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For the week of September 25, 2011
First from the line this week is the Hobby Master 1:72 scale M24 Chaffee 6th Division JSDF HG3603 from Burbank's House of Hobbies for $11.25.
Here's your ticket east: http://www.houseofhobbies.com/homa1m24ch6t.html Also tracing its origins to the end of World War II (almost) is the Dragon 1:72 scale German Super Heavy Tank Maus from Pete's for $9.75.  The Germans may not have fielded one, but you can grab one here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60137#item We're going big in the air this week, starting with the Forces of Valor 1:32 scale U.S. P-39Q Makin Island, 1943 from Hobby Bunker for $39.99.  The P-39Q was the last of many variations of the Aircobra, sporting .50 cal wing guns. Powered by a Allison V-1710 engine mounted behind the pilot, the P-39Q saw combat throughout the world particularly in the South Pacific, Russia and the Mediterranean. The snake strikes here: http://www.hobbybunker.com/products/...and-1943-17596 Last in the air this week is the 1:48 scale Hobby Master Air Power Series - Grumman F9F-2 Panther, LCDR R.E. Dusty Rhodes, Team Leader of Blue Angels, 1949 from Troy's Toys for $49.99.  The first Navy jet air show begins here: http://www.troystoysinc.com/product_...roducts_id=584
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10-03-2011, 02:10 AM
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For the Week of October 2, 2011
As we move into the heart of the Fall (even if it doesn't feel like it in much of Texas), our first of three armor picks this week is from the Great Models sale. Priced at $15.71 (after applying the 10% off coupon code shown t the top of the home page for the site) we feature the 1:72 scale AAV-7A1 W/ US Marines Ops Restore Hope Somalia 1993.
 Get the last one before the troops pull out: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=CHC60184 Are next two armor selection are for you guys that still have the big(ish) busck in these hard times. First is the now rare 1:30 scale heavy weight, The New Model Army European Summer version colour scheme of Germany's Sturmtiger from Union Grove for $159.99.  This version comes with a sitting crew member looking thru his binoculars. Also supplied are detachable ancillary equipment in the form of towing cable, bucket and clothing which can be placed on alternate parts of the vehicle. Limited edition of only 375 made. Ride the Tiger here: http://www.unioncove.com/zNMA.htm Living in the same upscale neighborhood is the Figarti Miniatures 1:30 scale M3 Lee w/ 3 man Crew Ltd Ed. (Item Number: ANA-001) from the Hobby Bunker for $139.99.  You you love North Africa in the Fall, click here: http://www.hobbybunker.com/products/...w-ltd-ed-17777 OK airmen, it's you turn--which we will start with the 1:72 Cyber Hobby Tomcat Black Bunny Special Version from Great Models for $24.71 after the coupon code referenced above.  Main Features: - Working "Variable Sweep" wings! - 1/72 Authentic Scale - Accurate F-14A mold approved by Northrop Grumman - High quality diecast metal - Historically accurate - Removable missiles - Detailed cockpit - Opening canopy - Movable flight control surfaces - Engraved panel lines - Ready for display - Display in flight or in landing mode (stand included) - Approximate dimensions: 10.3"L x 10.7"W (unswept) x 6.3"W (swept) x 2.7"H About the F-14A: The F-14A Tomcat is certainly one of the most well known strike fighters of the US Navy. Equipped with highly advanced twin engines and variable sweep wings, the F-14A can fly at Mach 2.0. Armed with a variety of air-to-air missiles, laser guided bombs and special targeting systems, this aircraft becomes one of the deadliest strikers in the air. Test fly one here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar..._num=CHC50168S We'll ride that Great Models sale horse one more time this week to reach the Carousel 1 1:48 scale (CAZ6102) P-40B Lt. George Welch DFC for the after coupon price of $37.76.  Get the last on into the air here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...em_num=CAZ6102 Speaking of the last one, we have arrived to it, the 1:72 scale Dragon Warbirds Me109G-2 Trop De La 385a Squadriglia from Model Warehouse for $20.98.  This series includes high quality diecast models of modern and historical military aircraft. All items are true to scale, they include detailed markings, have removable weapons, detailed cockpits, moving wing flaps and even opening canopies. Work on you Italian here:
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10-10-2011, 12:55 AM
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For the Week of October 9, 2011
As the leaves fall, we try to find some prices that are doing the same thing. First off the tree this week is the 1:32 scale German Panzer IV Ausf. F. Eastern Front, skipping Fall and appearing in winter camo at OB's for $39.95.
