Mid May Madness this week! Well maybe not, but I love alliteration.
Our first selection is a 1:72 scale Dragon King Tiger from JT's sale for just $9.99.
Dragon Armor King Tiger, 1.sPzKp (FKI) PzLehrRgt 130, Kaisersteinbruch 1944, #60041 • Type of Model: Pre-Assembled Diecast Model
• Year of Release: 2003
• Scale: 1:72 Scale
• Product Attributes: High Quality, Detailed, Accurate to Scale, Painted
• Type of Display Case: Black Plastic Base with Clear Acrylic Cover
Brand new, unopened, mint in box condition; PLEASE NOTE that all product packaging and boxes will have some shelf ware and may have minor imperfections like creases, folds, indentions or small tears in the boxes.About the King Tiger:
The KönigsTiger (King Tiger) was the largest German tank to fight on the field of battle. It weighed 68 tons,had sloped armor plate 150 mm (5.905 inch.) thick,and a massive 88mm (3.464 inch in dia.)main gun ,with barrel length of over 20 ft.
The influence of the Panther tank design, greatly increased its expectations as a formidable foe, both offensively and defensively with the 88mm KwK43 L/71 main gun . There was no tank in the world safe around the King Tiger. The hitting power, (for a tank in WWII) was unmatched.
The King Tiger's worst enemy , however, was its enormous weight , causing poor performance and mechanical failure. Having a underpowered engine with a high fuel consumption added to the logistics nightmare the German Army faced deploying the King Tiger in battle where from fall 1944 to spring 1945 repair, fuel and railroad transport was a major problem.
History: 489 King Tigers were built from December 1943 to March 1945. They saw action on both eastern and western fronts, being issued to independent Schwere (heavy) Panzer units of both the Army and Waffen SS.
It's here:
http://www.jtscollectibles.com/drago...cale-p-68.html
Next up is another Dragon KT, but this time it's the 1:35 scale King Tiger Henschel Turret Zimmerit 3./s.Pz.Abt.506 (61011) from Monkey Depot for $41.99 with the $5.00 weekend coupon code listed on the home page.
About This Tank
Weighing 69.8 tons, Germany's King Tiger tank entered production in mid-1944. It was an impressive vehicle, and being the final tank design to enter production during WWII, it could be seen as the pinnacle of German tank design. The King Tiger was armed with an 8.8cm KwK 43 L/71 gun and its frontal armor was up to 180mm thick. Such a formidable fighting machine had weaknesses though, since its heavy bulk and underpowered engine meant it wasn't as mobile as it should have been. Dragon Armor has launched its second fantastic fully built-up 1/35 scale model of a Tiger II. This Henschel production version of the King Tiger is based on a tank from 3./s.PzAbt 506 that fought on the Eastern Front in 1945.
Dragon's 1/35 scale tank is distinctive with a full coat of zimmerit on the hull and turret. This copy of the original anti-magnetic mine paste has been carefully and realistically crafted and textured to scale. The camouflage scheme feature red-brown stripes over a yellow base, along with tactical markings painted over the zimmerit in a most realistic manner. The designers and craftsmen responsible for this masterpiece have provided everything necessary to produce an accurate model. It even features delicately detailed engine mesh screens made from photo-etched metal.
Description:
- True to 1/35 scale
- Full coat of zimmerit on hull and turret
- Accurate two-tone camouflage scheme with weathering
- Accurate tracks with appropriate level of sag
- Includes a display base
Act fast to get one at this low price:
http://www.monkeydepot.com/Dragon_Ar...1_p/da0232.htm
Eagles International Mustangs are getting about as hard to find as a dodo, especially at a good price. Our next selection is one of their 1:48 scale "Tex" Hill P-51B--shark's mouth and all from this former Flying Tiger, for $49.99 from Crossroads Diecast.
Fly this hump to get one:
http://store.crossroadsdiecast.com/35.html
Our last time around this week features the 1:72 scale Corgi - The Aviation Archive - Eurofighter Typhoon F.2, 17(R) Squadron, RAF Coningsby, Lincs 2006 offered by Troy's Toys for $29.99.
Light your afterburners and speed to this vector:
http://www.troystoysinc.com/display_...tockid=AA36401