Die Cast Buy of the Week

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For the week of 2/19/06 we have a 1/32 scale [read: large model] Messerschmitt Bf109G – “Black Double Chevron,” Maj. Franz Gotz, Gruppenkommandeur III/JG53, Orvieto, Italy, 1944. It's a very good buy at $49.99 from a good little mom and pop purveyor.

You can find it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?ItemNo=pick#item

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For the week of February 26th, we have the original monster of all die cast items. It's the original issue of the giant 1:16 King Tiger at only $380 with free shipping for the 50 pounds of tank you get. The catch is that there is only one left.Here's the link:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=FV85001

For some great and detailed pictures of this tank that arrives in a crate, check this out:http://www.onsitediecast.com/special1.htm

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Well it maybe soon that they sell the last KT, which was featured last week. So it's time to post the buy of the week for
March 5, 2006.

This week we have the rarely done British Firefly. This one has a hull mounted machine gun, so it must be a II C. It is a discontinued W. Britains, so get it quick if you want one. I have one in my collection. Here's the link:

http://www.hobbybunker.com/details.cfm?ID=1853

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OK, I couldn't resist a second offering for this week. For those of you who like big bombers at a reasonable prices, here a B-24 D from the Ploesti raid in August 1943. You can see it here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AV&Product_Code=CG-AA34002

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We have a very special two for one at an excellent price. It's from Corgi and is a F4U Corsair and Mitsubishi Zero - Guada on a display base. Here's the link:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA99120#item

For you tanks fans we have the Corgi Military Vehicles CG-US60501
Tiger Tank Diecast Model Michael Wittman, Villers-Bocage, France, August 8th 1944 Limited Edition.

The link for the Wittman Tiger is here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-US60501

This piece was $5.00 cheaper last week, but it is still at a good price for a discontinued piece and worth considering.

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I thought that our die cast buy of the week might be of interest to those on the public side of our forum. So the entry for the week of March 12, 2005 immediately follows.

Item 1 We have a very special two for one at an excellent price. It's from Corgi and is a F4U Corsair and Mitsubishi Zero - Guada on a display base. Here's the link:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA99120#item (http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA99120#item)

Item 2 For you tank fans we have the Corgi Military Vehicles CG-US60501
Tiger Tank Diecast Model Michael Wittman, Villers-Bocage, France, August 8th 1944 Limited Edition.

The link for the Wittman Tiger is here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-US60501 (http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-US60501)

This piece was $5.00 cheaper last week, but it is still at a good price for a discontinued item and is worth considering.

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This week our ground offerings feature two W. Britain World War two tanks, with two design choices of each. The scale of each is 1:35 (which means that they are more than twice as large as the 1:72 Dragon line). The price of each is a very low $25.

First is the tank that some consider the best of World War II--the Soviet T-34. Both are T-34/76s and can be seen here:

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17497A.shtml

and

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17497D.shtml

The second are German Pz IVs from the Afrika Korps. They appears to be the G ausf. They can be seen here:

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17460I.shtml

and

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17460J.shtml

You can read more about the W. Britain tanks at Mike's on this page:

http://www.mikes-tanks.com/Britains.htm


For you air buffs, this week's buy is a 1:72 scale US 8th. Air Force set of 3 Planes, B-17 (looks like an F model), P-51-D Mustang & a P-47 Thunderbolt. The three plane set is offered at an amazing price on only $55. It can be found at Pete's by way of this link:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA99126#item

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This week our ground offerings feature two W. Britain World War two tanks, with two design choices of each. The scale of each is 1:35 (which means that they are more than twice as large as the 1:72 Dragon line). The price of each is a very low $25.

First is the tank that some consider the best of World War II--the Soviet T-34. Both are T-34/76s and can be seen here:

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17497A.shtml (http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17497A.shtml)

and

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17497D.shtml (http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17497D.shtml)

The second are German Pz IVs from the Afrika Korps. They appear to be the G ausf. They can be seen here:

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17460I.shtml (http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17460I.shtml)

and

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17460J.shtml (http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/17460J.shtml)

You can read more about the W. Britain tanks at Mike's on this page:

http://www.mikes-tanks.com/Britains.htm (http://www.mikes-tanks.com/Britains.htm)


For you air buffs, this week's buy is a 1:72 scale US 8th. Air Force set of 3 planes, B-17 (looks like an F model), P-51-D Mustang & a P-47 Thunderbolt. The three plane set is offered at an amazing price of only $55. It can be found at Pete's by way of this link:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA99126#item (http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA99126#item)

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For you ground combat fans, we have two winterized 1:32 scale AFVs this week. Both are Forces of Valor offerings priced at $22.95 from Diecast Direct.

The first is a Stug III G:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=FV81206

The second is a Sherman M4A3:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=FV81207

For the fly boys, we have two offering as well.

The first is a Corgi 1:72 scale Stuka--Legends Series Junkers Ju-87R-2 ‘A5+HH - 1./StG 1, Krainici, Bulgaria, 1941 for $19.99 at Pete's:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=US32509#item

The second is a Corgi 1:32 scale Mustang from their Aviation Archive Collector Series CG-AA34403 P-51D Mustang Diecast Mode USAAF 78th FG, "Big Beautiful Doll", John Landers Limited Edition priced at the Flying Mule for only $49.99:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA34403

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For you ground combat fans, we have two winterized 1:32 scale AFVs this week. Both are Forces of Valor offerings priced at $22.95 from Diecast Direct.

The first is a Stug III G:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=FV81206 (http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=FV81206)

The second is a Sherman M4A3:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=FV81207 (http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=FV81207)

For the fly boys, we have two offering as well.

The first is a Corgi 1:72 scale Stuka--Legends Series Junkers Ju-87R-2 ‘A5+HH - 1./StG 1, Krainici, Bulgaria, 1941 for $19.99 at Pete's:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=US32509#item (http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=US32509#item)

The second is a Corgi 1:32 scale Mustang from their Aviation Archive Collector Series CG-AA34403 P-51D Mustang Diecast Mode USAAF 78th FG, "Big Beautiful Doll", John Landers Limited Edition priced at the Flying Mule for only $49.99:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA34403 (http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA34403)

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This week we’ll start with two international offerings.

The first of these is a 1/48th scale Tamiya Hetzer. It is offered at Buy-Model for $39.00. It can be found here:

http://buy-model.com/itemdetail.php?Id=1889&ClassId=40&GroupId=198 (http://buy-model.com/itemdetail.php?Id=1889&ClassId=40&GroupId=198)

The second international offer is Marushin 1/48 Kawanishi N1K2 Shiden-kai (George) 343rd IJN FG. It is offered at Hobby Link Japan for about $50.77 (5,980 yen) and can be found here:

http://www.hlj.com/product/MRS73623 (http://www.hlj.com/product/MRS73623)

Be sure to know your shipping costs when placing your international orders. Both companies listed above have helpful information on their site on this subject. Buy-Model makes it the easiest of any international company I have run across with regard to shipping to the good old USA.

Returning to the States, we have three selections this week.

