31 December 2003
- Wishing you a blessed holidays and best wishes for a happy new year! And may the new year bring you and your family much joy and happiness. Have a great 2004!
30 December 2003 Zvezda company presents two very interesting model kits:
- 1/72 Mil Mi-28A Havoc Modern Russian Attack Helicopter is available for online ordering (price $12.97). The Mi-28 Havoc is a new-generation attack helicopter that functions as an air-to-air and air-to-ground partner for the Mi-24 Hind and Ka-50 Hokum. The five-blade main rotor is mounted above the body midsection, and short, wide, tapered, weapon-carrying wings are mounted to the rear of body midsection. Two turboshaft engines in pods are mounted alongside the top of the fuselage with downturned exhausts. The fuselage is slender and tapers to the tail boom and nose. It features a tandem, stepped-up cockpits and a cannon mounted beneath the belly, with fixed landing gear. The tapering tail boom with a swept-back fin has a flat high-mounted on the fin and a rotor mounted on right. A kit of a goo quality. Highly recommended!
- 1/72 Russian Foot Artillery (1812 - 1814) model kit is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The kit provides three guns, each with a crew of six, plus an officer, a team and an ammunition wagon. Average human height is 23 mm (= 1.66 m). A kit of a veri high historical accuracy and mould quality. Recommended for all military historical enthusiasts!
29 December 2003
- Don't forget about incredible offer from AviaPress! All Maquette kits at wholesale price! Only 3 days left! Hurry up! Don't lose a chanse to buy exellent model kits at very low price!
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine Bronekollektsia #5 2003: From Pershing to Patton (M26, M46 and M47 US main battle tanks) has been printed and is available for online ordering (price $7.97). Recommended!
- Exellent kit in quarter scale 1/48 Fokker D.VII (early) German WW1 Fighter model kit (price $17.97) by RODEN company is available for online ordering! Production of the Fokker D.VII began in Fokker's plants, together with licensed production of the Albatros in the OAW factories in 1917. The early-built Fokker D.VII's began arriving at the Front by the end of March 1918. Quantities of the new type were minimal and only one D.VII was assigned to each Jasta (hunting squadron). Usually the D.VII was given only to the best aces and most experienced pilots. During July of 1918 more than thirty Jasta's were operating this type, the total number of D.VII's at the Front being 407 aircraft. The first combat experience with the D.VII proved that it was the best fighter of the time. The D.VII was clearly better than any allied fighter in performance, it had a higher maximum speed, very strong construction, and some aircraft even returned after battle without struts or cables. 775 planes of this type reached the Front up until November 1918. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
27 December 2003
- Another issue of the popular Russian magazine for Technique Enthusiasts: Modelist-Konstruktor #2 1998 is available for online ordering (price $7.97). The scale model section of this issue is dedicated to the 2S3 M-1973 Akatsiya (Acacia) 152-mm Self-Propelled Gun-Howitzer which comprises a modified version of the 152-mm towed howitzer D-20 and a chassis similar to the SA-4/GANEF launch vehicle. Also readers can find out some info on Russian pre-WW1 ships and Czech Trucks. 40 pages, 30 photos, illustrations and scale drawings. Recommended!
- Eastern express company presents: 1/35 GAZ-MM mod. 1941 Soviet Army Truck model kit (price $17.97) is available for online ordering. In 1938 in connection with development of manufacture of the new engine GAZ-M (50 h.p.) for the GAZ-M1 car was accepted the solution to establish this engine on a truck GAZ-AA, having conducted modernization of this truck. The modernized truck received a designation GAS-MM, except for more high-power engine had more perfect control gear, reinforced attachment of back springs and other changes. In such kind the truck was let out prior to the beginning WW2, when its design was extreme simplified. However simplification of GAZ-MM has not caused deterioration of its characteristics. Constant have remained high passableness, reliability, simplicity of maintenance and repair. Within war this truck was used not only for troop transportation and freights, but also in quality a landing gear for the installation of air defence guns and machine guns. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
25 December 2003
- We received a new issue of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine: Morskaya Kollektsia #4 2003: WW2 Ships. Royal Navy. Part 1 is available for online ordering (price $7.97). The publication contains the information on Royal Navy ships at WW2 period. Recommended!
- Very interesting issue of a Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine: Samolety Mira #2 2001 is available for online ordering (price $5.0). In this magazine: Polikarpov I-15 and I-16 WW2 fighters, Mikoyan MiG-AT Russian modern trainer, Mikoyan MiG-31 Russian interceptor, Tupolev DIP (ANT-29) WW2 aircraft and more. 48 pages, 90 photos.
24 December 2003
- A new issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine: Krylja Rodiny #8 2003 has been printed and is available for order (price $4.95). This issue is completely dedicated to the MAKS-2003 airshow & exhibition. Recommended!
- ICM company presents: 1/72 Polikarpov I-5 Soviet pre-WW2 Fighter model kit (price $8.97) is available for online order. I-5 - the first fighter of N.N. Polikarpov design which was produced in large series and became the basic in Red Army Air Force in the beginning of 30th. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
23 December 2003
- Read more on famous Soviet SAM system in this issue of the popular Russian magazine for Technique Enthusiasts: Modelist-Konstruktor #2 1997 (price $7.97). The scale model section of this issue is dedicated to the 9K33M3 Osa-AKM (NATO's SA-8 GECKO) Soviet single-stage, solid-fuel, short-range, low-altitude, all-weather SAM system. Also readers can find out some info on WW2 ships of LSM-1 Class ( Landing Ship Medium). 40 pages, 30 photos, illustrations and scale drawings. Recommended!
- AMOdel company presents a new kit of a very good quality: 1/72 Kamov Ka-15M Soviet Ambulance Helicopter model kit is available for online ordering (price $10.97). The Ka-15 made its first lift-off on April 14,1953. State acceptance trials were completed in 1955 and next year the helicopter entred production at aircraft factory in Ulan-Ude city. The Ka-15 evolved into a number of, specialized versions. One of version of Ka-15M was ambulance modification of helicopter with suspended gondola for transportation of the wounded. The Ka-15 and its versions remained in service for almost 20 years.
22 December 2003
- A new articles on aviation world are present in this new issue of Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine: Mir Aviatsii #3 2003 (price $6.97). In issue: An eyewitness account of helicopter ops from Groznyy-Severnyy in September 1999/January 2001, A combat helicopter pilot describes the action in Chechnya in April - July 2000, The operations of the Russian air group in the North Chechen War, The Soviet Air Force's Guards units in 1941-45, The Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bomber etc. There are a lot of photos, drawings and illustrations. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
- Gran company presents a kit of an unique subject: 1/72 S-75 Volkhov (SA-2 Guideline) Soviet PVO missile system model kit (price $10.97). The S-75 (SAM SA-2 Guideline) antiaircraft missile system for Anti Air Defence Forces of the USSR was projected in Design Bureau - 1 (KB-1) by Main designer A.A.Raspletin. The system was created on the basis of the technical decisions realized by development and creation of system S-25, without binding to concrete object of defense. There were some stages of creation of system. At the first stage variant consisting of six cabins SAM SA-75 "Dvina" equipped with a B-750 missile was developed, all fighting elements were placed on chassis ZIL-150. In 1958 during works on improvement SAM SA-75 the variant S-75D "Desna" consisting of three cabins with accommodation of the equipment not in bodies of automobiles but on the chassis of trailers was accepted and realized. Since May, 1959 the new variant SAM equipped with B-750BH missiles with the greater range of flight began to be produced in lots. The same year the government recommended to modernize complex SA-2 and to create SAM S-75B "Volkhov" with the expanded zone of defeat, increased noise immunity and missile accuracy of pointing of a complex with new missiles. This complex was taken advantage in 1961. Further other updating SAM SA-2 (S-75M1, S-75M2, S-75D, S-75M3, S-75M4), equipped were developed by various variants of B-750 missiles continue to carry out problems Anti Defence Forces successfully. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
19 December 2003
- In this issue of the Russian magazine for Technique Enthusiasts: Modelist-Konstruktor #12 1996 (price $7.97) military technique Fans can find out techicial data with scale drawings on famous Soviet post-WW2 off-road car GAZ-69. 32 pages, 30 photos, illustrations. Recommended!
- 1/72 Beechcraft T-34C Turbo Mentor US Trainer model kit is available for online ordering (price $6.97). The T-34C Turbo Mentor is the aircraft used for primary flight training. This aircraft is a replacement for the T-34B Mentor and the T-28 Trojan trainers, both piston driven airplanes. The T-34C is a turbo-prop, two-place, tandem trainer with dual flight controls, tricycle landing gear, and duplicate cockpit instrumentation for both instructor pilot and student pilot. The T-34C utilizes the design features and concepts from a long line of successful Beechcraft airplanes. A kit of a good quality. Highly recommended!
18 December 2003
- A new special issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine Red Army's Armoured Cars (1918 - 1945) magazine has been printed and is available for online ordering (price $12.97). This issue is completely dedicated to the Soviet armoured cars of 1917 - 1945 period. Recommended!
- A new kit of a good quality by AMOdel company: 1/72 SPAD S.A.4 with ski gears WW1 Aircraft model kit is available for online ordering (price $11.97). During WWI the firm SPAD has designed a double fighter of original layout. It was a usual biplane with a tractor propeller, but the gunner cabin was placed ahead of a propeller disc plane. The gunner cabin was applied to wings and landing gear by a system of racks. Such layout provided the large sector of bombardment from a machine gun. The prototype named SPAD A has made the first flight in spring of 1915. About one hundred SPAD S.A.2 distinguished by an improved design were produced. The following modification was SPAD SA4 with the engine Le Rhone 9J by power 110 h.p. More than half of them have been sold in Russia. After the invention of the synchronizer, which allowed to shoot through a propeller, milrtaires have refused to use SPAD S.A.2 and SPAD S.A.4. In Russia these airplanes were used to the end of WWI and during the civil war in Russia.
17 December 2003
- Another issue of the Russian magazine for Technique Enthusiasts: Modelist-Konstruktor #5 1996 is available for online ordering (price $7.97). In this issue readers can find out a lot of techicial data on creating the scale models of military technique (i.e. SU-122 Soviet WW2 SPG, USS North Carolina Battleship etc). 32 pages, 30 photos, illustrations and drawings.
- ICM company presents: 1/72 Polikarpov I-5 Soviet pre-WW2 Fighter model kit (price $8.97) is available for online order. I-5 - the first fighter of N.N. Polikarpov design which was produced in large series and became the basic in Red Army Air Force in the beginning of 30th. The first prototype VT-11 has made his maiden flight in April 29th, 1930. I-5 fighters participated in the air battles of the initial period of the WW2. In total in 1931-1934 were produced 800 I-5 fighters. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
16 December 2003
- A new issue of a Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsija i Vremya #4 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.97). The issue covers very interesting topics in the aviation-related area such as The Su-15 Soviet fighter, The Tupolev Tu-334 Russian Airliner, The Beriev KOR-1 aircratft, The XB-70 experimental bomber etc. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
- A new kit of a very good quality by AMOdel company: 1/72 SM-1/300 Polish Light Helicopter model kit is available for online ordering (price $10.97). In 1954 a contract was signed regarding the production of helicopter MM and its power units in Poland, On August 26th 1956 first MM helicopters of Polish assembly were shown to the public during demonstration flight at Okes aerodrome. The serial helicopters received the name SM-1/300 (300 implied overhaul period of rotor blades). In 1971 experimental modification of SM-1/300 with the additional wing was built.
15 December 2003
- We offer a famous Russian magazine for Technique Enthusiasts: Modelist-Konstruktor #2 1996 is available for online ordering (price $7.97). In this issue: 2-whell car, Mikoyan MiG-25 Soviet jet fighter, BTR-80 Soviet armored troop-carrier, Richelieu French Battleship, Model Enthusiast's tips, US Navy aircaraft etc. 32 pages, 30 photos, illustrations and drawings. Recommended!
- Another interesting kit from Eastern express company: 1/35 BTR-D Soviet Airborne Vehicle model kit (price $20.97) is available for online ordering. BTR-D is a variant of the BMD-1, with an additional road wheel, the turret removed, and with a raised hatch area. The BTR-D, which can carry 13 men including 10 infantrymen in the rear compartment, features improved protection through the use of a dual slanted angle in the upper plates of the front armor. First seen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the BTR-D is often referred to as the BMD M1979 by NATO. This a multi-purpose armored transporter can be parachute landed with airborne troops, and is used by Air Assault Forces in a variety of roles and configurations. The BTR-Ds in grenade launcher units will carry one AGS-17 30-mm AGL in the rear. Options include the Kliver turret with a 30-mm gun, 7.62-mm coax MG, thermal sights, superior day sights, and (four) Kornet ATGM launchers. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
13 December 2003
- Modelist-Konstruktor publisher offers a new Aviakollektsia #3 2003: UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) US Helicopter magazine (price $9.97). This publication tells about the most widely used military helicopter, the Bell UH-1 series Iroquois, better known as the "Huey". The Bell UH-1 began arriving in Vietnam in 1963. Before the end of the conflict, more than 5,000 of these versatile aircraft were introduced into Southeast Asia. "Hueys" were used for MedEvac, command and control, and air assault; to transport personnel and materiel; and as gun ships. Considered to be the most widely used helicopter in the world, with more than 9,000 produced from the 1950s to the present, the Huey is flown today by about 40 countries. 32 pages, 70 photos and illustrations, scale drawings. Recomended!
- Eastern Express company presents: 1/35 2S9 Nona-S Soviet 120 mm SPG model kit is available for online ordering (price $20.97). In 1981 for the first time in the world experience there was developed a unique artillery system designated as 2S9 which embodied the features of the mortar and the howitzer. It was named NONA-S self-propelled gun. Since 1981 Nona-S mounted on the chassis of BTR-D tracked armoured personnel carrier has started to enter service with airborne troops. Its quasi vertically elevated barrel permits to execute the combat missions in mountainous terrain which could not be coped by howitzers and guns. A kit of a good quality. Highly recommended!
11 December 2003
- We received another interesting issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #3 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). There are some aviation-related articels on history of Russian and World aircraft in this issue, especially of WW1 period. 48 pages, 30 photos, illustrations and drawings. Highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts!
- A new 1/72 Gotha G.Va/Vb German WW1 Bomber model kit by RODEN company is available for online ordering (price $24.97). In February 1918 Gothaer Waggonfabric AG tested a new version of the latest G.V bomber with a new box tail ('Kasten-steuerung'); Gotha reported that aircraft with the new tail assembly could fly in a straight course with just one working engine. Apart from the new tail, the Gotha G.Va had a slightly smaller nose section with a two-wheeled auxiliary shock landing gear mounted underneath (similar to the SSW-type 'Stossfahrgestell', designed for the G.IV SSW). 25 aircraft of this type were built, all (except for one machine which crashed during flight trials) going to Bogohl 3. Later aircraft were equipped with a four-wheeled auxiliary undercarriage beneath each engine nacelle for increased efficiency. This version, the Gotha G.Vb, also had Flettner servo controls on its ailerons to reduce the pilot's work load when flying with one working engine. Idflieg ordered 80 planes, the first being delivered to Bogohl 3 in June 1918. By the end of the war all 80 aircraft had been built, but the last batch did not reach the front and was delivered directly from the factory to the Allied special commission. As of 1st September 1918, only four bombers of the G.Va type and twenty-one of the G.Vb type served in Bogohl 3. Along with other night bombers every G.Va and G.Vb was destroyed after WWI ended. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
10 December 2003
- MBX-3504 1/35 Pz.1 A German WW2 Ammunition Transporter model kit is available for online ordering (price $15.97). Battles of the Eastern front in 1941 have revealed complete helplessness of light machine-gun tanks in conditions of war with Russia. As commanders of one of the tank groups said, the tank equipped with a gun of less than 75 mm caliber had no chances to survive on the Eastern front. In 1942 the tank models Pz.-1 A and Pz.-1B had been withdrawn from the arsenal. Part of those machines was reequipped into ammunition transporters. Turrets were dismounted, and welded metal boxes of simple shape opened on the top were mounted instead. It is known, for example, that 12 such machines operated at Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
- Read more about famous Soviet heavy bomber in this issue of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine: Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #5-6 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.97). This issue is completely dedicated to the Tupolev TB-3 Soviet WW2 Heavy Bomber history. 80 pages, more than 100 photos and illustrations. Highly recommended!
9 December 2003
- We received a new issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine History of Aviation magazine #3 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.97). In this issue: Ilushin's WW2 bombers, Tupolev TB-3 Soviet WW2 heavy bomber, Sukhoi's Modern Jet Fighters, Mikoyan's Modern Interceptors etc. The magazine is well illustrated with photographs and is supplied with line drawings. 66 pages, 90 photos and color illustrations. Recommended!
- Eastern Express company presents: 1/35 BT-42 Finnish WW2 SPG model kit is available for online ordering (price $20.97). BT-42 - the Finnish assault gun, is developed on the basis of the trophy tank BT-7 mod, 1937. The standard tower BT-7 was seriously altered. English 4,5 inch (114-mm) howitzer QF.Mk. II (Finnish designation 114 P 18) has been established in a tower. The howitzers were equipped with the original Finnish design mouth brake. In total 18 machines has been modernized . Last machine was issued in the autumn of 1943. All BT-42 have formed in separate armour platoon of December 7,1943. 8 assault guns BT-42 from June 17 till June 21,1944 were lost. A kit of a good quality. Highly recommended!
8 December 2003
- Sensation! A new phenomenal kit of a limited edition from AMOdel company: 1/72 Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack Russian AF Strategic Bomber model kit is available for online ordering (price $229.97). The Tu-160 is a multi-mission strategic bomber designed for operations ranging from subsonic speeds and low altitudes to speeds over Mach 1 at high altitudes. The two weapons bays can accommodate different mission-specific loads, including strategic cruise missiles, short-range guided missiles, nuclear and conventional bombs, and mines. Its basic armament of short-range guided missiles and strategic cruise missiles enables it to deliver nuclear strikes to targets with preassigned coordinates.In the future, after the aircraft is equipped with high-precision conventional weapons it may also be used against mobile or tactical targets. The massive Tu-160 ('Blackjack' to NATO) is the heaviest and most powerful bomber ever built. A kit of a superb quality. Highly recommended!
5 December 2003
- A new issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine: Krylja Rodiny #7 2003 has been printed and is available for order (price $4.95). In this issue: Yakovlev's Gliders (in Monograph section), Ilushin's Airliners Series etc. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
- ACE company presents: 1/72 BTS-4A Soviet Armoured Recovery Vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $12.97). BTS-4A was one of the Soviet Union's first post-war ARV designs. It based on the T-54 chassis (earlier BTS-4 were based on the older T-44M chassis). The vehicle has a large dozer blade in the rear to brace it during lifting operations. The BTS-4A is handicapped by the lack of a winch, so it is limited to towing operations. In the center of the vehicle is a platform with drop sides to carry tank engines and other large components. The BTS-4A carries a standard selection of tools for its tasks, including basic, tracked vehicle, small arms, and heavy ordinance tools, as well as rope and a tow bar. For fording, an OPVT shnorkel can be fitted over the crew compartment to enable fording of water obstacles up to 5m deep. A kit of a very good quality and limited edition. Recommended for Soviet Armour Enthusiasts!
4 December 2003
- A new issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine History of Aviation magazine #4 2002 is available for online ordering (price $6.97). This issue offers a continuation to the materials published before as well as some new articles. In issue: Ilushin's WW2 bombers, Tupolev TB-3 Soviet WW2 heavy bomber, Air war in Vietnam and more. The magazine is well illustrated with photographs and is supplied with line drawings. 64 pages, photos and color illustrations. Recommended!
- A new kit of a very good quality by AMOdel company: 1/72 AERO 45 Light Multifunctional Aircraft model kit is available for online ordering (price $12.97). AERO 45 - light multifunctional aircraft which was built by the Czech firm AERO in 1947. By 1951 the company produced about 200 aircraft, most of them were exported to German Democratic Republic, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland and USSR. The next AERO 145 was built in 1959. The aircraft was modified in the following way: higher power engines and radio station were installed, also the cockpit transparencies were changed. In total over 500 aircraft of AERO 145 type were produced. AERO 45 and AERO 145 were used as air taxi, and also as messenger and sanitary aircraft. Some AERO 45 planes served in airforce of CzSSR under the code name K 75.
3 December 2003
- We received new issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #5 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). There are some interesting articels on histîry of Russian and World aviation in this issue, i.e. The I-16 of Soviet Ace Boris Safonov, The first air battle operation of Soviet AF at WW2, The PBY-4 and PBY-5 Catalina aircraft etc. 48 pages, a lot of photos and illustrations. Highly recommended for aviation enthusiasts!
- 1/72 BTS-2 Soviet Armoured Recovery Vehicle model kit by ACE company is available for online ordering (price $12.97). BTS-2 is one of the Soviet Union's first post-war ARV designs. It based on the T-54 chassis. The vehicle has a large dozer blade in the rear to brace it during lifting operations. The BTS-2 is handicapped by the lack of a winch, so it is limited to towing operations. In the center of the vehicle is a platform with drop sides to carry tank engines and other large components. The BTS-2 carries a standard selection of tools for its tasks, including basic, tracked vehicle, small arms, and heavy ordinance tools, as well as rope and a tow bar. A kit of a very good quality and limited edition. Recommended for Soviet Armour Enthusiasts!
2 December 2003
- A new issue of a most mass Russian Aviation Historical magazine: Krylja Rodiny #6 2003 is available for order (price $4.95). Some different types of aircraft are described in this issue. Highly recommended for Aviation Enthusiasts!
- Incredible offer from AviaPress! All Maquette kits at wholesale price! Buy it now and save 20%! During December only!
27 November 2003
- It's real chanse to expand your quarter-scale collection with 1/48 Gloster Gladiator Mk.ll British WW2 Fighter model kit (price $35.97) by RODEN company! In 1937 the Ministry of Aviation placed an order with the Gloster Aircraft Company for the improved Gloster Gladiator Mk.ll modified according to the requirements of specification F.36/37. The most significant innovation was the substitution of the Bristol Mercury IX engine with the Mercury VIIIA: the capacity was still the same, but the gear ratio was 0.572, permitting the installation of the new three-blade Fairey Reed metal airscrew. The Mk II had an electric engine starter, an improved navigation system, and new equipment for measuring altitude and climb rate. Right after the beginning of WW2, Gladiator Mk.ll is were sent to France as part of the Expeditionary Force. Their career was very short - after one Luftwaffe raid almost all machines were destroyed. At the time of the Battle of Britain, 247 Squadron of the Royal Air Force was the only unit equipped with the Gladiator Mk.ll; pilots flying the type managed to score several victories. The most notable campaigns in which the Gladiator Mk.ll took part were the Battle for Norway and the South-African Campaign. Numerous victories over enemy planes proved that when piloted by an experienced pilot, the Mk.ll could be a deadly weapon. Another important part of the Gladiator Mk.ll's fighting career was the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union. To secure take-off and landing in snowy regions most Finnish and Swedish fighters were equipped with skis.The Finnish Gladiator Mk.ll fought on the front line the longest, until the middle of 1943. In North Africa the Gladiator Mk.ll served until the end of 1942. Other Mk.lls were used as liaison and weather reconnaissance planes until 1944. A kit of a superb quality. Highly recommended for Aviation Fans!
26 November 2003
- Another interesting kit from ACE company: T-62 Soviet Main Battle Tank model kit is available for online ordering (price $11.97). A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
- Don't forget about incredible offer from AviaPress! All Eastern Express kits at wholesale price! Only 6 days left! Hurry up! Don't lose a chanse to buy exellent model kits at very low price!
25 November 2003
- 1/72 IT-1 Drakon Soviet Tank Destroyer model kit by ACE company is available for online ordering (price $11.97). Development and testing of the Obiekt 150 (missile armed tank) was completed in 1968, with the vehicle being accepted into service with the Soviet Army as the IT-1 (Istrebitel Tankov-1 or Tank Destroyer-1) on 3rd September 1968. The IT-1 entered limited series production at Uralvagonzavod in Nizhny Tagil and was produced in small numbers from 1968 to 1970; the only tank based ATGM system to successfully reach the stage of limited series production. Though the IT-1 did enter service with the Soviet Army, the development of the IT-1 tank destroyer, the 2K4 missile system, the 3M7 "Drakon" missile and the associated semiautomatic command and guidance systems had proved a severe stretch for available Soviet technology in the early 1960's. The development process had been subject to many delays such that the missile system entered service 7-8 years behind schedule. As a result, the 3M7 "Drakon" on its Obiekt-150 chassis was, though still an effective system, technically obsolete when introduced into service in 1968, overtaken by new tank armament, ammunition types and the rapid development of second-generation wheeled ATGM systems. The IT-1 tank destroyer was withdrawn from Soviet service in the late 1970's. A kit of a good quality. Recommended for Soviet Armour Enthusiasts!
24 November 2003
- PST company presents: BTR-50PK Soviet Tracked Amphibious Troop-Carrier model kit is available for online ordering (price $14.97). This transporter has full overhead armor protection and NBC system with the troops entering and leaving the vehicle by two rectangular roof hatches that open either side. In the roof at the front of the hull a single piece hatch cover that opens forwards. Two ventilators are fitted, one at the front of the troop compartment on the right side and one at the rear of the troop compartment on the right side. The BTR-50PK is normally armed with a 7.62 mm SGMB machine gun. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
21 November 2003
- A new kit of Russian Project company1/72 L-39 C/Z0 Albatros Jet Trainer model kit is available for online ordering (price $9.97). The Czechoslovakian L-39 was built as the successor to their earlier trainer, the L-29 Delfin. Design work began in 1966, and the first prototype made its initial flight on 4 November 1968. The idea of the design was to marry an efficient, powerful turbofan engine to a sleek, streamlined fuselage, resulting in a strong, economical performer which would become the next standard jet trainer for the Warsaw Pact. Full-scale production was delayed until late 1972 due to apparent problems with the design of the air intakes, but these difficulties were overcome and the type went on to be a great success with the Soviet, Czech and East German air forces, among others. Three main variants were produced. The L-39C was built as a pure trainer and was used by numerous air forces throughout Eastern Europe beginning in 1974 and continuing through today. The armed weapons-trainer variant is called the L-39ZA, and a close-support and ground-attack version is called the L-39ZO. In addition to those mentioned above, the L-39 has been exported to numerous countries, including Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Iraq, Libya, Estonia, and Kyrghyzstan. A modernized derivative of the Albatros, the L-59, is still being built in the Czech Republic. A kit of a very good quality! Add this warbird into your collection!
20 November 2003
- We received a new kit of a very high quality from ACE company: Grumman AF-2W Guardian US Navy Carrier Based Anti-Submarine Aircraft model kit is available for online ordering (price $24.97). The AF Guardian was developed as a replacement for the Navy's TBF Avenger anti-submarine search & strike aircraft. The Navy ordered Grumman Aerospace Corporation to modify the developing XTB3F-1 bomber. The new plane was to be classified as "hunter-killer" carrier based anti-submarine (ASW) aircraft. The first prototype flew on 19 December 1945. Two variants of the Guardian were produced: The AF-2S for torpedo or bombing missions and the AF-2W with the large ventral radar. Designed to work in pairs, the AF-2W "hunter" member of the team has a crew of four and was unarmed, though it could carry underwing drop tanks, and had a large radome for the APS-20 search radar mounted on the belly under the cockpit. The finlets were to provide lateral stability, which was affected by the radome. The AF-2S "killer" member of the team had a crew of three and could carry up to 1,800 kilograms (4,000 pounds) of munitions, including depth charges, bombs, or a homing torpedo in the bombbay, plus 12.7 centimeter (5 inch) "high velocity ail rockets (HVARs)" mounted on underwing pylons. The AF-2S mounted APS-30 targeting radar in a pod under the right wing, a searchlight in a pod under the left wing, and could also carry sonar buoys. Highly recommended!
19 November 2003
- Exellent kit in quarter scale Sopwith 1.B1 French WW1 Bomber model kit (price $24.97) by RODEN company is available for online ordering! The Sopwith 1,5 Strutter appeared in the middle of 1916, and right after that the French Military Command became very interested in this new British development, since the French Air Force mostly had obsolete Farman and Breguet types in service. Agreement for license production of Sopwith 1,5 Strutter was quickly reached; however, due to the slow speed of development, the type was not appearing in great quantity, and in the beginning France purchased 1,5 Strutters produced in Great Britain. By the end of 1916 the following companies were involved in production of the plane: Harriot, Morane-Saulnier, Salmson, Nieuport and some others. In spite of the fact that all of these companies had developed similar aircraft of their own, they had to produce the 1,5 Strutter, which now had the type names Sopwith 1.B1 (one-seat version) and Sopwith 1.B2 (two-seat version). French manufacturers managed to build about four thousand aircraft of both versions in quite a short period of time (until 1917). There was almost no difference between the licensed Sopwith 1.B1 and its British counterpart except for the way bombs were loaded and fixed in the middle of the fuselage. The Le Rhone 9Jb engine was installed in the majority of these planes, while British-built aircraft had a Clerget 92 engine. At the moment of its fighting debut in the winter of 1916/1917 the plane was still competitive in fighting missions. A kit of a superb quality. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
18 November 2003
- We received a new issue of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine: Cosmonautics News #8 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.00). In this issue: Mars Missions, Piloted Flights Cosmonauts, Astronauts and Crews, Satellites, Companies and Organizations, Launch Vehicles, Rocket Engines, Projects and Plans, Conferences and Exhibitions etc. Recommended!
17 November 2003
- Lavochkin La-7 Soviet WW2 Fighter book is available for online ordering (price $9.97). This publication tells about history of aircraft creating and develpment, it's characteristics and features. The detailed information on battle usage of La-7 fighter also present. Numerous rare b/w photographs accompany the text. Highly recommended for people who are interested in the military and aviation history!
14 November 2003
- We received a new issue of Very high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Aviasalony Mira #23 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). In this issue: Paris Air Show-2003, MAKS-2003: the aerobatic team's festival, Farewell Concorde and other aviation-related topics. Recommended!
12 November 2003
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Aviapanorama magazine #7-8 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). In this issue: The Paris Air Show Summary, The Mil Mi-8 Soviet Helicopter, Ukrainian Air Industry, From MAKS-2001 to MAKS-2003 and other topics regarding the aviation and space industry. The issue is accompanied by the large amount of Illustrations and photos. Recommended!
11 November 2003
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine: Midel-Shpangout #2 2003: Battleships of Marat Type magazine has been pinted and is available for online ordering (price $9.97). This publication narrates about Soviet Battleships of Marat Type (also known as Sevastopol class). 4 ships of this class were built during WW1. One of them, Poltava, was destroyed by fire on 25 Nov, 1919. She was later used as source of spare parts for other ships of this class. Marat battleship was built as "Petropavlovsk", belonged to Baltic Fleet, since 31.03.1921 as "Marat", on 23.09.1941 was hit by two 1000 kg bombs (prow and one of main artillery battery was destroyed and ship sunk), later used as floating battery (9x305 mm guns), since 31.05.1943 as "Petropavlovsk", since 28.11.1950 as "Volkhov". Oktiabrskaya Revolyucya battleship was built as Gangut, belonged to Baltic Fleet, since 27.06.1925 as "Oktiabrskaya Revolyucya" (means October Revolution), participated in the Winter War by firing on Finnish positions, in duel with Finnish coastal artillery she received serious hits. Parizhskaya Kommuna battleship was built as Sevastopol, belonged to Baltic Fleet, 22.11.1929 - 18.01.1930 transfered to Black Sea Fleet, since 31.03.1921 as "Parizhskaya Kommuna", since 31.05.1943 as "Sevastopol" again. Numerous interesting photos, plans in scale, colour schemes accompany the text. Highly recommended!
10 November 2003
- We received a new issue of a Popular and richly illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine: Cosmonautics News #2 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.00). In this issue: Piloted Flights Cosmonauts, Astronauts and Crews, Satellites, Launches, Companies and Organizations, Launch Vehicles, Rocket Engines, Projects and Plans, Conferences and Exhibitions etc. Recommended!
- A new WW2 history publication The Battle near Smolensk. Part 1 (10 July 1941 - 10 September 1941) book from Military Cronicles series is available for online ordering (price $15.97). Highly recommended!
8 November 2003
- A new issue of Very high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine Aviasalony Mira #22 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). In this issue: Ilyushin Il-114 Airliner, Tupolev Tu-95/Tu-142 Long-Range Aircraft, Beriev Be-200 amphibious aircraft etc . Recommended for Aviation Fans!
6 November 2003
- Kalka Battle 1223 Story (Russians vs Mongols) book is available for online ordering (price $9.97). This book describes in great details the course of battle of Kalka river, the events that preceded the battle and battle's results. The readers are given an opportunity to see the appearance of the warriors of the 13th century in different countries of Europe and Asia. The book is well illustrated and would be of interest for the professional historians, museum workers and for the general readers. Highly recommended!
5 November 2003
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Aerospace magazine Aviapanorama magazine #5-6 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). This issue includes the topics regarding the up to day events and modern types of aviation and space industry. The issue is accompanied by the large amount of Illustrations. Recommended!
4 November 2003
- Incredible offer from AviaPress! All Eastern Express kits at wholesale price! Buy it now and save 20%! During November only!
3 November 2003
- Very interesting directory The Russian Imperial Fleet Encyclopedia book is still available for online ordering (price $69.95). Data on more than a thousand Russian combat ships and auxiliary vessels are given in this encyclopedic reference book. This publication provides an accurate estimate of Russian sea-born forces of late XIX - early XX centuries. Considerable study of information contained herein allows definite conclusions refuting many stable historical myths and stereotypes. The Reference book is of primary interest to the readers interested in the history of the Russian Fleet and naval shipbuilding as well as ship model makers. 334 pages, 96 photographs, 48 illustrations, 280 ship's side elevations. Highly recommended for all enthusiasts who are interested in the naval area!
31 October 2003
- 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-9P Soviet Fighter and 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-9U Soviet Fighter are available for online ordering (price $9.97 for each). In October, 1946 Novosibirsk factory N 153 started the serial production of the last and the most perfect modification of the fighter Yak-9 - Yak-9P. The distinctive feature of this modification of Yak was all-metal construction of glider, which ensured its prolonged service life. Among the other improvements was the enlarged number of equipment, which made piloting easier even in complicated meteorological conditions and made it possible to mount guns with the caliber of 23,37 and 45 mm quickly in field environment. The serial production of Yak-9P was stopped in December, 1948. Yak-9U is a version of Yak-9 with improved aerodynamic characteristics and a new engine M-107A. On February 23,1342 at the time of testing the aircraft developed the speed of 680 kph at a height of 5,800 m. Hardship with tweaking the propeller delayed the beginning of serial production for more than a year, and first serial Yak-9U appeared at the front only in October, 1944. They showed absolute superiority over the German fighters. By August, 1945 over 3,900 Yak-9U were built.
30 October 2003
- Very interesting issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine: Technika and Vooruzhenie #6 2003 has been printed and is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The main topic of this issue is Soviet Air-Defense Missile Complexes (such as S-300, Buk, Kub, Krug etc.). Recommended!
- A new kit of an unique subject from Russian Project company: 1/35 14,5-mm ZPU-1 Russian AA Gun model kit is available for online ordering (price $24.97). A kit of a superb quality! Add this kit to your collection!
27 October 2003
- 1/72 GAZ-AA Army Truck and 1/72 GAZ-AAA Army Truck by Military-Wheels (AMOdel) are available for online order (price $9.97 for each one). In February of 1930 the first Ford-AA trucks cars were built in Nizhniy Novgorod, from parts shipped in from the USA. In parallel a new automobile plant began to grow and in 1932 was known as GAZ (Gorky Automobile Plant). In January of 1932 the first GAZ-AA truck (a copy of the Ford-AA) was produced in the new plant. The GAZ-AA became a famous and respected vehicle in the Soviet Union, given the nickname "Polutorka" for its 1.5 tonne cargo capacity ("poltora" means one and half). In 1934 mass production of a copy of the Ford-Timken - GAZ-AAA (3-axied modification of the GAZ-AA) was started. This truck was a little heavier than GAZ-AA, less speedy, but its load capacity increased from 1,5t to 2t. A kits of a good quality. Recommended!
24 October 2003
- Read more about Soviet/Russian armour and weapon in this issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine: Technika and Vooruzhenie #1 2003 is available for online ordering (price $5.97). Recommended!
- UM company presents a new kit of very good quality: 1/72 BT-2 Soviet WW-2 Wheel-Track Machine-gun Tank model kit is available for online ordering (price $12.97). Light fast machine-gun tank BT-2 was created on the basis of a construction of wheel-track American tank "Kristie" M. at the Kharkov locomotive-building plant in 1932. Tank BT-2 had armoured anti-bullet protection. The maximal thickness of armoured sheets of the hull and turret was up to 15-mm. The tank was armed with machine-gun setting DA-2 made of two coupled 7.62-mm aviation machine guns DT, corners of prompting on a vertical were from -25 up to 22, the corner of horizontal bombardment without turning movement of a turret was 20. The ammunition of the tank consisted of 2520 cartridges (40 machine-gun disks). On BT-2 aviation engine " Liberty " was established. This tank has formed base for the subsequent updating tanks of series BT. Besides on skilled tanks BT-2 the special equipment was tested: for underwater driving; for overcoming obstacles etc. Machine-gun tanks BT-2 participated in war with Finland, in Poland, in battles near Moscow. In total there were manufactured 500 machine-gun tanks BT-2. Highly recommended!
22 October 2003
- A new articles on aviation world are present in this new issue of Popular high illustrated Aviation Historical magazine: Mir Aviatsii #2 2003 (price $6.97). In issue: The Tupolev SB bomber , I-16 Soviet WW2 Fighter, Mikoyan MiG-15 Soviet Jet Fighter etc. There are a lot of photos, drawings and illustrations. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
- Maquette company presents: 1/35 T-34 mod.1941 wheel set is available for online ordering (price $6.97). Recommended for WW2 Armour Enthusiasts!
21 October 2003
- A new issues of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine: Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #7 2003 and Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #8 2003 are available for online ordering (price $5.97). These issues are dedicated to the different Aerospace-related topics i.e. Yakovlev Yak-130D Russian AF Modern Jet Training Aircraft, Ilyushin Il-76 Soviet Freighter, Tupolev Tu-22M3 Russian Modern Bomber and Missile Carrier and all other Russian AF aircraft including helicopters and experimental planes. Highly recommended!
20 October 2003
- Read more about the different aspects of a marine history and technique in this new issue of a Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Flotomaster magazine #2 2003 (price $5.97). The issue as usually dedicated to the events in a marine history, ships and their crews, design of naval engineering, armour etc. Recommended for all enthusiasts who are interested in the naval area!
- A new interesting kit from AMOdel company: 1/72 Yakovlev Yak-28L Soviet Jet Fighter-Bomber model kit is available for online ordering (price $15.97). Factory tests of the new modification of the bomber Yak-28L started in 1960. The aircraft was equipped with a radio-command range-difference guidance system DBS-2S "Lotos". The station permitted to point the aircraft at a stationary target by means of receiving signals from two ground control stations, situated behind the front line. In process of testing the improved engine R-11AF2-300 with the tractive force 6200 kg each were set on the afterburning in the newlyshaped gondolas, and the glazing of the cabin of the operator's navigator was changed. The debugged Yak-28L was produced by Irkutsk aircraft manufacturing facilities. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
17 October 2003
- We received a new issue of Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine: Aviatsiya-Kosmonavtika #4 2003 is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The main topics of this issue are Sukhoy Su-25 Soviet Ground Attack Fighter-Bomber, Ilyushin Il-76 Soviet Four-Engined Heavy Commercial and Military Freighter, Strizhi Russian AF Aerobatic Team and more. Recommended!
14 October 2003
- We received a new Military Cronicles series publication: Kha-Go Japanese Light Tank book is available for online ordering (price $15.97). The publication contains the information about the history of creation and military application, other main design peculiarities and technical data on the Japanese WW2 tank. Highly recommended!
9 October 2003
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine: Technika and Vooruzhenie #7 2003 is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The main topic of this issue is Soviet Air-Defense Missile Complexes (such as Osa, Tor, Tunguska, Pantsir, Sosna, Strela etc.). Recommended!
8 October 2003
- We received a new issue of Popular high illustrated Navy Historical magazine: Morskaya Kollektsia #3 2003: Varyag Russian Cruiser is available for online ordering (price $7.97). The publication contains the information about the history of creation and military application, other main design peculiarities and technical data on the famous Russian WW1 ship. Highly recommended!
7 October 2003
- Read more about the different aspects of a marine history and technique in this new issue of a Popular high illustrated Russian Navy Historical magazine Flotomaster magazine #3 2003 (price $5.97). This issue as usually dedicated to the events in a marine history, ships and their crews, design of naval engineering, armour etc. Recommended for all enthusiasts who are interested in the naval area!
6 October 2003
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine Bronekollektsia #3 2003: Stewart Light Tank has been printed and is available for online ordering (price $7.97). Recommended!
3 October 2003
- We received a special issue of Popular high illustrated Armour Historical magazine: Bronekollektsiya Special Issue #3: T-34 Soviet WW2 Medium Tank Story is available for online ordering (price $12.97). This publication describes the T-34's history during WW2 and postwar period including the usage of the T-34 in post-war local conflicts. Numerous interesting photos, plans in scale, colour schemes accompany the text. Highly recommended!
- A new issue of a Popular Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviatsija i Vremya #3 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.97). The issue covers very interesting topics in the aviation related area such as The Su-27 Flanker story (in Monograph section), The first commercial VTOL aircraft, The air battle over Kiyv etc. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
- 1/288 MAKS (Multypurpose Aerospace System) 2nd stage model kit by Start company is available for online ordering (price $8.97).
30 September 2003
- A new issue of Popular very high illustrated Russian Aviation Historical magazine Aviamaster #4 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.95). There are some interesting articels from histîry of Russian and World aviation. Recommended for aviation enthusiasts!
26 September 2003
- Sensation! A new phenomenal kit of a limited edition from AMOdel company: 1/72 Antonov An-22 Cock Soviet Heavy Military and Commercial Freighter (World's largest turboprop aircraft) model kit is available for online ordering (price $224.97). The first An-22 flew on 24 February 1965, and it was publicly displayed at the Paris International Air Show at Le Bourget the same year. The largest transport aircraft of the time, An-22 set a number of world records. Despite orders for 100 An-22, only 48 aircraft were actually flying by 1983. A kit of a superb quality. Highly recommended!
19 September 2003
- It's finally arrived! The largest fighter in the world - 1/72 Tupolev Tu-128 Fiddler Soviet Air Defence Long-Range Interceptor model kit by AMOdel company is available for online ordering (price $37.97). Aircraft firstly demonstrated to the public during the Tushino airshow in 1961. It was in production in 1963-1969 at Voronezh aviation plant. Planes of this type were intended to intercept the U.S. bombers B-52 and usually operated in conjuction with AEW planes Tu-126. Tu-128 was the first soviet serial-built interceptor capable of striking the enemy bombers on the opposite courses. Add this kit into your Cold War collection!
12 September 2003
- A new kit of Russian Project company1/72 Antonov An-24 'Coke' Soviet Two-Engine Turbo-Prop Aircraft model kit is available for online ordering (price $39.97). The well-known high-wing turboprop transport was designed as a commuter passenger/cargo civil aircraft, but some of them (about 15) also was in service in Soviet Air Force. The An-24 aircraft was designed to replace aging piston engine Li-2, Il-12 and Il-14 fleet by more efficient turboprop design. Aircraft may be easily converted from passenger to mail/cargo delivery configuration by removing seats and some cabin equipment. Navigation and communication equipment allows to operate An-24 in day- or night-time, under any weather conditions. Aircraft proved to be very robust and reliable. It is capable to maintain 3000m altitude with maximum payload and one engine cut off. In service with Aeroflot since 1962, recently one of the oldest aircraft in passenger fleet carrying almost 40% of civil traffic. A kit of a superb quality! Photo-etched parts included. Add this kit to your collection!
11 September 2003
- Don't forget about Mikoyan MiG-25 Story book: this old (1995), but good and very useful monograph is again available for online order (price $7.97). Good scale plans of MiG-25 Foxbat interceptor! Recommended for Cold War aircraft enthusiasts!
10 September 2003
- BTV (Armour Troops) Almanac. Part 1 book is available for online ordering (price $11.97). This book describes various kinds of Soviet/Russian armour technique (such as T-72 main battle tank, BMPT tank support vehicle, ZU-23 AA Gun etc) and military history events (such as military exercises and conflicts). 72 pages, 100 photos, color illustrations and schemes. Recommended!
9 September 2003
- A new interesting Frontline series book has came out! The Battles Near Don River book is available for online ordering (price $14.97). Defensive operations of Soviet troops at South-Western direction were the main actions of summer 1942. Wehrmacht caught again stratigic initiative, using big concentration of troops on the main hit directions and mistakes of Red Army's command in organizing defense and pursuing defensive operation. German troops have penetrated Soviet defensive lines on the Southern wing of Soviet-German front and were able to move in some areas upto 150-400 kilometers into Soviet Union's territory, causing threat for invading Northern Caucasia and the area of Stalingrad. Due to losses of Bryansk, South-Western and Southern fronts Soviets have lost main industrial and agricultural areas (Voroshilovgrad, Voronezh, Rostov, Lisichansk, Novocherkassk, Shakhty and so on), and German units have been able to seize several bridgeheads on the left bank of the Don river. Despite of all of that, Red Army's unit have been able to escape large encirclement and suffered great combat casualties. 80 pages, 80 photos, color illustrations. Highly recommended for military history enthusiasts!
5 September 2003
- USSR's Submersible Power. Part 1: Nuclear Multi-purpose Submarines book is available for online ordering (price $15.97). This book narrates about Soviet multirole submarines of projects 627, 627A, 670, 670M, 671, 671B, 671RTM, 671RTMK, 949, 949A, 945, 945A and 917. Recommended for Naval Enthusiasts!
- We received a second edition of popular and interesting publication by Sergei Moroz: Myasischev 3M/M-4 BISON Story book is available for online ordering (price $13.97). As well as the previous publication this one is richly illustrated with rare photos and schemes. Highly recommended!
3 September 2003
- Don't forget about popular publications on Soviet/Russian Military Aviation: Pocket Encyclopedia of Russian Aircraft Series books are still available for online ordering (price $9.95 for each).
27 August 2003
- Omega-K presents: 1/72 Ural-375D Soviet Military Truck model kit, 1/72 Ural-375A Soviet Command Vehicle model kit and 1/72 ATZ-5-375 Soviet Army Refueller model kit are available for online ordering (price $11.97 for each). Trucks of Ural trade-mark are the most popular Soviet motor-cars. Reliability, high cross-country capability, ability to operate at outside temperature within the limits from -50 to +50°C, at the height of up to 4500 meters above the sea level prove that the automobile's unique when performing different works any time of year and under any road conditions. High dynamic qualities and cross-country capability make it possible to use Ural trucks alongside with armoured vehicles both on cruising and at the front during fighting operations. A kits of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
21 August 2003
- Famous WW1 aircraft in quarter scale now! 1/48 Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter 'Comic' British WW1 Fighter model kit by RODEN company is available for online ordering (price $25.97). Raids of the Zeppelins and Gotha bombers was serious problem for Britain military leaders and different attempts to oppose it realized. On the early 1917 some Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter received a new role - interceptor plane. Pilots dubbed these planes 'Comic fighters', because of it's mediocre technical performances. A kit of a high quality. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
20 August 2003
- Zvezda company presents: 1/72 Siege Tower model kit is available for online ordering (price $7.97). Recommended for all military historical enthusiasts!
19 August 2003
- A new model kit of Omega-K firm: 1/72 ZiL-131 Soviet Command Vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $11.97). Add it to your Soviet Army collection! Command vehicles on ZiL-131 chassis were in service in Soviet and Warsaw Pact armies. They were widely used in various local conflicts of the end of 20th century. A kit of a good quality. Recommended!
14 August 2003
- We received a new intetresting kit: ATZ-4-131 Soviet Army Refueller model kit is available for online ordering (price $11.97). ATZ-4-131 is the ZiL-131-based fuel truck. ATZ-4-131 was in service with Soviet and Warsaw Pact armies, and now in UIC countries armed forces. ATZ-4-131 was widely used in various local conflicts of the end of 20th century.
11 August 2003
- A new 1/72 ZiL-131 Soviet Army Truck model kit is available for online ordering (price $11.97). ZiL-131 truck with high crosscountry capabilities is one of the most well-known in the world in 70s-90s period among Soviet vehicles. It was an excellentbase model for various army vehicles. ZiL-131 and it's variants were in service with Soviet and Warsaw Pact armies, and now in UIC countries armed forces. They were widely used in various local conflicts of the end of 20th century.
8 August 2003
- Lavochkin LaGG-3 Soviet WW2 Fighter book is available for online ordering (price $9.97). 52 pages, 90 photos, drawings and illustrations. Recommended!
7 August 2003
- We received a new kit of a very high quality from ACE company: 1/72 LAV-R US Light Armored Recovery Vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $13.97). The LAV-R is an all-terrain, all-weather vehicle with night fighting capabilities. Primary function: This vehicle is capable of safely uprighting overturned LAVs while minimizing additional damage. It has the tactical mobility to reach and recover/support disabled vehicles. The vehicle is capable of towing a disabled LAV with suspension damage. It is air transportable via C-130, C-141, C-5 and CH-53E. When combat loaded there are 200 ready rounds and 800 stowed rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 8 ready (8 stowed) rounds of smoke grenades. The LAV-R is fully amphibious with a maximum of 3 minutes preparation.
6 August 2003
- Maquette company presents: 1/35 T-34-76 Soviet Soviet WW2 Medium Tank of Stalingrad production model kit is available for online ordering (price $19.97). The T-34 tank armed with 76-mm F-34 gun was produced not only on the Kharkiv plant, but also on the Stalingrad tractor factory (STZ). The T-34 construction was redesign in this plant in the summer 1941. This changes were directed for adaptability to war condition production and increase of tanks production, that were so necessary in the initial period of the Great Patriotic war. For example, new road wheel without rubber tyres and a new strengthened caterpillar links (named a wafer type today) were introduced in T-34 design into this period. The loader's periscope device was added to the armored turret roof. Towing devices of an early type have conceded a place to more simple and reliable towing hooks, from the reasons of economy the right headlight is not mounted. A kit of a good quality. Recommended for Armour enthusiasts!
5 August 2003
- 1/72 M 996 Ambulance model kit by Military-Wheels (AMOdel) is available for online order (price $12.97).The most popular army jeep HMMWV was added to USA armoury in 1985, It has proved itself as one of the most universal, effective and mobile tactical vehicles of the present. In all more than 140000 High Mobile Multi-purpose Vehicles of different modifications have been made. HMMWV is widely used in armed forces of almost 40 countries. A kit of a very good quality. Recommended!
4 August 2003
- Sensation! A new phenomenal kit of a limited edition 1/72 Antonov An-26 Curl Soviet Military Two-Engine Turbo-Prop Transport Aircraft (Polish, Czechoslovakian, Germany Versions) model kit is available for online ordering (price $39.97). The An-26 is high-wing monoplane powered with a pair of AI-24VT (2820 e.h.p.) turboprops and single RU-19A-300 (780 kg) turbojet. The latter is placed in starboard main engine nacelle to be employed as APU and to generate additional thrust in takeoff and cruise flight. Tail fuselage loading gate allows paratroopers and different airborne vehicles landing. The An-26 is equipped with weather radar and autopilot. OPB-1P optical sight provides precise loads drop. Some An-26s have special adapters beneath the fuselage to convey bombs or other weaponary. The An-26 airlifter saw widespread service in Afghan war against rebel Mujahideen forces. Today, 26 countries use the aircraft around the world. A total of more than 1000 An-26 was built. A kit of a superb quality. Photo-etched parts included. Add this kit to your collection!
31 July 2003
- Another kit of a very high quality from ACE company: 1/72 LAV-25 US Light Armored Vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $13.97). The LAV-25 is an all-terrain, all-weather vehicle with night fighting capabilities. The LAV-25's primary function is reconnaissance and battlefield surveillance. It is air transportable via C-130, C-141, C-5 and CH-53E. When combat loaded there are 210 ready (420 stowed) rounds of 25 mm ammunition as well as 400 ready rounds and 1200 stowed rounds of 7.62mm. There are 8 ready (8 stowed) rounds of smoke grenades. The LAV-25 is fully amphibious with a maximum of 3 minutes preparation.
