We'll kick off the new year with some very affordable 1:72 scale armor from Dragon. First up from Pete's is our low price leader of the week. For just $6.95 Pete will favor you with the Sturmtiger - 38cm R61 AUF Sturmtiger 1001st Sturmmorser Kompanie, Germany 1945.
This little big boy can be found here:
http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60026#item
Almost as affordable in these lean weeks after Christmas is the Porsche Sd.Kfz.182 King Tiger German Army sPzAbt 501, #124, Normandy, France, July 1944 for $9.99 at The Flying Mule.
The King Tiger, Germany's most formidable Heavy Tank, made its first appearance on the WWII theater in 1944. The first 50 tanks produced had Porsche turrets whereas subsequent tanks were equipped with the Henschel designed production turret. The King Tiger was armed with a 71-caliber 88mm gun that had enough power to penetrate 150mm thick armor from 2000m away. For protection, the chassis front armor was 150mm thick with 80mm thick side armor.
Officially designated Panzerkampfwagen VI Sd.Kfz 182, the King Tiger entered service in 1944. This tank carried the awesome tank-killing 88mm main gun and had four-inch armor at its thickest. The system was crewed by five personnel and two machine guns were added for self-defense. The King Tiger's ability to destroy enemy tanks at extreme ranges yet remain impervious to those same tanks made it more than a match for any Allied tank. The sight of a King Tiger on the battlefield was terrifying and did great morale damage to Allied forces.
Dragon's 1:72 scale King Tigers replicate many fine features such as intricate radiator vents, crew hatches and periscope details on the turret and front of hull. Each release features a 360-degree rotating turret and elevating cannon with hollowed muzzle break. Each of the 18 road wheels includes bolt head details that can clearly be seen through the vehicle’s tracks, while access panels and torsion bar suspension are reproduced on the model's underside. The series includes the distinctively streamlined early "Porsche" turret and the shell-deflecting, late production "Henschel" design. Some releases also feature a simulated Zimmerit coating on the turret and hull.
The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no gluing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale...
these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.
Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor Collector Series" display model vehicles feature:
- Molded plastic construction (some releases include diecast metal components).
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks and detailed non-rotating wheels.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Clear acrylic display case to protect model.
When the Tiger 1 is not enough, point your browser here:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-60106
For our "air heads" we open the year with the Corgi 1:32 scale
Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe 8./JG 77, Black 6, Heinz Ludeman, Gambut, Libya, November 1942 from Diecast Direct for $89.21.
Report to Kesselring here:
http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...uctCode=C34909
Our last bird to the flight line this week is the Corgi 1:72 scale Hawker Typhoon NF Mk.IB Model, RAE, 1943 from The Drop Zone for $21.60. Apply the coupon code provided on the web site and you might save 30% or 35% more.
Start your ground attack here:
http://www.thedzd.com/store/p/454-Co...i-AA36505.aspx