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November 2011 releases

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where they will not need any photoetched. The desire to release them without the brass is first and foremost to make them simpler, and more friendly to younger modelers. Most will be released as Dual Combo kits to take advantage of offered decal options, where the MiG-21MF had eight. Thats not to say that all will have that many in future releases, and I think that the more realistic number will turn out to be five. The new line is called SUPER 44, and will have its official opening in November with the aforementioned MiG-21MF. This will be followed by another two, the MiG-21SMT and bis, which will mirror the release order of the 48th scale kits. The next kit in line will be the Ju 52, which will require the noted modifications, and we wont get to those until our 72nd MiG15 is finished, likely over the second half of next year. Next fall will see a series of new little kits, starting with next years admissions kit to E-day, and at the end of the year, well see the old, albeit rehashed, Stuka. In November, along with the 1/144th scale kit, well see the return of the 48th scale Tempest. At no point in time would I have expected that our good ol Tempest, at the end of its career, would move the modeling world in such a way. Through the first half of September, we have received another 1800 orders, which is reason to issue another run. I would like to say, again, that this will be the last run, but its tough to be sure about anything, anymore. To give the Tempest the proper sendoff it deserves, we are reissuing a small series, along with a T-shirt with the inscription Clostermann Charles the Great. The tees, dubbed TEMPEST PLUS, is available only on our web shop, and if you should like one, do it fast, as we will not be accepting orders beyond October 6th, and the production run will be consistent with that of the orders. When you order, confirm your size. For your information, the total released Tempests for Novembers second edition will be 2550, including the TEMPEST PLUS. Both items, with and without shirts, will be sent out starting November 1, 2011. Staying with November kits, its worth also pointing the 48th scale Fokker D.VII MAG in the Weekend Edition. The Austrian version of the Fokker is one of the few allowing the building of the kit without the use of Lozenge markings, which is one of the reasons for its release. November also sees the release of color aircraft PSP bases. Since November is a bit off yet, well get back to October releases, the intended theme of this newsletter. This month, we are releasing the second version of our rather popular Hellcat, the F6F-5. With respect to the older 48th scale kit, it should be obvious that this concerns the new 72nd scale release. Compared to the F6F-3, this F-5 has a new wings, as did its larger cousin, as well as some minor changes in the interior and the exterior. Most of these, with the exception of the wing, were also included in the dash three. We decided that it was unnecessary

to complicate the molds, and left a lot of the version specific components on the trees in both releases. This includes the small window behind the cockpit, which is a well known difference between older and newer Hellcats. This was not an absolutely defining feature, as most of you will know that initial fives had the same window as the threes. In the Limited Edition line, we are releasing another alternate version of one we have already offered. In this case, it is the 48th scale MiG29UB. As was the case with the single-seater, the two-seater is based on the Academy kit, with the addition of our Brassin pieces and photoetching, which is by now a proven combination. There are five marking options, the crowning glory of which is a striking Polish aircraft. The Weekend Edition sees another new member, in the form of the MiG-21SMT. Its good to be able to add a quarter scale item, as our scale alternatives are growing. And thats to say nothing of the potential in 1/72nd scale, for which there has been a surprising strong demand. As shown in the case of the Tempest, the voice of the people matters! In the case of November releases, I have to report a not-so-pleasant development. We indicated that we would be releasing a Limited Edition Su-27 in November. The kit is intended to be the Academy base kit complemented by our Brassins and photoetching. Academy has informed us of changes and modifications to the forms of the kit in the cockpit area, and we have not yet received a sample of the new moldings to confirm the suitability of our parts. So, as a precaution, we think it wise to hold off on the release until we can confirm that we want to add will actually fit. The new planned release is now January, 2012. In October, we are offering a list of photoetched sets that should prove to be more attractive than usual. Beginning with 1/32nd, where there is the greatest number of new items, probably the most anticipated and most commented on model of the year, if not of all time, is the Tamiya Mustang. Eduard, on this occasion, cannot stay on the sidelines. To not release any sets for this kit is simply out of the question, and the first sets to be released are in Octobers offerings. We also took the unprecedented step to move the planned release of the next three sets for this kit, originally slated for November, to October. There are a total of five sets available for the Mustang: seat belts, ammunition bays, engine and interior for initial versions (P-51D-5 to D-15), with this interior set also being offered as a Zoom set, in a slightly simplified form in terms of parts count. The remaining three (or four, depending on how you look at it) sets for this kit (exterior, interior for the D-20 to D-35, and later ammunition bays) will be available in November. Certainly in the shadow of the Mustang, there is nevertheless the similarly interesting 1/32nd scale project from Revell, in the form of their He 111P. If this will be as successful as the Ju 88 from the same people, then we have something to look forward to. The likelihood that it will