 Shovel one up here: http://www.obsdiecastplanes.com/inde...roducts_id=774 Pete's Columbus Day Sale provides us with our next two selections. The first of these is the Dragon 1:72 scale AAV-7A1 USMC "Operation Irene", Mogadishu 1993 for $9.99.  Blackhawk down here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60056#item Pete's flies us to the 1:48 scale Corgi McEwen, RAF 20 Sqn., Sopwith Camel for $29.95.  Fly into the checkered past here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA38106#item Last off the branch this week is the Hobby Master 1:48 scale Air Power Series HA8001 Hawker Fury Mk I Diecast Model RAF No.43 Sqn Fighting Cocks, R H Hanmer, RAF Tangmere, England, 1932 from The Flying Mule for $34.99.         Get this between-the-wars bi-plane here: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HA8001
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10-17-2011, 03:10 AM
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For the Week of October 16, 2011
The Cardinals and the Rangers have earned the right to play in the World Series. As they are my two favorite teams (the Brewers are #3), I will be sitting back, beer in hand, and smiling for next 4 to 7 games. Let's hope we hit a few out the park this week, just like what happened in the two "pitching duels" that decided the pennant winners.
First to the batter's box is the Corgi 1:50 scale KRAUSSE-MAFFEI 8 Ton Sdkfz Half Track German Army--Hohenstaufen, Germany 1945. This History (now the Mega Ice Road Pickers) Channel edition is offered for $24.99 by the Toy Headquarters.  Get you 88 and catch a ride here: http://thetoyhq.com/shop/index.php?m...oducts_id=1052 The Great Models sale deals us the next two selections. The first is a Dragon 1:35 scale Tiger I #122 (Initial Production), s.Pz.Abt.502 for $36.80.  Less than a snow glove full left here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR61003 On the the rail tracks and the Dragon 1:35 scale 54cm Morser Loki Running Model for just $49.20.  Hobos stay off this train: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR61010 Our first high fly ball is the Corgi 1:72 scale HEINEKEL HE IIIH-4-IT+HK, III./KG26 Eastern Front 1942 from Toyhabit for just $60.00.  Scoring from second here: http://www.toyhabit.com/corgi_airpla...iih4_1942.html Last up in the inning is the Dragon Wings P-47D SAUCY SUSIE 513th Fighter Squadron, 406th FG 1:72 scale from Hobby Surplus for $16.49.  The P-47 was one of the most famous fighter planes of WW II. Although originally conceived as a lightweight interceptor, the P-47 developed as a heavyweight fighter and made its first flight on May 6, 1941. Find this ground pounder five items down this page: http://discountplasticmodels.com/die...eoutscorgi.asp
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10-24-2011, 01:29 AM
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For the Week of October 23, 2011
Our first selection this week is a 54 mm (1:32 scale) Frontline figures Firefly tank with two crew men. World War II--British Army '44 from Hobby Bunker for $43.99.
