We hope that your devotion to your special someone on Valentine's Day has left you with a little coin for Presidents' Day (or the Monday after Valentine's Day for you folks outside the U.S.).
The Monkey Depot hosts our first selection this week. In the 1:32 scale from 21st Century and offered for $19.95. It is:
21st Century 1/32 99412 S1
21st Century Toys 1/32 German Sd.Kfz. 139 Marder III Green + Black Camo US0116
In Stock List Price Your Price Qty Y $24.99 $19.95
Detailed Description
Scale: 1/32
Materials: Plastic Description: The German Marders were a series of self-propelled tank destroyers mostly built as stop gap solutions until purpose designed and built equipment could reach the field. The Marder III was the first production version in the Marder III series. The gun was centrally located, due to weight issues. With the engine mounted at the rear of its chassis, the gun had to be mounted elsewhere in order to keep the tank from being unbalanced. The later Marder IIIM version had the engine relocated to the center of the chassis, hence the designation “M” (middle), and the gun compartment was located on the back of the hull. Both versions had lightly armored crew compartments and were open in the top and rear. The Soviet 76.2 mm field gun was captured in large quantities and it was decided to use these by mating them to the Panzer 38(t) chassis. The resulting Marder III was an effective anti-tank weapon and was used widely by the Germans in WWII. Shown here is the paint master of the S1 scheme for the forthcoming Marder III in 1/32nd scale.
-Tracks + wheels roll
-Hatches open
Aim Cupid's arrow here:
https://www.monkeydepot.com/index.as...D&ProdID=13287
Our second armor pick, as well as our first flying selection which immediately follows is from Bad Cat's Presidents' Day sale. A 1:72 Hobby Master KV-2 can be added to you armor force for just $9.99.
Russia's KV-2 Heavy Tank 1:72 HobbyMaster Diecast HM-3002 PRESIDENTS DAY SALE
Availability: In-Stock Item Number:
HM-3002
List Price: $25.00
Our Price: $9.99
Model Features:
Fully Assembled
Authentic Paint Scheme
Rotating Turret
Elevating Gun
Rotating Tracks and Wheels
Diecast with some Plastic Components
The Russian KV-2 was famous for its enormous size and the gigantic 152mm gun. Along with deploying these monsters in small numbers the KV-2 was a victim of its own design. Tremendously heavy and prone to mechanical failures these tanks were doomed from the start. ‘One Tank Division’ lost 22 of their 33 KV-2s with only five being attributed to the enemy the remaining 17 were abandoned because of a lack of fuel or ammunition. Only 334 KV-2's were produced when they were canceled in October 1941. Crews referred to the KV-2 with its large turret, 152 mm gun and massive weight as the Dreadnought. With “For Stalin” inscribed on the high profile turret this KV-2 like all others stood out and became an easy target. Despite the increased weight the same hull and chassis as the KV-1 were used. Before the use of Flak 18s and 36s there are records showing a KV-2 withstood over forty hits and none penetrated the armor. Size and lack of re-supply were the main downfalls of this giant.
Point your budget minded browser here:
http://www.badcataviation.com/rukvheta1scb.html
Our second Bad Cat item to be featured is from the 1:48 Carousel 1 line for $49.99.
Bf-109E Franz Von Werra 1:48 Carousel One 7103 PRESIDENTS DAY SALE
Availability: In-Stock Item Number:
CAZ-7103
List Price: $100.00
Our Price: $49.99
1:48 scale premium diecast aircraft by Carousel. What a striking Bf-109E!
Franz von Werra was "The One Who Got Away," the subject of a best-seller and two movies. He was a German ace whose escape exploits were far more exciting than his brief career as a fighter pilot. On 5 September 1940, Spitfires shot down von Werra's 109 over Kent as he escorted bombers attacking the Royal Air Force at Biggin Hill. He crash-landed and was quickly captured. In late September von Werra was sent to a POW camp at Grizedale Hall in Lancashire and began planning an escape. On 7 October he slipped away from an exercise party without being noticed by the guards. Von Werra eluded pursuit for six cold, rainy days on the barren hills of the Lake District. Recaptured in Cumberland, he was sent to another POW camp at Swanwick in Derbyshire. Immediately he began a tunnel with several other prisoners. On the night of 17 December five Germans escaped through the tunnel. Four were soon captured. Von Werra posed as a Dutchman flying with the RAF and attempted to steal a British fighter. He bluffed his way past Scotland Yard investigators and onto Hucknall Aerodrome on 21 December. More bluff got him into the cockpit of a new Hurricane II fighter with a mechanic to start his engine. Moments before take off, an RAF officer apprehended him at gunpoint. Von Werra and other German POW's were sent via ship to Canada. In late January, von Werra jumped from a moving POW train southwest of Montreal and headed south for the St. Lawrence River, the border between Canada and neutral United States. He managed to cross the frozen river near Ogdensburg, NY and turned himself in to the first policeman he found. American reporters were charmed by "Baron" von Werra's bravado and fluent English, and his escape made headlines across the USA and Germany. Canada attempted to extradite him, but the German Consul in NY assisted von Werra to return to Germany via Mexico, Brazil and Italy. Hitler awarded him the Knight's Cross. He joined the invasion of Russia in July and ran his score to 21 victories. Posted to the Dutch coast, on 25 October 1941 his luck and his 109's engine failed. Franz von Werra fell into the North Sea.
If you missed it when it was on sale about a year ago at the Flying Mule, here's another chance:
http://www.badcataviation.com/bferud191cao.html
The Cat also has a great deal on a 1:72 Hobby Master A-10 for $24.99, but it apparently is not currently in stock, so it did not make the cut this week.
Our final selection this week is a livery of a favorite, the Corgi 1:72 scale Catalina. This one is from Pete's for just $48.99. In UK livery it is:
AA36101Corgi$109.95 $48.99 
Catalina MkIIA - 209 Sq., Pembroke Dock, 1941. Special Price: $48.99
Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCK Shipping 1st: $9.00 Additional Items: $5.00
Go by air, land or sea, but end up here: