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Title: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 17, 2012, 12:11:39 PM
Woohoo!!!  AZModel have finally released their 1/48 He-70 kits!!!!  I just ordered mine:

(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Heinkel%2070%20AZ4850/640%204850%20He%2070%201%20ger..jpg)
(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Heinkel%2070%20AZ4850/4851%20he70/640%20AZ4851%20boxartHe70.jpg)
(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Heinkel%2070%20AZ4850/4851%20he70/1024%20camHe-70Spain.jpg)
(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Heinkel%2070%20AZ4850/1024%20camHe70ger.jpg)
(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Heinkel%2070%20AZ4850/640%20He70%20plast%201.jpg)

Hopefully this also means that some of their other forthcoming releases aren't that far away...such as:

1/48 Kyushu Q1W1 Lorna:

(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Lorna%20Kyushu%20Q1W1/Kyushu%20Q1W1%20Lorna.jpg)

1/48 Fokker G.1:

(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Fokker%20g1/Kopie%20640%20Fokker%204828%2001.jpg)

1/48 V.L.Myrsky II:

(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Myrsky/Kopie%20640pyry2.jpg)
(http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Myrsky2/640%20VLmyrsky2bok.jpg)

Regards,

Greg
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Logan Hartke on March 17, 2012, 01:14:53 PM
([url]http://azmodel.cz/Plastic48/Heinkel%2070%20AZ4850/640%204850%20He%2070%201%20ger..jpg[/url])]


Nice!  Can I just buy the box art in a large size?  That's gorgeous.

Cheers,

Logan
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 18, 2012, 02:36:47 AM
I just ordered mine:


Correction - I just ordered two...more may yet follow. ;)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Daryl J. on March 18, 2012, 06:32:54 AM
I have my eye set on one (or more) as well.   
Glad to know they are out.

 :)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on January 31, 2015, 01:41:27 AM
AZ model Supermarine Spiteful "Special" "What if" (kit number AZ 7277 ) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=10347)

Click on html or thumbnail to view article at Modellversium.de.

(http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/3/4/7/10347-tumb.jpg) (http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=10347)

Nice looking Spiteful in SEAC markings.  Personally, I think it would look even better in the all-green scheme :)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on January 31, 2015, 04:10:10 AM
AZ model Supermarine Spiteful "Special" "What if" (kit number AZ 7277 ) ([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=10347[/url])

Click on html or thumbnail to view article at Modellversium.de.

([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/3/4/7/10347-tumb.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=10347[/url])

Nice looking Spiteful in SEAC markings.  Personally, I think it would look even better in the all-green scheme :)


I've got that one but I was disappointed with it, it's not 1/72, more like 1/75 I think.  Their Seafang though is more the right size (got one of those too)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 31, 2015, 08:16:29 PM
AZ model Supermarine Spiteful "Special" "What if" (kit number AZ 7277 ) ([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=10347[/url])

Click on html or thumbnail to view article at Modellversium.de.

([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/bilder/3/4/7/10347-tumb.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://www.modellversium.de/kit/artikel.php?id=10347[/url])

Nice looking Spiteful in SEAC markings.  Personally, I think it would look even better in the all-green scheme :)


I've got that one but I was disappointed with it, it's not 1/72, more like 1/75 I think.  Their Seafang though is more the right size (got one of those too)


I am "trying" to complete of these kits.

@Rob: Now that what you mention it, it does look to be a bit on the small side.

@Jeff: I will oblige you with an all-green RAAF scheme. And I'll throw in a pair a Marquardt ram-jets I built for it.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on February 01, 2015, 11:05:47 PM
New Version of the 1/72 Gotha P.60:  P.60C-6 "Raptor"

(http://www.aviationmegastore.com/img/prod/max/b/b/127521_0.jpg)

(http://www.aviationmegastore.com/img/prod/max/8/b/127521_1.jpg)

More info here (http://www.aviationmegastore.com/gotha-p60c-6-luftwaffe-raptor-az7495-az-models-8592013727495-scale-modelling/product/?shopid=LH354cc0f85e150967d27b166478&action=prodinfo&parent_id=212&art=127521).
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: jcf on July 24, 2015, 10:11:51 AM
Rob at West Coast Hobbys has the AZ 1/72 Bell TH-1G on special at $15.00CDN for them what's interested in 1/72 Cobras.
Same as their AH-1G series, just with training markings.

http://www.westcoasthobbys.com/product/az7451-th-1g (http://www.westcoasthobbys.com/product/az7451-th-1g)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 24, 2015, 07:02:49 PM
Rob at West Coast Hobbys has the AZ 1/72 Bell TH-1G on special at $15.00CDN for them what's interested in 1/72 Cobras.
Same as their AH-1G series, just with training markings.