 Hunting for the big cats here: http://www.hobbybunker.com/products/...-crew-men-1655 For those that prefer the 1:72 scale, our second pick is the Panzerstahl Sd.Kfz.234/2 Puma - No.415 from The Drop Zone for $16.48.  About the model: * true to scale model made from plastic for highest detail and metal parts * fully assembled * markings pad printed for ultimate realistic effect * historically accurate painted and marked * including protective case for display * package comes with open window display * limited production! The Sd.Kfz.234 is the successor of the eight wheeled armored cars Sd.Kfz.231 which were developed in the 30's. These new armored cars had a new design and a powerful engine. All axles are driven and steerable. The most advantage was the feature of two drivers - one for normal driving and one for backward driving. So they could drive back within seconds without turning, which was an important feature for a recon vehicle that the 234 initially was supposed to be. The weight of slightly below 12 tons and the 220hp engine allowed a top speed of around 90km/h! This version, called the "Puma" was armed with a 5cm KwK39/1 L/60 and a coaxial 7,92mm MG42 in a fully rotatable turret. There were 55 rounds for the main gun carried within the vehicle and the "Puma" was the first heavy armed recon tank of the Wehrmacht. From December 1943 to June 1944 only 101 pieces of the "Puma" were produced. Only 13 of a Pz.Sp.Kp.a were outfitted with the long range Fu12 transmitter. Get this most dangerous of World War II armored cars here: http://www.thedzd.com/store/p/2976-P...ndy-1944-.aspx We represent both sides of the line with our aircraft picks. First up is the Corgi 1:72 scale Ju 88A-4 - V4+FH, 1/KG1,"Hindenburg", Russian Front, January 1943 from 3000Toys for $57.95.  Find here here in winter camo for Halloween: http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...d=CORGIAA36707 Our last flight of the week is the Corgi 1:72 scale Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF--No. 54 Operational Training Unit, 1941 from Historic Aviation for $39.98. Replicating a Blenheim night fighter flown by No. 54 Operational Training Unit stationed at RAF Church Felton in the summer of 1941, this limited edition, 1/72 scale, die cast Corgi model features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with glazed windows and crew figures; a special gun pack with four machine guns under the fuselage; a rotating dorsal turret with a pivoting Lewis machine gun; rotating three-blade Hamilton-Standard propellers; optional-position, metal landing gear; razor-sharp RAF markings; and more. 9¼" wingspan; includes a display stand. Get schooled here:
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10-31-2011, 05:03 AM
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For the Week of October 30, 2011
Our first attempt at scaring up some good prices this spooky week is the 1:35 scale Tamiya Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 90 directly from Tamiya at $75.00.
 One of the most powerful modern day tanks, the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 90 makes its way to the Masterwork Collection. Joining the M1A2 Abrams and Leopard 2 A6, the Type 90 is an indispensable addition to any modern tank collection. About the JGSDF Type 90: The third main tank for the JGSDF, the Type 90 entered service in August 1990. Packed with the latest hi-tech equipment, including 120mm smoothbore main gun, laser range finder, gun stabilizer, infrared night viewer, automatic cannon loading system and 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, the Type 90 is considered one of the most highly sophisticated modern day tanks in the world. Powered by a Mitsubishi V10 cylinder 1,500hp diesel engine and weighing in at just 50 tons, the Type 90 has a good power-to-weight ratio, reaching a top speed of 70km/h. A sophisticated hydraulic suspension system also ensures excellent maneuverability no matter the terrain. About the Model:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=21020 Our next pick is a black (and other flavor of big) cat hunter. It is the Tamiya 1:48 scale British Sherman IC Firefly from Micro Macro Mundo for $43.84.  As Britain struggled to develop tanks capable of equaling the superior German Panzers, the decision was made to convert existing stocks of M4 Sherman tanks, delivered to the UK as part of the Lend-Lease Act. The so-called Sherman Firefly featured a long-barreled 17 pdr. anti-tank gun, that was much more effective than the original 75mm gun, capable of penetrating a Tiger I's frontal armor at over 1,000 meters using regular ammunition. The majority of Fireflies were adapted from M4A4 tanks, designated Sherman V by the British, while some were made using the earlier M4, or Sherman I in British usage. Vehicles rearmed with a 17 pdr. gun were given the suffix C, with the resulting units being Sherman VC and Sherman IC. About the Model
