We start this week with international vendor Hobby Link Japan and the
1/35 Scale MWC Tiger I Initial Production 501st H.T.B. 1942 Code: TAM21801 Series: Masterwork Collection for 9,800 yen or about $109.92.
Head east here:
http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM21801
For those of you who might need something a bit more modest in price to fit the budget, we feature the Schuco 1:43 scale German SDKFZ 231 8-wheeled Recon armored car from the Military Diecast Shop for $17.50.
This the is Schuco 1/43 scale diecast model with plastic parts of the WWII German 8 wheeled recon vehicle. It had a 20mm KwK30 L/55 cannon and a secondary 7.92mm MG35 machine gun. It weighed 8.3 and had a crew of four. Painted in tan/green/auburn camo. Nicely detailed right down to the front mounted spare tire. Come in a clear display box with descriptive base.
Recon this territory:
http://crgrace.com/zen-cart/index.ph...&products_id=4
Another good pick for the budget minded is the IXO 1:144 scale Petlyakov Pe-8--especially when you can get it from Military Issue for just $11.95.
Replicating a Petlyakov Pe-8 heavy bomber - the only four-engine bomber built by the Soviet Union during World War II - this 1/144 scale die cast metal and plastic model features textured surfaces, glazed windows, rotating propellers, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 10½" wingspan; includes a display stand.
Your non-stop flight to the Eastern Front leaves from here:
http://www.militaryissue.com/product...ategory=Allied Bombers
Our final selection this week is the now hard to find Corgi 1:72 scale
Vickers Wellington Mk.VIII, RAF, Coastal Command – Corgi AA34805. Showcase Toys has it for $69.95.
Corgi Limited Edition Diecast Model
Vickers Wellington Mk.VIII – HX379:WN-A, No. 172 Squadron (Coastal Command), RAF, 1942
Features working Leigh Light
1:72 scale. Length: 10.25”. Wingspan: 14.2”
Coastal Command was an organization within the Royal Air Force tasked with protecting the United Kingdom from Naval threats. More specifically it was founded with the idea of directly countering German U-boats by air. It was formed just prior to WWII in 1936, and merged into the new RAF Strike Command in 1968.
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.
The models in the Corgi Aviation Archive series feature: realistic panel lines, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure, historically accurate markings and optional extended or retracted landing gear.
Shine your light here:
http://www.showcasetoys.com/corgi-aa...ngton-raf.html