Model Forum / General / Models / December 2006

Hi all,

I just paged through the latest Model Art (2007/1) issue, and as usual
Japanese makers are appealing to people's desire of something new,
limited-edition, or different :-) I've only noted a few here, there
are more, so please seee respective makers' webpages.

*Hasegawa*

       1/48 collection of Zero fighters, includes 15
       variants. (released end of December)

       From above, to sell separately one hopes, new are the A6M1,
       A6M7, A6M8, and A6M2-K (2-seater)

*Aoshima*

       1/350 IJN CA Takao (maybe 1941, release date not specified)

*Pitroad* (I Think)

       1/700 IJN BB Fuso & Yamashiro 1944 (released end of December)

*Other news*

       plenty of "decal" releases from FujiTamiGawa.

       I would expect the Hasegawa 1/48 B-26C Marauder to have made a
       killing already in the flak-filled skies of the various
       importer ledgers, if it has not run out of fuel on the journey
       to the targets. I still maintain the B-25 is a better aircraft
       to model :-)

       I heard the modified 1/700 IJN Kongo class (with hanger, ala
       Burke Type 3) will be out soon too. The leadship (and one
       sistership too IIRC) is already launched, named Atago.

Enjoy the Christmas shopping, and salivating!