[url]http://www.westcoasthobbys.com/product/az7451-th-1g[/url] ([url]http://www.westcoasthobbys.com/product/az7451-th-1g[/url])


And with the Canadian dollar heading towards to the Center of the Earth, it's only $1.99 USD.  :(

Rob has many other kits on sale as well.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on July 26, 2015, 07:03:39 AM
New Version of the 1/72 Gotha P.60:  P.60C-6 "Raptor"

([url]http://www.aviationmegastore.com/img/prod/max/b/b/127521_0.jpg[/url])



You know, I think the box art would be more impressive if the Brit plane in the background was a Gloster Ace or something like that, instead of the Hornet.  That's considering the P.60 was purely a hypothetical aircraft ------ whereas the Hornet was the real deal -- (so was the Ace )
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 26, 2016, 02:23:13 AM
AZ is re-releasing the Ki-78 "Ken".

(http://www.1999.co.jp/itbig38/10380306p.jpg)

Nice set of decals:
(http://www.1999.co.jp/itbig38/10380306t.jpg)

 
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on March 26, 2016, 02:47:48 AM
Wrong scale!
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 23, 2016, 06:48:23 PM
Dear friends, we prepare injection moulded kit of Martin Baker MB-5 in 1/72nd scale for this year Telford show.

We plan the action for you - we will prepare special decal sheet with what-if schemes of Boscombe Down aircraft, including colourful red-white-blue one, all black qinetic and more. This sheet will be available only at Telford show, priced approx 4,50 GBP.

You can preorder your kit and get the sheet for free.

Write to marketing@kovozavody.cz, subject MB-5 preorder. This is not limited for those who will attend the show, We will send it worldwide. Just mention - bring it to Telford for me or include postal address.

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14138190_1245131795511427_2063697819580629171_o.jpg)

Here is a sketch of the Boscombe Down aircraft:

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14102478_1246774515347155_3041033853301108823_n.jpg?oh=34ad29bc702d544f0be1bf4bc3ab6c54&oe=584BE2D1)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 23, 2016, 06:51:42 PM
The third version of their P.60

(http://www.azmodel.cz/product_thumb.php?img=images/AZ7544_box.jpg)
(http://www.azmodel.cz/images/AZ7544_camo.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Old Wombat on August 23, 2016, 06:53:48 PM
Wrong scale!

Here too! :icon_crap:
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 23, 2016, 07:15:30 PM
Just to add more salt to the festering wound ....

Three boxings of their upcoming MESSERSCHMITT ME-1106:

(http://www.azmodel.cz/product_thumb.php?img=images/AZ7537_box.jpg)
(http://www.azmodel.cz/images/AZ7537_camo.jpg)

(http://www.azmodel.cz/product_thumb.php?img=images/AZ7538_box.jpg)
(http://www.azmodel.cz/images/AZ7538_camo.jpg)

(http://www.azmodel.cz/product_thumb.php?img=images/AZ7539_box.jpg)
(http://www.azmodel.cz/images/AZ7539_camo.jpg)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 23, 2016, 07:17:36 PM
Here is a 1/48 kit:

(http://www.azmodel.cz/product_thumb.php?img=images/AZ4862.jpg)
(http://www.azmodel.cz/images/AZ4862-camo.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: arkon on August 23, 2016, 11:44:48 PM
One of those me-1106's would make for mean looking racer👍
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: jcf on August 28, 2016, 11:59:18 AM
One of those me-1106's would make for mean looking racer👍

Sponsored by the International Carp Producers Association?  ;D
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 31, 2016, 07:03:24 PM
Images of the of the Telford bonus 1/72 MB.5 Decal sheet:

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14191984_1250333771657896_4839434580695590265_n.jpg?oh=fcba0c79ff45f35fd56bbfb917e8c1bd&oe=5883CE9D)

