaii! I should be in a bar swilling tropical drinks, but I figure that making my weekly recommendations may help keep me out of trouble.
Both of our armor picks this week are 1:72 scale Dragon offerings at Pete's. The first is German HE chucking monster. It's the Sturmtiger offered for just $7.99. DRR60026Dragon$15.95 $7.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60026.JPG 1/72 Sturmtiger - 38cm R61 AUF Sturmtiger 1001st Sturmmorser Kompanie, Germany 1945. Special Price: $7.99 Scale: 1/72 IN STOCKShipping: $9.00 You can link to this German monster here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60026#item Our second pick is also from the German side in World War II. It is a Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. C, PzGrenDiv ""Grossdeutchland"", Kursk 1943 that can be yours for $12.99. DRR60139Dragon$21.95 $12.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60139.JPG Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. C, PzGrenDiv ""Grossdeutchland"", Kursk 1943 Special Price: $12.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00 The link is: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60139#item On the high side of things, both of our picks are from the Flying Mule's Moving Sale. The first takes us to the winter on the eastern front. It is a 1:72 scale IXO Yak 3 that can land in your hanger for $16.99. http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/IX-DDIJ011_01_lrg.gif Code: IX-DDIJ011 Quantity in Basket: none Status: ON SALE $24.99 Save 32% Price: $16.99 http://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_btn_addtowishlist.gif Quantity: prdHeader("IX-DDIJ011",6);http://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gifhttp://www.flyingmule.com/img/pge_spc.gif IXO Models Junior DDIJ011 Yak-3 Diecast Model Soviet Air Force, Georgii Zakharov, Russia, 1944 1:72 ScaleLengthWidthYakovlev Yak-34.75"5" IXO Models Junior The IXO Models "Junior" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. IXO "Junior" diecast airplanes feature:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/IX-DDIJ011 Our final selection is an 1:72 scale Corgi UK Typhoon offered at $20.99. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36502 Hawker Typhoon MkI Diecast Model RAF No.609 Sqn, Roland Beamont, RAF Manston, England, 1943 Limited Edition 1:72 Scale Length WidthHawker Typhoon MkI 5.25" 7" First delivered to 609 West Riding Squadron June 1942, it was the personal aircraft of Squadron Leader Roland Beaumont whilst he was the commanding Officer at 609. R7752 was damaged by enemy anti aircraft fire off Vissingen and crash landed at RAF Manston on 1st June 1943. The pilot, Squadron Leader an Ingle DFC,AFC, the Commanding officer of 609 at the time, was uninjured. R7752 was struck off charge 25th August 1943. Born 10th August 1920, Roland Beamont joined No. 87 squadron in France during November 1939. Returning to England 20th May 1940 (having destroyed a DO17 and an ME109) he went on to destroy a further three enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain. In June 1941, he was posted to No. 79 Squadron as Flight Commander. In December 1941 he went to Hawker Aircraft Ltd as a Service test pilot flying Hurricanes. On 29th June 1942, he was posted as Flight Commander to Hawker Typhoon equipped 609 Squadron at Duxford, and took command of the squadron in October. He returned to Hawker Aircraft during May 1943, to test fly the Tempest. In February 1944, he was tasked with forming the first Tempest Wing, No.150 at Castle Camps and later Newchurch. When leader of the five squadron Tempest Wing No. 122 flew over Germany on 12th October 1944, Roland Beamont was shot down by ground fire and became a POW. During his time with No.150 and No. 122 Wings he destroyed one Bf109, one FW190, one Ju188 on the ground, and thirty-two V1 flying bombs. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
Link to this ground pounder here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA36502 |
For the Week of July 29, 2007
For those of you who did not preorder CMSF, you may have some extra money in your pocket to buy some die cast.
