2007 Die Cast Buys of the Week

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Aloha from the Kona Coast of Hawaii! I should be in a bar swilling tropical drinks, but I figure that making my weekly recommendations may help keep me out of trouble.

Both of our armor picks this week are 1:72 scale Dragon offerings at Pete's. The first is German HE chucking monster. It's the Sturmtiger offered for just $7.99.


DRR60026Dragon$15.95 $7.99 1/72 Sturmtiger - 38cm R61 AUF Sturmtiger 1001st Sturmmorser Kompanie, Germany 1945. Special Price: $7.99 Scale: 1/72 IN STOCKShipping: $9.00

You can link to this German monster here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60026#item

Our second pick is also from the German side in World War II. It is a Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. C, PzGrenDiv ""Grossdeutchland"", Kursk 1943 that can be yours for $12.99.


DRR60139Dragon$21.95 $12.99 Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. C, PzGrenDiv ""Grossdeutchland"", Kursk 1943 Special Price: $12.99 Scale: 1/72 LIMITED STOCKShipping: $9.00

The link is:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60139#item

On the high side of things, both of our picks are from the Flying Mule's Moving Sale. The first takes us to the winter on the eastern front. It is a 1:72 scale IXO Yak 3 that can land in your hanger for $16.99.


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Status: ON SALE $24.99 Save 32%
Price: $16.99

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IXO Models Junior DDIJ011
Yak-3 Diecast Model
Soviet Air Force, Georgii Zakharov, Russia, 1944

1:72 ScaleLengthWidthYakovlev Yak-34.75"5"

IXO Models Junior

The IXO Models "Junior" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft.
IXO "Junior" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".

Link to this Soviet warbird here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/IX-DDIJ011

Our final selection is an 1:72 scale Corgi UK Typhoon offered at $20.99.

Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA36502
Hawker Typhoon MkI Diecast Model
RAF No.609 Sqn, Roland Beamont, RAF Manston, England, 1943
Limited Edition

1:72 Scale Length WidthHawker Typhoon MkI 5.25" 7"

First delivered to 609 West Riding Squadron June 1942, it was the personal aircraft of Squadron Leader Roland Beaumont whilst he was the commanding Officer at 609. R7752 was damaged by enemy anti aircraft fire off Vissingen and crash landed at RAF Manston on 1st June 1943. The pilot, Squadron Leader an Ingle DFC,AFC, the Commanding officer of 609 at the time, was uninjured. R7752 was struck off charge 25th August 1943. Born 10th August 1920, Roland Beamont joined No. 87 squadron in France during November 1939. Returning to England 20th May 1940 (having destroyed a DO17 and an ME109) he went on to destroy a further three enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain. In June 1941, he was posted to No. 79 Squadron as Flight Commander. In December 1941 he went to Hawker Aircraft Ltd as a Service test pilot flying Hurricanes. On 29th June 1942, he was posted as Flight Commander to Hawker Typhoon equipped 609 Squadron at Duxford, and took command of the squadron in October. He returned to Hawker Aircraft during May 1943, to test fly the Tempest. In February 1944, he was tasked with forming the first Tempest Wing, No.150 at Castle Camps and later Newchurch. When leader of the five squadron Tempest Wing No. 122 flew over Germany on 12th October 1944, Roland Beamont was shot down by ground fire and became a POW. During his time with No.150 and No. 122 Wings he destroyed one Bf109, one FW190, one Ju188 on the ground, and thirty-two V1 flying bombs.
Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series

The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:

• 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.
• Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
• Poseable presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
• Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.

Link to this ground pounder here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-AA36502

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For those of you who did not preorder CMSF, you may have some extra money in your pocket to buy some die cast.

Our AFV offerings this week feature two of the best World War II tanks that were opposite sides in Europe late in the conflict.

The one that just made the "show" is the now difficult to find Cruiser Tank A34 Comet MkI from Corgi in 1:50 scale. This livery is from the
11th Armored Division, British Army, Germany, 1945. It comes to you from Beck's, which is a Texas small business that offers excellent customer service. It can be yours for $21.95. See it below:



Link to this offering of an outstanding UK tank here:

https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_i...roducts_id=329

Our second featured tank is also a 1:50 scale Corgi CC60505 PzKpfw VI Tiger Ausf.E - I.Zug 2-Kompanie schwere Panzer (Fkl). It is available from On Mark for $26.95. Here's a not-so-great picture of it:



You can link to better picture from Mike's Tanks here--about 1/2 way down the page:

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

To order, the link is:

http://catalog.onmarkint.com/cc60505...50-p31570.html

OK--it climbing time to reach our weekly picks of the air.

The first is a tri-plane from the War to End All War. Yes, it's a 1:48 scale

GERMAN FOKKER DR.1

From Matchbox by way of Aikens Airplanes, it can fly your way for just $14.95. Bring your own Blue Max and link to it here:

http://www.aikensairplanes.com/matchbox/mb6952.htm

Our final pick is also from the "bad guys" but in a different war, country and theater. From the Flying Mule's sale and offered for $13.99 it is a 1:72 Corgi Warbird:

Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds Series WB99623
A6M2 Zero Diecast Model
IJN 11th Kokutai, Saburo Sakai

1:72 Scale Length WidthMitsubishi A6M2 Zero 5" 6"

Corgi Aviation Archive Warbirds Series

The Corgi "Warbirds" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.

Corgi "Warbirds" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Permanently retracted landing gear.
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• No pilot figures.

Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
Designed to meet the Imperial Japanese Navy's requirement for an A5M replacement, the A6M was first flown on April 1st, 1939. One of the most famous of all Japanese warplanes, the A6M was a superb carrier-based naval fighter, with 11,280 aircraft eventually being produced. Large numbers of early versions were used in Kamikaze attacks during the closing months of the war.



This link is:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-WB99623

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To open our first picks for August, we feature a 1:50 scale HC51012 CORGI M-4 Sherman "Blockbuster"US Commemorativefrom Becks' for $23.95.



Link to this version of the US classic World War II tank here:

https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_info.php?products_id=776

Our next AFV is a 1:30 scale New Model Army offering which is rarely available in larger than the 1:72 scale. It is a German Summer Sturmtiger & Crew (not pictured) available from Alsand's Toy Soldiers for $42.00.



Link to this big band boy here:

http://alsandmdseco.com/catalog/i339.html

Both aircraft this week are from the Allied side in World War II. This first is from Eagles International's small, but outstanding line in the 1:48 scale. The first is P-51B Mustang 75th FS 23rd FG 1:48 Eagles Intl. EGT-10004.


Bad Cat offers it for $69.99. Get on it's tail here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/pmu75fs23fg1.html

Burbank's House of Hobbies brings us our last selection. From the Corgi Warbirds line in 1:72 scale and for $9.99. In fact they have many planes in the Warbirds line on sale. Our pick is Spitfire Douglas Bader (Warbirds Series) CRGWB99617.



The Flying Mule gives us a real photo in their offering of the same plane for $19.99.




Check it out here:

http://store.houseofhobbies.com/co1spdobawse.html

and here:

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/CG-WB99617

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This week we feature items from four different vendors. The first is from veteran vendor Aiken's Airplanes, but it's not a plane. Instead it is a 1:50 scale Corgi Tiger. But not just any Tiger. Offered at $24.95, this is not just any Tiger, but one commanded by German Tiger ace Michael Wittmann.



Here's the link:

http://www.aikensairplanes.com/corgi/us60509.htm

With our next pick we move to the Korea and a Sherman Easy 8 with HVSS suspension. This U.S. tank put on a tiger face. Also from Corgi in the 1:50 scale can be yours from 3000 Toys for $29.95.



Link to it here:

http://www.3000toys.com/catalog/item...d=CORGIUS51008

Our first offering of the air this week is a politically correct FW 190 D-9. It is a Dragon 1:72 scale end of World War II bird that can fly to you from Great Models in exchange for your $14.95.



Your link is here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRW50079

Our last pick is from a newcomer to our weekly picks. Motormint Vintage Cars also carries military planes and our last pick is from their shelves. Priced at $17.88, it is a Corgi 1:144 scale C-47 Skytrain.



Check it out here:

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1065

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Last week we started our picks with a 1:50 scale Corgi Tiger and we'll do it again this week. However this one in in winter camo, offered by Motormint and can be in your heavy tank company at even less--$19.98.



Find it waiting in ambush for our next pick here:

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1154

You Eastern Front devotees have probably guessed our second pick, a RUSSIAN T-34 30TH GUARDS TANK BRIGADE also in winter camo from Corgi at the same 1:50 scale. This one is offered by Aikens at $24.99.



you can pick it up before it falls prey to the Tiger here:

http://www.aikensairplanes.com/corgi/us51603.htm

Both of flying selections of the week are modern U.S. warbirds from Dragon in the 1:72 scale and both are offered by On Mark.

The first is a personal favorite honoring the ANG of the state in which I grew up. It is a F-16C/D Fighting Falcon. "Wisconsin ANG", 115 F.W., 50th Anniversary. You can pick it up for $23.39.



You can find it along with full rations of brats, cheese and beer here:

http://catalog.onmarkint.com/50007-f...72-p29859.html

Our final pick is a F/A-18E Super Hornet, VFA-14 "Tophatters", USS Nimitz (CVN-68), offered for $26.99.



If you're interested, put your tail hook here:

http://catalog.onmarkint.com/50194-f...72-p29963.html

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I just got back from Anaheim, CA and the Dragon Expo/International Plastic Modelers' Society 2007 joint gathering. There was no lack of opportunity to spend as much money as was in your pocket on diecast, models and all things pertaining to both or either. For those of you who did not attend and who still have a few bucks in your pocket, this weeks picks are for you.

We'll start with the Corgi Centaur Tank from the UK Royal Marines. Offered by Trinkets to Treasures for $15.99, this is a Corgi 1:50 piece. Cromwells and Centaurs were generally armed with 75mm guns but had close support variants armed with 95mm guns as well. The only Centaurs to see action as gun tanks were 95mm variants attached to the Royal Marine Armored Support Group. 80 such Centaurs were to have formed the first wave of the D-Day assault, though not all made it ashore.



See if this one made it to the beech here:

http://www.trinketstotreasures.com/t...l-marines.html

Our second pick is a Dragon 1/72 Sd.Kfz. 181 Tiger-I Mid Production, sPzAbt 509, 1944 offered by Pete's for $9.99.



See it here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...=DRR60019#item

Moving the airfield, we feature two different Corgi P-40E's from Corgi in 1:72 and at almost exactly the same price.

The first is ANDREW HOWARD'S "WHITE 86" P-40E-1 WARHAWK brought to you by Aikens for $19.95.



Click to see more here:

http://www.aikensairplanes.com/corgi/aa35203.htm

Se it in even more detail here:

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/AA35203.htm

Our final pick for August is from Pete's and can taxi your way for $19.99. It is P-40E Warhawk - Col. Robert L. Scott, White 7, 41-1456, 23rd FG, Burma, 1942.




See more details here:

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/aa35208.htm

If your are sufficiently impressed, start your order process here:

http://www.petescollectibles.com/dis...o=AA35208#item

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Labor Day weekend and September are here. Along with them arrive some good deals. Our armor selections this week are both from the Dragon 1:72 scale armor line.

Offered by Bad Cat for $13.00 (in fact 10% less if you use the coupon code appearing on the site) your first pick is:

M4A3 105mm 1:72 Dragon Diecast DRR-60282 LABOR DAY SALE


This 1/72 scale model represents an M4A3 105mm of the 6th Armored Division fighting in Luxembourg in 1945. The 6th Armored Division “Super Sixth” was a spearhead of Patton’s all-conquering Third Army, and the division helped relieve Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. This superb model is painted in a highly attractive winter camouflage scheme, with a large yellow “15” tactical number visible on the hull sides. This paint scheme is ideal for enabling the M4A3 to lurk in concealment amongst the thick forests of the Ardennes as it supports GIs. The tank’s appeal is enhanced with the effective degree of weathering and dry-brushing effects. Details are accurate and in scale on this Sherman, making it an explosive force in any armor collection!

