This first month of 2011 is about to end, but not before we get in our fifth round of selections.
We have three vehicle picks this week, and we'll go in increasing order of price. Coming in at only $9.00 is the 1:32 scale 21st Century Marder IIIM from Bad Cat.
1:32 scale plastic model tank by 21st Century Toys. German Sd.Kfz. 138 Ausf. M Marder IIIM Tank Destroyer. “102” - Late War Tri-Color Camouflage. Prepainted and assembled, ready for display.
Length 8 inches
Width 3 inches
The Sd.Kfz. 138 Ausf. M - Marder IIIM Self-Propelled Gun was a highly effective ”Tank Destroyer” for Germany through the early and middle stages of WWII. Based on the chassis of the 38(t), the Marder featured an open crew compartment equipped with a PaK-40 75mm Anti-Tank Gun. This 1:32 Scale Model features all the incredible detail you have come to expect to be found on 21st Century Toys products including working tracks and opening/closing driver’s hatch. Plus, the crew compartment takes the phrase “Attention to Detail” to a new level altogether, featuring highly-detailed shells, ammunitions racks and radio consoles as well as a superbly finished PaK-40/3 that accurately traverses and elevates.
Made of high-quality ABS plastic, no figures included.
21st Century is gone, but this AFV is still handing around here:
http://www.badcattoys.com/sdkfz138aumm.html
$22.09 is our mid price point and it will get you a Forces of Valor 1/32 scale U.S. Jeep Willy's--Normandy 1944 from Hobbylinc.
Made mostly of diecast metal construction with some plastic components Pad printed markings and placards Includes driver figure Hinged windshield Machine gun moves Various gear and accessories included.
Get this classic vehicle here:
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/unx/unx82303.htm
Coming in at $59.95 is the Dragon 1/35 scale #61009 Super Heavy Self-Propelled Mortar 60cm Mörser "Ziu" by way of J-P-Hobbies.
Find it at the top of this page:
http://www.j-p-hobbies.com/products.asp?cat=236
Heading for air, our "low altitude" pick is the fantastic Carousel 1
Fw 190D-13 1/48 scale Franz Goetz, JG 26 from Historic Aviation for $34.95.
This limited edition, 1/48 scale die cast model of a long-nose "D" variant of the Fw 190 features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure; optional-position landing gear; an external fuel tank; photo-etched radiator details and a rotating propeller; the markings of Franz Goetz, the 63-victory ace who was the last commander of JG 26; and more. 8½" wingspan; arrives ready to display on the included base.
This discontinued bird can still be trapped here:
http://www.historicaviation.com/prod...gory=Luftwaffe Aircraft
Another discontinued classic line is the 1:48 scale birds from Eagles International. Representing this line is the P-51B - Maj. David
"Tex" L. Hill, 75th F.S., 23rd F.G. - Oct. 1944. On Mark has it for $59.99.
51B - Maj. David "Tex" L. Hill, 75th F.S., 23rd F.G. - Oct.1944 18 kills CBI. Former AVG Flying Tigers Ace.
10004 has a stand, 75 Gallon drop tanks, 500 .lb Bombs, Bazooka Rocket Tubes. 8.5" wingspan.
Find it about one third of the way down this page:
http://www.onmarkint.com/static/eagles/eaglesintern.php
Our highest flyer is another magnificent bird at a great price. It is the Hobby Master 1:32 scale Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless BuNo 4687, USS Enterprise (CV-6), 4 June 1942 "Battle of Midway". Collectable Jets has it for you for only $96.85 when you us the 35% off coupon code posted at the web site.
General Background
The Douglas “Dauntless” was the workhorse for the US Navy during the WWII. This “Slow but Deadly” dive-bomber was the only plane that had fight in every major Pacific conflicts. Although it had been considered obsolete in 1941 already, the Dauntless was used until 1944 and undertook the last major conflict in the Battle of Philippine Sea. A total of 5,936 SBDs were produced in WWII.
The Aircraft
Aircraft BuNo. 4687 from the USS Enterprise was flown by the Lt. Richard H. Best, commanding officer of VB-6. On June 4, 1942 while flying Black B-1 from Bombing Six, Best and Murray took part in two sorties. The first mission took place in the morning against the IJNS Akagi and Kaga. In the afternoon they help with the sinking of IJNS Hiryu. During the operation Best inhaled caustic fumes from a faulty oxygen bottle damaging his lungs and forcing him into early retirement from active duty.
Specifications/Dimensions:
Length: 32 ft., 8 in.
Height: 13 ft., 7 in.
Wingspan: 41ft., 6 in.
Weights:
Empty: 6,345 lb.
Gross: 10,400 lb.
Powerplant: One 1,000 horsepower Wright R-1820-52 engine
Performance:
Maximum Speed: 250 M.P.H.
Maximum Range with Bomb Load: 1,345 miles
Service Ceiling: 27,100 ft.
Crew: Pilot and gunner/radio operator
Armament: Two fixed forward-firing .50-in. guns, two flexible-mounted rear-firing .30-in. guns, 1,200 lb. of ordnance
Use the 'WINTER35' coupon code and ignore the inaccurate description of the plane on this page:
http://www.collectablejets.com/mm5/m...MasterMilitary