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14089112_1250333861657887_2241377075360382679_n.jpg?oh=10f66741780f505cc199fb63313be2ff&oe=5884B931)

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14183941_1250333931657880_5742406453465081756_n.jpg?oh=949cb7850b9a0452509377efea379597&oe=585171EA)

(https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14184313_1250334001657873_3486833654287090762_n.jpg?oh=dc9d67ceeb2ec88c1e21a872f31c8fd7&oe=5837CE16)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Volkodav on August 31, 2016, 08:16:03 PM
I am visualising a navalised MB-5 serving alongside Fireflies on RN and Commonwealth carriers in Korea.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 31, 2016, 09:03:28 PM
I am visualising a navalised MB-5 serving alongside Fireflies on RN and Commonwealth carriers in Korea.

Good idea. The MB-5 replaces the Seafire FR.46, 47. Served beside the Seafang FR.32.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 01, 2016, 02:56:54 AM
I am visualising a navalised MB-5 serving alongside Fireflies on RN and Commonwealth carriers in Korea.

Visualised that one ages ago...doing it in 1/48 though.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 22, 2016, 03:12:34 AM
Work on our new MB-5 continues. Here are the camouflage schemes for the prototype boxing

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14441004_1270756406282299_711982752402984476_n.jpg?oh=43711d1c6beaa267693e4e8d62264e91&oe=586AA07E)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on September 22, 2016, 03:57:22 AM
I think I'll get one of those with the Mk.3 tail, to go with the Airframe vacuform I built years ago.  Mind you, I've got four of the Falcon kit to build too --- (think Sabre, Centaurus engines and a possible F-82 competitor)

It's a big plane though, bottom pic shows the size well
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 22, 2016, 04:28:31 AM
I have four unbuilt MB.5s in the stash: Skybirds 86, Planet, and 2 from Pegasus.

I'll use the Skybirds 86 and Pegasus kits as WHIF material. I will use the AZ and Planet for stock builds.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 17, 2016, 09:33:56 AM
Coming in 2017. 1/72

(https://s1.scalemates.com/products/img/1/7/9/1008179-12741-40-720.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 26, 2016, 05:28:39 AM
Camouflage schemes for the "coming soon" 1/72 Bf 109H-0 and H-1.

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14855992_1303054176385855_8114462776565391971_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14713009_1303054173052522_4031984978183152407_o.jpg)
(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/l/t31.0-8/14853160_1303054169719189_6300179428666657650_o.jpg)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 26, 2016, 05:59:21 AM
You're just doing that to rub in my inability to get a 1/48 kit/conversion aren't you...
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 26, 2016, 06:50:43 AM
You're just doing that to rub in my inability to get a 1/48 kit/conversion aren't you...

Nooooo ..... it just was a coincidence Greg.  :P

Actually the images were just posted today,
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on November 04, 2016, 04:20:22 AM
MB.5 is almost here ....

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14917043_1313020152055924_2087268235488282684_o.jpg)

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14876541_1313020148722591_6435481440194788320_o.jpg)

Can easily replace wings and tail with other designs.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on December 22, 2016, 08:57:02 PM
I see AZ model has been hacking my home PC. I have in my ideas spreadsheet the "Sea Stinger" which is a navalized MB.5

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15622005_1371831452841460_2680765642632063537_n.jpg?oh=433c437e5b4cac2b853fba546b647cbf&oe=58E28BFC)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 23, 2016, 03:15:40 AM
You and me both...and maybe they are reading our forum.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on December 23, 2016, 09:42:31 AM
I like that RCN version ----  hmm!
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 03, 2017, 03:38:07 AM
Hannants has now in the Future Releases page the "Sea Baker".

Link to kit is here (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7561).

I opened my Prototype MB.5 kit and I found on one of the the sprues the arrestor hook.

On the left side between the upper wing and the large horizontal stab.

(https://www.modelimex.com/images/thumbs/0273970.jpg)

Buy the "Sea Baker" only if you need the decals which are nice in their own right.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on January 03, 2017, 05:08:27 AM
Carl, if you're not going to use the hook, I can find a place for it. I've got four of the Falcon vacuform kits to make, one will have a Sabre 7 engine, one a Centaurus and the other two will be a F-82 JMN mind-blower look-a-like. The hook would look good on the Centaurus one I think ---  RCN of course ---  >:D
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 03, 2017, 05:28:27 AM
Carl, if you're not going to use the hook, I can find a place for it. I've got four of the Falcon vacuform kits to make, one will have a Sabre 7 engine, one a Centaurus and the other two will be a F-82 JMN mind-blower look-a-like. The hook would look good on the Centaurus one I think ---  RCN of course ---  >:D

PM sent Robert.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 17, 2017, 07:57:02 PM
Box art for the "Sea Baker" kit.

