As we shift our clocks back an hour, I have an extra hour to make my picks for this week. But why delay? Both of our AFV picks are of World War II vintage. Each is Corgi 1:50 scale (US60005) and from On Mark for $25.20. This first is a SdKfz AA quad half track that you can pick up .
Link to it here:
http://catalog.onmarkint.com/us60005...50-p32196.html
Our second is CC60103 - Churchill NA75 British Army 'A' Squadron, 51 RTR, Gothic Line, Italy September 1944, Limited Edition.
Get to it by way of this link:
http://catalog.onmarkint.com/cc60103...50-p31544.html
Our first flying selection is a Dragon 1:72 P-47 C-5 from Timewalker for $14.92 in your coin.
P-47c-5 334th FS "Missouri Kid" CLEARANCE!
DRW-50178
Clearance!
P-47C-5 334th FS, 4th FG Eagle Squadron "The Missouri Kid – Sho Me"
Pilot: Flight Officer Ralph Hofer
This aircraft flew in the infamous Eagle Squadron. It features the fully detailed "Missouri Kid" emblem and was piloted by Ralph Hofer.
Main Features:
- 1/72 Authentic Scale
- High Quality Diecast Metal
- Historically Accurate
- Removable Weapons
- Detailed Cockpits
- Opening/Closed Canopy option
- Rotating propeller
- Pre-assembled
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode
- Approximate dimensions: 6"L x 7.1"W x 2.4"H
About the P-47C:
The first flight of the heavy P-47 took place on 6 May 1941. A series of modifications ultimately led to the P-47C-5, which was the principal sub-variant of the P47-C family. This variant was among the first Thunderbolts to be sent overseas for combat, and the 4th FG (Fighter Group) in England received this fighter.
This famous FG was built around "Eagle Squadron", a group of experienced American pilots who were serving with the RAF, many of whom were none too pleased to be trading in their nifty Spitfires!
About Ralph Hofer:
* September 22, 1943, joins 4th Fighter Group
* October 8, 1943, gets air to air kill on first mission
* June 22, 1944, "A" Flight CO
* July 2, 1944, Killed in action in P-51B QP-X, 43-6746 while climbing to engage 20+ Me-109's near Budapest, Hungary. The wreckage of his Mustang and his body were later found at Mostar, Yugoslavia.
- had over 30 victories
Check it out here:
http://www.timewalkertoys.com/index....tml&lang=en-us
Our final selection will have special appeal for the budget minded. It is from Corgi's Second Warbirds Series and is offered by Burbank's House of Hobbies for just $9.99. It is the 1:144 scale:
Link to it here:
http://store.houseofhobbies.com/cowa1b17mkii.html
It's difficult to find pictures of many items in the Warbirds line, but you can see it at The Flying Mule, which offers the same plane for $15.00 more, as you can see by this link:
http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-WB99627