Product Reviews (Please login to leave a review) No Reviews For This Product. Bury your hatchet here: http://www.micromacromundo.com/tamiy...el.asp?cat=308 Lifting off in search of ghostly spirits of the past is the Carousel 1 1:48 scale P-36A Hawk--Willis Taylor, 15th Pursuit Group, 1939 Cleveland Air Races from Historical Aviation for $39.95. Replicating the camouflaged P-36A Hawk flown by Major Willis Taylor - commanding officer of the 27th Pursuit Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group - in the 1939 Cleveland National Air Races, this 1/48 scale die cast model features engraved panel lines; a fully outfitted cockpit with instruments, glazed windows and a removable pilot figure; a rotating metal propeller; retractable landing gear with real rubber tires; authentic markings; and more. 9¼" wingspan. To put one in your haunted hanger click here: Flying with the witches is the Corgi 1:72 scale A6M2 Model 21 Zero Kasumigaura Flying Group, Kasumigaura, Japan, 1943 from OB's for $29.95.  Dogfight the devil here: http://www.obsdiecastplanes.com/inde...roducts_id=369
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11-07-2011, 02:31 AM
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For the Week of November 6, 2011
We open November with the 1:32 scale Forces of Valor US M1A1 Abrams Operation Iraqi Freedom Baghdad from Hobbylinc for $37.79.
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/unx/unx80005.htm Next on the field is the 1:35 scale Dragon Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger German Army sPzAbt 508, #1, Italy, 1944, w/Zimmerit from the sale at The Flying Mule for $45.99.       Length: 7.25" Width: 4" Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger Schwere Panzer Abteilung (s.Pz.Abt.) 508 was formed in August 1943, and was initially equipped with the formidable Tiger I tank. With an inventory of 45 Tiger Is, the unit was ordered to counterattack the Allied bridgehead at Anzio between December 1943 and January 1944. The Tigers had to road march 200km from a railhead, and 60% of tanks broke down on the narrow, winding mountain roads on the way to Anzio. In any event, the massed Tigers of s.Pz.Abt. 508, plus Panthers and Elefants from other units, were repulsed mainly by naval gunfire. During the Italian campaign, the unit received 32 further Tiger I tanks up till June 1944 to make up combat losses. Finally, s.Pz.Abt. 508 turned in its 15 remaining Tigers to s.Pz.Abt. 504 in February 1945 before returning to Germany to train on the Kingtiger. Dragon Armor has produced a fine 1/35 scale model of a Tiger I from this famous unit. The fully assembled and finished model is a Late Production variant of a tank fighting in Italy in 1944. A notable aspect of this model is the Zimmerit coating reproduced in exacting detail, this item being the first 1/35 Tiger I with Zimmerit in the Dragon Armor range. To enable the depiction of Zimmerit, a completely new turret, upper and lower hull were produced. The Zimmerit is expertly crafted, representing as good a finish as only skillful modelers could achieve. The model is finished in an overall three-color camouflage finish, and this has been carefully painted onto the vehicle, which is itself an accurately dimensioned and detailed replica of the original tank. This Zimmerit coating adds a new look to an already popular tank, and contributes to an aggressive and attractive subject from the Italian theater. Production of the Tiger began in August 1942, and by August 1944 1,355 of these tanks had been built. The 88mm main gun was the most powerful anti-tank gun in use by any army. The superior mobility of Allied tanks allowed them to attack from behind or from the side in the hope of taking a Tiger down. The influence of Tiger tanks on allied morale grew to almost mythical proportions, and was known as "Tigerphobia." Tigers destroyed tremendous amounts of enemy equipment and often just the sight of a Tiger would induce the Russian tankers to withdraw. Dragon's 1:35 scale Tiger I tanks are constructed almost entirely of diecast plastic, which allows for the greatest possible level of detail. Each release spotlights an early, mid or late production version with subtle changes