December 12, 2012

Dragon Prepares its Winter Offensive

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Despite falling behind schedule, Dragon is continuing to show off lots of new 1:72 scale armor, no doubt as part of their grand offensive in 2013. Among the new introductions is this Ersatz M10 tank destroyer, which, in effect, is a modified Panther tank featuring bolted on armor around the superstructure to make it look like a US M10 tank destroyer (DRR60529). Also shown for the first time is a FLaK 37 88mm anti-aircraft gun, used in the harsh urban environs of Stalingrad in late 1942. Finally, up for consideration is a British Churchill Mk. III infantry tank, painted in a mottled summer camouflage pattern to reflect its usage in the mountains of Tunisia during 1943.

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The Elves Pound Out Panzerstahl

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With just a couple of weeks to spare, we’ve learned that our shipment of limited edition Panzerstahl vehicles are finally meandering down the logistical trail and headed our way. Four products make up the Panzerstahl platoon, including an E-100 FLaK gun, Lowe super heavy tank, PzKpfw I with 7.5cm Pak 40 Anti-Tank Gun, and a Flakpanther Ausf. D anti-aircraft gun (PS89001-PS89004). To reiterate, each of these vehicles come mounted on a handsome wooden display plinth, are nestled in an attractive metal tin complete with number collector card, and, best of all, are made in very limited numbers, hence the whole limited edition spiel. Enjoy!

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The Army Plays "Hide-and-Seek"

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According to reports surfacing around the web, the US Army has perfected a technique to hide their soldiers using the latest form of “active camouflage”. Better known as “optic camouflage”, Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp, a Canadian company known for its innovative camo technology, is attempting to revolutionize the battlefield by providing true invisibility for soldiers. The special material being used is know as Quantum Stealth. The pictures posted on the company’s website of the fabric, which apparently bends light to create the effect, look as though they are straight out of a Harry Potter movie. Purportedly, the technology can be used for vehicles as well as foot soldiers, thereby making entire formations invisible to the human eye under optimum conditions.

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The Army Plays “Hide-and-Seek”

Camouflage

According to reports surfacing around the web, the US Army has perfected a technique to hide their soldiers using the latest form of “active camouflage”. Better known as “optic camouflage”, Hyperstealth Biotechnology Corp, a Canadian company known for its innovative camo technology, is attempting to revolutionize the battlefield by providing true invisibility for soldiers. The special material being used is know as Quantum Stealth. The pictures posted on the company’s website of the fabric, which apparently bends light to create the effect, look as though they are straight out of a Harry Potter movie. Purportedly, the technology can be used for vehicles as well as foot soldiers, thereby making entire formations invisible to the human eye under optimum conditions.

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Century Wings Holds Up Its Latest F-14 for Scrutiny

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Delayed until January, Century Wings has finally rolled open its hangar doors so onlookers can peruse their latest F-14 installment. Based upon a bird that served with VF-1 “Wolfpack,” during 1991 (CW001600), their newest Fleet Defense Fighter boasts loads of armament and hi-fidelity features we’ve all come to expect from Century Wings. We’re hoping that more new aircraft aren’t too far behind, possibly including some new aircraft types long rumored to be languishing on the drawing board.

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