So, where do we begin? How bout the new website? In the spirit of Eduard tradition, it has taken a long time. You be the judge of the final result. Its not without some bugs, but that is just a question of some tweaks here and there. Give us a few Eduard month...umm..weeks, and it will run like a finely tuned machine. In addition to final, definitive tuning, we will also incorporate some changes that will make it more functional. This should be done sometime after the new year, by which time we will be certain that there are no hidden problems yet to be discovered. Besides the new site, we also have another annual E-day behind us. The Butovicka Garage, once again, did not disappoint, if only because we are all used to it by now, or perhaps, the critics buggered off. The overall Galerie Butovice shopping centre has been greatly improved and gained much in dynamics. This is certainly a positive step, and will help us in a determination for next year. The push to October 1st appears to have been a good idea. The thing were not sure of is the reduction to a one-day format. The length of the 2012 show will the topic for much discussion in the near future, and I am sure most of you will put in your two cents worth. Discussions on this theme were started a while back, as on the theme of the admission kits, and their potential. This years admission kit to the show was a bulls-eye. The MiG-21MF in 1/144 received a lot of positive feedback. It also evoked a lot of speculation over the admissions kit next year, and what other 1/144 kits we might release. Next years kit is something well, naturally keep under wraps until the last moment. All I can say is that next years will be along the same lines as this years. What type it will be is something I dont know myself yet, but at least this will certainly help the secrecy thing work pretty well. Otherwise, I know Id blab it out somewhere. In any case, it will be in 1/144, derived from a larger model. In the meantime, the small MiG-21 will live as the inauguration of a new Eduard line, or, maybe more accurately, a new incarnation. We decided to use this opportunity to resurrect the dormant 1/144 line, and to initiate a modification of it, ultimately increasing in the lines dynamic. In time, we will be releasing older kits as well as new kits in this scale. The older ones will be brushed off, fixed up, well address some of the shortcomings in the forms, add some small details, all in the name of releasing these kits at a standard
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In November Info Eduard well bring you an article about the second MiG-21MF, which carried the emblem of Eduard company.

be is very high, as the kit is very nice. We are releasing two sets for this kit in October, the bomb bay and the interior, as well as an interior Zoom set. In November, well cap it off with the remaining sets covering the undercarriage and exterior. Thats not the end for 32nd scale this month. Among the offerings already mentioned are a large and version specific modification to the set covering the MiG-23ML from Trumpeter, as well as for the F/A-18E from the same firm. This rounds out what is, without a doubt, a plethora of new offerings for new kits. Still, I cant shake the notion that we have been inundated with kits in this scale over recent times to the point where it may be too much. In 48th scale, as with the remaining scales, there is less to talk about. What should impress is the first set, for the interior of the Fw 189A-2 from Great Wall Hobby, and two sets covering the seat belts and exterior, for the F-14A Tomcat from Hobby Boss. The two final offerings in this scale this month cover the MiG-27 from Italeri. 1/72nd scale has two topics covered, our own Hellcat, and Fujimis F-22. A very interesting item, especially in the eyes of Czech modelers, covered in 1/35th scale, comes in the form of three sets for the Self Propelled Howitzer Type 77 DANA, which was released a while back by Hobby Boss. The fourth set for the month addresses the M3A-1 Scout

