Both of our armor selections this week are in the 1:72 scale, but that is where almost all the similarities between them ends. First up for those on a $4 a gallon gasoline budget, we feature the Dragon (DRR60044) Challenger II w/ Upgrade Armor--Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Iraq 2003 from Great Models for $9.95.
The superb Challenger 2 (CR2) is the British Army’s Main Battle Tank. The CR2 is based on the Challenger 1 that served with distinction on operations in the Gulf War and the Balkans. Only 5 per cent of Challenger 2 components are interchangeable with its predecessor; over 150 major modifications include a completely new turret, L30 CHARM 120mm gun and second generation Chobham armour.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards were instrumental in capturing Basra in April of 2003.
This highly detailed model features intricate camouflage markings and includes a sturdy display case!
Take this high road with the low toll:
http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR60044
Our next pick is from a newish entry to the market--Panzerstahl. We feature the
Flakpanzer IV Ostwind - Prototype Sept.1944 from Burbank's House of Hobbies for $16.50.
About the model:
* true to scale diecast model made from metal, smaller parts made from plastic
* fully assembled
* rotating wheels with flexible track (unique for 1/72 diecast models)
* rotating turret and elevatable gun
* historically accurate painted and marked
* including protective case for display
* package comes with open window display
About the original:
The Flakpanzer "Ostwind" had a 3.7cm FlaK43 in a six sided turret put onto a Panzer IV. The production series is based on Panzer IV Ausf.J hulls.
It was built by Deutsche Eisenwerke. From December 1944 until March 1945 only 43 Ostwind were produced and issued to AA platoons of Pz.Rgt, and Pz.Div.
The engine was the 265HP Maybach HL120TRM which allowed a maximum speed of 38km/h on street. The Ostwind was 5.92m long, 2.95m wide and 2.96m high. It weighted 25 tons.
The Prototype was built at Ostbau-Sagan using a 3.7cm FlaK37 in July 1944 and was sent for troop trials in September 1944.
Dare to fly here:
http://www.houseofhobbies.com/pa1flivosprj2.html
Avoiding friendly AA fire, our next selection is the Corgi 1:32 scale Aviation Archive Collector Series AA34908. Messerschmitt Bf 109G Luftwaffe JG 50, "Red 1", Hermann Graf from Bad Cat for $99.00 if you miss the "MAYSALE10" coupon on the home page or $89.90 if you don't.
You can find it on this back fence:
http://www.badcattoys.com/bfgr1codiaia.html
Our last pick is another Corgi, but in the 1:72 scale. From Corgi sale at The Drop Zone, it is the Junkers Ju52, 2/KGzbV1 Milos Greece 1941 for $68.95.
Meet in the Med here:
http://www.thedzd.com/store/p/142-Co...eece-1941.aspx