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Default For the Week of May 6, 2012

Our first week in May is the Forces of Valor 1:32 scale Sd Kfz 251/9 Kanonenwagen from Bad Cat for $37.99--after you apply the coupon code listed on the home page.




1:32 scale diecast metal vehicle by Unimax Forces of Valor 81510. SdKfz 251 Half-Track Sd.Kfz.251 Half-Track German Army, #237, Hungary, 1945.


Product Features:
  • Diecast Composite Construction
  • Real Rolling Wheels and Tracks
  • Two 1:32 Scale Figures
  • True 1:32 Scale Modeling
  • Crisp Details and Panel Lines
  • Pictured Diorama Pieces Included
  • Includes Information Card
  • Length: 8"
  • Width: 2½"
  • Height: 3"
The SdKfz was developed in 1939 by Nazi Germany for cross country troop use and transportation. Some limitations were found because the front wheels were not powered. There were many different variants of this vehicle, and each of them had their own unique use.

Get you last taste of winter here:

http://www.badcattoys.com/gesdkf25kah1.html



All the remaining selections this week are from some old friends whom we not yet seen again in 2012. The first of these is On Mark, who brings us the 1:24 scale Franklin Mint M-1 Abrams Tank U.S. Army, Operation Desert Storm for $165.67 shipped.


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Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Accurately detailed underside.
Climate change (from our first selection) here at the far right:

http://www.onmarkint.com/static/Fran...nklin_mint.php


Leading our uncivil air patrol this week is the Corgi 1:72 scale DH Mosquito/Spitfire Set Limited Edition (#AA99110) from Pacific Product Gallery for $74.95.



Fly like a Brit here:

http://www.pacprod.com/cgi-bin/hazel...A99126;B11E774;


Here comes another 1:72 scale Spit, but this time it is a Dragon Spitfire Mk. VB Trop. 601st Squadron, Lentini West 1943 from Timewalker for only $16.07.




DRW-50129


1/72 Spitfire Mk. VB Trop. 601st Squadron, Lentini West 1943. This Spitfire bears the distinctive two-tone camouflage scheme and RAF markings of a plane based in Sicily in 1943.

Main Features:
- Accurate Spitfire Mk. V mold
- 1/72 authentic scale
- High quality diecast metal fuselage and wings
- Historically accurate
- Detailed cockpit
- Opening/Closed Canopy option
- Engraved panel lines
- Movable flight control surfaces
- Rotating propeller
- Ready to display
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode (stand included)
- Approximate dimensions: 5"L x 6.1"W x 1.9"H

About the 601st Squadron:
The 601 Squadron of the RAF was equipped with Spitfires in March of 1942, shortly before it shipped out to the Middle East. This squadron was based in Malta, then North Africa, on to Sicily and finally to Italy as they supported the advance of the Allied armies.

Get your wings clipped here:

http://www.timewalkertoys.com/contents/en-us/p378.html


Whop Whop Whop goes our Bell UH-1D Huey Italian AF in 1:48 scale from Franklin Mint by way of Squadron for $38.50.



Designed to compete in a US Army competition to find a new helicopter for casualty evacuation and general utility roles, the UH1 was first flown on October 20th, 1956.

Your politically incorrect mouse clicks here:

http://www.squadron.com/ItemDetails.asp?item=FM11E214
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