such as replacement of the commander's cupola and replacement of the rubber rimmed road wheels with steel wheels. Intricately detailed air intake filters are included for tropical/desert theater releases. This mold features a rotating turret with an elevating spring-loaded recoiling cannon and a movable forward machine gun. Opening hatches and detailed hull accessories add the finishing touches to a stunningly accurate model. The Dragon Models "1:35 Dragon Armor" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made plastic models of military vehicles. Dragon Armor tanks require no gluing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box and is 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank. Dragon Models "1:35 Dragon Armor" display model vehicles feature:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-61021 First to meet you in the air this week is the Dragon 1:72 scale MESSERSCHMITT ME262A-2A BOMBER, 9K+BN, 5./KG(J) 51 "EDELWEISS", SCHWABISCH HALL 1944 from Diecast Direct for $24.99.  Pick the flower of World War II jets here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=DW50190 Our last selection to open November is the Corgi 1:72 scale BAC TSR.2 Diecast Model, RAF, Prototype, Boscombe Down, England, 1964 Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series from 3000toys for $79.95.  Bag this bird from the time of the British (musical) invasion here: http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...d=CORGIAA38601
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11-14-2011, 03:36 AM
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For the Week of November 13, 2011
This last week we honored our Vets and those who are currently serving. In my case I did it from the road on a three days trek across the southwest and all three of its time zones.
It is fitting that the first two picks of this week come from the Veterans Day sale at Great Models. The opening selection is a 1:35 scale Dragon Henschel King Tiger priced at $39.95.  Ride this tiger here: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR61017 The 1:48 scale Tamiya Cromwell Mk.IV/Mk.VIII Finished A27M priced at $45.90 is next on the line.  Professionally finished model. Die-cast lower hull. Accurately pre-painted and decals are pre-applied with weathering effects. Includes individually numbered display stand with nameplate. Find her here, in ambush for a big cat: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=TAM26521 Our final armor pick this week brings us back to the German side of the line. It is a Dragon 1:72 scale Sturmtiger - 38cm R61 AUF Sturmtiger 1001st Sturmmorser Kompanie, Germany 1945 that Pete has up for $9.99.  Pass the special ammo and aim here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60026#item The air fans of the east will appreciate the 1:72 scale Skymax La-5FN "Czech Air Force" from Diecast Direct for $18.87.  Czech it out here: http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...tCode=SKYM2004 Last up this week and in honor the U.S. vets and current member of our armed forces, is the 1:72 scale HA2109 Hobby Master F-100D "Super Sabre" Captain Pat Kramer from Aim Higher Jets for $36.95.  Professionally painted. Great attention to detail. All markings are Tampoed (pad applied). Option to display the model on a stand that is provided. Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions. Optional armament has been provided. Canopy displays open or closed with pilot figure. Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic. See the flyby here: http://www.aimhigherjets.com/HA2109-...a-p/ha2109.htm
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11-20-2011, 11:16 PM
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For the Week of November 20, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Hopefully you will see no turkeys here. Our first pick this week is the Dragon 1:72 scale Ferdinand Eastern Front 1943 w/Zimmerit Coating from Sprue Brothers Models for $9.99.  Item #60054 is a static pre-assembled, pre-painted model made of both diecast and plastic. Features: - new-tooled upper super structure and lower hull - true-scale model - Historically accurate camouflage - Detailed and weathered track links - display case Making its own gravy here: http://store.spruebrothers.com/172-d...054-p9576.aspx Our blunder-bust this week is the Forces of Valor 1:16 scale Tiger I tank as it was seen in Poland in 1944, as part of Schwere Panzer Abteilung 505. Wartoyz has one for you at $359.99.  