The World War II tank collectors will want to check out the M4A3 Sherman Tank of the segregated Black Panthers battalion. It is offered by JJ’s Closet at $20.99. See it here:

http://www.jjshobby.com/Shoppingcart/product_info.php?cPath=68_58_70&products_id=817&osCsid=0102ff6b2888ef011e2e4651730fea4d (http://www.jjshobby.com/Shoppingcart/product_info.php?cPath=68_58_70&products_id=817&osCsid=0102ff6b2888ef011e2e4651730fea4d)


The stateside fly boys have two items to consider this week. The first of these is Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series CG-AA35203 P-40E Warhawk Diecast Model USAAF 49th FG, 9th FS, "White 86", Andrew Reynolds Limited Edition offered by the Flying Mule at only $15.99. It can be spotted here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA35203 (http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA35203)

For our last offering we enter the modern era for an F-15E Strike Eagle built by Dragon in a 1/72nd scale. It is a Bad Cat Toys special at $19.95. It appears on your radar here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/badcattoys/fsteasca336f.html (http://www.badcataviation.com/badcattoys/fsteasca336f.html)

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Dragon's 1/72 scale AFVs appear to be the standard to beat at that scale, especially with regard to anything near its price points. Perhaps the closest competition comes Aoshima. If like most, you have not heard of this maker, check out what "Houston Mike" has to say and show about the Aoshima line:

http://www.mikes-tanks.com/Aoshima.htm

So our first offering is an international one from the Aoshima line. It is a Henschell King Tiger from the 503rd. You can link to at Hobby Link Japan it here Where it is offered at about $8.28 (980 yen).

http://www.hlj.com/product/AOS71328

Item #2 is Churchill Mk III from El Alamein in 1942. It is from Corgi at the 1/50 scale, and is offered at $19.99 by DieCast Direct:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=C60104

Items #3 & #4 are your choice of FW-190A-4s. The first is from Tunisia in 1943 at $19.95, and the second is from France during that same year and costs 4 cents more. Both are Corgi 1/72 offerings at Pete's:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA34305#item

and

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=US34309#item

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This week we feature the offerings from 21st Century. It's amazing to me that you can pick up some pretty good, although mostly plastic, replicas of AFVs and war planes at such low prices from outlets like Walmart, as well as on-line. For a sampling of what 21st Century has to offer, we turn to the Fetco web site. Although they are sold out of many of the pieces that are shown, others are still available. Check it out here:

http://fetco1.homestead.com/21stCentury3Coldsteel.html

For the World War II heavy bomber fans, we offer a 1/72 B-24 "dragon & babe" Liberator for $59.99. Pete's has limited stock on this item, which can be seen here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Updates&ItemNo=AA34001#item

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We kick things off with an international offering 1/43 scale Sd. Kfz. 251/1 by Doyusha. It is offer by Hobby Link Japan for 2,000 yen (or about $17.16 in the US). You can find it here:

http://www.hlj.com/product/DYS00459

It appears to me that this piece is the same as those from Schuco, which will soon be available in the US. See the upcoming Schuco 1/43 scale line here:

http://www.schuco.de/uk/models/militaryseries.htm

So those in the US may want to wait and see if a better price and less for shipping on the same piece (and many more) will come about soon.


Our second offering is a buffet of Armour (aka Franklin Mint) on sale offerings from Wings and Wheels. You will find 11 planes and one helicopter being offered within a price range of $39.95 to $59.95. Just under half are post WW II jets, and exactly half (for a total of 6) are WW II airplanes, including 2 which may not be currently available. Check them out here:

http://www.wingsandwheel.com/clearance.htm

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This week we'll start with a 1/72 scale Corgi B-25J offered by the Flying Mule for $49.99. You can find it here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA35301

For you ground pounders, a Corgi 1/50 scale 83rd ID M3 HT is featured. Pete's has only two left and will let them go for $15 a pop. You can check it out here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=HC60408#item

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This week I'll focus on very affordable items you can pick up to stick your toe into the water and get your collection started, or just to see if collecting any of these die cast things are of any interest to you.

The first two items are 1/87 scale German cats--the Panther and Tiger that is. They are both from Schuco and are available from German Aircooled at only $5.65 a pop. The links are:

http://www.germanaircooled.com/cart/index.php?page=shop/flypage&product_id=726&category_id=86bcdb30cc104a19ec3c23aa0aa3a206&PHPSESSID=994755978df256526a0759d66cbef7eb

and

http://www.germanaircooled.com/cart/index.php?page=shop/flypage&product_id=727&category_id=86bcdb30cc104a19ec3c23aa0aa3a206


Next we have a 1/48 SpecCast New Zealand F4-U Corsair offered by Pete's at only $15.00. You can view it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=47510#item

Or you can opt for a 1/72 Corgi Corsair in US livery from Pete's for just $12.99. See it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=HC33011#item


Our last item for you die cast beginners (and others looking to pick up an item at a good and low price) is a 1/72 Dragon Tiger I (Early Production), 8/2. PzGrenDiv. "Das Reich", Russia 1943 offered by 3000 Toys at only $10.95. You can check it out here:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.asp?itemfind=DRAGON60098

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We have some offerings this week that even your mother can love.

On the AFV side of the house we feature two related German big cats. One is small and the other very large.

The little brother is the 1/72 scale Dragon Sd.Kfz. 182 King Tiger (Porsche Turret) 1.sPzKp. (Fkl) Pz. Lehr-Rgt. 130 Kaisersteinbruch 1944 offered by Pete's at only $9.99. Take a peak here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?ItemNo=pick#item

In a bit a role reversal, our very large 1/18th scale 21st Century Xtreme Detail eastern front Tiger offered by The Toy Federation at a low $39.95. You can catch this big, bad boy here:

http://www.thetoyfederation.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16759&cat=0&bestseller


For you jet fighter jocks, we have two offerings as well.

The first takes you to the skies late in World War II. It is an Armour 1/48 scale Me-262 offered by 3000 Toys for $42.95. It can be seen streaking across the sky at this vector:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.asp?itemfind=ARMOURB11B299

The second is, in my opinion, one of the cleanest and most beautiful jet fighters ever made, and a damned good fighter to boot. It is a 1/72 scale Corgi Legends Series F86A-5 49-1175 - 1Lt. Joseph E. Fields, 336th FIS/4th FIW, Kimpo, South Korea, 1952 offered by Pete's at $19.99.

You can get tone of this jet that flew when I was a baby at this heading:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=US35807#item

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A couple weeks ago we featured items that were priced low and perfect for the novice collector or someone with a casual interest to pick up.

This time we're focusing on some higher priced items. You may not need to be a trust fund kid to buy them, but it won't hurt!

Item #1 is the increasingly rare Dragon 1:35 scale Tunisia Tiger. It can certainly be argued that this piece is too dear at about $70. But based on limited availability, the fact that this is a first issue, the high degree of quality and detail, and that most of the few other places where you can order this item charge much more, I have to conclude that the $69.95 that you will spend at DieCast Direct for this piece is money well spent. You can find it in limited quantities here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=DW61001

Item #2 is not too much different in type from item #1, but it is not die cast at all. Instead it is a complete Tamiya model from their Masterworks Collection. At $78.57, this is the best price I have found on a 1:35 scale Masterworks AFV. This one is a Bradley and it is a buute! Check it out from Micro Macro Mundo here:

http://www.rocousa.com/DETAIL.ASP?PRODUCT_ID=ta21023

Item #3 will take us above the battlefield. In honor of our recent KG field trip to the US Air Force Museum, where we saw one of these babies and had our group picture taken in front of same, I have selected the Ju-52. This 1:48 scale Crete Armour (Franklin Mint) version from 3000 Toys is offered for $97.90. It is rare to see one offered for less than a C note. See it for free here:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.asp?itemfind=ARMOURB11B639


Item #4 and last is for international purchase from the good folks at Hobby Link Japan. It is a Marushin 1/48 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Type 52 offered for 4,908 yen or about $44.61. Marushin products are very hard to find in the US, and I have heard that they can also be hard to find even in Japan. They are excellent quality heavy metal planes. You can take a trip to Japan by clicking here:

http://www.hlj.com/product/MRSZ52

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We have two Dragon 1:72 scale AFVs this week.

From WWII and 3000 Toys we have a Tiger I (Early Production), 8/2. PzGrenDiv. "Das Reich", Russia 1943 for $10.95. It can be seen trying to hold back the Soviet offensive here:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.asp?itemfind=DRAGON60098

The modern AFV is a Leopard 2 A6 offered by Pete's at $9.99. I can be found here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=DRR60052#item

To enhance your 1:35 AFVs, we feature two 1943 Kharkov infantry men from Dragon and 3000 Toys for $3.99 each. You can find them in winter camo and ready to fight by training your binoculars here:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.asp?itemfind=DRAGON20078-D

and

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.asp?itemfind=DRAGON20011-A

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This week includes the the 52nd anniversary of D-Day. In honor of D-Day our first selection is a 1:72 Corgi early model (D?) P-47, complete with invasion stripes. Pete's has it for $14.99. It can be seen here hitting German ground targets:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=HC33807#item

Invasion stripes as also seen on our second selection for air warriors, a 1:72 Supermarine Spitfire LF IX - MK392/JE-J, Wg. Cdr. Johnnie Johnson, OC No. 144 Wing, 1944. Pete's offers it for $19.99. I was last seen flying low over Sword Beach here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA31916#item


To satisfy our ground pounders, we feature two versions of the mighty German Tiger tank. Both are from Pete's, who seems to have cornered the "market" this week.

The first is a PzKpfw VI Ausf H, Tiger I, featuring kill rings--and many of them. This is a 1:50 Corgi, which goes for $24.99. It can be spotted in hull down position here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Search&ItemNo=US60509#item

The last item is Dragon 1:72 Berge Tiger for just $9.99. It can be found pulling the first Tiger out of the sand here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Search&ItemNo=DRR60039#item

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Our first offering is offered by Model Hobbies (Micro Macro Mundo) for $39.86. You will find one in early war grau (gray) and the other in winter camo (for a bit more). The link to the on the steppes is below. They are: Tamiya Masterwork Collection TA26503 1/48 Sturmgeschutz III Ausf B (Finished).

http://www.rocousa.com/DETAIL.ASP?PRODUCT_ID=TA26503

and

http://www.rocousa.com/DETAIL.ASP?PRODUCT_ID=TA26507

We will not forget the fans of the ships of the air. So our second item is offered by the Flying Mule at only $14.99. It is a:
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series CG-AA30204
Lancaster Diecast Model
RAF No.61 Sqn, "O for Oboe", Bill Reid, RAF Skellingthorpe, England, 1943, (BIII)
Limited Edition in a 1:144 scale

Here's where she was last spotted by the German searchlights:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA30204

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The Schuco 1:43 military line is new to the US. This week we feature nine of their new offerings that will put you back either $19.16 or $15.15 a piece, depending on your selection at German Aircooled.

The Nine items from which you can chose cover both the World War II and modern eras. Currently available are:

1. Schuco Military TPZ1 Fuchs Germany 1998

2. Schuco Military M3 Gun Motor Carriage Halftrack U.S. 1944

3. Schuco Military M21 (M3A2) Half Track U.S. 1945

4. Schuco Military Opel Blitz "Wehrmacht" Germany 1944

5. Schuco Military Land Rover 110 U.K. 2000

6. Schuco Military M20 Armored Utility Car U.S. 1944

7. Schuco Military Sd. Kfz. 251 German halftrack 1941

8. Schuco Military Camionetta Morris U.K. 1941

9. Schuco Military Sd. Kfz. 251 "Stuka zu Fuss/Stuka on Feet"

See them all here:

http://www.germanaircooled.com/cart/index.php?page=shop/browse&category_id=bac918dc2066521447e1d1df65d4a04f

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Everyone loves both the smell of napalm in morning and a Tiger tank. While nothing I know about in die cast can directly address the former, there is a new company in town that offers the latter. From Flying Mule for $19.99 you can pick up a Hobby Master Ground Power Series HM-HG0102
Tiger Tank Diecast Model
sPzKp Meyer "Strotch", #8.


It comes in an unusual 1:56 scale, making it smaller than a Corgi AFV, but quite a bit larger than the Dragon 1:72 scale line. You can see it here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/HM-HG0102

Going to the air, you can chose between two versions of the P-51D at 1:72 from Corgi. Both are offered by Diecast Direct.

At $13.99 the choice easiest on the budget is "Maj. Shomo" from the Corgi History Channel Series. It was searching for targets here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=C32216

For $19.95 you can fly your red tail Mustang with the Tuskegee Airmen. This offering can also be part of a buy 4 and get one free shopping trip. It can be seen hunting for 109s and 190s here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=C32215

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It comes in an unusual 1:56 scale, making it smaller than a Corgi AFV, but quite a bit larger than the Dragon 1:72 scale line. You can see it here

While it looks to be a high quality well painted/made model, is 20 bucks a bit pricey for a model that size? I never collected die cast so i thought id ask, seems a bit pricey to me, but your the expert, so i thought id ask. :beerglass

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That local "Country Store" i was telling you about Bill had a big sale the other day on all its die cast. All those Stukas i mentioned to you went for 5 bucks a pop. Along with the Tempests, IL2's, Typhoons, P-47's and several other WWII ground attack planes.

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At $20 (or $18.50 plus a bit more for shipping from Bad Cat Toys), a quality 1:56 scale Tiger is a good buy. I have only seen pictures of the New Hobby Master offerings and one positive review on a blog, but with those limitations, the HM tanks appear to be quality items. Note: I'm not so sure about their planes.

By comparison about $25 to $39 is what is asked at the good places for most Corgi 1:50 AFVs. If you go smaller with the 1:72 dragon tanks, the newest items start at about $16 bucks a pop. So it appears that the Hobby Master Tigers and Abrams are priced well.

I would have liked to stop at your country store and maybe pick up an early birthday present for myself. What were the makers of their products? My guess is that all or most of them were from Model Power, as they are the only folks I know who have an IL-2. Here's some pix of the some of the Model Power offerings. If you can, let me know what brands they carry at your store.

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/catalogmfg.asp?Mfg=MP&Type=V&SubType=&Brand=&RChar=&Scale=&Mv=Next&pageNo=3

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The IL-2's and the P-47's were Model Power now that you mention it and all the others were made by the same maker but the name eludes me at the moment. They had seperate bombs and some had seperate guns or gun pods. The came in high quality packaging that was blue if that helps. They were 1/72 scale. Of the 2 stukas, one was a Afrika Korps version with a dark tan paint job with a snake painted on it and highly detailed and weathered with paint chips ect. The other i belive was Hans Rudel's Tank Buster with the 37mm ATG's and highly detailed weathering as well. Both high quality models for their size. The other planes were of the same high quality and made by the same maker.

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Model Power has "Postage Stamp". So all or some of the not yet identified items offed by your country store may be from that line. The Model Power line uses variable scales, and many are unusual.

If some are not from Model Power, it may be a bit difficult to lock down the line or lines without additional information. The 1:72 scale is a very common one for planes. Many Corgi planes and most Dragon planes are 1:72 scale.

[KG_Jag]

Here is a photo of one version each of the new Tiger I and M1A1HA Abrams. The actual models are a bit darker than the picture shows.

[KG_Jag]

As many of us have completed the celebration of Canada Day or are gearing up for the 4th of July here is the USA, I'll start with a plane made for this time of year.

From Pete's for just $16.99, it is a Corgi 1:72 US Navy–Bicentennial F-4 Phantom-J, decked out in red, white and blue. You can see it along with the fireworks here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Search&ItemNo=AA33206#item

Our second airplane selection is a rare bird. It is only available from the Flying Mule and although this unique Corgi 1:72 German bird is available for purchase, it is not on the Mule's web site (at least that I could find). It is a US34307 Focke-Wulf 190A-6/R3 Scale 1:72 The Flying Mule Special Commission "White 11", I./JG51, Eastern Front, Spring 1943. you can see it here:

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/US34307.htm

If you are interested and willing to pony up $29.99 for one, contact Samantha at Flying Mule Sales, http://www.flyingmule.com (http://www.flyingmule.com) , (530) 271-2105 or email her at sales@flyingmule.com

We don't want to forget about our AFV fans on this holiday weekend. Our third offering is a Forces of Valor 1:32 US Paladin SPH offered for just $27.00 by Bad Cat toys. You can see this modern HE chucker before it zeroes in on you , clicking here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/useho1foofva.html

Our second AFV is also a Bad Cat 4th of July special. It is a 1:72 IS-3 from MRC/Trumpeter for just $9.95. You won't see it in Berlin in May 1945 (will you?), but you can spot it here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/jso1mrceamo3.html

[KG_Jag]

Dragon, well known for their high quality 1:72 AFV line, has released the second of their 1:35 Tigers. This one is in winter Eastern Front camo. It is the Dragon Armor DM-61003 Tiger Tank Diecast Model s.Pz.Abt.502, #122, Eastern Front
offered by Pete's at $65. You can see it in the July snow here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Dragon&ItemNo=DRR61003#item

Better pictures but a bit hight price tag are observed at the Flying Mule:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-61003

If you want one, I suggest that you act quickly.