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16113265_1396275090397096_3594104528072203012_o.jpg?oh=57b6f6b56fbe11d02f414a4458a31e31&oe=591DCF8E)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 17, 2017, 08:01:23 PM
Ooh.. I just went all.. ooooohh like. 8)

Terrific scheme
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 18, 2017, 02:03:52 AM
Oh, that is spectacular.  :-*  Almost makes me want to buy it....except that it is 1/72! :(

Remove the guns and teeth and you have the basis for a cool Reno style racer as well.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Kerick on January 18, 2017, 02:27:07 AM
So tempting!!!!!
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Volkodav on January 18, 2017, 09:19:12 PM
I understand why it didn't enter service but but but but.............
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Old Wombat on January 19, 2017, 07:33:34 AM
Be interesting to do a Sea Fury, a navalised MB.5 & a navalised CA-15 all lined up together in RN/RAN FAA colours (maybe same markings), as a what was & what might have been display.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on January 19, 2017, 08:20:17 AM
Be interesting to do a Sea Fury, a navalised MB.5 & a navalised CA-15 all lined up together in RN/RAN FAA colours (maybe same markings), as a what was & what might have been display.
Would the navalized CA-15 keep the 4-bladed propeller of the prototype or go to a 5-bladed one or a contra-prop like the navalized MB.5?  I could make a good argument for either of the last two options in practice.  Might be fun to do both.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Volkodav on January 19, 2017, 07:48:22 PM
I have often wondered how to justify multiple platforms filling similar roles, great for whiff but not much good for real life.  What I was thinking was, in particular with the light fleet carriers and their limited space, that the fighter selected for each air group/wing would depend on the other aircraft.  For instance I imagined a Merlin group, a Griffon group and a Centaurus group, or perhaps a long range strike group with Sea Hornet, Sea Mosquito and/or Sturgeon, a tactical strike group with Fury and Firebrand/Firecrest (or Anglicised Skyraider etc.) and a sea control group with Seafire, Firefly (NF & ASW), maybe even an ASW version of the Seagull.

For the MB5, Fury and CA-15, it could perhaps be even simpler with the MB5 and the CA-15 being tailored to complement each other, say one as an interceptor and the other as a fighter bomber or escort fighter.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 27, 2017, 02:31:24 AM
Just posted on their Facebook page:

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-0/p480x480/16299700_1405595626131709_3923870516746730939_o.jpg?oh=40f9243df82f22baa6e3845253f7165b&oe=590AFB35)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16265493_1405595619465043_7189747765349088992_n.jpg?oh=981edccb949ea6afa2b5de7c907b6c15&oe=591BDE21)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16195621_1405595616131710_6848171204623223514_n.jpg?oh=55e52e1b4c141bbf773faedf48b490c8&oe=58FF71FD)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16142265_1405595586131713_5556802889613668618_n.jpg?oh=eb7fe76e632d8581a16f30b15ab34172&oe=58FEF7DA)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16142612_1405595582798380_7943951156629503783_n.jpg?oh=86460bacb607874b80949e21d04002f1&oe=594B90C6)

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16299412_1405595579465047_1592509946865396843_n.jpg?oh=e944426fe88abc382baabbfb00754d26&oe=590E85A8)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 27, 2017, 03:00:37 AM
Already have one of their 1/48 Ki-48s - plan to do it as a RAF bomber.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: KiwiZac on January 27, 2017, 09:44:16 AM
It would be nice to see the Chipmunk released. I think it was announced some time back.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Weaver on January 28, 2017, 02:20:32 AM
I have often wondered how to justify multiple platforms filling similar roles, great for whiff but not much good for real life.  What I was thinking was, in particular with the light fleet carriers and their limited space, that the fighter selected for each air group/wing would depend on the other aircraft.  For instance I imagined a Merlin group, a Griffon group and a Centaurus group, or perhaps a long range strike group with Sea Hornet, Sea Mosquito and/or Sturgeon, a tactical strike group with Fury and Firebrand/Firecrest (or Anglicised Skyraider etc.) and a sea control group with Seafire, Firefly (NF & ASW), maybe even an ASW version of the Seagull.

