Spots on the Internet (2021)

[Tim Marlow]

The sizes are written on the box fronts…..215 x 215 x 111 for the first and 234 x 234 x 113 for the second

[Dave Ward]

On the Trumpeter & HobbyBoss websites - October releases......................

HobbyBoss Bearcat F8F-1B in 1/72


HobbyBoss Jackal 2 in 1/35


Trumpeter T-100 in 1/35 ( paging Mr Race! )


Trumpeter USS Sangamon in 1/350


Trumpeter HMS Cornwall in 1/700

On the ICM Website boxart for an upcoming release


From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'


On the Takom Facebook page - upcoming models - no further info


A nice spread of models - especially if you like floaty things
Dave

[Guest]

Takom are pulling a bit of a Hasegawa, though. What is the difference between Derfflinger and Lützow, other than markings? Oh, after close comparison of the box art: some railing-like things just behind the second funnel. The usual question that will never get a good answer: Why not do them in one kit?

[Tim Marlow]

Takom are pulling a bit of a Hasegawa, though. What is the difference between Derfflinger and Lützow, other than markings? Oh, after close comparison of the box art: some railing-like things just behind the second funnel. The usual question that will never get a good answer: Why not do them in one kit?

Derflinger has tertiary armament on the superstructure behind the second turret, she should also have less secondary battery guns as one was removed to improve handling after sea trials. There are several other detail differences that may be more visible in plan view as well. Oh, and Lutzow was sunk at Jutland, whereas Iron dog survived a really bad mauling
Yes they could have got all this in one kit. On the other hand, if you want to build both ships you’ll need two kits, so what’s the problem with buying one of each, rather than two of the same?

[BattleshipBob]

Not 1 350, swines, luv the look of the iron dog, one tough ship!

[Dave Ward]

Not 1 350, swines, luv the look of the iron dog, one tough ship!

Bob,
if you really fancy 1/350 German battleships.....................

It also comes as other names, Markgraf, Konig, Kronprinz - just all slightly different fittings & markings!
Dave
edit - John has them in stock!

[Guest]

Yes they could have got all this in one kit. On the other hand, if you want to build both ships you’ll need two kits, so what’s the problem with buying one of each, rather than two of the same?

I’ve said it before, but I don’t see the sense this makes from the manufacturer’s point of view. They now have to have two sets of boxes, instructions and markings printed, do logistics for two kits, etc. while modellers — like you say — will simply buy two anyway if they want to build both.

[Steve Brodie]

On Dolman Miniatures facebook page - Wildone ; Two separate heads - TinTin and Marlon Brando;

[Tim Marlow]

What scale are they Steve?

[Guest]

On the Trumpeter & HobbyBoss websites - October releases......................
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HobbyBoss Bearcat F8F-1B in 1/72

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HobbyBoss Jackal 2 in 1/35

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Trumpeter T-100 in 1/35 ( paging Mr Race! )

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Trumpeter USS Sangamon in 1/350

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Trumpeter HMS Cornwall in 1/700

On the ICM Website boxart for an upcoming release
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From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'
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On the Takom Facebook page - upcoming models - no further info
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A nice spread of models - especially if you like floaty things
Dave

The amount of Russian versions now available of the Katyusha is growing model wise.Looking at Wikipedia I found these.

• ZIS-5 (truck),
• ZIS-6 (truck),
• GAZ-AA (truck),
• STZ-5 (tractor),
• T-40 (tank),
• Studebaker US6 (truck),
• Armored train car,
• River boat,
• Towed sledge,
• Towed trailer,
• Backpack (portable variant, so called "mountain Katyusha"),
• ZIS-151 (truck, used after the war);

Note: There was also an experimental KV-1K – Katyusha mounted on KV-1 tank which was not taken in service.
Nice T100 , experimental version which was to become the KV1.

[Steve Brodie]

What scale are they Steve?

90mm

[Airborne01]

The Marlon is interesting!

[Dave Ward]

On the IBG Facebook pages - next releases - 'available first half of October'

Nice mix for the Braille scalers!
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

Wot, no Panzers……. :loudly-crying:

[The Smythe Meister]

I like the look of that Italian Truck....
..... Can see myself ordering one of those !!