We begin this week with the excellent and difficult to find TAMIYA
1:48 scale German Tank Destroyer, Hetzer Mid Production Training Unit, Finished Model, #26504 from the Mark Twain Hobby Center for just $24.95.
In 1943 the German high command ordered development of a new light tank destroyer to replace vehicles like the StuG III and Marder. Prototypes of the Hetzer, which shared many components of the Panzerkampfwagen 38(t), were ready by 1944 and mass production began in April of the same year, with 2,584 vehicles produced by May, 1945. Manned by a crew of 4, it featured a 75mm Pak 39 L/48 gun in fixed mounting, and sloped armor covering the entire hull. The Hetzer was continually modified during production, which accounts for the many differences between early, mid and later production models. The Hetzer was Germany's main tank destroyer in the latter period of the war, and made an important contribution on both the Eastern and Western fronts.
Features:
Fully assembled 1/48 scale Tank Destroyer Hetzer, professionally painted with all markings pre-applied.
Die-cast chassis provides added weight and realism.
Highly-detailed suspension features tank treads with realistic sag effect.
Dark Yellow base color scheme and markings feature ultra-realistic weathering.
Length: 131mm
Set includes display base with name plate
Get your Baiter here:
http://hobby1.com/store/product/2679...r-Tank-Destro/
Also difficult to fine these days is the 1:32 W. Britain Panzer IV short barrel tank. BT Toy Soldiers has is it for $45.00.
Grab this early war version here:
http://www.shop.btsoldiers.com/produ...4&categoryId=6
For those who have recently been to the movies, we next offer the 1:48 scale Marushin Tuskegee Airmen P-51 models "Red Tail Angel" of the 99th FS, 332nd FG from Hobby Link Japan for $77.53 (5,950 Yen).
Fly east for your Red Tail here:
http://www.hlj.com/product/MRS73502
Last but not least we feature the 1:144 scale Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series US33508 Boeing B-52H Stratofortress Diecast Model
USAF SAC 7th BW, 9th BS, Carswell AFB, TX, March 1990 from the Flying Mule's Winter Sale for $59.99.
The 7th BW's B-52s wore a tail stripe on which was superimposed the skull of the Texas Longhorn. Its two squadrons were primarily assigned to the strategic strike role, using the AGM-86 ALCM.
Designed to meet an Air Materiel Command requirement for a long-range, strategic bomber, the B-52 Stratofortress was first flown on April 15, 1952. First envisioned as a straight wing, six turboprop aircraft, the B-52 underwent a number of design changes before becoming the swept-wing, eight turbojet aircraft it is today. Originally built for Cold War era "deterrence" missions, this aircraft is capable of carrying nuclear weapons but in actual combat has only dropped conventional munitions. Its long service career has included Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan and Iraq, and it is expected to continue serving until at least 2040.
Corgi's 1:144 scale B-52s are surprisingly large and heavy, weighing in at almost three pounds. Each model includes a heavily constructed all metal display-stand for in-flight display. The series includes most production variants, from early versions with large tail fins and pivoting tail machine gun turrets to the later B-52H, with its clipped tail fin and 20mm Vulcan cannons. The engine nacelles contain both intake and exhaust details, and the cockpit windscreen is masterfully integrated. The center landing gear is keyed to provide easy configuration for ground display with a set of wing tip gear for balance.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
Get your very own classic of all bombers here:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-US33508