Our AFV offerings this week feature two of the best World War II tanks that were opposite sides in Europe late in the conflict. The one that just made the "show" is the now difficult to find Cruiser Tank A34 Comet MkI from Corgi in 1:50 scale. This livery is from the 11th Armored Division, British Army, Germany, 1945. It comes to you from Beck's, which is a Texas small business that offers excellent customer service. It can be yours for $21.95. See it below: https://www.bacdiecast.com/images/pr...HC60608_lg.jpg Link to this offering of an outstanding UK tank here: https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_i...roducts_id=329 Our second featured tank is also a 1:50 scale Corgi CC60505 PzKpfw VI Tiger Ausf.E - I.Zug 2-Kompanie schwere Panzer (Fkl). It is available from On Mark for $26.95. Here's a not-so-great picture of it: http://catalog.onmarkint.com/images/..._image_732.jpg You can link to better picture from Mike's Tanks here--about 1/2 way down the page: http://www.mikes-tanks.com/CorgiWWII.htm To order, the link is: http://catalog.onmarkint.com/cc60505...50-p31570.html OK--it climbing time to reach our weekly picks of the air. The first is a tri-plane from the War to End All War. Yes, it's a 1:48 scale http://www.aikensairplanes.com/matchbox/MB6952.JPG GERMAN FOKKER DR.1 From Matchbox by way of Aikens Airplanes, it can fly your way for just $14.95. Bring your own Blue Max and link to it here: http://www.aikensairplanes.com/matchbox/mb6952.htm Our final pick is also from the "bad guys" but in a different war, country and theater. From the Flying Mule's sale and offered for $13.99 it is a 1:72 Corgi Warbird: Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds Series WB99623 A6M2 Zero Diecast Model IJN 11th Kokutai, Saburo Sakai 1:72 Scale Length WidthMitsubishi A6M2 Zero 5" 6" Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds Series The Corgi "Warbirds" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Corgi "Warbirds" diecast airplanes feature:
Designed to meet the Imperial Japanese Navy's requirement for an A5M replacement, the A6M was first flown on April 1st, 1939. One of the most famous of all Japanese warplanes, the A6M was a superb carrier-based naval fighter, with 11,280 aircraft eventually being produced. Large numbers of early versions were used in Kamikaze attacks during the closing months of the war. http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CG-WB99623_01_lrg.gif This link is: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-WB99623 |
For the Week of August 5, 2007
To open our first picks for August, we feature a 1:50 scale HC51012 CORGI M-4 Sherman "Blockbuster"US Commemorativefrom Becks' for $23.95.
https://www.bacdiecast.com/images/pr...HC51012_md.jpg Link to this version of the US classic World War II tank here: https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_info.php?products_id=776 Our next AFV is a 1:30 scale New Model Army offering which is rarely available in larger than the 1:72 scale. It is a German Summer Sturmtiger & Crew (not pictured) available from Alsand's Toy Soldiers for $42.00. http://alsandmdseco.com/sitebuilderc...merVersion.jpg Link to this big band boy here: http://alsandmdseco.com/catalog/i339.html Both aircraft this week are from the Allied side in World War II. This first is from Eagles International's small, but outstanding line in the 1:48 scale. The first is P-51B Mustang 75th FS 23rd FG 1:48 Eagles Intl. EGT-10004. http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._1962_54563439 Bad Cat offers it for $69.99. Get on it's tail here: http://www.badcataviation.com/pmu75fs23fg1.html Burbank's House of Hobbies brings us our last selection. From the Corgi Warbirds line in 1:72 scale and for $9.99. In fact they have many planes in the Warbirds line on sale. Our pick is Spitfire Douglas Bader (Warbirds Series) CRGWB99617. http://www.tricatus.co.uk/Images10/99617b.jpg The Flying Mule gives us a real photo in their offering of the same plane for $19.99. http://www.flyingmule.com/img/prd/CG-WB99617_01_lrg.gif Check it out here: http://store.houseofhobbies.com/co1spdobawse.html and here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-WB99617 |
For the Week of August 12, 2007
This week we feature items from four different vendors. The first is from veteran vendor Aiken's Airplanes, but it's not a plane. Instead it is a 1:50 scale Corgi Tiger. But not just any Tiger. Offered at $24.95, this is not just any Tiger, but one commanded by German Tiger ace Michael Wittmann.
