There are no April Fools here. To be sure I am posting this a couple hours early to avoid the problem.
Both of our armor selections are from CR Grace. The first is offered for $18.99 and is a:
M4A3 Sherman Tank- Company 'C', 761st Tank Battalion, Task Force Rhine, US Army, Germany 1945
REF: HC51021
Scale: 1:50
Dimensions: 115mm
Based on an original Sherman serving with 761st Tank Battalion, Task Force Rhine, in the final thrust into the German heartland, the original of our 1:50 scale replica is remembered as the 60th Anniversary of VE Day approaches. Features include a rotating gun turret, elevating gun, working tracks and accurate badging.
Here's the link:
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...t-HC51021.aspx
Our second pick is from a classic from Verem. In the 1/50 scale, it is:
Verem French AMX 30 B2
Price: $23.50
French AMX 30 B2 Battle Tank
The link is here:
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID40303...AMX-30-B2.aspx
OK, we head for the airfield for our next two selections. Our first in flight this week is a 1/72 scale Gaincorp F-15C Eagle on sale at the Flying Mule for $29.99. More here:
Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection 6010
F-15C Eagle Diecast Model
USAF 58th FS Gorillas
1:72 Scale Length WidthMcDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle 10.75" 7.25"
The 58th Fighter Squadron is one of two combat flying squadrons in the 33d Fighter Wing Operations Group, 33d Fighter Wing.
The mission of the 58th Fighter Squadron is to prepare and maintain a 24 Primary Assigned Aircraft (PAA) combat-coded F-15C squadron for worldwide deployment and air combat operations. The squadron originally transitionned to the F-15 aircraft in 1979. The squadron plans and executes an annual flying hour program of 5,200 sorties to train and maintain the combat readiness of 32 pilots and 300 maintenance personnel for operational taskings in the world's most sophisticated air superiority aircraft. The squadron has more than 320 active-duty and civilian personnel and 27 F-15C/D aircraft assigned. The "Gorillas" maintain and manage $950 million in assets and has an annual budget of $11.5 million. Gaincorp have faithfully reproduced the lines of this aircraft, including opening canopy, moving rudders, and crew access ladder.
Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection
The Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Authentic markings and placard details.
- Opening or removable canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Selected moving control surfaces.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
The link vector is here:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/GC-6010
Our final selection for this first week in April is a now very difficult to find Corgi 1/32 scale Spitfire. Offered for $81.95 by Dave's Web Shop, which ships quickly and at a reasonable price for such a large and heavy item. Details and picture follow:
Corgi Supermarine Spitfire 1A X4590/PR-F-609 Sqn. RAF
Corgi Supermarine Spitfire 1A X4590/PR-F-609 Sqn. RAF 