[P.S. KG_Panzerschreck and I have done further research (including actually reading what was posted by the Flying Mule) and have concluded that this is an initial production Tiger, which is rarely modeled. Generally speaking, Tigers can be broken down in to initial, early, mid and late production versions. Added 7/16/06.]

Looking to the sky, this week we feature the IXO line. The IXO line in North American is actually European Altaya line being dribbled out a few pieces at a time. You can see the complete Altaya collection here (and being able to read French will help):

http://www.altaya.fr/ficha.php?id=101

From the IXO line we feature the rare DO 335A-1 Pfeil from a Hamilton, ON site that ships internationally. Maybe KG_Thorshammer can tell us something about Modeller's Choice, which is one of the few places in North America which offers the Pfeil. It will fly your way for $24.99 in Canadian Dollars. See this rare German bird here:

http://www.modellerschoice.com/DesktopDefault2.aspx?tabid=41&productid=6050

More of the IXO line can be observed at Pete's and the Flying Mule here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/ixomodels.asp

and here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/range/diecast-model/aircraft/ixo-models-junior/

[KG_Jag]

We'll start with World War II war birds. For the experienced collector and/or one with some extra scratch, the unusual offerings of Eagles International are worth checking out. I especially like their earlier versions of the P-51 Mustang. They are hard to find and most places that carry them want not much under a C note a piece for them. However, Wings and Wheels offers these earlier Mustangs, as well as pre-orders for US trainers for $69.95 a pop. You can order one or more here:

http://www.wingsandwheel.com/eagles.htm

Because Wings and Wheels don't have pictures of these planes, you can see the Eagles International line here:

http://www.onmarkint.com/eagles/

For you beginning collectors or those just looking for bargains, Wings and Wheels also has a great sale on a good number of Corgi aircraft that have been discontinued. You will probably want to look at the particular model at the site that covers all the Corgi offering and which appears a few threads below this one, before you buy to assure that you are ordering exactly what you want. After you have done so, make your selections for only $10 or $15 a piece here:

http://www.wingsandwheel.com/clearance.htm

If you have some money left over, you may also want to consider the Armour offering on sale just down the same page.

Our AFV offering this week is Product ID: TA26508
Category: Tamiya Masterwork Collection
TA26508 1/48 Ger Tank Destroyer Hetzer (Finished Mid Production)
Description: 1/48 Ger Tank Destroyer Hetzer (Finished Mid Production) camo version

it is from Micro Macro Mundo Inc. (http://www.rocousa.com/) and available for $42.58. They ship internationally, so see it here:

http://www.rocousa.com/DETAIL.ASP?PRODUCT_ID=TA26508

[KG_Jag]

The dog days of summer are here, especially in the Lone Star State. So while most of us outside the upper Midwest are hiding inside under air conditioning, it might be just the time to check out some cool summer die cast deals.

Looking to the hot pavement or dry dusty trails, we again feature two AFVs from different military eras. In chronological order, the first is a Corgi German Sd. Kfz. 7 at 1:50 scale from their History Channel series. It is offered by Diecast Direct for $19.99 and can be one half of a buy 2 and get 1 free shopping trip. You can see it awaiting a load here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=C60010

The second, from the Flying Mule at the same scale and for the same price, is:

Corgi Military Vehicles CG-US51104
M113 Assault Vehicle Diecast Model
US Army 11th Armored Cavalry, "Draft Dodger", Vietnam

Catch it here before it heads into the jungle:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-US51104

The best deals this week seem to all be in the air. Our first selection is again from the Flying Mule. It is an 1:72 scale IXO model that can be snatched on sale for just $14.99. One of the Brit's best, it is:

IXO Models Junior IX-DDIJ004
DeHavilland Mosquito Diecast Model
RAAF No.464 Sqn, Tom McFee/Geoffrey Atkins, Amiens Prison, France, Operation Jericho, February 18th 1944

See it here, before one of fastest planes in the theater zooms out of range:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/IX-DDIJ004

Our fourth and final selection this week is again from the Flying Mule's sale page. It is a Corgi 1:72 scale German uber jet fighter priced at $19.99:

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series CG-AA35702
Messerschmitt Me 262A Diecast Model
Luftwaffe 3./JG 7 Nowotny, "Yellow 5", Anton Schoppler, Saaz, Austria, 1945
Limited Edition

Put your reticle on it here, before it kicks in its twin jet engines:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA35702

[GDS_Starfury]

Im just wondering how often you run around your house having dogfights with your toys and th expression on your wifes face while you do it? :P

[KG_Jag]

Sorry to disappoint you Jay, but that almost never happens.

Almost all my "units" are safely encased to avoid interactions with nephews and a certain beagle pup.

[KG_Jag]

This week we're taking a little different approach with regard to our AFV offerings. There is a sizable group or 1:50 Corgi, and all are from CR GRACE COLLECTIBLES LLC for $18.99 a pop. All or most appear to be from Corgi's History Channel line. OK--here we go:

1. Corgi British Cromwell Tank HC60602

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3407269-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-British-Cromwell-Tank-HC60602.aspx

2. CORGI BRITISH CRUISER TANK MK VII HC60609

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4279809-CORGI-MILITARY/CORGI-BRITISH-CRUISER-TANK-MK-VII-HC60609.aspx

3. Corgi German Halftrack SDKFZ 7 Personnel Carrier with Flak HC60007
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3407263-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-German-Halftrack-SDKFZ-7-Personnel-Carrier-with-Flak-HC60007.aspx

4. CORGI GERMAN KRAUSS MAFFEI HALF TRACK HC60010

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4279812-CORGI-MILITARY/CORGI-GERMAN-KRAUSS-MAFFEI-HALF-TRACK-HC60010.aspx

5. Corgi German Tiger 2 Kompanie Abteilung 510 HC60507 Kurland 1944

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4560785-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-German-Tiger-2-Kompanie-Abteilung-510-HC60507.aspx

6. Corgi German Tiger I Tank HC60503 101st SS sPzAbt at Arnhem

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3407266-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-German-Tiger-I-Tank-HC60503.aspx

7. CORGI M4 SHERMAN USMC "TORO" GUAM

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3545503-CORGI-MILITARY/CORGI-M4-SHERMAN-USMC-TORO-GUAM.aspx

8. M4A3 Sherman Tank- Company 'C', 761st Tank Battalion, Task Force Rhine, US Army, Germany 1945 REF: HC51021 Scale: 1:50

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4100900-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-M4A3-Sherman-Tank-Company-C-761st-HC51021.aspx

9. CORGI PANTHER G 9TH SS PANZER DIVISION HC60209--but in fact is either a D or early A

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3706345-CORGI-MILITARY/CORGI-PANTHER-G-9TH-SS-PANZER-DIVISION-HC60209.aspx

10. Corgi Panther PzKpfw V Ausf G HC60211 winter camo

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4100898-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-Panther-PzKpfw-V-Ausf-G-HC60211.aspx

11. CORGI UK CHURCHILL MKIII TANK HC60106

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3315094-CORGI-MILITARY/CORGI-UK-CHURCHILL-MKIII-TANK-HC60106.aspx

12. Corgi US "Blockbuster" Sherman History Channel Promo HC51012

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3274533-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-US-Blockbuster-Sherman-History-Channel-Promo-HC51012.aspx

13. CORGI US ARMY SHERMAN TANK 10TH ARMORED DIVISION HC51018

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3706349-CORGI-MILITARY/CORGI-US-ARMY-SHERMAN-TANK-10TH-ARMORED-DIVISON-HC51018.aspx

14. Corgi US M16 Halftrack HC60413

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4317692-CORGI-MILITARY/Corgi-US-M16-Halftrack-HC60413.aspx

Despite the fact that we have listed 14 offerings for the WW II AFV fans, we have not forgotten the fans of air power. You can chose your 1:32 scale Corgi Hurricane in either (or both) Mk. 1 or MK. 2 form for only $59.99 at the Flying Mule.

A. The Mk. 1, is:
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series CG-AA35501
Hurricane MkI Diecast Model
RAF No.249 Sqn, James Nicholson

To check it out, click this:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA35501

B. The Mk. II, is:
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series CG-AA35502
Hurricane MkII Diecast Model
RAF, Keith Park, Malta
Limited Edition

1:32 Scale Hawker Hurricane MkII 12" (L) x 15" (W)

See it over Malta with this link:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA35502

[KG_Panzerschreck]

The Kurland Tiger I looks sweet as all get out. Nice camo.