http://www.aikensairplanes.com/images/US60509_Tiger.jpg Here's the link: http://www.aikensairplanes.com/corgi/us60509.htm With our next pick we move to the Korea and a Sherman Easy 8 with HVSS suspension. This U.S. tank put on a tiger face. Also from Corgi in the 1:50 scale can be yours from 3000 Toys for $29.95. http://www.3000toys.com/images/CORGI/US51008.jpg Link to it here: http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...d=CORGIUS51008 Our first offering of the air this week is a politically correct FW 190 D-9. It is a Dragon 1:72 scale end of World War II bird that can fly to you from Great Models in exchange for your $14.95. http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i...on/dr50079.JPG Your link is here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRW50079 Our last pick is from a newcomer to our weekly picks. Motormint Vintage Cars also carries military planes and our last pick is from their shelves. Priced at $17.88, it is a Corgi 1:144 scale C-47 Skytrain. http://www.motormint.com/ProductImag...ize/C47AIR.jpg Check it out here: http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1065 |
For the Week of August 19, 2007
Last week we started our picks with a 1:50 scale Corgi Tiger and we'll do it again this week. However this one in in winter camo, offered by Motormint and can be in your heavy tank company at even less--$19.98.
http://www.motormint.com/ProductImag...ze/US60508.jpg Find it waiting in ambush for our next pick here: http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1154 You Eastern Front devotees have probably guessed our second pick, a RUSSIAN T-34 30TH GUARDS TANK BRIGADE also in winter camo from Corgi at the same 1:50 scale. This one is offered by Aikens at $24.99. http://www.aikensairplanes.com/images/US51603_T34.jpg you can pick it up before it falls prey to the Tiger here: http://www.aikensairplanes.com/corgi/us51603.htm Both of flying selections of the week are modern U.S. warbirds from Dragon in the 1:72 scale and both are offered by On Mark. The first is a personal favorite honoring the ANG of the state in which I grew up. It is a F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. "Wisconsin ANG", 115 F.W., 50th Anniversary. You can pick it up for $23.39. http://catalog.onmarkint.com/images/..._image_922.jpg You can find it along with full rations of brats, cheese and beer here: http://catalog.onmarkint.com/50007-f...72-p29859.html Our final pick is a F/A-18E Super Hornet, VFA-14 "Tophatters", USS Nimitz (CVN-68), offered for $26.99. http://catalog.onmarkint.com/images/..._image_989.jpg If you're interested, put your tail hook here: http://catalog.onmarkint.com/50194-f...72-p29963.html |
For the Week of August 26, 2007
I just got back from Anaheim, CA and the Dragon Expo/International Plastic Modelers' Society 2007 joint gathering. There was no lack of opportunity to spend as much money as was in your pocket on diecast, models and all things pertaining to both or either. For those of you who did not attend and who still have a few bucks in your pocket, this weeks picks are for you.
