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Default 2010 Die Cast Buys of the Year

Just a couple of hours into 2011, it is an appropriate time to pick our fourth annual die cast buys of the year--this ones for 2010. While there may have been a few better selections among the over 250 recommendations from over 75 vendors we made in 2010, I'll end the year by giving the top picks of year, inspired by the selections made during the entire year and tempered by what is still available at year end.

We'll start with the AFV's.

Back on January 17th we featured the Dragon 1:35 scale Tiger I Initial Production, featuring winter camo and side mounted storage bin on the turret. Great Models had it for only $36.70--and they still do.


Hiding in a snowbank near you:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR61028


On March 28th we featured a triple threat of 1:35 scale Tamiya Masterwork German World War II era AFV's that were on sale at Military Issue. All three are back for an encore, starting with the Sturmgeschutz III Ausf. G. The price then was $79.95. Now it's a buck cheaper at $78.95.



Hand assembled and painted by expert modelers, this fully assembled, 1/35 scale, plastic and metal model of a World War II Sturmgeschütz III Ausf.G features an aluminum gun barrel with a muzzle brake, optional-position hatches, photo-etched engine grilles, a machine gun shield, removable side skirts, realistic metal tracks, plenty of tools and equipment, an authentic camouflage scheme with 237th Sturmgeschütz Brigade markings, and more. Measures approximately 7¾" long and arrives ready to display.

Tamiya door #1:

http://www.militaryissue.com/product...category=Armor


Being covered by over-watch is the Panzer IV Ausf. H. Both then and now the price is $78.95.


Replicating the most common German tank of World War II, this professionally assembled and hand painted, 1/35 scale, plastic and metal model features textured surfaces, an opening commander's hatch, an aluminum 7.5cm KwK 40 gun barrel, an anti-aircraft machine gun, turret and side armor, detailed metal tracks, authentic 2nd Panzer Division markings, and more. Measures 7¾" long and arrives ready to display.

Tamiya door #2:



The big boy of this trio is the Panther Ausf. G Late Version, with a slightly bigger (but likewise unchanged) price of $84.95.




Replicating the most widely produced and final variant of the deadly Panther, this professionally assembled and hand painted, 1/35 scale, plastic and metal model features textured surfaces, an aluminum gun barrel with a detailed muzzle brake, an anti-aircraft machine gun, side armor, photo-etched engine grille parts, realistic metal tracks, authentic 116th Panzer Division markings, and more. 9¾" long; arrives ready to display.

Tamiya door #3:

http://www.militaryissue.com/product...category=Armor


Our last feature AFV is also a 1:35 scale Tamiya Masterwork entry. However this one is modern and can be ordered from Tamiya. The JGSDF Type 90 Tank was priced at $90.00 on April 4th, but now it has been reduced to $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
  • Fully assembled 1/35 scale JGSDF Type 90 tank pre-painted with all markings pre-applied.
  • Movable parts include wind sensor, commander�s hatch and gunner�s hatch.
  • Display quality enhanced by turned aluminum gun barrel and photo etched parts for turret basket, and light and sight covers.
  • Commander and gunner�s periscope includes transparent parts for realistic finish.
  • Inner half of road wheels made from metal for extra weight.
  • Accessories include machine gun and full commander and gunner figures.
  • Markings for 2nd Co. of the Fuji School Brigade Tank School Unit
The Tamiya box that Jay has on his table:



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Default Things That Fly--2010

We'll open the first of our six end-of-the-year flying selections with the smallest in scale. From Gemini Aces by way of the Airplane Shop, it's the 1:72 scale Spit IX with invasion stripes we featured on April 18th--still at $18.95.



She's on CAP here:

http://www.airplaneshop.com/productd...e=GEMACE&id=13


Carousel 1 is no longer making planes, but they produced some of finest 1:48 scale warbirds on the market. We feature three of these, each still priced my Historic Aviation at $34.95.

Earliest of these historically is the Messerschmitt Bf 109E flown by 21-victory ace Lt. Franz von Werra.


Replicating the Bf 109E flown by 21-victory ace Lt. Franz von Werra - who was called "The One That Got Away" for his daring escapes from POW camps and his brazen attempt to steal an RAF Hurricane Mk.II - in the Battle of Britain, this limited edition, 1/48 scale die cast model features fine surface details; a fully outfitted cockpit with glazed instruments, an opening canopy and a removable figure of Werra; optional-position landing gear with real rubber tires; a rotating propeller; authentic JG 3 markings; and more. 9¼" wingspan; includes a display base.

Still somewhere over the Channel on this vector:



The Doras were the best offering in an excellent, if unfortunately limited Carousel 1 line of warbirds. We feature two of these at year end, beginning with the FW 190D-11--Karl-Heinz Hofmann, JV 44, April, 1945. This bird was featured from different vendors on January 31st and on May 30th.


JV 44 was a special fighter unit of top Luftwaffe pilots assembled during the final months of World War II. Replicating the long-nose "D" variant of the FW 190 flown by Karl-Heinz Hofmann of JV 44 in April of 1945, this limited edition, 1/48 scale model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a sliding canopy and a pilot figure, optional-position landing gear, photo-etched radiator details and a rotating propeller, wing-mounted machine guns, authentic JV 44 markings and more. 8½" wingspan; includes a display base.

As the war comes to its end, she's still flying here:



My personal favorite among the Doras is the FW 190D-13--Franz Goetz, JG 26. It was a pick from different vendors on both June 27th & October 17th.


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.

Find one here before they are gone:



We don't forget the flyboys of World War I, as represented by the 1:48 Corgi colorful Albatros D.V flown by Friedrich "Fritz" Ritter von Röth - a "Blue Max" recipient. Appearing among our picks on November 21st, she is still available from Historic Aviation for just $26.95.



Replicating the colorful Albatros D.V flown by Friedrich "Fritz" Ritter von Röth - a "Blue Max" recipient who, as Germany's highest-scoring balloon buster of World War I, recorded 28 confirmed victories, including 20 balloons - of Jasta 23B in early 1918, this limited edition, 1/48 scale, die cast model features superb details such as real wire bracing; a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure; two forward-firing LM 08/15 machine guns; a rotating propeller; authentic markings, including lozenge camouflage; and more. 8" wingspan; includes a display stand.

Flying over the trenches here:

http://www.historicaviation.com/prod...ubcategory=WWI


We saved a big bird for last--and a very fine one at that. It's the Hobby Master 1:32 scale SBD Dauntless USN VB-2 USS Lexington, CV-2 Early 1941, which was featured on March 7th for the still available price of $118.99 from Michigan Toy Soldier.



Flying over these neutral skies:

http://www.michtoy.com/item-HMT-HA02...arly_1941.html
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