I hope that everyone is enjoying his Fourth of July holiday weekend, even if you are not in the States. As expected we start with a red, white and blue armor selection from the modern era. Offered by the Flying Mule for $34.99, we feature the
Unimax Forces of Valor 80209 M60 Patton Tank USMC.
1:32 Scale Length 12.5" Width 4.5" M60 Patton Tank
The U.S. M60A1 Patton Tank began production in 1960. It had a high profile and limited cross-country capabilities but proved reliable and effective in the Israeli Army Yom Kippur War. Its last combat action by the U.S. Marines occurred during Operation Desert Storm.
The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on 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.
Your ticket to the First Gulf War is here:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/UM-80209
For our second armor pick we take you to the Eastern Front in the dead of winter. Again from the Mule, we feature a
Dragon 1:72 Armor 60299 SU-100 Diecast Model, Russian Army 7th Mechanized Corps, Hungary, 1945. They have it for $13.99.
1:72 Scale Length 5.25" Width 1.75" SU-100 Tank Destroyer Fitted with the potent S-10S antitank gun, the SU-100 marked a significant improvement in combat power over the SU-85. Mass production began in September 1944, providing the Red Army with a total of 2335 SU-100 tank destroyers by the end of WWII. They were employed en masse in Hungary in the bitter fighting there in 1945.
The Dragon Models "1:72 Dragon Armor" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor diecast tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal and plastic components, the die cast tanks in the Dragon Armour series are 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 "Dragon Armor" diecast vehicles feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
- Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on 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.
Put on your long-johns and report here:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-60299
Returning the our July 4th theme, our first aircraft selection is again from the Mule's sale. Offered for just $24.99, it is the 1:72 scale Witty Sky Guardians WTW72005-03 F-15C Eagle Diecast Model USAF, Edwards AFB, CA, Test Aircraft.
1:72 Scale Length 10.75" Width 7.25" McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle
The F-15 Eagle is an all-weather, extremely maneuverable, tactical fighter designed to permit the Air Force to gain & maintain air supremacy over the battlefield. Over the years, F-15 testers at Edwards have tested engine enhancements, the addition of conformal fuel tanks, radar enhancements, incorporation of new weapons and an expanded mission capability with the development of the F-15E.
Includes metal display stand.
The Witty "Sky Guardians" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Witty have earned a reputation for producing high-quality models that can be displayed right out of the box.
Witty "Sky Guardians" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Selected moving control surfaces.
Here's the route to the SoCal desert:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/WT-WTW72005-03
Our final selection is the Corgi 1:72 scale
US35206 P-40 E Maj. Edward F. Rector Co of the 76th/23rd FG, Kweilin, China, 1942 for $21.95 from OB's just north of Austin, Texas.
Grab Pappy and the rest of the Flying Tigers and scramble here:
http://www.obsdiecastplanes.com/Qsto...ROD=1133749758