For the MB5, Fury and CA-15, it could perhaps be even simpler with the MB5 and the CA-15 being tailored to complement each other, say one as an interceptor and the other as a fighter bomber or escort fighter.

One way you can justify it is to cite production issues. Sometimes it gets you more planes sooner if you let two factories build what they already know, rather than forcing one of them to build the other's design in the name of standardisation. This is particulary true if one of the factories is geared up for a an unusual design or construction technique that would take the other one a long time to switch to. Vickers' geodesics and De Havilland's wooden composites spring to mind as examples.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Volkodav on January 28, 2017, 04:21:26 PM
I have often wondered how to justify multiple platforms filling similar roles, great for whiff but not much good for real life.  What I was thinking was, in particular with the light fleet carriers and their limited space, that the fighter selected for each air group/wing would depend on the other aircraft.  For instance I imagined a Merlin group, a Griffon group and a Centaurus group, or perhaps a long range strike group with Sea Hornet, Sea Mosquito and/or Sturgeon, a tactical strike group with Fury and Firebrand/Firecrest (or Anglicised Skyraider etc.) and a sea control group with Seafire, Firefly (NF & ASW), maybe even an ASW version of the Seagull.

For the MB5, Fury and CA-15, it could perhaps be even simpler with the MB5 and the CA-15 being tailored to complement each other, say one as an interceptor and the other as a fighter bomber or escort fighter.

One way you can justify it is to cite production issues. Sometimes it gets you more planes sooner if you let two factories build what they already know, rather than forcing one of them to build the other's design in the name of standardisation. This is particulary true if one of the factories is geared up for a an unusual design or construction technique that would take the other one a long time to switch to. Vickers' geodesics and De Havilland's wooden composites spring to mind as examples.

Maybe the Griffon engine MB-5 could have been ordered from the UK along side and initial production batch of CAC CA15 derived naval fighters before the CAC line was retooled for the ultimate R-2800 engined versions.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on January 28, 2017, 10:58:36 PM
The MB3 was powered by an early Napier Sabre engine and I've always thought the Griffon in the MB5 looked sort of 'lost', if you know what I mean. My plan for my four Falcon MB5's is to build one with a Sabre (not any Sabre though, a Sabre 7 or 8 which were 3000 hp motors), one will have a turbo-charged Centaurus with an exhaust system similar to a P-47 so I can explain away the use of the radiator duct in another way, and the other two as a JMN bait, done like an F-82. I haven't decided what engines it will have yet.
I've already built a 1/72 model of the MB5 prototype quite a few years ago, it's an Airframe vacuform kit with lots of Aeroclub accessories.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on February 08, 2017, 02:40:15 AM
(https://scontent-syd2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/16587087_1416733088351296_5245278789216748104_o.jpg?oh=d324d9e0af10c62b94d1c530da3ce95b&oe=590D9033)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on February 08, 2017, 08:08:51 AM
Nice!  Are they going to include the bits to also model a BAC.221?
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Rickshaw on February 08, 2017, 12:07:08 PM
Nice!  Are they going to include the bits to also model a BAC.221?

New wing == new model...

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: jcf on February 08, 2017, 12:48:09 PM
Yep, mods included a six-foot stretch.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on February 09, 2017, 01:04:05 AM
Okay, then that's not likely to happen.  I rather hope they scale this down to 1/72, also.  IIRC, the only kit available in that scale of the FD.2 is the old Frog kit and it leaves a lot to be desired.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on February 09, 2017, 01:18:57 AM
Pro-Resin do the BAC 221 in 1/72, and Whirlykit do a vacuform (ex Maintrack) also in 1/72. Got one of those in the stash
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: KiwiZac on February 09, 2017, 05:15:51 AM
The R22 and R44 are good news, but they may end up like the C180/185 which were originally announced a couple of years ago (if not longer).
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on February 09, 2017, 06:55:16 AM
Pro-Resin do the BAC 221 in 1/72, and Whirlykit do a vacuform (ex Maintrack) also in 1/72. Got one of those in the stash
I've got the old Maintrack kit; I want a good 1/72 FD.2 as all I have for that is the old (very!) Frog kit.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 11, 2017, 07:30:56 PM
Found on Hannants: Re-release! Saab 29E/F Tunnan with decals for Austrian Air Force (also huge price reduction! and new box art!) (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM48056)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM48056_3.jpg)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM48056_1.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on April 20, 2017, 01:22:28 AM
Didn't see this one coming. Would make for an interesting landing technique!

