Intro to My Hobby Info

Post by **chief5437** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:55 pm

I can't believe they're bringing all these out now, didn't anybody give them the D-Day GB start date?! Lol!

Post by **Willem** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 8:49 pm

chief5437 wrote:I can't believe they're bringing all these out now, didn't anybody give them the D-Day GB start date?! Lol!

Sorry mate. Isn't it always the way things pan out?

Post by **wbill76** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:27 pm

On the way from Masterbox are four new kit sets in 1/35 announced for August release:

35157 US and German Paratroopers, South of Europe 1944

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35159 'Here is Snickers, Help Yourself, Please'

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35165 German Military Bicycle WWII Era

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35166 Frau Muller, Woman & Woman's Bicycle Europe WWII Era

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Post by **wbill76** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 4:50 pm

On the way from Italeri are 4 kits announced as their latest releases:

1/72 1359 Lockheed Martin F-104 A/C Starfighter

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1/72 1365 Spitfire Mk.IX Free French D-Day Normandy

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1/24 3897 Scania R730 'Black Amber' Show Truck

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1/35 6527 Road Signs II

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Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:40 pm

Italeri ? never again

thank you

Post by **Desertfish** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 11:49 pm

AchtungPanzer wrote:Italeri ? never again thank you

I think it depends on what you want to build. I'm not a bit fan of their 1:24 scale car kits, yet their truck models are far superior to anyone else. I wouldn't even consider another brand if I were to build a truck (unless it's a model that is not in their catalogue). Don't know anything about the quality their armour or aircraft kits though.

Post by **ForbesHutton** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:15 am

AchtungPanzer wrote:Italeri ? never again thank you

x2.

Post by **chief5437** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:43 am

I've had some decent Italeri kits. Also had some pigs, ie. old kits boxed up as 'updated classics'. The updates don't justify them being on the shelf. You've been warned, lol!

Post by **trekfanj** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:15 pm

Tempting....VERY tempting....

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:29 pm

Oh, that looks cool for the diorama builders!

Post by **wbill76** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:36 pm

On the way from Italeri is a new kit in 1/48, 2736 Harvard Mk.IIA, announced for future release.

This is available to add to your Wish Lists.

Post by **wbill76** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:07 pm

On the way from Special Hobby are 6 new kits announced for future release:

1/32 32060 Bristol M.1C 'Checkers & Stripes'

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1/72 72250 N-3PB 'No.330 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF'

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1/72 72295 C-60 Lodestar 'Pacific Transport'

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1/72 72299 N-3PB 'Little Norway'

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1/72 72307 Caproni Ca.311

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1/72 72309 Caproni Ca.311M 'Italian Adventure in Russia'

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Post by **Willem** » Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:08 pm

Interesting subject. I could go for one of these.

Post by **wbill76** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:43 pm

On the way from Dragon is a new kit in 1/35, 6797 Panzerkampfwagen VI(P) w/Zimmerit, announced for an August release.

This is available to add to your Wish Lists.

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:36 am

Ohh my....nice!

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:37 am

Ohh, they look nice!

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:49 am

Hmm....the 1/48 Spit looks interesting!

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:50 pm

Nice!

Post by **ncf** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:47 pm

ill be sure to try and grab the LA-7 for my stash!

Post by **wbill76** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:00 pm

On the way from Revell USA are five kits announced as July Releases:

1/35 85-0034 Armored Halftrack

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1/24 85-4191 Tom Daniel Cherry Bomb

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1/25 85-4270 '57 Chevy Convertible

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1/24 85-4321 Datsun Off-Road Pickup

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1/32 85-7861 Panzer IV Tank

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Post by **ncf** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:00 pm

This might be the time for me to get a hold of an F86! You guys think it's gonna be good?

Post by **wbill76** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:01 pm

UKguyInUSA wrote:Hmm....the 1/48 Spit looks interesting!

It's actually a 1/32 Spit, much bigger!

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:02 pm

MyHobbyInfo wrote:
UKguyInUSA wrote:Hmm....the 1/48 Spit looks interesting!
It's actually a 1/32 Spit, much bigger!

Ohhh....even better!!

Post by **wbill76** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:02 pm

ncf wrote:This might be the time for me to get a hold of an F86! You guys think it's gonna be good?

It's a re-issue, so if you look around for reviews/builds of it online, you should be able to get a good idea of the quality of this particular kit.

Post by **wbill76** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:53 pm

On the way from ICM are three new kits in 1/35 slated for July Release:

35414 V300S/SS M Maultier with Shelter WWII German Ambulance Truck

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35480 Kadett K38 Saloon Staff Car with German Road Police

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35515 ZiL-131 Soviet Army Truck

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Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:54 pm

It looks like a Volvo, especially those wheel rims?

Post by **wbill76** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:17 pm

On the way from Meng are two new 1/35 kits for the M3A3 Bradley announced for future release:

SS-006 M3A3 Bradley w/BUSK III US Cavalry Fighting Vehicle

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SPS-017 M3A3 Bradley w/BUSK III Interior Set

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Post by **wbill76** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:17 pm

UKguyInUSA wrote:It looks like a Volvo, especially those wheel rims?

I believe it's meant to represent a BMW but without the 'name' to avoid licensing fees.

Post by **Paul** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 5:46 pm

MyHobbyInfo wrote:
UKguyInUSA wrote:It looks like a Volvo, especially those wheel rims?
I believe it's meant to represent a BMW but without the 'name' to avoid licensing fees.

i reckon mercedes- bmw love child

Post by **Desertfish** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:17 pm

MyHobbyInfo wrote:
UKguyInUSA wrote:It looks like a Volvo, especially those wheel rims?
I believe it's meant to represent a BMW but without the 'name' to avoid licensing fees.

As far as I'm aware off, not using the logo in your product is not enough to circumvent licencing laws. Even though Takom is calling it a "German" car, it's clearly enough a BMW E21. That's all BMW needs to get this kit pulled from the shelves should Takom have produced this without a valid licence.

Also, the E21 was produced between 1975 and 1983 which makes me wonder about the 2005 bit. Could that not be Takom's product code for this kit instead?

Post by **wbill76** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:05 pm

On the way from Airfix is a new kit in 1/72, 02340 Higgins LCVP, announced as their latest release.

This is available to add to your Wish Lists.

Post by **wbill76** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:06 pm

Desertfish wrote:
MyHobbyInfo wrote:
UKguyInUSA wrote:It looks like a Volvo, especially those wheel rims?
I believe it's meant to represent a BMW but without the 'name' to avoid licensing fees.
As far as I'm aware off, not using the logo in your product is not enough to circumvent licencing laws. Even though Takom is calling it a "German" car, it's clearly enough a BMW E21. That's all BMW needs to get this kit pulled from the shelves should Takom have produced this without a valid licence.

Also, the E21 was produced between 1975 and 1983 which makes me wonder about the 2005 bit. Could that not be Takom's product code for this kit instead?

You're correct, the 2005 is the kit number that Takom assigns to this kit.

Post by **Daishi12** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:43 pm

I just wish that they had spent a bit more time on the box art, IMO it looks like they've open a "paint" type package and 20 minutes later thought "that's good enough"

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:40 am

1/72 aircraft are too small and a waste of time in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBenc1234 · Post by **benc123** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 1:28 am

Surely that depends on how big the real plane is? I think 1/72 is a valid scale for aircraft.

Post by **chief5437** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:16 am

Yup, just looking on my shelf, and most of the 1/72 modern jets are as big as a 1/48 WWII fighter. Let alone my 1/72 B-1, it's huge!

Post by **wbill76** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:01 pm

Originally announced back in December 2013, on the way from Airfix is a new kit in 1/24, 19002 Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB, announced for a mid-July release.

This is available to add to your Wish Lists.

Post by **wbill76** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:01 pm

Can't argue with you there...this one's boxart does look a little off!

Post by **Johni044** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:23 pm

MyHobbyInfo wrote:Can't argue with you there...this one's boxart does look a little off!

Wait till see the latest F86 boxart

On the flip side the new Swift and F6 Lightning area superb IMHO. Think they are using some other artists as well as Mr Tobin and the results are questionable.

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:28 pm

Sweet!! I'm presently building an Hasegawa 1/48 scale, but would love this baby!

Post by **wbill76** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:36 pm

On the way from Trumpeter are 8 new kits announced as part of their September Product Updates and slated for a November release in North America:

1/35 01595 Russian BTR-80A APC

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1/32 02250 A-6E TRAM Intruder

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1/35 02343 Soviet 122mm Howitzer 1938 M30 Early Version

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1/48 02865 MiG-21UM

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1/144 03917 Russian Su-30MK Flanker G

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1/144 03918 F-14B Tomcat

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1/350 05339 USS New York BB-34

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1/35 05584 Russian BMP-2 IFV

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Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:44 pm

1/32 A6 Intruder.....yummy!

Post by **wbill76** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:00 pm

On the way from ICM is a new kit in 1/35, 35416 Lastkraftwagen 3,5t ANH WWII German Army Truck, announced for future release.

This is available to add to your Wish Lists.

Post by **bluebottle** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:05 pm

already pre ordered mine £82.00 , all in !!!!

Post by **Paul** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:22 pm

Not holding my breath lol

Post by **chief5437** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:54 pm

Airfix recon 3rd week of July, on their twitter feed. As much as it looks nice, for that price I'd wait to see a few built up first. Not that I've got the space for something this big, lol!

Post by **bluebottle** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:01 pm

There was a build up in a supplement to Airfix Model World a couple of months ago...

I still have it, although not perfect, it builds up quite nicely

Post by **wbill76** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:42 pm

On the way from Model Miniature are 5 new kits in 1/72:

R140 Halftrack with Eyal Crane

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R141 Middle East Building

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R142 Sailing Boat

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R143 Cubic Concrete Block

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R144 French Soldiers Figures MM Set 5

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Post by **chief5437** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:24 am

Wtf is that?! Never seen one of those before, is it a paper panzer?

Looks like a tiger and a t34 have been spending a bit too much time together, lol!

Post by **cib2265** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 2:21 am

I think its the Porsche prototype design for the Tiger - maybe?

Didnt they turn some of these chassis into Bergepanzers or something similar?

Tiger experts please chime in!