Merry Christmas! There still is time to pick up this week's picks as a gift, or perhaps for yourself with something extra you found in your stocking.
We begin with a $12.50 your choice of Dragon 1:72 scale German World War II armor from On Mark. You have three items from which to chose. The first of these is
60126 Panther G (Early Production)- Sd.Kfz 171, 19.PzDiv., Warsaw 1944.
Behind door number 2 is the
60289 Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger I Hybrid s.Pz.Abt.506 Ardennes 1944.
Finally in the box next to Jay is the 60239Jagdpanzer IV L/70 (Late Production), "#101" Command Version, Germany 1945 w/side skirt armor and antenna.
All three can be found on the same line about 3/5ths down this web page:
http://onmarkint.netfirms.com/onmark...d_tag_page.php
Our final ground pounder selection this week is something different. From the Flying Mule for $13.99, it is a
Dragon 1:72 Armor 60349 AAV7 AmTrack Diecast Model USMC, MICLIC (Mine Clearance Line Charge).
The AAV7A1 family of vehicles is the newest rendition of the LVTP7 that originally made its appearance in 1971. Developed by FMC Corporation (now United Defense, LP), this 17-ton amphibious vehicle can achieve speeds of up to 64km/h on roads and 13.5km/h in water. It is the mainstay of the U.S. Marine amphibious vehicle fleet today, as well as being used by marine forces from a number of other nations. These “tuna boats” have most recently been proving themselves in the dusty heat of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF).
Dragon Armor has previously released a 1/72 AAVP7A1, but the newest member in the family offers something extra. The new collectors’ item includes an accurately depicted MK-154 MICLIC (Mine Clearance Line Charge) system mounted atop the AAV. Firing up to three rocket-projected explosive line charges into a minefield, the MK-154 system can produce a safe lane up to 16m wide and 100m long. This self-contained electric and hydraulic mine-clearing equipment is ideal for beach assaults, and was deployed in OIF during the initial invasion. This particular model lacks nothing! It is finished in a three-color NATO camouflage scheme. All the relevant detail of the real AAV7A1 is glorious portrayed. This unique model represents an unusual vehicle in the USMC inventory, one that is sure to please fans of modern armored equipment.
Clear your way to this link:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-60349
Both of our aircraft selections are Hobby Master jets. From the 1950's U.S. Navy we feature from FantasticFlyers, for $53.96 in your cart, the F9F-2P Panther, "Look," USS Oriskany, HA7202
Hobby Master Diecast Model
Grumman F9F-2P Panther
US Navy VC-61
USS Oriskany (CV-34)
"Look"
Korea 1952
1/48 Scale - HA7202
Wingspan: 9.5"
Length: 9.5"
Each Fully Painted and Assembled Model Features:- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Folding wings.
- Authentic detachable ordnance.
- Opened canopies.
- Heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
About this Model:
Replicating "Look" - an F9F-2P aerial reconnaissance version of the Panther flown by VC-61, the "Eyes of the Fleet," stationed on the USS Oriskany (CV-34) during the Korean War - this amazingly detailed 1/48 scale die cast Hobby Master model features a fully outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy, folding wings with removable bombs, retractable landing gear, authentic markings from 1952, and more. 9½" wingspan; includes a display stand.
Take a walk back to the Korean War here:
http://www.fantasticflyers.com/f9f2p...02-p-2003.html
Our final selection before Christmas is the 1:72 scale Hobby Master HMHA0103 MIG-21MF Polish Air Force Big Fish from Great Models for $20.90.
You can have your red Christmas here:
http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=HMHA0103