Main Features:
- Open window display packaging
- Highly popular and collectible item
- True to 1/72 scale
- Fully accurate mold
- Fully assembled
- Historically accurate markings and insignia
- Includes protective display case

Check it out and get the discount code here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/m410vv6thadl.html

Our second AFV pick is from Burbank's House of Hobbies and is offered for $12.95. It is:



1/72 Hummel Early Production, Pz.Art.Rgt.19, 19.Pz.Div. Eastern Front 1944

Main Features: - Includes a detailed open-top fighting compartment - Includes display case - True to 1/72 scale - Fully accurate Hummel mold

Dragon 1/72 Hummel Early Production, Pz.Art.Rgt.19, 19.Pz.Div. Eastern Front 1944 DML60288

Preparing to deliver HE, you can find it here:

http://store.houseofhobbies.com/dr1hueaprpz1.html


It's time to head to the aerodrome for our picks of the air.

The first is another Bad Cat Labor Day special and you can use the coupon code on this one too. Offered at $50.00 (before the 10% coupon discount), our pick is from the Carousel 1 Bf 109E line in the 1:48 scale. As most of you know Carousel 1 makes some of the finest planes in this scale. In this case we feature:

Me-109E Lt Werner Schroer 1:48 Carousel One CAZ-7102 LABOR DAY SALE


Werner Schroer was one of the few German aces to achieve more than 100 victories against the Westerm Allies, yet he is probably best known as the pilot of "Black 8" in a much-published German color publicity photo. Schroer joined Jagdgeschwader 27 in August 1940 and flew with them in the Battle of Britain. While in France, JG 27 acquired their famous "Leopard over Africa" emblem, which reflected a determination to re-take the former colonial territories Germany lost in the First World War. When Hitler decided to send General Rommel and the Afrika Corps join Italy’s North African campaign against British Egypt, JG 27 was the fighter unit selected to support them. They landed at the Ainel-Gazla airfield in Libya on 18 April 1941. The next day JG 27 shot down four British Hurricanes, one of which was Leutnant Schroer’s first kill. In the next few days Schroer added three more victories. In late April several JG 27 109s, including Schroer’s, were cleaned and photographed for home front consumption. White wall tires shown on several 109s were not a decoration, but an attempt to protect rubber tires from desert heat. On 30 August 1941. Schroer and his wingman attacked RAF Tomahawks over Tobruk, setting one on fire and claiming a victory. Unfortunately for the Axis powers, Schroer’s victim, Australian Clive Caldwell, although wounded and nursing a crippled aircraft, did not crash. Caldwell not only limped back to base, he shot down a 109 on the way, and ultimately was credited with 20 victories in the North African fighting. Schroer had scored 11 when he was appointed Staffelkapitane of 8./JG 27 in June 1942, then tallied another 11 victories in two weeks. Schroer’s 61 victories in North Africa with JG 27 made him the second leading ace of the Mediterranean Theater, after Hans Joachim Marseilles. After rising to command II./JG 27 in April 1943, Schroer was sent to lead III./JG 54 in March 1944. In July1944 he was taken out of a combat role to lead the Unit Commander’s School. Schroer was named Kommodore of JG 3 ‘Udet’ in February 1945. His final score of 114 included 102 RAF and USAAF opponents (including 26 American four-engine bombers) and 12 Russians in only 197 missions. Werner Schroer died in 1985.

CAZ-7102List Price: $69.99Our Price: $50.00

Take your North African shopping trip here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/meltwesc1cao.html

Our last selection for Labor Day weekend is from Beck's Aircraft. There is only one of these left, so you better act quickly if you are interested. From Hobby Master and available for $25.95, it is:



TBM-1C Avenger
President George H.W. Bush Aircraft
Scale: 1:72
Did you ever want a model of a plane that was flown by a US President, and was shot down by the Japanese. Now is your chance to own one, as it is the last one in our stock.
REG: $31.95 - SALE: $25.95 - LAST ONE

Scramble to it here:

https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_i...roducts_id=691

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We'll start the picks for this week off with a classic. Offered by EWA for $20.00 is a classic 1:50 scale Salido DUKW 6 x 6 amphib truck. See it here:



Get aboard for a trip by land or sea here:

http://www.ewa1.com/store/product.ph...4&cat=0&page=1

Our second pick is a 1:32 scale FOV Stug III G. This is an Eastern Front version offered by The Toy HQ for $23.99.



German Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G - Eastern Front
SKN: 81306 | SCALE: 1:32

The StuG III Ausf. G was one of the most cost effective tanks to manufacture in the German Army. The relatively low cost led to high production numbers. There were over 7,500 produced during WW II. The Tank Destroyer design was much simpler and much quicker to produce than the rotating turret designed tanks.

MODEL FEATURES:
- Enthusiast Series
- 1/32 Scale
- Die Cast Metal
- Tank Tracks roll along the working suspension
- Side Skirts are Removable
- Includes Commander to direct the Battle!
- Main Gun elevates to engage
- Driver Engages with the Machine Gun
- Side Skirts adjust
- Main Gun elevates
- Length 6 1/4 inches

See it on the hunt for T-34's here:

http://www.jjshobby.com/Shoppingcart...2871ade03f5ead

Our first aerial sighting is from Motormint. Looking at the listing, you probably will be unsure who makes this 1:48 scale P-51B that is available for $49.98. It is an Eagles International Patty Ann II. The price is very hard to beat, but be prepared to wait about 2 weeks for it to arrive.


Model Features
• Movable Flaps
• Detachable Ordinance
• Some Assembly Required
• Detailed Cockpit with Pilot
• Turning Props and Rubber Tires
• Positionable Landing Gear and Cockpit
• P-51B Comes with it`s Own Display Stand
• Detailed Cockpit Includes All Gauges and Instruments
• Highest Quality Precision Die-Cast Replica from Eagle International
• Remove the Engine Cowling to Reveal 152hp Packard Merlin Engine
• Precision Diecast Replica
• 1:48 Scale Model
• 8 Inches Long

Order yours here:

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1086

Our last flying pick is from Beck's and is a 1:72 scale Corgi Blue Angels Phantom for $21.95.



Join the air show here:

https://www.bacdiecast.com/product_i...roducts_id=783

We have a bonus pick this week. It is one of the great cars from my childhood days. From Motormint in 1:32 scale and available for only $12.98, it is a 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk. 1957 was a great year for US cars. It was the first year of the fuel injected Corvette and the last year of the two seater T-Bird. The Golden Hawk is another classic, although not as well known as the Corvette, T-Bird and Chrysler 300 series.



The Highest Soaring Hawk
1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk

Too Little, Too Late
The 1950's proved too competitive for independent auto makers. The Big 3 (Ford, GM, and Chrysler) could afford to retool and redesign their lines almost yearly, which is what the newly affluent American middle class demanded. Independent makers like Studebaker, Packard, Kaiser and Hudson could not afford this and tried to compete with extreme styling. Studebaker produced some of the most interesting designs of this era like the bullet-nose 1951 and the 1957 Golden Hawk but sales kept declining. Available only as a 2-door hardtop, the Golden Hawk featured a wraparound front grille, severely slanted windshields and large fins. Under the hood, the 289 cubic inch V-8 was supercharged to 275 horsepower. 1957 was the best year for the Golden hawk but still only 4,356 were made.

Features
• Opening Hood
• Opening Doors
• 275 Horsepower Supercharged V-8 Made Golden Hawks Fly
• Precision Die-Cast Replica
• 1:32 Scale Model
• 6.25" Long

Race to it here:

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...D=1669&dc=hawk

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Our first pick this week is from New Model Army in the 1:30 scale. It comes to you from Alsand's for $38.00 and is a WWII German SdKfz 232 (8-Rad) in Summer Camo.



See it performing recon duties here:

http://alsandmdseco.com/catalog/i334.html

Our second AFV pick is also from the German forces of World War II. From Corgi in 1:50 scale it is a Battle of The Bulge German Panther Tank. Motormint can deliver it to your panzer collection for $24.98.



Features
• Moving Treads
• Rotating Turrets
• Full Operating Parts
• Wheel & Tread Assembly
• Official Logos and Insignia of U.S., and German Armies
• Original Camouflage Paint Cannons That Raise and Lower
• Precision Die-cast Replica
• 5.25 Inches Long

Place your order from the quartermaster here:

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1153

It's Reno Air Race week and a sad one with 3 fatal crashes in only 4 days. In honor of the lost pilots, our first pick is the earlier version of at least one of the racers in the Unlimited Class. It is a 1:32 scale P-51D from Corgi and Motormint. Included are three figures. It can be in your hanger for $59.98.



#1 Ace of His Squadron
This P-51D is an exact replica of the one flown by Lt. Col. John “Moon” Elder, the most successful pilot of the 357th Fighter Squadron. Scoring 17 of his 21 victories in this plane, he was C.O. of this squadron the last 1 years of the war. This Corgi Limited Edition features poseable landing gear, movable flaps and propeller, plus figurines of Lt. Col. Elder and a fellow pilot watching a member of the ground crew proudly painting his latest victory on his scoreboard.

Features
• Replica Includes Three Hand-Painted Metal Figurines
• 12.50 Inches Long with 14.25 Inch Wingspan
• Comes with Sturdy Metal Display Stand
• Features Packard V-1650 Engine
• Precision Die-cast Replica

You can pick it up here:

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1143


Our final selection for the last week of summer is the much sought Corgi 1:72 scale "Black Cat" Catalina. Perry's still has it for $79.95. You can save $20.00 from that price if you're willing to select another livery of the same plane.

Perry won't let me show you the picture from his site, but Tim's site sight covering the Corgi airplane line can give you an eye full here:

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/aa36104.htm

Check out all of Perry's Catalinas bobbing on the surface about here:

http://www.perryaircraft.com/cgi-bin...alina#old36102

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Fall is officially here and for a change of pace, we'll begin with our aircraft picks.

Our first selection is the rarely modeled Soviet IL-2, the greatest ground attack plane of the Second World War. In the 1:72 scale from IXO by way of Bad Cat, it can be yours for $19.99.

Ilyushin II-2m3 Sturmovik 1:72 IXO Altaya 2007-31


Model Features:

Cockpit and Fixed Canopy
Painted Panel Lines and Surface Details
Heavy Diecast Construction
Plastic Components
Equipped Armament
Authentic Paint Scheme
Interchangeable Landing Gear (Up or Down)
Rotating Propeller
Length: 6.5”
Wingspan: 7.75”

About the Ilyushin II-2:
The Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik was a ground attack aircraft in the Second World War, produced by the Soviet Union. In combination with its successor, the Ilyushin Il-10, a total of 36,163 were built, making it the single most produced military aircraft design in all of aviation history as well as the second most produced aircraft in history behind the Polikarpov Po-2. To Sturmovik pilots, the aircraft was simply the diminutive "Ilyusha". To the soldiers on the ground, it was the "Hunchback," the "Flying Tank" or, the greatest of compliments, the "Flying Infantryman."

Significance to the War:
The Il-2 aircraft played a crucial role on the Eastern Front, and in Soviet opinion it was the most decisive aircraft in the history of modern land warfare. Flying day and night, they could defeat the thick armour of the Panther and Tiger I tanks, and occasionally shot down Bf 109s when the German pilots got careless while attacking them.
Link to it here:

http://www.badcataviation.com/iliist1ixoal.html


Our second aircraft is one of those 109s and a very special 109F flown by Adolf Galland. From the Armour 1:48 scale, it comes to you from Go Hobbies for $45.00.



Check out the German ace's plane here:

http://www.gohobbies.com/itemTFM-B189.html


Our first AFV is a US M4A3 Sherman Blockbuster from Corgi and Motormint, which has this 1:50 scale tank for you if you will part with $24.98.



Battle of The Bulge
U.S. M4A3 Sherman Tank

The Most Famous Battle Of World War II
Gen. George Patton's lightning bolt offensive that smashed Nazi Germany's last stand at Bastogne and sealed the fate of Hitlers 3rd Reich. Now here in this specially struck, strictly limited commemorative edition are the tanks and armor of both armies that fought that “duel to the death” over 60 years ago!

U.S. M4A3 Sherman Blockbuster
Lightening fast and highly maneuverable...it defeated the heavier Panther by blowing off its treads...then zeroing in for the kill.

See the David in the fight here:

http://www.motormint.com/index.asp?P...OD&ProdID=1151

Our final selection is a Dragon 1:72 scale DRR60236 Sd.Kfz.251 Ausf.D Pz.Gren.Div. LAH, Kharkov 1943 in winter camo. Great Models has it for $14.90.



See it and perhaps von Manstein here:

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcar...m_num=DRR60236