:withoutpics:

BTW, does anyone make U-boats and ship models?

[KG_Jag]

Sorry Kent, I'm at my max for photos, but please feel free to one or more.

Ships and subs are available, but the good ones are very pricey. One of these days I hope to save up and get a Type VII U-boat and US Gato class subs.

[KG_Panzerschreck]

I was joking with the smilies. :tongue: The camo is awesome though.

I figured someone made ships and subs. I also figured they were pricey as well, too bad. :thumpdown

[KG_Jag]

This week we start with AFVs and we start big--as in a 1/6 AH01 Sd.Kfz. 250 German Halftrack from Armor Hobbies and sold at Great Models for $239.95. Shipping is free is the US, as you can see here:

http://www.armorhobbies.com/default.asp?page=a25 and

http://www.greatmodels.com/

Some assembly is required.

While at the site, you can also check out the 1/6 BRA001 Pz.Kfw.IV Ausf.H, which can be yours for a mere $500. See how half a G can fly out of your pocket here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=BRA001

For those looking for something a bit smaller, go to 3000Toys with $19.50 in hand for 1:50 scale Italy: The Race to Messina and Beyond - M4 A3 Sherman Tank - British Army - Royal Scots Greys - Italy, 1943. See it here:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.asp?itemfind=CORGICC51004

We began by featuring some higher priced items, so we'll compensate with some of the lower end for our airplane devotees.

The first, and most expensive, will set you back just $14.99 and you can have your choice of 3 different 1:50 IXO planes from the Flying Mule. The first option is F4F Wildcat Diecast Model USMC VMF-224 Bengals, Robert Galer, Guadalcanal Island, September 1942. It can also be found here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/IX-PIXJ019

The second option is Ki-43 Oscar Diecast Model 3rd Chutai, 54th Sentai, Akira Sugimoto, Japan, 1943 and might be seen trying to find the Wildcat at this heading:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/IX-DDIJ005

The third IXO option came too late and in too small numbers to help much to stem the Germans in 1940. It is a Dewoitine D.520 Diecast Model
Armee de l'Air GC III/6, "White 6", Pierre Le Gloan. It can be seen trying to keep the Germans away from Paris here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/IX-DDIJ002

Finally, if you have only $9.99 to spend, you in luck. For that amount you can pick up a Matchbox Collectibles MB-H3737 P-40E Warhawk Diecast Model USAAF 343rd FG, 11th FS Aleutian Tigers, Aleutian Islands, 1943. It can be found being de-iced here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/MB-H3737

[KG_Jag]

For only $5.00 you can take your pick of 1:72 scale Dragon Challenger from Diecast Direct. Click here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=DW60035

and

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=DW60036

In the air, we have two offerings. The first is a pre-World War II Dauntless SBD-1 in neutrality yellow. It is a 1:48 Armour piece also offered by Diecast Direct for $49.95. You can catch the Marines firing her up here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-E185

Our last selection is a Corgi 1:72 scale B-24D Liberator from Pete's at $54.95. See it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=US34013#item

[KG_Jag]

We seem to be in the summer doldrums, with regard to currently in stock items. Based on what I'm hearing, there should be more to talk about next week. Nevertheless, I am able to feature both an AFV and plane.

The AFV is the rarely offered SU-122 in winter camo. It's a 1:72 offering from Forces of Valor and can be secured from Diecast Direct for $12.95. See it prowling the snow covered steppes here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=FV85041

Our air pick for this week is a well weathered Zeke from Corgi in the 1:72 scale. It is offered by Bad Cat for an affordable $18.95. It can be spotted here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/zeshsu1cocg.html

[KG_Panzerschreck]

Whoa, that SU looks great. I like the sapling tree branch camo. Ive never seen that before on any Russian tanks. Looks awesome.

[KG_Jag]

This week we have three armor offerings--all from World War II.

Inspired by our recent CMAK multi-player game at SZO and my team's armor commander's great love for Italian fighting machines, this week's picks include two 1:43 scale Italian armored cars from Schucco each is offered by CR Grace for $20.00 a piece. The first is a Ansaldo AB41 Armoured Car. See it patrolling in the North African desert at this location:

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P5041758-SCHUCO/Schuco-Italian-Ansaldo-AB41-6375.aspx

The second Italian armored car is the Lanci Ansaldo 1ZM. See it here before the Brits blast it into scrap:

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P5041757-SCHUCO/Schuco-Italian-Lanci-Ansaldo-1ZM-6380.aspx

A new 1:72 release from Dragon is our third selection. Dragon is finally venturing into the AFVs of the Western Allies. Our pick is a Sherman M4A3(76)W, 19th Tank Bn., ""Phantom"" 9th Armored Division w/VVSS from Diecast Direct and available for $16.95. See it hunting for (and hoping not to find) the German big cats here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=DW60164

We have one flying selection this week. From the Pacific we feature the THIS IS THE FRANKLIN MINT ARMOUR JAPANESE FLOATPLANE 1/48 SCALE DIECAST MODEL B11E069. NICE GREEN PAINT WITH "VII-107" MARKINGS.
*IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY
*NAKAJIMA A6M2-N
*5TH AIR WING
*ALEUTIANS CAMPAIGN, 1942

It can also be picked up from CR Grace for $39.50, a very good price for an Armour/Franklin Mint 1:48 scale plane. It seems as though he flew an F-2 at least at one time:

http://hem.passagen.se/galland/p08.html

See it in the blue Pacific readying for take-off here:

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4987391-ARMOUR/ARMOUR-JAPANESE-FLOATPLANE-FIGHTER-ALEUTIANS-B11E069.aspx

[KG_Jag]

The summer slows continue into this week.

With that in mind, we'll feature a couple of unusual King & Country AFVs in 1:30 scale that are available from the Sierra Toy soldier Company. The first is FOB019 -- Vickers MK IV Tank for $75.00. See this early war light tank and accompanying figures here:

http://sierratoysoldier.com/catalog/fob019_--_vickers_mk_iv_tank_5071089.htm

The second is a IWJ024 - Type 95 "Chi-Ha" Japanese Tank for $79.00. You can see it heading for Singapore here:

http://sierratoysoldier.com/catalog/iwj024_-_type_95__chi-ha__japanese_tank_5071100.htm

For those who enjoy machines of the air, we start with a plane that was still in limited US service when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. It is offered by The Flying Mule for $9.99. It is a
Model Power Postage Stamp Planes MP-5560
P-26 Peashooter Diecast Model
US Army 94th Sqn in 1:63 scale

See it in neutrality yellow here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/MP-5560

Our final selection is from Bad Cat Toys Labor Day sale. It is a 1:48 Armour BF-109 for just $35.00. They claim it is a BF-109G. If it is, it is a very early version. For my money it looks like a BF-109F. Another site posts this plane as a BF-109F:

http://www.aikensairplanes.com/franklinmint48/armour98093.htm

It appears that Maltzahn flew a F-2 for at least part of his service: http://hem.passagen.se/galland/p08.html

Either way, you can see it in MTO camo here:

http://badcattoys.stores.yahoo.net/bflukd531byf.html

[KG_Jag]

This week we feature two AFVs from different fronts of World War II.

First from the Eastern front is the original T-34--model 1940. You will note that it's gun is shorter and positioned differently than on any subsequent version of the the T-34. This on is a 1:72 Dragon and is a $10.00 Diecast Direct closeout. If you are a fan of Eastern Front armor and do not already have this one, I suggest that you snap it up while it is both cheap and available. Go to it here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=DW60134

Moving to the the other side of Europe, we feature the Schuco Military M20 Armored Utility Car U.S. 1944 1:43 scale, offered by German Aircooled for $15.15. This site has the best prices that I have found on the the new Schuco Military line. See our lightly armored selection here:

http://www.germanaircooled.com/cart/index.php?page=shop/flypage&product_id=1054&category_id=bac918dc2066521447e1d1df65d4a04f


Our first selection for our aviation fans is from the modern era and the skies of the former Soviet Union. It is a 1:72 scale Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection GC-8017C
Su-33 Sea Flanker Diecast Model
Russian Navy, Bort 69.

