We're officially in the dog days of summer. Hopefully our picks this week will be nearly as hot as the weather.
Our first armor pick this week is offered by Showcase for $24.95. It is a Corgi 1:50 scale
M113 ACAV Model, "Draft Dodger", US Army, Vietnam - Corgi US51104. The M113 Armored Personnel Carrier was a very versatile mode of transport and protection for US combat troops during the Vietnam War. The Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle version was one of the most useful configurations of the M113. It could carry 11 troops, with two crewmen.
Here's the link:
http://www.showcasetoys.com/corgi-us...m113-acav.html
Our second selection is a Dragon 1:72 scale offered by Great Models for $11.45. This one is the DRR60134 T-34/76 Mod. 1940, Eastern Front 1941 w/grassland diorama.
The early part of the war on the Eastern Front can be found here:
http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR60134
We turn our eyes upward for our first pick of the air. This week we start with a 1:72 scale Corgi Vampire offered by Diecast Direct for $23.97.
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Item Number: C37303
Manufacturer: CORGI
Description: DH VAMPIRE FB.5 - 112 SQN., 2 TAF, RAF FASSBERG, GERMANY, OCT.1951
Scale: 1:72 Sale Item!!
Notes: COLD WAR
Regular Price: $39.95
** Save 40% Off Our Regular Price **
Current Sale Price: $23.97
To grab one, here's your heading:
http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...uctCode=C37303
Our last selection for this week is a Dragon 1:72 scale F-15C Eagle from the Toy Headquarters for $26.99.
1/72 F-15C Eagle 71st TFS, 1st TFW
The 71st Fighter Squadron is one of three fighter squadrons assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing. Its mission is to maintain a combat-ready force able to conduct air-superiority operations anywhere in the world for the United States and its allies.
In 1975, the 71st moved to its current home with the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Va., where it was equipped with the F-15 Eagle air superiority fighter in 1976.
The 71st garnered numerous awards in its distinguished career. The 71st Fighter Squadron won the prestigious Hughes Achievement Trophy in 1999, 1993 and 1969, awarded annually to the most outstanding air superiority unit in the Air Force. The 71st received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and the Presidential Unit Citation on four occasions each. McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Corporation recognized the 71st in July 1991, for achieving 110,000 flying hours without a serious mishap.
The 71st TFS deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield as part of the first U.S. Air Force contingent in Saudi Arabia. The squadron was integral in establishing allied air-superiority during the operation. More recently the squadron participated in Operation Southern Watch in the Persian Gulf Region. The unit was redesignated the 71st Fighter Squadron Sept. 1, 1991.
In a normal flying day, the 71st Fighter Squadron will launch approximately 25 sorties to fly training missions in air-to-air combat, aerial gunnery, and air defense intercepts.
Length 10 inches
Wingspan 7 inches
Ready Made
Die-Cast Model
1/72 Scale
Dragon Wings - Warbird
This series includes high quality diecast models of modern and historical military aircraft. All items are true to scale, they include detailed markings, have removable weapons, detailed cockpits, moving wing flaps and even opening canopies.
1/72 F-15C Eagle 71st TFS, 1st TFW
[DRW50104]
It will show up on your scope here:
http://www.jjshobby.com/Shoppingcart...3da8089a2d8c68