We'll start with the Corgi Centaur Tank from the UK Royal Marines. Offered by Trinkets to Treasures for $15.99, this is a Corgi 1:50 piece. Cromwells and Centaurs were generally armed with 75mm guns but had close support variants armed with 95mm guns as well. The only Centaurs to see action as gun tanks were 95mm variants attached to the Royal Marine Armored Support Group. 80 such Centaurs were to have formed the first wave of the D-Day assault, though not all made it ashore. http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/i...80_CC60603.jpg See if this one made it to the beech here: http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/t...l-marines.html Our second pick is a Dragon 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger-I Mid Production, sPzAbt 509, 1944 offered by Pete's for $9.99. http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR60019.JPG See it here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60019#item Moving the airfield, we feature two different Corgi P-40E's from Corgi in 1:72 and at almost exactly the same price. The first is ANDREW HOWARD'S "WHITE 86" P-40E-1 WARHAWK brought to you by Aikens for $19.95. http://www.aikensairplanes.com/image...0E_Warhawk.jpg Click to see more here: http://www.aikensairplanes.com/corgi/aa35203.htm Se it in even more detail here: http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA35203.htm Our final pick for August is from Pete's and can taxi your way for $19.99. It is P-40E Warhawk - Col. Robert L. Scott, White 7, 41-1456, 23rd FG, Burma, 1942. http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA35208.JPG See more details here: http://www.tricatus.co.uk/aa35208.htm If your are sufficiently impressed, start your order process here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA35208#item |
For the Week of September 2, 2007
Labor Day weekend and September are here. Along with them arrive some good deals. Our armor selections this week are both from the Dragon 1:72 scale armor line.
Offered by Bad Cat for $13.00 (in fact 10% less if you use the coupon code appearing on the site) your first pick is: M4A3 105mm 1:72 Dragon Diecast DRR-60282 LABOR DAY SALE http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1966_229815911 This 1/72 scale model represents an M4A3 105mm of the 6th Armored Division fighting in Luxembourg in 1945. The 6th Armored Division “Super Sixth” was a spearhead of Patton’s all-conquering Third Army, and the division helped relieve Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. This superb model is painted in a highly attractive winter camouflage scheme, with a large yellow “15” tactical number visible on the hull sides. This paint scheme is ideal for enabling the M4A3 to lurk in concealment amongst the thick forests of the Ardennes as it supports GIs. The tank’s appeal is enhanced with the effective degree of weathering and dry-brushing effects. Details are accurate and in scale on this Sherman, making it an explosive force in any armor collection! Main Features: - Open window display packaging - Highly popular and collectible item - True to 1/72 scale - Fully accurate mold - Fully assembled - Historically accurate markings and insignia - Includes protective display case Check it out and get the discount code here: http://www.badcataviation.com/m410vv6thadl.html Our second AFV pick is from Burbank's House of Hobbies and is offered for $12.95. It is: http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._1961_16246586http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifhttp://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c..._1966_92783758 1/72 Hummel Early Production, Pz.Art.Rgt.19, 19.Pz.Div. Eastern Front 1944 Main Features: - Includes a detailed open-top fighting compartment - Includes display case - True to 1/72 scale - Fully accurate Hummel mold Dragon 1/72 Hummel Early Production, Pz.Art.Rgt.19, 19.Pz.Div. Eastern Front 1944 DML60288 Preparing to deliver HE, you can find it here: http://store.houseofhobbies.com/dr1hueaprpz1.html It's time to head to the aerodrome for our picks of the air. The first is another Bad Cat Labor Day special and you can use the coupon code on this one too. Offered at $50.00 (before the 10% coupon discount), our pick is from the Carousel 1 Bf 109E line in the 1:48 scale. As most of you know Carousel 1 makes some of the finest planes in this scale. In this case we feature: Me-109E Lt Werner Schroer 1:48 Carousel One CAZ-7102 LABOR DAY SALE http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1966_235364071 Werner Schroer was one of the few German aces to achieve more than 100 victories against the Westerm Allies, yet he is probably best known as the pilot of "Black 8" in a much-published German color publicity photo. Schroer joined Jagdgeschwader 27 in August 1940 and flew with them in the Battle of Britain. While in France, JG 27 acquired their famous "Leopard over Africa" emblem, which reflected a determination to re-take the former colonial territories Germany lost in the First World War. When Hitler decided to send General Rommel and the Afrika Corps join Italy’s North African campaign against British Egypt, JG 27 was the fighter unit selected to support them. They landed at the Ainel-Gazla airfield in Libya on 18 April 1941. The next day JG 27 shot down four British Hurricanes, one of which was Leutnant Schroer’s first kill. In the next few days Schroer added three more victories. In late April several JG 27 109s, including Schroer’s, were cleaned and photographed for home front consumption. White wall tires shown on several 109s were not a decoration, but an attempt to protect rubber tires from desert heat. On 30 August 1941. Schroer and his wingman attacked RAF Tomahawks over Tobruk, setting one on fire and claiming a victory. Unfortunately for the Axis powers, Schroer’s victim, Australian Clive Caldwell, although wounded and nursing a crippled aircraft, did not crash. Caldwell not only limped back to base, he shot down a 109 on the way, and ultimately was credited with 20 victories in the North African fighting. Schroer had scored 11 when he was appointed Staffelkapitane of 8./JG 27 in June 1942, then tallied another 11 victories in two weeks. Schroer’s 61 victories in North Africa with JG 27 made him the second leading ace of the Mediterranean Theater, after Hans Joachim Marseilles. After rising to command II./JG 27 in April 1943, Schroer was sent to lead III./JG 54 in March 1944. In July1944 he was taken out of a combat role to lead the Unit Commander’s School. Schroer was named Kommodore of JG 3 ‘Udet’ in February 1945. His final score of 114 included 102 RAF and USAAF opponents (including 26 American four-engine bombers) and 12 Russians in only 197 missions. Werner Schroer died in 1985. CAZ-7102http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifList Price: $69.99http://us.st1.yimg.com/store1.yimg.c.../trans_1x1.gifOur Price: $50.00 Take your North African shopping trip here: http://www.badcataviation.com/meltwesc1cao.html Our last selection for Labor Day weekend is from Beck's Aircraft. There is only one of these left, so you better act quickly if you are interested. From Hobby Master and available for $25.95, it is: https://www.bacdiecast.com/images/pr.../HA1201_lg.jpg TBM-1C Avenger President George H.W. Bush Aircraft Scale: 1:72 Did you ever want a model of a plane that was flown by a US President, and was shot down by the Japanese. Now is your chance to own one, as it is the last one in our stock. REG: $31.95 - SALE: $25.95 - LAST ONE Scramble to it here: https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_i...roducts_id=691 |
For the week of September 9. 2007
We'll start the picks for this week off with a classic. Offered by EWA for $20.00 is a classic 1:50 scale Salido DUKW 6 x 6 amphib truck. See it here:
http://www.ewa1.com/store/image.php?productid=100754 Get aboard for a trip by land or sea here: http://www.ewa1.com/store/product.ph...4&cat=0&page=1 Our second pick is a 1:32 scale FOV Stug III G. This is an Eastern Front version offered by The Toy HQ for $23.99. http://www.jjshobby.com/Shoppingcart...s/FOV81306.jpg German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G - Eastern Front SKN: 81306 | SCALE: 1:32 The StuG III Ausf. G was one of the most cost effective tanks to manufacture in the German Army. The relatively low cost led to high production numbers. There were over 7,500 produced during WW II. The Tank Destroyer design was much simpler and much quicker to produce than the rotating turret designed tanks. MODEL FEATURES: - Enthusiast Series - 1/32 Scale - Die Cast Metal - Tank Tracks roll along the working suspension - Side Skirts are Removable - Includes Commander to direct the Battle! - Main Gun elevates to engage - Driver Engages with the Machine Gun - Side Skirts adjust - Main Gun elevates - Length 6 1/4 inches See it on the hunt for T-34's here: http://www.jjshobby.com/Shoppingcart...2871ade03f5ead Our first aerial sighting is from Motormint. Looking at the listing, you probably will be unsure who makes this 1:48 scale P-51B that is available for $49.98. It is an Eagles International Patty Ann II. The price is very hard to beat, but be prepared to wait about 2 weeks for it to arrive. http://www.motormint.com/ProductImag...ize/P51PAT.jpg Model Features • Movable Flaps • Detachable Ordinance • Some Assembly Required • Detailed Cockpit with Pilot • Turning Props and Rubber Tires • Positionable Landing Gear and Cockpit • P-51B Comes with it`s Own Display Stand • Detailed Cockpit Includes All Gauges and Instruments • Highest Quality Precision Die-Cast Replica from Eagle International • Remove the Engine Cowling to Reveal 152hp Packard Merlin Engine • Precision Diecast Replica • 1:48 Scale Model • 8 Inches Long Order yours here: http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1086 Our last flying pick is from Beck's and is a 1:72 scale Corgi Blue Angels Phantom for $21.95. https://www.bacdiecast.com/images/pr...AA33203_lg.jpg Join the air show here: https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_i...roducts_id=783 We have a bonus pick this week. It is one of the great cars from my childhood days. From Motormint in 1:32 scale and available for only $12.98, it is a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. 