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The
Italeri
1/35 Schnellboot S100 WWII German Torpedo Boat is now
out. Full of detail from stem to stern, this baby is a full
39+ inches when assembled ! Over 450 plastic parts, 22 clear
parts, two different diameters or rope and a big tree of
over 90 photo-etched parts. It even comes with extra building
materials and a screwdriver!

Trumpeter
has released their 1:72
scale JMSDF Landing Craft model kit. Don't let the 1:72
fool you, this kit is large, the box is @ 18 x 14 x 4. This
modern amphibias landing craft rides on a cushion of air,
and it used by the U.S., British Navy, among other countries.
Click
there for a picture of a real one. In that image, you
can see 3 HUMMVs on board, and HUMMVs are available in 1:72
scale, so there are some good possibilities for this scale
model build.

Revell
has issued the much anticipated 1968
Mustang GT. This is probably the most famous movie Ford
Mustang there is with the Steve
McQueen Bullit tie in. I am sure they will go fast,
so now is the time to grab one.

Liberty
ships were used during WWII to primarily carry supplies.
They were made fast and simple. During the height of the
war, a new Liberty Ship left the shipyards EVERY FOUR DAYS!
Trumpeter makes a couple of Liberty Ship models, one of
them being the SS
Jeremiah O'Brien. It just so happens that the REAL O'Brien
is being restored, and is a last
survivor of these workhorse ships. Talk about some great
reference! This model would be a great addition and interesting
build for history buffs.

During
WWII, the Germans had developed one of the first jet aircraft
used in (very limited) combat. The infamous ME262. Trumpeter
Models has issued a 1:32 (large) scale offering of this
jet, and the great part is that is is a clear view "Visible"
cutaway kit. Wow! This kit shows the inside technology and
really gives builders a lot of room for super detailing.
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