Car. We have also continued in the development of sets intended for dioramas, and this month are releasing a set covering kitchen items and utensils, among which items such as frying pans, plates, graters, wall cuckoo clocks, and an assortment of pastries are included. I am looking forward to the day when I see this set utilized in a diorama at a contest. I hope I recognize it! And, to conclude, ships. Octobers release list offers up two new sets, for the USS Arizona 1941 version in 1/700 scale, and a set for the 20mm anti-aircraft Oerlikon cannon for American ships in the Second World War in the same scale. In November, the list will be no less interesting. It will complement the October releases, and will have a bearing on the development of Big Ed sets. Brassin sets in October are covering, for the third time, the cockpit for the MiG-21, this time the -SMT. Maybe I should mention its in 48th scale? Another Brassin set covers MiG-29 wheels from Academy. Of course, that these are usable on our Limited Edition release goes without saying, which is based on the Academy kit. Apparently, some photographs have been located of the second MiG-21 to carry the Eduard logo, coded 4127. Its an attractive, overall grey bird, that was unfortunately met by an unlucky end. More on this aircraft and its interesting history in the Czechoslovak, and later Czech, Air Force, can be found in the article authored by Karel Cvancara, which, among other things that he is guilty of,

is also responsible for the spraying of the Eduard Knight on both sides of the fin of this aircraft. I found out why the folks in Brno call us Cajzlove, as noted in last months Newsletter, when I expressed some personal confusion as the meaning and reasons behind it. I always thought it was a bit of a friendly (or not) kick in the nads, but it turns out, it isnt. Apparently, it hails from the German der Zeisig, which means Cizek (siskin) or Czech, but in an almost slang form, that could perhaps be illustrated if there was an English word something akin to Czecher or the like. Its also a type of small bird, but carries over to indicate Czech, with other forms extrapolated from that, one of which is that Cajzl. Originally, it might have been a reference to Brno Czechs used by Brno Germans, and later was picked up by Moravian Czechs when referring to Bohemian Czechs. I would like to thank Dr. Tusin for the etymological enlightenment. Keep on Modelin! Vladimir Sulc

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MiG-29UB LIMITED EDITION

1/48 Cat.No. 1162

MiG-29UB, 1st Tactical Air Force Squadron, Minsk Mazowiecki Air Base, Poland, 2009 MiG-29UB, 31st GvIAP, Zernograd Air Base, Russia, 2006

MiG-29UB, 11th Fighter Regiment, Zatec Air Base, Czechoslovakia, July 1989 to October, 1993

MiG-29UBS, 1st Fighter Squadron, Sliac Air Base, Slovakia

MiG-29UB, Azerbaijan Air Force, Zeynalabdin Tagiyev Air Base, 2007-2011

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F6F-5 ProfiPACK edition

1/72 Cat.No. 7077

78 plastic parts 4 attractive markings Color photo-etched Express mask

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MiG-21SMT Weekend edition

1/48 Cat.No. 84129

MiG-21MT, Serial Number 96.40.15, Dolgoye Ledovo, Russia

This aircraft can also be currently found at Dolgoye Ledovo, along with White 14, and, among others MiG-21MT Blue 11. It is interesting to note that all three MTs carry different camouflage schemes. The MT was built by the Moscow plant Znamya Truda in 1971. It was derived from the fighter-bomber SMT version, which was a response to the request for greater range by installing the R-13F-300 engine and a greater internal fuel load. The 600 litres of fuel were located in the spine, giving this version its characteristic hunch back appearance. This had the impact by worsening the aircrafts flight characteristics. Although the MT was intended to be an export version, no clients were ever found.

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This plastic kit is 8233 MiG-21SMT 1/48 ProfiPACK

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49576 48711 48703 48704

MiG-21SMT interior 1/48 MiG-21SMT exterior 1/48 MiG-21MF accessories 1/48 MiG-21 ladder

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MiG-21SMT interior 1/48 Eduard
- cockpit with the side panels and back bulkhead - seat with cushion and headrest - 3 instrument panel versions (just resin; resin + color PE; PE combination) - 2 types of gunsight (early and late) - reflexive glass for the gunsight is made from clear resin - rudders - control sticker BONUS: - flying helmet ZS-25

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MiG-29 wheels 1/48 Eduard/Academy

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BIG3304 MiG-23MF Flogger B 1/32 Trumpeter*
32263 MiG-23MF Flogger B exterior

32273 MiG-23MF weapons

32274 MiG-23MF F.O.D.

32678 MiG-23MF Flogger B interior S.A.

32689 MiG-23 Flogger seatbelts

JX111 MiG-23MF Flogger B

32263 MiG-23MF Flogger B exterior (BIG3304)

BIG4957 Bf 109E-4 1/48 Airfix*

49525 Bf 109E-4 S.A. EX317 Bf 109E

49525 Bf 109E-4 S.A. (BIG4957)

BIG4956 S-3 1/48 Italeri*

48696 S-3 exterior 49561 S-3 interior S.A.

48697 S-3 bomb bay

48698 S-3 undercarriage

48696 S-3 exterior (BIG4956)

49009 Remove Before Flight

EX332 S-3

BIG7270 Ju 188 1/72 Hasegawa*

72511 Ju 188 exterior 73370 Ju 188 interior S.A. CX263 Ju 188

49561 S-3 interior S.A. (BIG4956)

BIG3304 MiG-23MF Flogger B 1/32 Trumpeter BIG4957 Bf 109E-4 1/48 Airfix BIG4956 S-3 1/48 Italeri BIG7270 Ju 188 1/72 Hasegawa

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32732 P-51D gun bay early 1/32 Tamiya

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32731 P-51 Seatbelts 1/32 Tamiya

32712 P-51D interior early ser.5-15 S.A. 1/32 Tamiya

32307 P-51D engine 1/32 Tamiya

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For whole actual Photo-Etched production see page 16.

PHOTO-ETCHED
36179 152mm ShkH vz.77 DANA interior 1/35 Hobby Boss

17032 USS Arizona 1941 1/700 Hobby Boss

36180 152mm ShkH vz.77 DANA exterior 1/35 Hobby Boss

36187 152mm ShkH vz.77 DANA tool boxes 1/35 Hobby Boss

36174 BR 86 exterior 1/35 Trumpeter

152mm ShkH vz.77 DANA

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32297 F/A-18E armament 1/32 Trumpeter 48708 MiG-27 F.O.D. 1/48 Italeri

32697 F/A-18E avionic bay 1/32 Trumpeter

72517 F-22 bomb bay 1/72 Fujimi

32710 F/A-18E/F formation light 1/32 Trumpeter 48687 MiG-27 Flogger D exterior 1/48 Italeri

73379 F-22 S.A. 1/72 Fujimi

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72523 F6F gun bay 1/72 Eduard

32709 He 111P-1 interior S.A. 1/32 Revell

32293 He 111 bomb bay 1/32 Revell

72522 F6F-3 exterior 1/72 Eduard

49565 Fw 189A-2 interior S.A. 1/48 Great Wall Hobby

49565 Fw 189A-2 interior S.A. 1/48 Great Wall Hobby

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PLASTIC KITS
7077 1162 8412 17032 32280 32281 32293 32297 32697 32709 32710 32723 32731 32732 36179 36180 36181 36185 36187 48706 48708 48709 49565 49575 72517 F6F-5 Hellcat MiG-29UB MiG-21SMT USS Arizona 1941 1/700 MiG-23ML F.O.D. MiG-23ML Flogger G exterior He 111 bomb bay F/A-18E armament F/A-18E avionic bay He 111P-1 interior S.A. F/A-18E/F formation light AV-8 Chaff and Flare dispensers P-51 Seatbelts P-51D gun bay early 152mm ShkH vz.77 DANA interior 152mm ShkH vz.77 DANA exterior M3A-1 Scout Car
Kitchen accessories/kuchysk poteby-colour

1/72 1/48 1/48 1/700 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/35 1/35 1/35 1/35 1/35 1/48 1/48 1/48 1/48 1/48 1/72

ProfiPACK Limited Edition Weekend Hobby Boss Trumpeter Trumpeter Revell Trumpeter Trumpeter Revell Trumpeter Trumpeter Tamiya Tamiya Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Italeri Italeri
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F6F-3 exterior F6F gun bay F-22 S.A. WWII USN 20mm Oerlikon 1/700 P-51D engine P-51D interior early ser.5-15 S.A.

1/72 1/72 1/72 1/700 1/32 1/32

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Su-25 Frogfoot interior S.A. 1/32 He 111P-1 interior S.A. 1/32 Fw 189A-2 interior S.A. F-22 interior S.A. Ki-67 Hiryu Peggy P-51D Interior early ser.5-15 S.A. Meteor F.1 1/72 Su-33 Flanker D 1/72 A-4N 1/48 F3H-2 1/48 Yak-38/38M 1/48 F-84E 1/32 P-51D 1/32 F-16I SUFA Bf 109G-6 Su-24M FENCER D PRINZ EUGEN

1/32 1/32 1/48 1/72 1/72 1/32 1/72 1/72 1/48 1/48 1/48 1/32 1/32 1/72 1/72 1/48 1/350

Trumpeter Revell
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Fujimi Hasegawa Tamiya Dragon Hasegawa Hasegawa Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Tamiya Kinetic Airfix Trumpeter Trumpeter

152mm ShkH vz.77 DANA tool boxes F-14A exterior MiG-27 F.O.D. MiG-27 exhaust Fw 189A-2 interior S.A. F-14 seatbelts F-22 bomb bay

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Comments and input from J&T

MIG-21 IN 1/144 SCALE? THEY ARE BARELY VISIBLE EVEN WITH A MAGNIFYING GLASS. I DONT BUILD PINS!

EAT MORE CARROT!

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There are few aircraft types that took part in combat during World War Two, that can be described with such one sided outcomes in terms of kill : loss ratio as the Hellcat. Representing the middle of the Grumman Cat lineage, the Hellcat was a unique type right from its beginnings. Success of its older brother, the Wildcat, which carried on its shoulders the bulk of the strain of the Pacific air war in 1942, prompted the US Navy to give Grumman free reign over the independent development of a new fighter. This type was to act as insurance in the event the concept of the F4U Corsair turned out unsuccessful. Grumman designers set forth with the design, with emphasis on ease of manufacture, performance and suitability for carrier ops. On the 30th of June, 1941, as Corsair production was initiating, the Navy signed an order for two prototype XF6F-1s, and a star was born. Original expectations centered around development of the proven F4F Wildcat, which was to be dominated by installation of more powerful engines. As such, this eventually evolved into a new fighter altogether. The US Navy also had accumulated combat experience, and was able to incorporate pilot suggestions into the design. The Hellcat was some 60% heavier than the Wildcat, was more heavily armed, had a more powerful engine, was more heavily armored, carried more fuel and was generally of a more robust construction. The first prototype took to the air on June 26th, 1942, and by January, 1943 equipped the first Navy unit, VF9, on the deck of the USS Essex. The new type was called Hellcat. The name not only suggested the place to which her enemies would be sent, but was also a play on words. The term in the old west referred to barroom brawlers, and that was what the Navy wanted: a tough fighter with hard fists, that could absorb punishment and had stamina. The Hellcat line didnt result in the most elegant of fighters. It was, after all, over twice as heavy as its main adversary, the Japanese A6M Zero. But elegance certainly doesnt play a pivotal role in terms of the potential survival of the pilot. It was a fighter first and foremost in every sense of the word, designed around the requirements of the pilot to fulfill the combat mission for which it was designed and he was trained. The initial version, F6F-3, was supplanted by the dash five, which modified the canopy, cowl, bombracks and droptanks. The first combat engagement of the enemy occurred on September 1st, 1943, when an Emily was flamed by the half inch guns of two Hellcats. Their advantage over Japanese fighters was well demonstrated on February 16th, 1944, when, in the vicinity of Truk, over 100 fighters were claimed in the air and over 150 on the ground for the loss of four aircraft. Five days later, in the Marianas, a further 160 enemy aircraft were destroyed in the air and on the ground Often one sided combat was documented in the battle for the Philippine Sea that culminated on June 19th, 1944 in the now legendary Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, where Hellcat pilots claimed some 350 enemy aircraft destroyed. A further turkey hunt took place between October 12th and 14th, 1944 over Formosa, seeing the destruction, at the hands of Hellcat pilots, of 300 enemy aircraft for the loss of 27. In October, 1944, the Japanese began to escalate night attacks, bringing on a requirement for night fighters to counter them. USAAF P-61s were too far off. Night fighting variants of the Hellcat were introduced in the form of the F6F-3N and F6F-5N, equipped with radar. This new role for the Hellcat first appeared at the end of fall, 1944 during the intensification of kamikaze attacks, that required the interception of unorthodox attacks by aircraft that avoided air to air combat. Other major combat was seen over the Japanese islands over the first half of 1945. Although the Hellcat was progressively replaced by its stablemate F4U Corsair, it served in the combat role up to the end of the war. Under the designation Hellcat F Mk 1 and II, several hundred served with the Royal Navy, notably in the Atlantic covering convoys, and also in the Far East. According to statistics, there were 12275 Hellcats of all versions made. For the loss of 270 of these, Hellcat pilots claimed 5156 kills. That accounts for over half of USN and USMC victories. The Hellcat also became the most successful carrier based fighter in the Pacific in under two years of ops. Lumbering, awkward at first glance, lacking in elegance, barroom brawler wild, tough, a fearless hulk, able to clear a saloon before turning three times..that was the Hellcat in the skies over the Pacific.