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7562_1.jpg)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7562.jpg)

Can be pre-ordered at Hannants: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7562 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7562)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 20, 2017, 02:08:37 AM
Interesting...even if it is the wrong scale!
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 27, 2017, 09:04:17 PM
Oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!  [Insert happy dance]

This is such a great way to start the weekend off (if you build in 1/72)!!

Found these on the Hannants Future Release page this morning (Oct 27 which is 01/72 when reversed!).

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7578_1.jpg?t=1509026880)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7578.jpg?t=1509026880)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7579.jpg?t=1509027902)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7579_1.jpg?t=1509027902)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7580.jpg?t=1509027964)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7580_1.jpg?t=1509027964)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7581.jpg?t=1509028021)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7581_1.jpg?t=1509028021)

Already put the kits on Backorder.

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 27, 2017, 09:07:06 PM
And this as well.

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7568.jpg?t=1509027531)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7568_1.jpg?t=1509027531)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Jeremak on October 27, 2017, 11:43:39 PM
Woooot? My M.B.6 idea made into plastic!?
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/MB-6-amoeba-scheme-200446941
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/Martin-Baker-MB-6-ADGB-199930080
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/Martin-Baker-MB-6-307-sq-199929196
(https://img00.deviantart.net/1c6c/i/2011/065/6/4/martin_baker_mb_6__307_sq__by_jeremak_j-d3b16cs.png)
(https://img00.deviantart.net/fd69/i/2011/065/a/5/martin_baker_mb_6__adgb_by_jeremak_j-d3b171c.png)
(https://img00.deviantart.net/fafc/i/2011/069/1/7/mb_6____amoeba_scheme___by_jeremak_j-d3bc9ul.png)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 28, 2017, 01:02:15 AM
Woooot? My M.B.6 idea made into plastic!?
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/MB-6-amoeba-scheme-200446941
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/Martin-Baker-MB-6-ADGB-199930080
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/Martin-Baker-MB-6-307-sq-199929196

Hi Jacek: Did AZ Models use your artwork without your permission? If they did, your should ask for royalties and free kits for all your BTS friends.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Jeremak on October 28, 2017, 01:50:00 AM
That Woot speak for itself: before this i didn't know they exist. Maybe not artwork per se, but idea: you can compare colour shemes and even some word used in descriptions. On DA, and in this thread where I showed it first: http://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,31581.0.html (http://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php/topic,31581.0.html)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on October 28, 2017, 07:11:07 AM
Colin Strachan of Freightdog just posted this note on the SR.53:

Based on Freightdog SR.53 masters from my resin kit produced a few years back, this injection molded cooperation with AZ Model in 1/72 is due out at Telford next month. A limited edition Freightdog boxing will different decals will follow early in 2018.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on October 29, 2017, 12:28:55 AM
Woooot? My M.B.6 idea made into plastic!?
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/MB-6-amoeba-scheme-200446941
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/Martin-Baker-MB-6-ADGB-199930080
https://jeremak-j.deviantart.com/art/Martin-Baker-MB-6-307-sq-199929196

Hi Jacek: Did AZ Models use your artwork without your permission? If they did, your should ask for royalties and free kits for all your BTS friends.

Happened to me with the the Canadian Migs story and Omega Models with the Ye-8.  Came to an understanding with the manufacturer.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on December 10, 2017, 03:15:03 AM
Interesting aspect of the MB.6 kits, they add a new sprue to their MB.5 kit with all the new bits and have a clear sprue with the new canopy.  So you end up with a spare MB.5 fuselage and a tailhook for the whiff-ed navalized one.  I'm real tempted to do a navalized MB.6 in FAA colors.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on December 10, 2017, 08:53:40 AM
Interesting aspect of the MB.6 kits, they add a new sprue to their MB.5 kit with all the new bits and have a clear sprue with the new canopy.  So you end up with a spare MB.5 fuselage and a tailhook for the whiff-ed navalized one.  I'm real tempted to do a navalized MB.6 in FAA colors.

