MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Merry Christmas to one and all!!! I trust everyone can enjoy a day of peace and tranquility with family and friends doing memorable things together. Enjoy your day today and be blessed.

Dora 9 Diecast. 

 

CORGI RELEASES FOR 2011 - BREAKING NEWS!!!!

After weeks of speculation about what Corgi has in store for collectors in 2011, everyone eagerly awaiting the Corgi Catalogue, Corgi has surprised everyone with an advert in Aeroplane Magazine!!!!

BIG NEWS IS A SHORT STIRLING!!!!! Everyone has been wanting one and it's here in 1/72 scale!!!!  Other new castings include the Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIC armed with 4 20mm cannons and the Hawker Hart!!!!

There's another new Swordfish Floatplane along with a wheeled version, a Gloster Galdiator in German markings and another Heinkel He-111. For rotary fans there's another Lynx and Whirlwind!!!!

Other BIG NEWS is the 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf109 Black 6 in JG26 desert scheme!!!! Another must have!!!! I can't wait!!!!


Courtesy of BSG75 from DAF.

Hobby Master releases for February 2011.

New for February 20111 we see a few interesting models. First up is a 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.XIV with D-Day stripes. Another F3F which I believe is particularly popular with US collectoors.

In 1/72 we have the second Invader in Korean War colours along with an RAAF Beaufighter. As far as fast pointy things go, there's a few choices. Standouts include the F-111G Aardvark and ROCAF F-5E Tiger II.

In 1/200 we have another DC-4 and DC-6 release.

New Hobby Master Releases for January 2011

New HM releases for January 2011 have been announced! Big news is the new F-5 Tiger II in 1/72. A really good looking fighter aircraft, the first release is an F-5N in US Navy Reserve Sundowners colours.

The standout for me is another RAAF PIG!!!! An F-111G in dark overall grey celebrating 60 years of the RAAF. There's a couple of WWII era Dauntless dive bombers as well another F-4 Phantom and AV-8B Harrier all in 1/72.

In 1/48 we see another Fw 190 but this time an unusual model with streamlined tanks on top of the wings. Only 80 aircraft were produced and it was an attempt to improve speed without the drag caused by the centre line drop tank.

In 1/144 we see the second Ju-52 release, this time in the livery celebrating the 1936 Olympics. 

Hobby Master has also introduced two new weapons sets for the A-10 Warthog. This is an interesting development since collectors have been calling for more accurate weapons loads. HM has improved the load outs on their latest A-10 releases and now those with earlier releases can update their ordinance!

New Models due in at Dora 9 Diecast shortly.

We're expecting an example of each of the new Hobby Master F-111 Aadvark 1/72 swing wing strike aircraft. They inlcude a USAF Vietnam example, a RAAF F-111C with longer wings and strengthened under carriage. Lastly there's the EF-111 Raven, electronic warfare aircraft.

In addition there's a Stanford Tuck Spitfire by Hobby Master in 1/48. Three models have recently been releases but the Tuck Spitfire is the pick of the bunch. The underside features the black and white undersides. 

We also have a few Armour 1/100 Mirage IIIs and an F-100 all in French colours. The F-100 also comes with a flying helmet. The Armour range is no longer available but it is one of the few companies that produced the Mirage III in diecast in any scale.



December Hobby Master Releases.

For December we have a new 1/72 Douglas A-26 Invader!!!! This is a new for diecast collectors. Next we have to celebrate the Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney in the form of a P-51D Cripes a Mighty in 1/48 and in 1/72 an F-22 with a dash of colour also called Cripes a Mighty.

The pilot of Cripes, Major George Preddy, was a leading US ace prior to being shot down and killed of the 25th December 1944 while he was on the tail of an Fw-190 (if I recall correctly). He was a victim of friendly fire, being shot down by American quad .50s.

There's also a Greek F-102, two MiG 15 in two different Chinese / Taiwanese schemes and an Australian A-4.

November Hobby Master Releases.

Hobby Master have announced a new tooling in the form of the DC-2 in 1/200. This 1930s airliner was the predecessor to the DC-3. Also of interest in 1/200 is the KC-97G inflight refueling tanker.

In 1/72 there's a Romanian Stuka, a Vietnam A-4 Skyhawk, the pilot of which is still MIA but is a US Medal of Honour winner. There's also a Canadian Beaufighter, US Marines SNJ-3 (Harvard) and another Avenger. 