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Minsi III, BuNo 70143, CDR. David McCampbell, USS Essex, October 25th, 1944
David McCampbell commanded Carrier Air Group 15 and was the most successful fighter pilot in the US Navy. Flying this plane, he managed at least twenty of his 34 kills and twenty ground victories. During the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot on June 19th, 1944, he shot down seven Japanese aircraft, and a few days later, on October 24th, another nine against a large Japanese numerical advantage. He was twice awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Minsi IIIwas lost in December, 1944, in an accident flown by another pilot.

White 7 Paper Doll, LT. Carl A. Brown Jr., VF-27, USS Princeton, October 24th, 1944
Paper Doll was the personal mount of LT.(JG) Robert Burnell. The distinctive sharkmouth markings used on earlier aircraft by the squadron appear here in a simpler form. On October 24th, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, LT. Carl A. Brown intercepted a large formation of enemy aircraft at a time when the USS Princeton had suffered serious damage. During the intercept, Lt. Brown was able to down five of the Japanese aircraft, but was, in the process, hit and injured. He landed on theUSSEssex, as the Princeton was out of action. Paper Dollwas pushed overboard to make room for other landing aircraft.

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White 115, Death and Destruction, BuNo 72534, ENS Donald McPherson, Bill Kingston, Jr., and Lyttleton Ward, VF-83, USS Essex, May 5th, 1945
From the end of January, 1945, US Navy aircraft in the Pacific carried striking geometric symbols. Markings such as the hourglass belonged to aircraft of the USS Essex. White 115 also had an emblem consisting of a skull and crossbones and the inscription Death and Destruction. The victory tally painted on the cockpit sides possibly includes the total of the pilots that flew the plane. White 115 was mostly flown by ENS Donald McPherson, Bill Kingston, Jr., and Lyttleton Ward, downing three Alfs and one Oscar during one of the most concentrated Kamikaze attacks on TF-58 ships on May 4th, 1945. During this event,Ward attained ace status. Note: This aircraft has been documented carrying rocket racks, but are not depicted here.

White 71, LT. Leo Bob McCuddin, VF-20, USS Enterprise, October, 1944
Famous Navy pilot Leo Bob McCuddin flew this Hellcat on many of his combat sorties. He flew F6F Hellcats as a pilot with VF-20 off the USS Enterprise from April, 1944. All five of his kills were gained during his combat tour with VF-20. He participated in the attack on the Fuso Class battleship and of the sinking of an escorting destroyer during the Battle of the Philippine Sea on October 24th and 25th, 1944. Note: This aircraft has been documented carrying rocket racks, but are not depicted here.

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Built by Libor Zatrepalek MiG-29A 1/48, Limited edition, Cat. No.1157 Camouflage: MiG-29A, Czech Republic Army Air Force, No.1 Sq., 11th Sqdn., Zatec Air Base, Czech Republic, 1993

48438 MiG-29 F.O.D. 1/48 (Academy)

48437 MiG-29 stears and walkways1/48 (Academy)

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The aircraft with the serial number 2960526377 was delivered from the Soviet Union to the 11th slp. (Fighter Air Regiment) in Zatec AB in late 80s. This was one of ten MiG-29As delivered that were capable of carrying the RN-40 nuclear weapon. This capability was removed from the aircraft to satisfy conditions imposed by international nuclear disarmament agreements. In all, Czechoslovakia took delivery of eighteen single seat and two two-seat MiG-29s from the Soviet Union. In October, 1993, the 11th slp MiG-29s were transferred to Ceske Budejovice to the 1st slp. Over the course of dividing up assets between the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, this aircraft remained in the Czech Republic, and became a part of a controversial agreement that saw the Czech MiGs go to Poland for eleven W-3A Sokol utility helicopters. Today, this aircraft flies with the Polish air force with the bort number 77.

