Spots on the Internet (2022)

[Lee W]

I like the look of the Kodiak!

[The Smythe Meister]

I like the look of the Kodiak!

Yeah, it's a real monster isn't it

[Lee W]

Yeah, it's a real monster isn't it :smiling3:

I'd also like to see the Chally AVRE Trojan in plastic!

[David Lovell]

The artist who made this is the same one that did the Chinese tanks near to the Golden Gate Bridge. That too caused an uproar with quite a few of our brethren across the pond lol

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Lifes a bit short isn't it not even worth showing my face of concern most kits come with the disclaimer that whats on the box ain't necessarily that what your find inside.

[Gary MacKenzie]

The artist who made this is the same one that did the Chinese tanks near to the Golden Gate Bridge. That too caused an uproar with quite a few of our brethren across the pond lol

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This is typical of models being aimed at computer games players.
There are numerous versions of ''Red Dawn'' scenario games.

WW3 scenario Computer Games

The same people who would get upset if they ever filmed ''Red Storm Rising" or most of Tom Clancy's original books properly.

[Dave Ward]

On the Sword Facebook page - an upcoming release

Mitsubishi G4M1 ' Betty ' in 1/72
Two 1/72 Japanese bombers - this & the ICM Ki-21 ' Sally ' being released within a few months!- it's pretty ironic that both aircraft were designed for pretty much the same missions, but the G4M1 was exclusively used by the IJN & the Ki-21 by the army - and both were built by Mitsubishi !
Dave

[Guest]

it's pretty ironic that both aircraft were designed for pretty much the same missions, but the G4M1 was exclusively used by the IJN & the Ki-21 by the army

I don’t think there has ever been inter-service rivalry as bad as in Japan in the 1930s–40s. For even more confusing examples, try the Type 97 machine gun. No, the other one that’s very similar to the (fixed) Type 89. Or, of course, pretty much the whole reason why the Japanese switched their war effort from China and Russia to the Pacific Ocean.

[Dave Ward]

I don’t think there has ever been inter-service rivalry as bad as in Japan in the 1930s–40s. For even more confusing examples, try the Type 97 machine gun. No, the other one that’s very similar to the (fixed) Type 89. Or, of course, pretty much the whole reason why the Japanese switched their war effort from China and Russia to the Pacific Ocean.

And of course, why the Japanese Army had submarines and aircraft carriers ( OK, they were more like airplane transports )....................
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

I don’t think there has ever been inter-service rivalry as bad as in Japan in the 1930s–40s. For even more confusing examples, try the Type 97 machine gun. No, the other one that’s very similar to the (fixed) Type 89. Or, of course, pretty much the whole reason why the Japanese switched their war effort from China and Russia to the Pacific Ocean.

The inter service rivalry between the RAF and the Navy caused some issues in the UK between the wars……The RAF were in charge of aircraft procurement, so only ever prioritised what they wanted. The Navy therefore got what it was given, not what it wanted or needed. The RAF didn’t believe in the dive bomber doctrine, so naval carriers originally ended up with the Blackburn Skua dive bomber, supplied with no dive bombsight. No modern fighter was originally designed for them to use shipboard as well, so the Skua had to do both jobs…..and then some damn fool fitted it with a turret, creating the Roc and completely compromising its performance. I suppose they were lucky the RAF didn’t try to make it carry torpedos as well……

[Andy the Sheep]

The inter service rivalry between the RAF and the Navy caused some issues in the UK between the wars……The RAF were in charge of aircraft procurement, so only ever prioritised what they wanted. The Navy therefore got what it was given, not what it wanted or needed. The RAF didn’t believe in the dive bomber doctrine, so naval carriers originally ended up with the Blackburn Skua dive bomber, supplied with no dive bombsight. No modern fighter was originally designed for them to use shipboard as well, so the Skua had to do both jobs…..and then some damn fool fitted it with a turret, creating the Roc and completely compromising its performance. I suppose they were lucky the RAF didn’t try to make it carry torpedos as well……

Funny how languages sometimes have very peculiar contacts: in the local language, spoken in the region where I live (don't call it a dialect or you'll be harshly rebuked by locals, SWMBO included :rolling , "roc" means "stubborn fathead"... :smiling5:

[Dave Ward]

From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'

"new" - hmmm - it's the eighth boxing..................
Dave

[The Smythe Meister]

From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'
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"new" - hmmm - it's the eighth boxing..................
Dave

That it may be Dave....
But I haven't seen it before,and to be honest...... I like it

[Dave Ward]

From Airfix - available to pre-order - £94.99


Dave

[Dave Ward]

On theTakom Faacebook page upcoming releases

Yet another Stug and a fantasy flying saucer - nothing to see here - Move On
Dave

[David Lovell]

From MiniArt - 'new kit coming soon'
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"new" - hmmm - it's the eighth boxing..................
Dave

There is some blurb about the real thing on the modeling news web page a few body changes and bullet proof glas in the forward vision slit, ,I know big deal but the skull and cross bones are neat only problem for me is why these manufacturers continue with these full interior kits when most of it won't be seen id rather one without all that for half the price still thats just miserly me.