1957 was a great year for US cars. It was the first year of the fuel injected Corvette and the last year of the two seater T-Bird. The Golden Hawk is another classic, although not as well known as the Corvette, T-Bird and Chrysler 300 series. http://www.motormint.com/ProductImag...e07/57SDHK.jpg The Highest Soaring Hawk 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk Too Little, Too Late The 1950's proved too competitive for independent auto makers. The Big 3 (Ford, GM, and Chrysler) could afford to retool and redesign their lines almost yearly, which is what the newly affluent American middle class demanded. Independent makers like Studebaker, Packard, Kaiser and Hudson could not afford this and tried to compete with extreme styling. Studebaker produced some of the most interesting designs of this era like the bullet-nose 1951 and the 1957 Golden Hawk but sales kept declining. Available only as a 2-door hardtop, the Golden Hawk featured a wraparound front grille, severely slanted windshields and large fins. Under the hood, the 289 cubic inch V-8 was supercharged to 275 horsepower. 1957 was the best year for the Golden hawk but still only 4,356 were made. Features • Opening Hood • Opening Doors • 275 Horsepower Supercharged V-8 Made Golden Hawks Fly • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 1:32 Scale Model • 6.25" Long Race to it here: http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...D=1669&dc=hawk |
For the week of September 16. 2007
Our first pick this week is from New Model Army in the 1:30 scale. It comes to you from Alsand's for $38.00 and is a WWII German SdKfz 232 (8-Rad) in Summer Camo.
http://alsandmdseco.com/sitebuilderc...SummerCamo.jpg See it performing recon duties here: http://alsandmdseco.com/catalog/i334.html Our second AFV pick is also from the German forces of World War II. From Corgi in 1:50 scale it is a Battle of The Bulge German Panther Tank. Motormint can deliver it to your panzer collection for $24.98. http://www.motormint.com/ProductImag...ze/US60212.jpg Features • Moving Treads • Rotating Turrets • Full Operating Parts • Wheel & Tread Assembly • Official Logos and Insignia of U.S., and German Armies • Original Camouflage Paint Cannons That Raise and Lower • Precision Die-cast Replica • 5.25 Inches Long Place your order from the quartermaster here: http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1153 It's Reno Air Race week and a sad one with 3 fatal crashes in only 4 days. In honor of the lost pilots, our first pick is the earlier version of at least one of the racers in the Unlimited Class. It is a 1:32 scale P-51D from Corgi and Motormint. Included are three figures. It can be in your hanger for $59.98. http://www.motormint.com/ProductImag...ze/US34407.jpg #1 Ace of His Squadron This P-51D is an exact replica of the one flown by Lt. Col. John “Moon” Elder, the most successful pilot of the 357th Fighter Squadron. Scoring 17 of his 21 victories in this plane, he was C.O. of this squadron the last 1 years of the war. This Corgi Limited Edition features poseable landing gear, movable flaps and propeller, plus figurines of Lt. Col. Elder and a fellow pilot watching a member of the ground crew proudly painting his latest victory on his scoreboard. Features • Replica Includes Three Hand-Painted Metal Figurines • 12.50 Inches Long with 14.25 Inch Wingspan • Comes with Sturdy Metal Display Stand • Features Packard V-1650 Engine • Precision Die-cast Replica You can pick it up here: http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1143 Our final selection for the last week of summer is the much sought Corgi 1:72 scale "Black Cat" Catalina. Perry's still has it for $79.95. You can save $20.00 from that price if you're willing to select another livery of the same plane. Perry won't let me show you the picture from his site, but Tim's site sight covering the Corgi airplane line can give you an eye full here: http://www.tricatus.co.uk/aa36104.htm Check out all of Perry's Catalinas bobbing on the surface about here: http://www.perryaircraft.com/cgi-bin...alina#old36102 |
For the Week of September 23, 2007
Fall is officially here and for a change of pace, we'll begin with our aircraft picks.