Could you provide some sprue photos? Tx.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: finsrin on December 10, 2017, 10:01:10 AM
Just now spotted these various AZ kits.  Desirable kits all around.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on December 10, 2017, 09:31:08 PM
Interesting aspect of the MB.6 kits, they add a new sprue to their MB.5 kit with all the new bits and have a clear sprue with the new canopy.  So you end up with a spare MB.5 fuselage and a tailhook for the whiff-ed navalized one.  I'm real tempted to do a navalized MB.6 in FAA colors.

Could you provide some sprue photos? Tx.

I should have one in the next few days, it's in transit from the UK where a friend got one for me from Telford. My plan is to have a Napier Sabre engine on the front of the two-seater version. Specifically, a Sabre VIII of over 3000 hp with a contra-prop
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 21, 2018, 09:36:27 PM
Re-release.  1/72 Supermarine Seafang F Mk.32

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7585.jpg?t=1516471367)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7585_1.jpg?t=1516471367)

Available at Hannants: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7585 (https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/AZM7585)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on January 21, 2018, 10:15:37 PM
Ah Ha! just what I wanted to see, I need a few of those. The Seafang is more to scale than the Spiteful that they also do, I've got one of each and was surprised to find they were different in size. I'd say the Spiteful is about 1/75 to 1/77 scale.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 05, 2018, 12:30:04 AM
Coming soon.  And I just bought the Mach 2 kit.

(https://scontent.fxds1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/40661891_2064581120233153_6480288592265478144_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=732dea5c8811ed49248a0f1d11004c66&oe=5C3433AC)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 05, 2018, 12:47:39 AM
Coming soon.

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7599.jpg?t=1535969712)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7599_1.jpg?t=1535969712)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 05, 2018, 12:49:26 AM
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7598.jpg?t=1535969497)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7598_1.jpg?t=1535969497)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on September 05, 2018, 01:18:52 AM
Where are the weapons there?  I presume one could add wingtip Sidewinder rails but that's about it.  You'd definitely need to re-engine it, though, with reliable and more powerful engines (shoehorn a pair of J79s in there?)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 05, 2018, 01:32:15 AM
Where are the weapons there?  I presume one could add wingtip Sidewinder rails but that's about it.  You'd definitely need to re-engine it, though, with reliable and more powerful engines (shoehorn a pair of J79s in there?)

I did not see any sprue shots (yet).  If none, then off to spares box. In addition to your re-engine, maybe mixed propulsion with a rocket like the SR.53 and bigger wings are must have. 
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on September 05, 2018, 02:01:36 AM
Rocket motor under the "stinger" for the tail surfaces?  I wonder how these wings compare in size to F-104 wings?  As a thought, enlarge the wings while keeping the front and rear sweep the same by putting the 1/72 wings outboard of a set of 1/48 wings from the old Lindberg 1/48 X-3.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Chris on September 05, 2018, 09:20:25 PM
The Attacker is a reissue, or possibly a re-boxing, as I've built it.

Typical AZ product. Needs a little care and attention, but providing you do that it's fine. Although I do seem to remember some "fun" with a wing root now I come to think of it. Did mine in BSP colours to join my collection of BSP aircraft during the 1946 assault on the Japanese Home Islands.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 17, 2019, 03:44:43 AM
Coming in 1/72 (mutter, grumble... >:D):

(https://scontent.fbne6-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/68599852_2598691186822141_8898426566564904960_o.jpg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_oc=AQkSYvc3lc20reMAQqw4VeJMzyzcNWPhGTMN0O3BYGEFsxuPF-YXu_qdP3tNyCbLG7s&_nc_ht=scontent.fbne6-1.fna&oh=022ad1ad48def7465b6f54eba3a60f85&oe=5DD809E7)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 17, 2019, 03:48:55 AM
Artwork that makes you go hmmm.... ???

(https://www.scalemates.com/products/img/2/3/5/141235-10105-32-pristine.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Frank3k on August 17, 2019, 04:25:46 AM
So AZ is coming out with the 2 seat EF 128 night fighter before the single seat EF 128?
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 17, 2019, 04:45:53 AM
So AZ is coming out with the 2 seat EF 128 night fighter before the single seat EF 128?