In pursuit of greater firepower, the German Army created a series of heavy battle tanks. One of the most formidable was the Tiger Tank. With 100MM thick armor plating and an awesome 88MM gun, the Tiger was vastly superior to the Allied tanks it faced. This special 1:16 scale 2011 Limited Edition version of the Tiger I recreates the Tiger I tank as it was seen in Poland in 1944. As part of Schwere Panzer Abteilung 505, this Tiger I was emblazoned with the battalion logo of a charging knight on its turret. The Forces of Valor 2011 Limited Edition Extreme Metal Tiger I possesses an incredible array of detailing on the tank. Beginning with the real metal tracks and continuing with working tank suspension, exquisite sculpting, casting and painting detail, and including many removable elements and tools. The engine compartment is accessible and the detailed engine will be removable and can be displayed separately. This 1:16 scale Tiger 1 tank is approximately 16 inches long (22 inches including the gun barrel) and 9 inches wide. It includes a scale figure of the tank commander. Get to one here: http://www.wartoyz.com/page/WT/PROD/SALE/FV85104 First up flying CAP this week is the Carousel 1 1:48 scale F4F-3 VF-41 Red Rippers from Great Models for $34.95.  Get one here before all the C1's fly away for good: http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...em_num=CAZ6182 Last to the table for Thanksgiving is a 1:72 scale Witty (?) F-14A Tomcat VF-124 Gunfighters, 1976 Bicentennial, NAS Miramar from Military Issue for $19.95. Wearing a 1976 Bicentennial paint scheme, this 1/72 scale die cast model features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets, a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and two crew figures, working swing-wings, external fuel tanks and a variety of missiles, realistic engine nozzles, an optional-position tail hook and air brake, extended landing gear, authentic VF-124 "Gunfighters" markings, and more. Measures 10¼" long with a 6"-10¼" variable wingspan. Marking and celebrating 200 years of the U.S.A. here:
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11-28-2011, 01:59 AM
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For the Week of November 27, 2011
We hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving and even enjoy a victory or two on the gridiron during the four day extended weekend.
Our first selection this week will deliver the leftovers over some long distances. It is the 1:30 scale Figarti Long Range Desert Group 30cwt. Chevrolet (Sand & Azure camo) from Hobby Bunker for $99.99.  Born of the expertise handful of pre-war desert explorers the LRDG ranged freely over North Africa, traveling hundreds of miles behind enemy lines to gather information for the British Army. The mission begins here: http://www.hobbybunker.com/products/...ure-camo-14947 Next up from the UK is the 1:72 scale Hobby Master Die Hard, British Centurion Mk.5, 10 Troop, C Squadron, 4th Royal Tank Regiment, West Berlin, 22 August 1961 from Pete's for $14.95.  Get this Cold War warrior here: http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...No=HG3502#item We don't normally feature pre-ordered items, but them the Dragon 1:6 scale M4A3 75(W) Sherman is far from normal.     Gung-Ho Toys wants to put one in your (giant) stocking, including shipping, for $599.99. Find this large lad as the first listing on this page: http://gunghotoys.com/index.php?p=1_4_Dragon The sale at the Flying Mule brings us our opening plane picks this week. First up is the Hobby Master 1:48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190A Luftwaffe, Doppelreiter Testbed for $28.99.  Fw-190-A-7 W.Nr380394 was the test aircraft for an attempt to reduce drag caused by center-line fuel tanks thereby increasing airspeed. The experiment was called "Doppelreiter" (Double Rider) and involved placing a streamlined fuel tank on top of each wing which meant reducing the armament to two 151/20 E cannons. Each tank was droppable and carried 270 liters of fuel giving the aircraft an extended range. The over the wing tanks reduced the aircraft speed by 13 kph while the standard center-line tank reduced speed by 33 kph. Even though these were positive results the RLM did not accept the modification because they didn't want to disturb regular production schedules. Hobby Master's 1:48 scale Fw 190 is a quality model, assembled with exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Among this model's features are a solid metal wing with simulated fabric-stretched control surfaces, a 12-bladed cooling fan that spins in unison with the propeller, cylinder head cooling fins that are visible inside the cowling, individual exhaust stacks, removable center mounted fuel tank and a sliding canopy that reveals pad printed dials and gauges inside the cockpit. Variants in this series include the early 190A, the upgraded 190A with armor plating, and the 190F attack variant with larger canopy and removable center-mounted bombs. The Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master "1:48 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HA7407 Also found in the Mule's hanger this week is the 1:72 scale Gaincorp Sukhoi Su-30KN Flanker Sukhoi Design Bureau, Factory Demonstrator 302, Zhukovskiy AB, Russia, 2001 for $29.99.   Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia needed to find a lower-cost alternative to the Su-35 and Su-37 designs. The Su-30KN was a proposed mid-life upgrade to expand and enhance the air-to-ground capabilities of the existing fleet of Su-30 airframes. Costs were contained by focusing development efforts on avionics advancements and avoiding modifications to the airframe and power plant systems. An Su-30 was converted into the Su-30KN prototype and first flew in March 1999. This aircraft was repainted in a striking three-tone gray camouflage scheme and was coded "White 302".Designed as two-seat multi-role variant of the Su-27, the Su-30 was first flown (as the Su-27PU) on December 31, 1989. The design grew from a Soviet need for a long-range interceptor based on the Su-27 with the addition of a second pilot and retractable in-flight refueling probe. Similar to the F-15E Strike Eagle, the Su-30 is still a highly capable Air Superiority Fighter while an advanced avionics suite make it formidable in the Air-to-Ground Strike Fighter role. The Su-30 has spawned numerous sub-variants, including several designed for the export market. Gaincorp’s 1:72 scale Su-30 is a large, heavy model made primarily of diecast metal with plastic used only in those areas requiring the finest detail. The model can be easily displayed right out of the box without any configuration necessary. The speed brake with a positionable actuator support arm can be displayed in the deployed position behind the opening hinged canopy. Along with movable rudders and flaps, the forward leading edge slats are also movable, an uncommon feature in this scale. The model rests on sturdy metal fixed landing gear and is packed with a full load of wing and fuselage mounted ordnance. The Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Gaincorp "World Aircraft Collection" diecast airplanes feature:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/GC-8030 Chasing the Russian bird is the Dragon 1:72 scale F/A-18E VFA-27 "Royal Maces" from 3000Toys for $19.95.  VFA-27, or Strike Fighter Squadron 27, is a U.S. Navy fighter squadron that flies the F/A-18E Super Hornet. The unit is also known by its nickname “Royal Maces”, the mace being a medieval handheld weapon designed to pierce heavy armor. Such weapons were used by royal bodyguards in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and they came to symbolize authority and the rule of law and order. VFA-27’s F/A-18 Hornets participated in Operation Enduring Freedom in 2001 flying against Al Qaeda and the Taliban, and it also saw extensive combat in 2003 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The squadron departed the USS Kitty Hawk in May 2004 in order to begin transitioning to the F/A-18E Super Hornet. This they duly completed at NAS Leemore in October of the same year. Dragon Warbirds has a beautiful 1/72 scale model of an F/A-18E from VFA-27 “Royal Maces” available for collectors. It is done up in the colorful black and yellow markings of the CAG on the upper half of the fuselage. Detail on this miniature is exemplary, with panel lines cleanly and finely molded. The distinctive markings of the CAG are expertly rendered, including the “NF” tail code, a hand bearing the royal mace, and the characteristic saw-tooth markings on the tail rudder. Apparently, the first officer to introduce these saw-tooth markings painted them on a plane and then afterwards sought his commander’s approval. After being told to remove them and not to paint the planes without permission again, the commander then proceeded to order that they be repainted back on! This Dragon Warbirds F/A-18F is outstanding in quality, and it will make a high-impact presence in any aircraft collection. Tailhook on for the holidays here: http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...nd=DRAGON50314
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