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NOVEMBER

4425 MiG-21MF Dual Combo! 1/144 SUPER 44

84156 Fokker D.VII MG 1/48 Weekend edition

7720 PSP colour 1/72

NOVEMBER
648040 BIG3305 BIG4958 BIG4959 BIG7271 Hawk T1 Mk.53 F-111A 1/48 Ta 152H 1/48 Ju 88G-6 1/72 1/32 Revell Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Hasegawa

NOVEMBER
648039 F-16 air brakes 1/48 Tamiya 648040 RS-2US / AA-1 Alkali 1/48 648041 Rocket launcher B-8M1 1/48

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PE-SETS 17031 32283 32289 32302 32303 32306 32698 32703 32705 32715 32721 32725 36169 36188 36190 36191 36193 48710 48712 48714 49568 HMS Hood 1941 Spitfire Mk.Vb landing flaps He 111P-1 exterior P-51D exterior Spitfire Mk.Vb exterior He 111 undercarriage Su-25 Frogfoot interior S.A. Su-25 avionic Spitfire Mk.Vb interior S.A. P-51D interior late ser.20-35 S.A. P-51D gun bay late Su-25 seatbelts rushes/rkos II colour M-1097 Cargo Carrier US Cargo Truck Defender XD Wolf W.M.I.K. Defender XD Wolf W.M.I.K. Ammo Boxes Fw 189 landing flaps Fw 189 exterior Fw 189 surface access S.A. Bf 110D Nachtjager 1/700 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/35 1/35 1/35 1/35 1/35 1/48 1/48 1/48 1/48

NOVEMBER

Trumpeter Hobby Boss Revell Tamiya Hobby Boss Revell Trumpeter Trumpeter Hobby Boss Tamiya Tamiya Trumpeter Italeri Italeri Hobby Boss Hobby Boss Great Wall Hobby Great Wall Hobby Great Wall Hobby Dragon Cyber Hobby

72521 72524 73391 73396 73402 73412 73413 99029 99033 99037 99039 99055 ZOOMS 33091 33103 FE568 SS391 SS396 SS402 SS412

F-22 bomb bay F6F-5 exterior Bf 110B S.A. F-22 S.A. Bell 212 UH-1N S.A. F6F-3 interior S.A. F6F-5 interior S.A. Railings 45 3 bars long Railings 2 bar with mesh WWII Bofors AA guns IJN ladders German ship guns WWII 1/700 Spitfire Mk.Vb interior S.A. 1/32 P-51D Interior late ser.20-35 S.A. 1/32 Bf 110D Nachtjager Bf 110B interior S.A. F-22 S.A. Bell 212 UH-1N S.A. F6F-3 interior S.A. Weekend

1/72 1/72 1/72 1/72 1/72 1/72 1/72 1/700 1/350 1/700 1/700 1/700 1/32 1/32 1/48 1/72 1/72 1/72 1/72

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Hobby Boss Tamiya Dragon Cyber Hobby Airfix Academy Revell Eduard

36188 M-1097 Cargo Carrier 1/35 Italeri

36191 Defender XD Wolf W.M.I.K. 1/35 Hobby Boss

17031 HMS Hood 1941 1/700 Trumpeter

32283 Spitfire Mk.Vb landing flaps 1/32 Hobby Boss

32306 He 111 undercarriage 1/32 Revell

48712 Fw 189 exterior 1/48 Great Wall Hobby

73413 F6F-5 interior S.A. 1/72 Eduard

73396 F-22 S.A. 1/72 Academy

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P-51D MUSTANG
1/32 Tamiya

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32302, 32715 , 32721, JX136

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