It's hard to believe that it's already mid-April and just two days away from income tax filing day in the U.S. In anticipation of the refunds some of you will be receiving, we are doing our best to revive and revitalize the economy.
Our first AFV pick is for you old school filers of paper returns. It's a classic 1:50 scale
Verem German Bussing Nag armored car from Military Diecast for $24.50.
Check it out here:
http://crgrace.com/zen-cart/index.ph...roducts_id=172
Our second AFV is from the same side, but charged with the heavy lifting during World War II. Offered by Bad Cat at $65.00 as part of the Moving Sale, it is a Dragon 1:35 scale Tiger I Nowe Koszary 1944 1:35 Dragon 61019.
Features:
True to 1/35 scale
Accurate two-tone camouflage scheme with weathering
Accurate tracks with appropriate level of sag
Includes a display base
Dragon Armor is proud to announce a magnificent 1/35 scale rendition of a Tiger I from 1./s.Pz.Abt. 505 fighting in Nowe Koszary in 1944. It is a Late Production variant, with such associated features as steel road wheels, updated commander’s cupola, and single headlight centrally located in the center of the hull front. The heavy tank unit s.Pz.Abt. 505 was formed in January 1943. It was involved in the titanic tank battle at Kursk and returned to the Eastern Front after being refitted in July 1944. It saw combat in East Prussia in a vain attempt to stem the implacable tide of the Red Army.
This model tank is the result of painstaking craftsmanship, with even minute details carefully recreated. This is the advantage of the larger 1/35 scale, where even the tiniest of items can be shown in glorious detail. The model is topped off with a stunning two-tone paint scheme of green stripes over a yellow base coat. This Tiger I bears the famous “charging knight on horseback” insignia of s.Pz.Abt 505, this insignia being delicately rendered using the pad-painting process. A touch of color is also provided by a band of yellow on the base of the gun tube and the vehicle tactical number “334”. The model is expertly finished off with a tasteful level of dry-brushing and weathering, even down to its individual track links.
Pick up your ticket to the eastern front here:
http://www.badcataviation.com/tiinoko191dr.html
We have three selections from our airfield this week. The first is from Trinkets to Treasures and is a Corgi 1:72 scale Corgi Vickers Wellington MkVIII RAF Coastal Command [AA34805] for just $45.99.
In April 1942 the Wellington GR Mk.VIII entered service with No.172 squadron of Coastal Command. The GR.VIII was a modified Mk.IC bomber, with ASV Mk.II radar installed and in some cases also a Leigh Light. On 3/4th June 1942 the first attack on a surfaced submarine at night using a Leigh Light was carried out by a Vickers Wellington of No.172 Squadron, RAF Coastal Command, flown by Squadron Leader J.H. Greswell. The target was the Italian Navy Marconi Class submarine Luigi Torelli. When illuminated, the submarine initially remained on the surface and fired recognition flares, believing the aircraft to be friendly. The Wellington then dropped four Mk8 depth charges, damaging the submarine. From the Aviation Archive collection #AA34805. It's the Vickers Wellington MkVIII - HX379:WN-A, No.172 Squadron, Coastal Command. An amazing amount of detail on this scale model. Complete with display stand. Includes landing gear for display in the up or down position. Includes working Leigh Light! Wingspan is approx. 14 inches in length! Limited Edition! Includes numbered certificate.
The patrol starts here:
http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/a...l-command.html
From the same power in the same war, we have another Corgi. But this one is in the 1:32 scale and is offered by 3000 Toys for $77.00 with free shipping. It is a Hawker Sea Hurricane 1B - No. 880 SQ. Fleet Air Arm, HMS Indomitable, Indian Ocean. Restoration started in earnest in February 1986, and led to the first flight of the world's only Sea Hurricane 1B in the hands of pilot Andy Sephton on September 16, 1995.
Here's your course:
http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...d=CORGIAA35504
Our final selection is also a UK bird but from the modern era. Spirit of '76 has the
Panavia Tornado GR.1P (AA33603) on sale for just $16.99! The site does not have a picture but Tim's great Unofficial Corgi site does.
See Tim's full page on this bird here:
http://www.tricatus.co.uk/aa33603.htm
To get to the deal, go to the second from the bottom on this page:
http://www.spirit-of-76.com/aircraft...orgi/index.htm