The Flying Mule has it on sale for just $29.99. Gaincorp makes very nice aircraft and you can rarely find any at this low price. See it patrolling here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/GC-8017C

The IXO 1:72 scale Dornier Do 335 Pfeil is once again available. It has been spotted in stock at the Flying Mule for $24.99. If you are interested, I would grab one now. In the past the "out of stock" sign was put up quite quickly with regard to this piece. But for now, it can be had here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/IX-PIXJ014

[KG_Jag]

Both of our AFV selections for this week are from Bad Cat. For those who like 'em big, our first offering will be of interest. It is a 21st Century M41 Walker Bulldog tank in 1:18 scale for $29.95. It was more frequently seen about 35 years ago, but can still be spotted here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/m41wabu121ce.html

For those who prefer something small, in the 1:72 scale, we have the Dragon Sturmtiger diorama for the close out price of only $17.00 Check it out here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/strforbadi1d.html

A 1:48 Armour airplane is a pretty good deal at $48.99, but is a very good deal when it is a twin engine bomber offered with free shipping. That is what we found Diecast Direct for a B-26-B-55 Marauder. See this "Big Hairy Bird" here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-E052

Our final selection is a 1:72 scale Corgi CLOSEOUT P-40E-1 - White 86, "Star Dust", 1st Lt. Andrew J Howard, 9th FS/49th FG, Australia 1942. It is offered by Pete's for $15.99. See it over the Outback here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA35203#item

[KG_Jag]

Diecast Direct is having a free shipping sale, so two of our four featured items this week are theirs. The first is a 1:24 Franklin Mint M4A3 Sherman offered for $139.95. You can see it in camo here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-B649 (http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-B649)

The second is an Armour 1:48 the Ehrler BF-109G for $49.95. There is only one left, but other 109s and Armour planes are also available on the same terms. See this one here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-C995 (http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-C995)

Our second AFV offering is another 1:72 Corgi diorama for $17.00. We featured one last week and this one, featuring the German Elefant is also on clearance at Bad Cat. Check it out here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/elrforfrdi1d.html (http://www.badcataviation.com/elrforfrdi1d.html)

Our final offering is another sale item, this time from Great Models in Utah offered for an affordable $9.95. It is a 1/72 WI7400101 A6-M5 Zero (Witty WI7400101). It can be found here (there is no direct link, so you may have to do a little work to find it):

http://www.greatmodels.com/ (http://www.greatmodels.com/)

[KG_Jag]

Our first of two AFVs is a unique selection that is available to international buyers. It is a 1:48 Tiger 1 with a full interior. You can pick it up for about $56.30 (6,650 yen) from Hobby Link Japan. Even if you don't plan to buy one, it's worth taking a look at it here:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAR96001

UK's TankZone also has it for 49.99 pounds. You can see it there by clicking on this link:

http://www.tankzone.co.uk/cart/targa1.htm

Our second AFV is perfect for the collector on a more modest budget. It is a US M3 HT from Corgi. This 1:50 piece is available from Pete's for only $15.00. As Pete has only three left, you better hurry if you want one. See it in its 9th Armored Division livery here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=HC60412#item

Diecast Direct continues it free shipping special (on selected items) through the end of this month. Our first selection in the air is from that sale. It is a newly released IXO 1:72 scale KI-84 Hayate "Frank" fighter for $22.95. See this late war Japanese war bird here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=IXJ-2006-04

Our final selection is from the Cold War era. It is MIG-21 in the 1:72 scale from Hobby Master. It can be had from Bat Cat for $22.95. If you want to hold out for the camo version, it will be released soon. But for now, check out the one that is in stock here:

http://badcattoys.stores.yahoo.net/mipobigfi1ho.html

[KG_Jag]

Both of our AFV picks this week come from Bad Cat and both are their 21st Century 1:32 scale "duel" packs, with each being offered for $29.95.

The lighter armor selection is all German, and combines Sd. Kfz 251/1 Ausf. D HT with a Sd. Kfz. 222 armored car. You can spot them patrolling the steppes here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/sd25audhasd2.html

Our second set of two combines the German Tiger with the US M-18 Hellcat. See them on the hunt somewhere in France at this vector:

http://badcattoys.stores.yahoo.net/tiivsm18heir.html

11/25/06 EDIT: Each of these dual [duel] packs can be picked up from 3000Toys for $25.95--a much better buy, especially in light of a $12 price increase by Bad Cat. See the links here:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.aspx?itemfind=21ST%20CENTURY13231-S1

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.aspx?itemfind=21ST%20CENTURY13222-S1

END EDIT

The first of our two flying picks is a Witty 1/72 scale WI7400101 A6-M5 Zero offered by Great Models for $13.30. You can see it trying to fend off Corsairs and Hellcats here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/index.cgi?item_num=WI7400101

Our final aircraft pick is from the modern era and is a sister plane of one that was featured about a month ago. It is again from the Flying Mule and is offered for $29.99. It is a 1:72 scale Gaincorp World Aircraft Collection GC-8016B Su-33 Sea Flanker Diecast Model Russian Navy, Bort 65. It can be found on radar over the former USSR here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/GC-8016B

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The first of our two AFVs is a new item offered by several sites at $19.99. It is a 21st Century 1:32 M7 Priest. Here's the link at Hobby Bunker:

http://www.hobbybunker.com/details.cfm?ID=12959

Our second item is a version one of my personal favorites. It is a 1:35 Minichamps Jagdpanther for $79.95. Diecast Direct has only two left, so act fast by clicking here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=MIN19024


Like our initial AFV offering, our first from the skies is a new item and offered by several sites at about the same price. It is a not-often-seen Grumman TBF Avenger. It is from IXO in the 1:72 scale. It is offered by Diecast Direct for $22.95 and can be found on Diecast Direct's carrier deck here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=IXJ-2006-08

Our second aircraft flys us to the modern era. It is Pete's closeout of the Dragon 1:72 F-16 Falcon for $19.99. Catch it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=DRW50006#item

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Our first of two AFV selections this week is from Pete's and is a 1:50 Corgi CLOSEOUT M4A4 Sherman V Observation Post Tank for $22.95. See it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=US51010#item

Our second selection is from Micro Macro Mundo and is:
Product ID: TA26516
Category: Tamiya Masterwork Collection6 1/48 Jagdpanther Late Version - Finished V
Description: 1/48 Jagdpanther Late Version - Finished Vehicle No.121 1944 offered for $48.75.

See it here:

http://www.rocousa.com/DETAIL.ASP?PRODUCT_ID=TA26516


Gaining altitude, our first offering from the air is a Pete's 1:72 Corgi CLOSEOUT F4U Corsair, Lerch offered for $12.99. See it with gear down here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=HC33011#item

Our final pick is from DieCast Direct, which is still running a free shipping offering on many of its products. One of these items with free shipping is the rarely seen Soviet Lavochkin LA-7 from IXO in 1:72 scale for $22.95. See it on on hunt for 109s and 190s here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=IXJ-2006-10

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This week we will do something a little different. Our feature items are one ship, one plane and one AFV.

Starting with our AFV, we have from Great Models a 1/72 DRR60039 German Demolition Tiger w/Zimmerit Coating, Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72 for $10.50. Check it out here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60039

Our plane requires quick action, as only one is left in stock at Pete's. It is a Corgi 1:72 scale CLOSEOUT Supermarine Spitfire MKVC in US livery offered for $15.95. See it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Updates&ItemNo=AA31913#item

Our change of pace is to offer a ship. Once again the vendor is Great Models and the price is $66.00. what you get is a Tamiya
TAM89669 1/700 TAM89669 Yamato (Special Package) - Finished Category: Ships Models 1/700. See it before it goes down in 1945 here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=TAM89669

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There is going to be a movie about the Yamato? Is it a real movie or more of that sci-fi crap that has been going on for years?

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This week we return to the familiar practice of posting 2 AFVs and 2 airplanes. Let's start on the ground.