Our first selection is the rarely modeled Soviet IL-2, the greatest ground attack plane of the Second World War. In the 1:72 scale from IXO by way of Bad Cat, it can be yours for $19.99. Ilyushin II-2m3 Sturmovik 1:72 IXO Altaya 2007-31 http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1966_252666981http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1966_252765092http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1966_252863547http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1966_252951677http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...1966_253058068 Model Features: Cockpit and Fixed Canopy Painted Panel Lines and Surface Details Heavy Diecast Construction Plastic Components Equipped Armament Authentic Paint Scheme Interchangeable Landing Gear (Up or Down) Rotating Propeller Length: 6.5” Wingspan: 7.75” About the Ilyushin II-2: The Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik was a ground attack aircraft in the Second World War, produced by the Soviet Union. In combination with its successor, the Ilyushin Il-10, a total of 36,163 were built, making it the single most produced military aircraft design in all of aviation history as well as the second most produced aircraft in history behind the Polikarpov Po-2. To Sturmovik pilots, the aircraft was simply the diminutive "Ilyusha". To the soldiers on the ground, it was the "Hunchback," the "Flying Tank" or, the greatest of compliments, the "Flying Infantryman." Significance to the War: The Il-2 aircraft played a crucial role on the Eastern Front, and in Soviet opinion it was the most decisive aircraft in the history of modern land warfare. Flying day and night, they could defeat the thick armour of the Panther and Tiger I tanks, and occasionally shot down Bf 109s when the German pilots got careless while attacking them. Link to it here: http://www.badcataviation.com/iliist1ixoal.html Our second aircraft is one of those 109s and a very special 109F flown by Adolf Galland. From the Armour 1:48 scale, it comes to you from Go Hobbies for $45.00. http://www.discounttrainsonline.com/.../TFM/LB189.jpg Check out the German ace's plane here: http://www.gohobbies.com/itemTFM-B189.html Our first AFV is a US M4A3 Sherman Blockbuster from Corgi and Motormint, which has this 1:50 scale tank for you if you will part with $24.98. http://www.motormint.com/ProductImag...ze/US51022.jpg Battle of The Bulge U.S. M4A3 Sherman Tank The Most Famous Battle Of World War II Gen. George Patton's lightning bolt offensive that smashed Nazi Germany's last stand at Bastogne and sealed the fate of Hitlers 3rd Reich. Now here in this specially struck, strictly limited commemorative edition are the tanks and armor of both armies that fought that “duel to the death” over 60 years ago! U.S. M4A3 Sherman Blockbuster Lightening fast and highly maneuverable...it defeated the heavier Panther by blowing off its treads...then zeroing in for the kill. See the David in the fight here: http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1151 Our final selection is a Dragon 1:72 scale DRR60236 Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D Pz.Gren.Div. LAH, Kharkov 1943 in winter camo. Great Models has it for $14.90. http://images.kitlink.com/Products/i...n/DRR60236.JPG See it and perhaps von Manstein here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR60236 |
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