In 1/48 there's couple of new Mustangs, P-12 and P-26. Interestingly Hobby Master is creating new models with broader appeal by doing representions from different countries across the range of scales.



Updates on new arrivals and listings.

Time for an update after some packages eventually turned up. We've been having a torrid time with multiple packages from the UK and Europe going missing. Happily some models have turned up from the US and Hong Kong.

Firstly, we have the South African Airways DC-3 arriving. These models have long been sold out but we have managed to secure a very limited number of these models.

Next up are two Corgi Vampires procured after a client expressed some interest in these. Two models are available, the FB Mk.5 and the T Mk.11.

For the collectors we have secured the discontinued Hobby Master IDF F-4E Phantom II as well as the absolutely stunning Inflight 200 Boeing 747 ZS-SAJ, Ndizani!!!!

First Pre-production photos of the EF-111 Raven.

The first photos of the EF-111 Raven, otherwise known as the Sparkvark, have emerged. Really very nice!!! The USAF and RAAF F-111 Aardvarks are due out shortly and I've seen the USAF version available in Hong Kong.

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We've just added the "1time.co.za" Inflight200 DC-9-30 to our list of items for sale. Beautiful little jet that was just crying out for a scale bigger than 1/400. In 1/200 the model is transformed!

I would say that 1/200 is fast becoming the scale of choice for many collecting airliners. To my mind, while you could display more 1/400 models in a given space, the 1/200 models just have much more "presence" than the smaller scale.

HM 2011 hints...

Just picked up a hint that Hobby Master may be looking at doing the Northrop F-5E Tiger II for 2011. Already confirmed is the A-26 Invader by HM and the Devastator T1 by Skymax.

SAA DC-3s Secured!!!

After numerous requests for the long discontinued Corgi SAA DC-3 finished in polished metal we've started tracking these models down. We're happy to report that we've met with some success and we'll be seeing this model in stock within the next month or so.

Hobby Master releases for December!!!

Hobby Master has posted the new releases for December and man there's some exciting stuff!!! NEW is a 1/144 Junkers Ju 52!!! And here everyone was thinking 1/144 was dead!!! 

There's a 1/72 MiG 15 in Soviet colours at last!!! Then there's a Vietnam F-102 Delta Dagger. A couple of Harvards and a Harrier. In 1/48  there's also a new Fw-190.

The BEST new however is that the 1/48 SAAF Korean War P-51D Mustang is definitely happening!!!!

Some hard to find models inbound!!!

As you all know we do specialise in finding those hard to find gems. Inbound are one or two that may pickle your senses. First up is Corgi 1/72 Presidential Sea King. Boy, did this one take some time to find!

The Bob Doe 1/32 Spitfire is next. This model has just recently been released. It sold out virtually instantly! Gone in the US market in days and just hitting the shores in the UK. Also an instant sell out! I guess that's because 1/32 has been very quiet these last few years AND it's a Spitfire.

Corgi has also released the Graf 109 with the red tulip nose in 1/32 and this model is still available. A 1/32 Corgi Mosquito FB.VI is also on the cards and this should be released in the first quarter next year.

The photo of the Spitfire with the tribute to Bob Doe was taken by Dilli from DAF.

We also found two older Corgi Bf109s and Harriers. Really great finds. In addition a three tone Dragon C-5 is also winging its way over here. Some very happy collectors out there then.

Thing is we've also encountered some issues with postage from Europe with a consignment of 1/72 battle tanks going missing! Not so good.

SPY SHOT!!!!!

Just have a look at what popped up on the net!!!! I haven't yet been able to confirm this yet but take a look!!!! How about a 1/48 scale Korean War SAAF Mustang???

Pics of the SkyMax Strikemasters!!!

SkyMax have released some pre-pro pictures of their upcoming Strikemasters. One from Singapore and the other from New Zealand.

Leonard Sheshire VC Lancaster.

More pictures from the Corgi Catalogue.

New Corgi October 2010 to March 2011 Catalogue!!!!

You will notice some 1/72 helicopters, Whirlwind, Chinook, Sea King and 1/48 WWI biplanes, Spad XIII, SE5a, Fokker DVII in the mix, all new releases too. Hopefully the WWI planes will have the new "wood look" props as opposed to the very plastic looking ones released previously. Standby for some more pics!!!

Pictures of some of the new Corgi models.