In anticipation of this item soon to be offered in a larger size, we begin with: Dragon Armor DRR60053

1/72 DRR60053 Elefant, Sd.Kfz. 184, sPzJgAbt 653
Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72
Russia/Poland 1944, w/Zimmerit. Prepainted includes weathered track links, detailed Zimmerit coating and display case.

http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Dmldragon/DRR60053.JPG

This WWII is available from Great Models for $9.55 and can be found here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60053 (http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60053)






Our second AFV is AFV is from the same source and can be had for $11.50. It is:

http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Dmldragon/DR60113.JPG Dragon Armor
DRR60113 1/72 DRR60113 38cm R61 Auf Sturmtiger w/Zimmerit, Germany December 1944
Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72 Fully Assembled, Die Cast Model, With Display Case

You can order one here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60113 (http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60113)

Our first offering in the air is from G R Grace and can be had for $41.50. It is:

THIS IS THE ARMOUR P-38 LIGHTNING. IT IS IN A GREY/GREEN/YELLOW CAMO. IT HAS EYES AND TEETH PAINTED ON THE NOSE. 1:48 SCALE DIECAST.

*USAAF
*370FG 485FS 9AF

http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/4030300/B11B281.jpg

You can place your order and find out more here:

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3706505-ARMOUR/ARMOUR-USAAF-P-38-LIGHTNING-FIGHTER-BOMBER-B11B281.aspx (http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P3706505-ARMOUR/ARMOUR-USAAF-P-38-LIGHTNING-FIGHTER-BOMBER-B11B281.aspx)

Our fourth and last entry for this week is from Diecast Direct. It is a 1:48 Armour FW-190 armed with cannon pods. The dealer won't let me show the picture here, but will give you free shipping after you come up with $49.95. See this well armed German fighter here:

https://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-E211 (https://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=A-E211)

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In addition to our usual 2 AFVs and 2 aircraft, we have an additional 2 items from an all new category. Since the original TV series debuted in 1966, I have been a big fan of the original Star Trek. This week we are featuring two new Corgi releases covering the subject.


Of course the first is the original Enterprise offered from Showcase Toys for $26.95.
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/showcasetoys_1923_3177059
http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/showcasetoys_1924_68552 (javascript:CaricaFoto('http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/showcasetoys_1923_3157121','Star Trek U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 diecast model - Corgi CC96601','http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/showcasetoys_1924_371757','597','415'))U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701


Star Trek USS Enterprise NCC-1701 die-cast metal model. It features outstanding details and includes a Starfleet emblem display stand. Size: 8" L x 3.5" W

List price: $ 29.99 Our price: $ 26.95 (save 10%)

Aim your sensors here:

http://www.showcasetoys.com/sttruendimoc.html

Of course Kirk and gang need a nemesis. So our second selection from 3000Toys and for $23.39, you can decloak a Klingon Bird of Prey http://3000toys.com/images/CORGI/CC96602.jpg

Aim you photons here:

http://3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.aspx?itemfind=CORGICC96602


Returning to earth, the first of our AFV picks is a Dragon 1:72 scale an M1A1HA Abrams with a mine plough for just $7.50 from Diecast Direct. See it here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=DW60018

Our second AFV is a late World War II US tank, the M-24 Chaffee. From 21st Century in the 1:32 scale, it is also offered by Diecast Direct for just a bit more at $9.99. Spot it here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=TW20310-S1 (http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=TW20310-S1)


CR Grace gives us our first aircraft for $39.50 It is:http://imagescommerce.bcentral.com/merchantfiles/4030300/B11B568.jpgTHIS IS THE FRANKLIN MINT ARMOUR US NAVY F6F-3 HELLCAT. IT HAS #7 PAINTED ON FUSELAGE BLUE PAINT. 1:48 SCALE DIECAST MODEL B11B568.
*US NAVY - "CAT O'NINES"
*VF 9
*PILOT: LT. H. "MAC" MC WORTHER III (ACE)

Go to it here:

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4030300P4940771-ARMOUR/ARMOUR-US-NAVY-F6F-3-HELLCAT-B11B568.aspx

Our second aircraft is a big one--at least the real one was. From Pete's it is:
AA31704Corgi$49.99 $29.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA31704.JPG CLOSEOUT Short Sunderland - April 1940, 2 left!! Special Price: $29.99 http://www.petescollectibles.com/_webart/Couponv.jpg


See it on water or in the air here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA31704#item

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Happy Thanksgiving to all! I will do my best this week to avoid any and all turkeys.

You can't go wrong with Dragon 1:72 scale AFV line, so our first pick at $10.80 from Great Models is pretty safe. It is:


http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Dmldragon/DR60150.JPG Dragon Armor
DRR60150 1/72 DRR60150 T-34/76 Mod. 1941 'Defeat the Fascists', Eastern Front 1942
Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72

See it here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60150

Our second AFV pick is the same as the first, except with regard to the specific AFV. It is:

http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Dmldragon/dr60127.JPG Dragon Armor
DRR60127 1/72 DRR60127 Jagdtiger (Porsche Version) Sd. Kfz. 186 Germany 1944
Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72 Features include completely new-tooled, historically accurate three-tone camouflage, die cast upper hull, detailed and weathered track links and display case.

See it here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60127

Our first aircraft can be ordered internationally from Hobby Link Japan. They have just restocked a few of the hard to come by (even in Japan apparently) Marushin 1:48 World War II aircraft. This one goes for 8,500 yen or about $72.28 US. It is a Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 "Kate" Bomber, which you can see here:

http://www.hlj.com/product/MRS73614

At $13.30, our final pick is for the budget minded collector and balances our last selection. Again from Great Models, it is:

http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Witty/wi74004.JPG Witty
WI7400401

1/72 WI7400401 P-51D Mustang
Category: Pre-Painted Aircraft Models 1/72 Beautifully Die-Cast pre-painted, ready to display. Includes stand for flight display. Markings of the 351st Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, Eighth Air Force.

The link to which is here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=WI7400401

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monsters in motion Galactica:
http://www.monstersinmotion.com

http://www.monstersinmotion.com/catalog/images/ships/newgalactica.gif

[KG_Jag]

Now that we are at the end of the Thanksgiving weekend, it is time to think about the upcoming Christmas holiday season. With this is mind we feature a higher cost item, obviously a gift for someone special, and a lower priced item, that you might buy for yourself with the little scratch that you have left after getting the more expensive selection.

We'll start big with our AFVs. From Great Models for "merely" $445.70 you can load up on this:


http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Tamiya/TAM36206.JPG Tamiya
TAM36206 1/16 TAM36206 Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tank
Category: Armor Models 1/16 A giant display model of 688mm long of the modern MBT, Leopard 2A6. This is a fully detailed model. Tamiya provided large stainless PE mesh set for the turret bastles and radiator grills and metal chains for the smoke discharger caps.

Take the first step to empty your bank account or move toward maxing our your credit card by clicking here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=TAM36206


If you have $9.99 left, you can think about getting yourself a 21st Century 1:32 scale German Sdkfz 7 from Diecast Direct. See it ready to take on a field gun and a heavy weapons team here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=TW20320-S1


It's time to go airborne and for our first selection include your money belt with you flight suit. Well maybe at $69.95 for a 1:32 scale Corgi Sea Hurricane from 3000toys it's not that bad. Decide for yourself and go to the next link below, if you are interested.

Hawker Sea Hurricane 1B - No. 880 SQ. Fleet Air Arm, HMS Indomitable, Indian Ocean
MSRP $120.00
Restoration started in earnest in February 1986, and led to the first flight of the world's only Sea Hurricane 1B in the hands of pilot Andy Sephton on September 16, 1995.

http://www.3000toys.com/images/CORGI/AA35504.jpg

http://www.3000toys.com/images/CORGI/v1_AA35504.jpg


http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item_detail.aspx?itemfind=CORGIAA35504


OK you're almost broke, but if you can still find $14.95 in the sofa cushions and your change jar, maybe you will want to send it to Great Models for:


http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Dmldragon/dr50116.JPG Dragon Wings
DRW50116 1/72 DRW50116 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback 'The Turnip Termites'
Category: Pre-Painted Aircraft Models 1/72 47th Fighter Squadron, 15th FG. Features: Removable Weapons, Detailed Cockpits, Opening Canopies, Moving Wing Flaps, Pre-assembled and Display In Flight or In Landing Mode. Jan. '05

You can get it here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRW50116 (http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRW50116)

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We'll start high and fast with your choice of three Corgi 1:32 scale BF109-Gs from DieCast Direct for the holiday friendly price of $78.95 a pop. Check each of them out by clicking the links below:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=C34901

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=C34902

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=C34905

In fact if you buy two, you can get the third one free.


If you want a 1:32 scale German fighter, but the 109's are too rich for your holiday budget, can you afford one for $19.95? If so, you can opt for a 21st Century FW-109D-9, and Diecast Direct will still give you a buy two and get one free deal. See the long nose here:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=TW13296-S1


It's now time for the landlubbers, and for you we will start with a 1:35 scale Minichamps M60 A1 US tank. Diecast Direct has only one left at their price of $79.95. If you are interested, jump on it ASAP by clicking:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=MIN41100

We can't have all of our picks in one week be from the same vendor, especially when they won't let us show pictures of our selections from their web site. So our last selection is Tower Hobbies and is a 1:32 Forces of Valor M4A3 UK Sherman at $17.99.

You can check it out at the two links that follow:

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0093p?&C=VCP&P=1

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LR9199&P=1

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http://www2.gpmd.com/image/u/unxv1407.jpg

This is the UK Sherman, just mentioned and which I can't seem to insert into the body of post immediately above.

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Our best deals this week are all in the air and are all from Bad Cat at very surprising prices just before Christmas. Unfortunately, you will have to go to the link to see pictures of these selections.

Both of our featured planes are 1:32 Corgi offerings. The first is a winter camo German BF-109G flying out of Petsamo Finland. The very low clearance price of $55.00 is not likely to last long. So if you're interested jump on it quick by clicking here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/bfye12fi191c.html

Our second plane is Col. John Elder's 1945 P-51D Mustang. It comes with three figures and can be had at a clearance price of $65.00. Check it out here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/p5ltcoljoel1.html


Meanwhile on the ground, we start off with a contemporary 1:72 Dragon piece from Great Models for a very affordable $7.10 It is:


http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Dmldragon/DRR60055.JPG Dragon Armor
DRR60055
1/72 DRR60055 M1025 HMMWV M1045 w/TOW launcher, 101st Airborne Division, Baghdad 2003
Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72
Includes display case and diorama background, fully accurate M1025, detailed weathering and detailed three-tone NATO markings and camo.

Catch it in the Green Zone here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60055 (http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60055)


Our final pick for this week is also a 1:72 Dragoon offering from Great Models, but this time we'll return to the World War II era for:

http://www.kitlink.com/Products/images/Dmldragon/DR60124.JPG Dragon Armor
DRR60124 1/72 DRR60124 Ferdinand, 1. Kompanie, sPzJgAbt.653 Orel East
[SIZE=-1]Category: Pre-Painted Armor Models 1/72 Die-cast, pre-painted and pre-assembled model.

You can have it for yourself or as a gift fro just $11.45 by engaging this link:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=DRR60124

[KG_Jag]

It's almost Christmas, man!

You will be pressing things at best, if you expect to receive or have a delivery made before Christmas for any of our featured items this week. With that out of the way, let's start with our armored selections this week. All are 1:35 Tiger tanks.

The first and most expensive Tiger is just in at Hobby Link Japan. This item is available for international shipment. For 9,800 yen (or about $83 US) you can get:

Tamiya expands its excellent Masterwork Collection of completed models with this fine rendition of an initial production Tiger I heavy tank, turret number 122, from s.Pz.Abt. 502. As with all Masterwork Collection entries, this model is completely assembled and masterfully painted, marked, and weathered. Features a die-cast chassis with plastic parts, and comes mounted on a display base.

Here's the link all the way to Japan:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM21802

Our next two Tigers are from a couple of our favorite vendors back here in the US. They are the increasingly hard to get first two editions of Dragon's 1:35 scale Tigers that have each been featured on this web site.

The first and earlier release is of a Tunisian Tiger. It is an early version of this big cat. Diecast Direct, which will not allow me to copy their pictures or product descriptions, still has it for $69.96. Here's the link:

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_modules/add_item.asp?ProductCode=DW61001


The other 1:35 scale Dragon Tiger is an initial production version. Pete's has it for $65.00.


DRR61003Dragon$69.99 $65.00 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/DRR61003.JPG 1/35 Tiger I ""#122"" (Initial Production), s.Pz.Abt.502, Fully pre-assembled and ready for display! Includes a barrel that can recoil! This new 1/35 scale fully built-up model features an initial Tiger I with vehicle number “122”. It is skillfully hand pai Special Price: $65.00 Scale: 1/35 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00

The link is:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Dragon&ItemNo=DRR61003#item


It's time to go airborne for our two in flight picks. The first is from Bad Cat, which won't give me access to their pictures or descriptions either. So you'll have to click the link below to see the Corgi 1:72 scale Me_262A flown by Nowotny that can be flown home for $19.00.

http://www.badcataviation.com/mewanonov191.html

Our last pick before Christmas Eve is an IXO YAK 3 in 1:72 scale for $22.95. Both Pete's and Diecast direct have it for the same price, but only Pete will let me show you the plane, so we will feature it from him:

IXJ-2006-11IXO-Models$22.95 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/IXJ-2006-11.JPG YAK, 1:72nd. SCALE, Planes Are Mostly Die-Cast Metal, But Have Plastic Parts Like Guns & Landing Gear. Planes Come With 2 Sets Of Landing Gear (Up & Down Positions) And A Stand. Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $8.00

The link is here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=IXOModels&ItemNo=IXJ-2006-11#item

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Merry Christmas! Right on schedule, I managed to come down with a flu bug just in time for Christmas. But I'll try to slip this in before I have to return to bed. So much for getting a flu shot...

All our offerings this week are from Bad Cat's sale. Unfortunately, I cannot post any pictures or descriptions from that site. As a result, you will have to click on the link to get them.

Our first and biggest item the 1:16 scale Forces of Valor Michael Whittmann Tiger for $299.00. That's more than $200 off retail. See it here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/tiimiwi1foof.html

Our second AFV is much more affordable. It is the 1:32 scale M7 Priest in an easy to assemble kit form from 21st Century. Bad cat has it for $14.00. Check it out it here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/m7prseprhoki.html

Gaining altitude, we'll start big with the 1:32 scale Macchi c.205 Veltro in Luftwaffe livery from 21st Century. It can fly into your air field for $12.00. The air raid warden has spotted it here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/macvelujg121.html

We travel to the south Pacific and the Coral Sea for our last offering. It is a 1:72 scale Hobby Master rendition of a SBD-3 Dauntless US Navy dive bomber from the Yorktown. The price is $18.00. See it being armed for a strike against the Japanese carriers here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/sbdavsussyo1.html

[KG_Jag]

Happy New Year!

This will be the last group of picks on this thread. We'll start next week with a new 2007 Die Cast Buy of the Week Thread. So let's start our list of final picks of 2006.

Our first and perhaps most interesting selection is from Hobby Link Japan and available for international delivery. It is a 1:48 scale early Tiger sectional model. You get the Tiger with interior and pot luck with regard to three variants. It's currently on sale for 3,990 yen or about $33.50 US. Be sure to check it out here:

http://www.hlj.com/product/TAR96001

Our second selection is another sale item from Bad Cat. At only $14.00, it is a very affordable 1:32 scale Sturmgeschutz IV by 21st Century. See it here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/stiv1mokit21.html

Our third selection and first in the air is a Corgi 1:72 scale Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer RAE from Pete's. He only has two left at $24.95.


AA34108Corgi$39.99 $24.95 http://www.petescollectibles.com/images/AA34108.JPG CLOSEOUT Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer RAE. ONLY 2 LEFT!!! Special Price: $24.95 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $8.00

Now that you have it on you scope, you can get tone on it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/display.asp?cat=Specials&ItemNo=AA34108#item

Our final pick for the year is another Bad Cat clearance item. It is a 1:72 Witty Wings Belgian Air Force F-16 for $19.00. You can find it here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/f31sqbeairfo.html

See you next year!