The first week in April is a bountiful week that will feature three AFV and three aircraft selections.
We'll begin with another Hobby Master tank in the unusual 1:56 scale. this one is offered by Team 10 for $22.00 and is:
Hobby Master Tiger I, sPzAbt 101, Michael Wittmann, Russia, January 1944 1/56 scale.
Link to this last sign of winter here:
http://www.team10collectibles.com/se...Tiger-I/Detail
Wings Model has only one of these 1:35 scale Dragon Tigers left at $54.99.
1/35 Tiger I "#122" (Initial Production), s.Pz.Abt.502
Fully pre-assembled and ready for display! Includes a barrel that can recoil!
This new 1/35 scale fully built-up model features an initial Tiger I with vehicle number “122”. It is skillfully hand painted in a stunning winter camouflage pattern as a member of sPzAbt 502. The original vehicle was one of the first Tiger I's ever to see combat on the Eastern Front.
Some of the peculiar features of this vehicle are the stowage bin mounted on the turret rear, and handrails on the turret sides. The lengthy 8.8cm scale gun barrel can even recoil!
Main Features:
- True to 1/35 scale (2nd release in the series!)
- Fully assembled
- Accurate winter camo and markings for a Tiger I serving with s.Pz.Abt.502
- Historically accurate
- Hatches can be opened and closed
- Front machine gun can rotate and point in different directions
- Barrel can recoil, just like the real thing
- Includes a display base
About the Tiger I:
The Tiger I was in use from late 1942 until the German surrender in 1945. It was given its nickname by Ferdinand Porsche. The design served as the basis for other armoured vehicles, including the Tiger II, or 'King Tiger' tank, and the Sturmtiger self-propelled gun.
The Tiger differed from earlier German tanks principally in its size; although the general design and layout were broadly similar to the previous heavy tank, the Panzer IV, the Tiger weighed more than twice as much. This was due to its substantially thicker armor, the larger main gun, and the consequently greater volume of fuel and ammunition storage, larger engine, and more solidly-built transmission and suspension. The Tiger I had front armor up to 100 mm thick, as opposed to the 80 mm front armor of contemporary models of the Panzer IV, with 80 mm on the sides and back. The armor, especially in the front, was very effective at stopping anti-tank rounds of most of the WWII tank guns at common engagement distances. At closer ranges and on the sides, the tank was more vulnerable. Its roof armor was 25 mm or 40 mm, similar to most medium tanks of the day.
I guess there is in fact one more sign of winter and it is at the bottom of this page:
http://wingsmodel.com/mm5/merchant.m...tegory_Code=DA
Oops! I guess we're on a winter roll and it's all in the (Tiger) family! This last pick is also the last in stock. It too is a Dragon 1:35 scale, but his one is from Pete's Spring Sale for $53.96--when you use the coupon code. It is a
Sd.Kfz. 184 Elefant 2./s.Pz.Abt.653, Poland 1944 (White Wash Version) with Zimmerit.
Put your snowshoes on and hike to:
http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR61026#item
OK it's the fly-boys turn. From Tristar for $19.96 and Witty in their 1:72 scale, we feature
F-16C Fighting Falcon United States Air Force Nellis Air Force Base Fighting Fulcrums Green Camo.
Hit the road to Vegas here and travel half way down the page:
http://www.airplane-world.addr.com/WittyWings.htm
Historic Aviation hosts our next selection. Offered for $19.95, it is a Corgi 1:72 scale:
Gloster Meteor F.Mk.8 1/72 Die Cast Model
No. 111 Sq., Essex 1954
This limited edition, 1/72 scale die cast model of the RAF's first operational jet fighter replicates the most prolific version, the F.Mk.8, as it served with No. 111 Squadron of the Royal Air Force in North Weald, Essex, in 1954. The model features engraved panel lines, a bubble canopy and a pilot figure, optional position landing gear, authentic markings and more. Measures approximately 7½" long with a 6¼" wingspan and arrives ready to display on the included stand. #0091726
Join the early jet age here:
http://www.historicaviation.com/hist...ubcategory=244
Our final selection this week is also from the first decade of jet fighters and the plane of a very famous pilot and astronaut. From the Corgi 1:72 line and brought to you by Military Diecast, it is a very special Sabre.
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Corgi F-86 Maj John Glenn USAF 1/72 $25.50
Corgi F-86 Maj John Glenn USAF 1/72
Model: AA35801
- Shipping Weight: 2lbs
- 1 Units in Stock
Pick up their last one here:
http://crgrace.com/zen-cart/index.ph...roducts_id=128
Stop twisting my arm! If you insist, I'll give you one more pick for this week. Also from Pete's sale and for only $13.97 with the coupon, Pete will sell you a very special 1:72 scale Bf 109F from the eastern front. It is:
GA3001Gemini Jets$29.95 $19.95 
Russia Front Luftwaffe Bf 109F-4, Yellow 5. Limited To 2000 Units Worldwide. Note: Diorama Shown Is Not Included, For Display Purposes Only. Special Price: $19.95
Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCK Shipping 1st: $9.00 Additional Items: $1.00
Get on its six here before Pete comes to his senses: