The Colts have won the Super Bowl and our attention, or at least at little of it, returns to things die cast.
Our first AFV is an early production Tiger 1 from the Dragon 1:72 scale line. It is from 3000 Toys and is available for $13.95. Picture it here:
Tiger I (Early Production), 8/2. PzGrenDiv. "Das Reich", Russia 1943
This 1/72 static model features an Early Production Tiger I of the PzGrenDiv "Das Reich" in Russia in 1943.
Features:
- Authentic camouflage & markings
- Realistic rotating turret with gun
- Track links treated with special weathering effect
- Nicely designed plastic display case included
Item Photos
The link is here:
http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...nd=DRAGON60098
Our second AFV offering is from the same line and in the same scale and is also in the same AFV lineage. It is a winter camoed Sturmtiger from Diecast Direct for just a buck more at $14.95. Diecast Direct won't let me show you the picture of this mini-monster, but you can see it by clicking:
http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...ctCode=DW60025
Our first areal offering is from my favorite maker of air plane die cast products, GMP. Some of you may recognize this company from their well know race car line. Their 1:35 planes are also excellent and at most sites will set you back about $150 a pop. You can certainly pick one up at a significantly lower price through an on-line auction. But among the best prices that I have found from an on-line store is our first aircraft pick this week. From Pro Star 2 Collectibles, Inc, we feature a "Cripes A Mighty 3rd" livery of the P-51D Mustang for $79.95. See it here:
09663B34 Cripes A Mighty 3rd P-51 Mustang WWII Fighter 1/35 GMP
$79.95 $79.95
Buyer to pay S&H $10.00 UPS in 48 States
This item is new in the box. Cripes A Mighty 3rd P-51 Mustang WWII Fighter 1/35 GMP. The replica features fully functional landing gear, flaps, rudder, a sliding canopy, and removable engine cowling. Each replica is serialized, with a limited run. Bonus 128 pg. book included with each purchase. 352nd Fighter Group by Thomas G Ivie. This book has tons of stories from the pilots that flew in the war and features many rare photos of the P-51s they piloted. 1 of 1,000. Wingspan 13 inches, Length 11 inches, and Height 5 inches.
Link to it here:
http://prostar2collectibles.com/shop...tml/09663.html
Our final pick comes from Great Models and can be had for $14.95. It is:
Dragon Wings
DRW50161
1/72 DRW50161 Spitfire Mk. Vb 'Maj. Levine', 4th FS U.S.A.A.F., Tunisia 1943
Category: Pre-Painted Aircraft Models 1/72 4th FS U.S.A.A.F., Tunisia 1943. It features a large American Flag on the fuselage as well as a pierced skull emblem. Also visible are the 3 kill markings below the windscreen and Major Levines name.
Link to it here:
http://www.greatmodels.com/index.cgi?item_num=DRW50161