1001

And with this post, today we have reached a new milestonewe : This is the 1001th Post since the opening (12 June 2009) ! We are also proud about our 18.000+ monthly visits and probably this month will close to an higher rate of 20.000/22.000 unique visits. I wish to express my gratitude and thanks to every people that are supporting  this project!

Bests regards,
Franco Scozzari

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Airconnection KV

AirConnection: KV Techical History and Variants

AirConnection is proud to announce the publishing of the long-awaited book KV – Technical History and Variants by Neil Stokes. More than four years in the making, the book is in hardcover format with 560 A4-sized pages.

The book includes 350 black-and-white photographs and over 300 drawings including 50 pages of 1:35 scale drawings and 12 pages of color profiles.
The book covers all major variants and sub-variants including the KV-1, KV-1S, KV-85, KV-2, KV-8 and SU-152. It draws upon wartime Soviet documents and technical manuals, factory archive material and other primary source references to provide the most in-depth treatment of the KV series ever published.
The majority of the photographs come from private sources and less than 10% have been previously published. They include rarely seen top views, interior photographs of the KV-1 and SU-152, along with previously unpublished photographs providing glimpses of the turret interior on the KV-2.

Airconnection KV

The book is accompanied by a web site http://www.4bogreen.com containing modeling-related information including kit reviews, lists of available after-market products and tweaks lists. By utilizing the web site to complement the book, the author and publisher can more easily include information about new kits and after-market products as they become available.

Trade and personal inquiries for the Americas and Asia/Pacific should be directed to AirConnection http://airconnection.on.ca and those for Europe should be directed to AJ-Press http://aj-press.home.pl.

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Lion Roar LAS35014-4

Lion Road: german KingTiger Porsche turret Detail kit

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Tankograd 5026

Tankograd: Panzerhaubitzen der Bundeswehr M7-M52-M44-M55-M109

Panzerhaubitzen der Bundeswehr M7-M52-M44-M55-M109
Modern German Armoured Self-Propelled Howitzers

In the 1950s and 1960s the German Artillery was dominated by Panzerhaubitzen of U.S. origin: The M 7 B2, M 52, M 44, M 55 and finally, from 1964, by the M 109. While the earlier U.S. vehicles were taken over with only minor modifications the M 109 was given cutting-edge technology upgrades from the very first day. With the last M 109 stricken from active service, an era came to an end in 2007. This publication shows the German Panzerhaubitzen from the M 7 to the M 109 A3 GE A2 in excerpts from the original U.S. techncial manuals, with many hitherto unpublished photographs and comprehensive written documentation.

Quantity Photos and Illustrations: illustrated with 97 b&w photos and 72 colour photographs
Text – Language: English text
Number of Pages: 72

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Maco 7207

Maco: 1/72 scale sWS Halbkettenfahrzeug Half-Track

Available here

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Dragon 6494

Dragon: Jagdpanther Ausf.G1 Early Production w/Zimmerit

Dragon has created an Early Production (i.e. G1) version of the Jagdpanther in 1/35 scale. As such it has the smaller internally bolted mantlet, a monobloc gun barrel and an engine deck based on that of the Panther Ausf.A. The aforementioned mantlet is produced by a four-directional slide mold that bears a realistic cast texture. What sets this latest release apart is its coat of Zimmerit, which was applied to Jagdpanthers up till September 1944. The typical square-pattern Zimmerit is astonishingly rendered in 1/35 scale. Zimmerit is also correctly pre-molded on the lower hull, saving modelers the burden of this undertaking. Even the stowage boxes at the rear of the hull receive a Zimmerit layer. To finish off this fine Jagdpanther, Dragon has supplied two complete runs of easy-to-assemble DS Tracks suitable for this Early Production variant. Thanks to its molded-on Zimmerit, this Jagdpanther will save modelers hours of putty hassles. Indeed this “hunting cat” is ready to spring into a suitable diorama or display case.

The Jagdpanther (literally, “hunting panther”) was Germany’s ultimate expression of a WWII tank destroyer. Its sloping armor plates were better able to deflect enemy rounds, and this sleek design was combined with an extremely potent 8.8cm KwK43 cannon. This was the same long-barreled weapon mounted on the Kingtiger. As the tank destroyer was based on the running gear of the existing Panther tank and also featured an upgraded transmission, the vehicle was relatively reliable. Development of the Jagdpanther commenced in late 1942 and the first of 415 production examples began rolling off factory floors in January 1944. The 45.5 tonne Jagdpanther was operated by a crew of five. These tanks served on both fronts in the latter part of the war, but were primarily deployed on the Eastern Front.

Features:
- Injection-molded zimmerit w/superior detail realistically represented
- Slide-molded rear stowage boxes
- Accurate fighting compartment roof w/weld details rendered
- 2-directional slide-molded lower hull w/zimmerit on both sides
- 3-directional slide-molded superstructure
- Front ball-mount MG is movable
- Gun sleeve is slide molded
- Muzzle brake made by slide mold
- Gun is reproduced w/multiple parts
- Rear fighting compartment w/authentic detail
- Rear fighting compartment hatch can be assembled open/closed
- Gun mantlet made from 4-directional slide mold w/crisp detail
- Exhaust pipe is slide molded w/hollow end
- Detailed radiator assembly complete w/photo-etched grills
- DS Tracks for Jagdpather Early Production
- Cylindrical stowage bin and OVM w/clasps detail
- Finely detailed road wheels
- Gunner’s sight molded in clear plastic

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Model Cellar MC25007

Model Cellar: Wehrmacht Panzer II Commander sculpted and painted by Gunnar Lindfors. 1/24 scale ideal for the TASCA’s Pz.II kit.

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Armor Models

Armor Models: This Step by step guide to painting and finishing  WWII German Armour is written by Glenn Bartolotti. Volume 4 describes a masterclass on how to build up a 1/48 mini diorama with a Panzer I SS-Pz.Abt.101 at Villers-Bocage in 1944. It’s a PDF guide sold at 2.95 USD.

Link to Armor Models

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Blast Models bl35152k

French Producer Blast Models, has sent us news about their last productions:

BL35153K – Protector Crows 2 for M1151/1114 and MRAP

BL35156K - French army VAB and VAB top – IED Counter System Afghanistan

BL35152K – US Spark Mine Roller for Stryker

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Blast Models BL35153K

Blast Models BL35156K

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Tankograd 7017

Tankograd: Task Force Kandahar
Vehicles of the Canadian ISAF Contingent

The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operates in Afghanistan since January 2001. The mission of ISAF is to support the new Afghan Government in regaining sovereignty, establishing a secure and safe environment and building functional security forces, as well as to support the economical and political rebuild of the country. This publication shows the vehicles in service with the Canadian contingent that includes most modern types such as the LAV III LORIT wheeled armoured infantry fighting vehicle, the Cougar 6×6 mine resistant ambush protected vehicle and the Leopard 2A6M CAN main battle tank with slat stand-off armour.

Quantity Photos and Illustrations:
illustrated throughout with 127 colour photographs
Text – Language:
English text
Number of Pages:
64

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DNE PRO MODEL 3514

Hungarian DNEPROMODEL Kft has sent us photos of their new 1/35 kits:

3514 AT-3 Maljutka. Resin kit witch photo etched parts.
3515 German canister. Resin kit.
3525 German Nebelwerfer 41 ammo & ammo container. Resin kit.

DNE PRO MODEL 3525

DNE PRO MODEL 3515

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Tankograd 8002

Tankograd: Canadian LEOPARD 2A6M CAN

The Leopard 2A6M in its CAN variant is currently one of the most advanced versions of the German battlewagon and in service exclusively with the Canadian ISAF contingent in Afghanistan. This publication grants a closer look on the Leopard 2A6M CAN in active service in a warzone as well as in highly detailed walkarounds.

Another highlight are the exclusive photographs of the Leopard 2A6M CAN with the Mine Clearance Roller System attached.
Another Tankograd release ideal for fans of modern armour and tank technology as well as for serious modelers.

Quantity Photos and Illustrations:
illustrated with 191 colour photographs and a 1/35 scale drawing
Text – Language: English text
Number of Pages: 64

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