This last week was marked by some unplanned and unintended juggling by a family member. It did not end well. Fortunately it was at the beginner's level and involved only 3 planes that were never designed to fly. To take my mine off that event, let's go to our first selection for this week.
Our first of things that belong on the ground is the Forces of Valor 1:32 scale U.S. 6x6 1.5 Ton Cargo Truck from Wartoyz for $37.99.
This die cast 1:32 scale version of the U.S. 6x6 1.5 Ton Cargo Truck depicts the vehicle as seen in the European Theater during 1945.
This U.S. 1.5 Ton Cargo Truck is part of Forces Of Valor's Enthusiast Edition series, which is the extremely detailed version of this vehicle.
The 1:32 scale die cast metal vehicle is approximately 8 inches long and has wheels that roll.
The Red Ball Express is on the road here:
http://www.wartoyz.com/page/WT/PROD/FOV-WW2-V/FV81018
Next we have a Dragon Expo Special Issue, the 1:72 scale (DRR60368) StuG III featuring Bodo Spranzs Marking from Great Models for $17.50.
He's entering action here:
http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR60368
In the mid-1960's the Buffalo Springfield provided us (well--those of us who were born and listening anyway) the musical message "Flying on the Ground is Wrong". With this in mind we begin with our so far unjuggled picks of flight.
Fantastic gets the first ball into the air with the Hobby Master 1:72 scale F-102 Delta Dagger, Hellenic Air Force (HA3103) from Fantastic Flyers for $48.97.
Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
342 All-Weather Sqn.
114 Combat Wing, Hellenic Air Force
1/72 Scale - HA3103
Wingspan: 11.25"
Length: 6.25"
Each 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".
- Authentic detachable ordnance.
- Opened canopies.
- Heavy metal with a minimum of plastic.
About this Model:
This is a Convair F-102 Delta Dagger (the U.S. Air Force's first operational supersonic interceptor and delta-wing fighter) flown by the Hellenic Air Force's 342 All-Weather "Mira" Squadron, 114 Combat Wing, in 1974, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model is a standout!
You get engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, a detailed weapons bay with optional-position doors and removable ordnance, optional-position air brakes and landing gear, removable fuel tanks, an authentic camouflage scheme, and more. It's even got the plane's distinctive nose-mounted pitot tube! 11¼" long; includes a display stand.
It's patrolling for bail-out Euros here:
http://www.fantasticflyers.com/f102-...03-p-2951.html
Next on the juggling line this week is the 1:48 scale Hobby Master U.S. P-51D Mustang - Old Crow - Signature Edition - from Wartoyz for $71.99.
Many people consider the P-51 Mustang the best fighter of WWII. Its combination of speed, range, maneuverability, and firepower gave it great versatility. Its use in all major theaters of the war included long range, high altitude escort of Bombers, close air support for ground troops, and photo reconnaissance.
This special Signature Edition die-cast 1:48 scale U.S. P-51 Mustang is part of the Air Power Series from Hobby Master. It depicts the famous 'Old Crow' P-51D Mustang flown by 16.25 victory ace Col. Clarence 'Bud' Anderson of the 363rd Fighter Squadron, 357th Fighter Group 'Yoxford Boys' as is was seen in 1944.
This highly-detailed die-cast P-51D Mustang is approximately eight inches long and has a wingspan of approximately 9.25 inches. It has many detailed features, including engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with sliding canopy and a removable pilot figure, a rotating propeller, movable wing flaps, optional position landing gear, two styles of removable drop tanks, and authentic markings including victory symbols beneath the canopy.
This special Signature Edition P-51D Mustang includes a display stand with a metal nameplate that was hand signed by Col. Anderson himself! This incredible collectible is limited to only 700 worldwide, so order yours today!
This could be the last time (cue the Stones):
http://www.wartoyz.com/page/WT/PROD/HM-48AP/HM-HA7712A
We needed three planes this week, so let fly with the Forces of Valor 1:72 scale US B-26B Marauder from Hobbylinc for $37.79.
- Authentically designed with amazing detail of the U.S. B-26 Marauder (France, 1944).
- Precision engineering in die cast and plastic.
- Hand painted and weathered with authentic markings and paint scheme.
- Can be displayed with or without the landing gear.
- Cockpit detail including pilots.
- Clear plastic display stand.
Pick up on my favorite World War II twin engine bomber here:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/unx/unx85246.htm