Product Announcements – Page 70 – The Motor Pool

Unimax ‘Flies Like an Eagle’

Pictures are finally circulating for Unimax upcoming 1:72 scale rendition of an F-15E Strike Eagle. Based upon a bird flown by the 391st Fighter Squadron, 366th Fighter Wing, out of Mountain Home AFB, Arkansas (#UNI85081), their first-ever Strike Eagle will come with a complete load out of air-to-ground and air-to-air weaponry, and boasts much the same hi-fidelity detail and features that has made its previous F/A-18s and F/A-14s hot amongst the diecast community. Painted in a dull grey low-vis camouflage scheme, look for the Strike Eagle to make a June sortie unless they’re called into action sooner.

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Unimax 'Flies Like an Eagle'

Pictures are finally circulating for Unimax upcoming 1:72 scale rendition of an F-15E Strike Eagle. Based upon a bird flown by the 391st Fighter Squadron, 366th Fighter Wing, out of Mountain Home AFB, Arkansas (#UNI85081), their first-ever Strike Eagle will come with a complete load out of air-to-ground and air-to-air weaponry, and boasts much the same hi-fidelity detail and features that has made its previous F/A-18s and F/A-14s hot amongst the diecast community. Painted in a dull grey low-vis camouflage scheme, look for the Strike Eagle to make a June sortie unless they’re called into action sooner.

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War Master Checks in With Their Latest Creations

Looking to stick to their bi-monthly release schedule, War Master is now showing off their latest batch of 1:72 scale goodies likely expected in June. Three German tanks were revealed on the manufacturer’s site, including a Panzer IV Ausf. G medium tank, Jagdpanzer IV L/70 tank destroyer and Tiger I heavy tank. More importantly, the company unveiled a neat-looking US M4 tractor with towable 155mm ‘Long Tom’ field gun, a nice little addition to anyone’s diecast military vehicle collection.

Also on display were two WWII piston-driven aircraft – a Japanese Ki-61 “Tony” fighter and a US Curtiss P-40N Warhawk, the latter bearing the famous tiger mouth on its fuselage. Affordable and attractively painted and packaged, the War Master range has become a staple among diecast enthusiasts and wargamers. We look forward to seeing even more new items in the months ahead.

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A Black Cat Crosses Century Wings’ Path

With Toy Fair all but a distant memory, we were beginning to wonder when Century Wings would announce its next project. According to our distributor, this Japanese-based model maker has announced that it will be offering yet another F-14 Tomcat, this time around painted in midnight black and bearing the markings of the US Navy’s VX-9 “Vampires” (#CW001601). Don’t get us wrong – Century Wing’s F-14s always seem to sell out, largely due to their incredible detail, relatively low production runs, and cult-like following. It’s just that it would be nice to see some new toolings appear at this stage in their life cycle, something dealers and fans have been requesting for quite some time. Look for a June arrival for the latest ‘Cat.

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A Black Cat Crosses Century Wings' Path

With Toy Fair all but a distant memory, we were beginning to wonder when Century Wings would announce its next project. According to our distributor, this Japanese-based model maker has announced that it will be offering yet another F-14 Tomcat, this time around painted in midnight black and bearing the markings of the US Navy’s VX-9 “Vampires” (#CW001601). Don’t get us wrong – Century Wing’s F-14s always seem to sell out, largely due to their incredible detail, relatively low production runs, and cult-like following. It’s just that it would be nice to see some new toolings appear at this stage in their life cycle, something dealers and fans have been requesting for quite some time. Look for a June arrival for the latest ‘Cat.

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Falcon Tools Up the Kfir

Long a staple of the Israeli Air Force, the Israeli Aircraft Industries Kfir multirole aircraft has certainly gone down in history as one of the most prolific warfighters of all times, a homegrown weapons platform that filled a design requirement by this small embattled nation. Now, Falcon Models plans on doing the aircraft justice with a 1:72 scale reproduction of the Kfir (#FA729001). Expected in the May/June time frame, the introductory model of the Kfir will likely be followed up by other schemes and variants, no doubt capitalizing on the success of this war winner.

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Taigen Adds a (King) Tiger to Its Tank

As previously discussed, Taigen intends to add a King Tiger Ausf. A heavy tank to its growing portfolio of 1:16 scale radio controlled military vehicles. Two versions of the Porsche turreted tank will be offered: one able to fire BBs while the other will sport infra-red targeting capability. Both monsters have been added to our Taigen radio controlled military vehicle section along with several other new introductions. In related news, several eagerly expected R/C vehicles are finally in stock at our distributor, so we expect our shipment to arrive shortly.

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Hobby Master’s Premonition?

With the Iranian nuclear crisis still in doubt, perhaps Hobby Master had a premonition of things to come when it announced plans to produce an Israeli F-16 that participated in the Raid on Osirak, in Iraq, some three decades ago. HA3817 portrays a “Netz” that was attached to 107 Squadron, responsible for putting out of action Saddam Hussein’s ambitions to become a nuclear power in 1981. Painted in a scintillating desert camouflage scheme and bearing all of the hallmark insignia associated with the IDF, we anticipate brisk sales for this new entry as well as some of the other new weapons platforms just announced.

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Hobby Master's Premonition?

With the Iranian nuclear crisis still in doubt, perhaps Hobby Master had a premonition of things to come when it announced plans to produce an Israeli F-16 that participated in the Raid on Osirak, in Iraq, some three decades ago. HA3817 portrays a “Netz” that was attached to 107 Squadron, responsible for putting out of action Saddam Hussein’s ambitions to become a nuclear power in 1981. Painted in a scintillating desert camouflage scheme and bearing all of the hallmark insignia associated with the IDF, we anticipate brisk sales for this new entry as well as some of the other new weapons platforms just announced.

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Dragon Preps More Armor for its 2013 Assault

No one is more eager to see some of the promised Dragon Armor projects than we are, so its with mixed trepidation and heady anticipation that we unveil Dragon’s first German VK 45.02 (P)H Ausf. A Heavy Tank (DRR60531). Mounting the fearsome Type A turret towards the rear of the vehicle, much like a self-propelled gun, the German VK 45.02 (P)H Ausf. A heavy tank never actually saw military service, although it likely would have been employed to combat the growing array of heavy armor the Allies were throwing at The Third Reich towards the end of WWII. Ship dates are still open for debate, with other previously announced projects still awaiting their turn at bat on store shelves.

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