1-144 scale models

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GOODWILL COMPANIONS

Paulus Victor has quickly established a reputation for high-quality themed releases, and this 1/144 set focuses on the goodwill trip by two Su-27 Flankers to the US in July 1990, which included their being escorted by Montana Air National Guard (ANG) F-16As on their return trip.

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CZECH CARRIERS

Designed for Zvezda’s recent 1/144 Boeing 747 MAX 8, these BOA Decals markings provide for six of the airliners operated by Czech company Smartwings.

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SOVIET SHIP-HUNTING PIKE

Soviet World War Two-era submarines don’t seem to have the same level of attraction among manufacturers as German or even American subjects, so Zvezda’s newly tooled 1/144 Shchuka-class vessel will be popular with maritime modellers.

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PHARAOH'S REVENGE

Trumpeter’s splendid 1/144 Tu-16 Badger receives an Egyptian makeover from ace modeller Juanjo Dominguez, who adds 3D-printed air-to-surface missiles for a finishing touch.

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GAS-BAG TOWING

Having started with conventional Male and Female versions of the Mark IV tank, Brengun has taken a decidedly left-field approach for its latest offering, that of an airship mooring post/tug as used with either 23- or R23X-class British airships.

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REMOTE-CONTROL CATS

Platz has offered a particularly eye-catching set of schemes with its two-kit 1/144 F6F-5 Hellcat package: those worn by remotely controlled target drone aircraft.

IMMINENT RELEASES FROM RODEN

Exciting new items from Ukrainian firm Roden are due late October and November. See the box art and information here.

NEW TAKOM AND SUYATA KITS DUE SOON!

A host of cool new kits from Takom and Suyata are on their way this winter.

NEW TRUMPETER AND I LOVE KIT RELEASES

New kits from Trumpeter and I Love Kit are due soon, via Bachmann Europe. Check out the product list.

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‘SMALL BUT DETAILED’

Having treated modellers to a minute Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless in 1/144 scale, Brengun has issued a separate detail set for the model’s exterior.