30 July 2003
- A new publication on Soviet aircarft Tupolev Tu-2 Soviet WW2 Bomber. Part 1 book just has been printad and is available for online ordering (price $9.97). 52 pages, 100 photos, drawings and illustrations. Recommended!
29 July 2003
- ACE company offers a new interesting kit: 1/72 MT-LBM (6MA) Russian Multipurpose Tracked Vehicle model kit is available for online ordering (price $11.97). The MT-LB light armored utility vehicle has disappeared from the scene for several years. Development and production of the vehicle had been centered around the Kharkov Tractor Plant, now in Ukraine. However, one of the alternate plants, the Muromteplovoz, is now offering the vehicles again. Murom unveiled three new versions. The MT-LBM is a new configuration of the MT-LB aimed at providing a better armament package. The MT-LBM (6MA) is fitted with the standard 14.5mm KPVT heavy machine gun turret like that fitted on the BTR-70 and BTR-80. The MT-LBM (6MB) is fitted with the 30mm cannon turret fitted to the BTR-80A. The third version of the revived series is the AZM, an air-transportable earth-mover, also fitted with a bulldozer blade. The MT-LB was developed in the late 1960s as the replacement for the older AT-P armoured tracked artillery tractor and was initially known as the M1970 multipurpose tracked vehicle until its correct designation became known. Typical roles of the MT-LB include use as an artillery prime mover towing 100mm anti-tank guns and 122 mm howitzers, command and radio vehicle (which usually has at least two whip antennas on the roof), artillery fire-control vehicle and cargo carrier. It is also widely used as an armoured personnel carrier, especially in difficult terrain such as snow or swamp. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended for Armour Enthusiasts!
24 July 2003
- We received a new kit of a very interesting subject from RODEN company: 1/72 Sd.Kfz.263 (8-Rad) Schwerer Panzerfunkwagen German WW2 Armored Troop-Carrier model kit is available for online ordering (price $12.97). After adding to its armory the Sd.Kfz.231 (8-Rad) heavy armored car in 1937, the military command ordered a special modification of this car intended for service in advanced reconnaissance units. The primary tasks for this car were stable radio communication with generzal headquarters, and coordination of fighting units in action. The distinctive features of the new armored car were an armored body with a fixed turret, and a long external radio aerial installed on the body. The bigger turret was justified by an increase of the crew to 5 persons, 2 of them being radio operators. The radio equipment consisted of the Funkgerat fur mittleren Pz.-Funktrupp radio station and Kurbelmast adjustable telescopic antenna. The installation of radio equipment significantly decreased space inside the car. At the development stage it was decided not to install the cannon, leaving only the machine gun available for frontal defense; its ammunition was decreased from 1000 to 750 shells. After the beginning of WW2, fighting experience proved that fast acting motorized units require coordinated command, and cars with radio communication equipment could provide the necessary liaison. At this time the Sd.Kfz.263 (8-Rad) cars started to be widely used in their new role as mobile command units. One of the first commanders to appreciate the advantages of the Sd.Kfz.263 was Major-General Erwin Rommel, the commander of the 7th Tank Division at the start of the war. A kit of a very good quality. Highly recommended!
23 July 2003
- Zvezda company presents: 1/35 Special Team (Spetsnaz) of the Russian Internal Troops model kit is available for online ordering (price $6.97).These four figures represent in their appearance and armament modern Russian soldiers, belonging the elite operational anti-terror units used mainly for releasing hostages and fighting against armed gangs. Recomennded!
22 July 2003
- RODEN company presents a new kit of a superb quality: 1/72 Heinkel 111E German WW2 Bomber model kit is available for online ordering (price $27.97). In January 1938 the first 'Emils' (unofficial name of the He 111E) left the factory. The new aircraft reached a maximum speed of 425 km/h (cruising speed with a 2000 kg bomb load was 380 km/h). Mass production of this modification started immediately. The first Jumo-engined version of He 111 started to arrive in combat units in the summer of 1938. The first one to receive the type was Kampfgeschwader 1 Hindenburg - the Luftwaffe's elite unit. In mass production, the He 111 was given further minor improvements (mainly in special equipment, defensive armament and installation of additional fuel tanks). 220 He 111 Es were built in total. At the end of 1938, the He 111P 'second generation one-eleven' was successfully tested. All He 111 Es that were still in service were passed on to the training units before September 1st 1939, when WW2 started. Highly recommended!
21 July 2003
- 1/400 Sch-311 Soviet WW2 Submarine model kit by Maquette company is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The Sch type series 3 submarines were began produced in 1930 and this series became the base for some following series development. The Sch type submarines were more numerous in Soviet Navy and used in Baltic, Black Sea, North and Pacific Fleets during WW2. The Sch-311 Kumza served in Baltic Fleet and was killed In October 15 1942 in Finn Gulf by Finnish patrol ships. A kit of a good quality. Recommended for naval enthusiasts!
18 July 2003
- A new kit of a very high quality from RODEN company: 1/72 RAF S.E.5a w/Hispano Suiza British WW1 Fighter model kit is available for online ordering (price $9.97). In the Spring of 1917 the RFC received a new fighter, the RAF S.E.5. This fighter had potentially very good fighting capability, which was successfully realized by one of the Empire's best aces, Albert Ball, in numerous air duels with the adversary's planes. The only significant disadvantage of this plane was its Hispano Suiza V8 engine whose 150 h.p. was insufficient. The situation changed shortly after the appearance of Hispano Suiza's 200 h.p. engine, a powerplant which could offer the plane significant improvement. By the end of May in the same year, the third prototype of the S.E.5 with the new engine conducted its first flight. 56 Squadron of the RFC was the first to receive the S.E.Sa in 1917. The unit that had successfully flown the 'regular' S.E.5, welcomed the new modification of this plane. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
17 July 2003
- We received a new issue of popular Russian high illustrated magazine of VVS: Vestnik Vozdushnogo Flota #3-4 2003 is available for online ordering (price $6.0). This issue as usually covers a number of interesting and actual aviation related topics. The magazine is well supplied with photographs and color illustrations. 72 pages, 120 photos. Recommended for Aviation Fans!
16 July 2003
- Add this interesting kit into your Soviet Navy collection: 1/400 L-4 Soviet WW2 Submarine model kit from Maquette company is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The L type submarines were developed under the guiuance of B.Malinin un base of D type series 1 submarine construction. 6 submarines of L type were produced from 1929. 3 submarines used in Baltic Fleet and 3 - in Black Sea Fleet during WW2. The L-4 'Garibaldiets' torpedoed 7 enemy transport ships, supplied troops and loads to besieged Sevastopol. Recommended for naval enthusiasts!
15 July 2003
- A new issue of Popular high illustrated Russian Military Historical magazine: Technika and Vooruzhenie #4 2003 is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The main topics of this issue are The S-75 Soviet Air-Defense Missile System, The SU-76 and SU-76 Soviet WW2 SPGs, The Soviet WW2 flame-throwing tanks etc. 40 pages, 80 photos. Recommended!
14 July 2003
- 1/400 K-123 Soviet Alpha Class Nuclear Submarine model kit by Maquette company is available for online ordering (price $5.97). The nuclear submarines 705 and 705K project (NATO code Alpha) was developed for antisubmarine role in Leningrad's Malahit design bureau (KB 143) under supervision of Chief Designer M.G.Rusanov in the 1960s. The Alpha had special rescue surfacing module for everybody of crew the first time of the world. Designers applied some progressive solution in this submarine: the hull was make by titanium, high automation of all systems was used, the first cooling system of nuclear plant used metal with low temperature of m
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