Night fighter or trainer?
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Frank3k on August 17, 2019, 05:02:48 AM
Probably the same diff - if this had made it to the air, the NAZIs would have been using a Berlin (http://FuG 240 Berlin) radar, which used a dish that could be enclosed in the nose.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 17, 2019, 05:16:45 AM
I did sketch a theoretical trainer variant years ago:

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e68/GTwiner/melbsyd/EF128S1.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Chris on August 17, 2019, 05:00:12 PM
Huma did the single seater and it was a nice, albeit fairly simple kit, I built it a while ago. Planet and CMK (the same ?) also did it in resin and again it's a nice kit.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 18, 2019, 02:56:55 AM
Huma did the single seater and it was a nice, albeit fairly simple kit, I built it a while ago. Planet and CMK (the same ?) also did it in resin and again it's a nice kit.

Arba did a resin one in 1/48 - I have a couple in the stash.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Frank3k on August 18, 2019, 05:53:12 AM
All EF 128 kits (https://www.scalemates.com/search.php?fkSECTION%5B%5D=Kits&q=EF+128*) I have/had all the 1/72 ones except for the Unicrap one.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on August 23, 2019, 02:26:44 AM
Further info:

(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/33128/002.jpg)
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/33128/003.jpg)

(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/33128/004.jpg)
(http://www.kitmaker.net/photos/news/33128/005.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Spey Phantom on August 23, 2019, 08:26:46 PM
(http://www.quickmeme.com/img/d4/d498d8b7f36062a16cf91484358848d1d667616645f7b4071b685663ad12ea17.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 14, 2020, 09:44:51 PM
Coming soon in the most glorious scale of 1/72.

de Havilland DH-103 Hornet F Mk.I (June/July release, new tool, not the Special Hobby kit)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7651.jpg?t=1589444993)

de Havilland DH-103 Hornet PR Mk.2 (June/July release, new tool, not the Special Hobby kit)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7652.jpg?t=1589445056)

de Havilland DH-103 Hornet F Mk.3 (June/July release, new tool, not the Special Hobby kit)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7653.jpg?t=1589445113)

de Havilland DH-103 Hornet FR Mk.4 (June/July release, new tool, not the Special Hobby kit)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7654.jpg?t=1589445170)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Dr. YoKai on May 15, 2020, 03:15:37 AM
Swooon.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on March 07, 2021, 05:41:04 AM
Two new mould X-2 kits.

Two aircraft completed a total of 20 flights (27 June 1952 – 27 September 1956).

46-674: seven glide flights, 10 powered flights, landed unmanned with little damage 27 September 1956, subsequently scrapped
46-675: three glide flights, destroyed 12 May 1953

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7680.jpg?t=1614970158)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7680_1.jpg?t=1614970158)


(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7681.jpg?t=1614970135)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7681_1.jpg?t=1614970135)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on June 04, 2021, 12:33:04 AM
1/72 SR.53T-1 'Rocketeer Trainer RAF'

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7697.jpg?t=1622720826)

1/72 SR.53T-1 'Rocketeer Trainer International'

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7698.jpg?t=1622720804)

No decal sheet information.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on July 22, 2021, 06:09:38 PM
Coming soon. A Rocketeer built for two.

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7691_1.jpg?t=1626889081)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7691_2.jpg?t=1626889081)

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7692.jpg?t=1626889043)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/AZM7692_2.jpg?t=1626889043)

And yes, KP got the RCAF markings wrong.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on August 06, 2022, 03:22:09 AM
Via Facebook.

English summary (translated)

After a long pause, this month the kit of the a Heinkel He 162 Salamander in 1/72 scale has been prepared by AZ Model for you. This new model does not aspire to be ”the best in the world and in the neighboring galaxies“, there are other companies to fulfil this role, but to become the best sellers – like our AZ Model Messerschmitt Bf 109E of all versions .

This model was conceived to address the customers of today offering them the kit at a very good price – 12,40,- Euro, present the model simplicity and especially the choice of practically all variants of this aircraft, including the projected ones , ̶ so to please all the fans of the „Luftwaffe 1946“. Beginning with the He 162A-1, A-2 and A-9 models, the two-seat He 162S, the He 162B with pulse engines, the He 162D with forward-swept wings, the beautiful He 162C with a the kinked wings and also the prototypes will be produced. In addition to the standard tail surfaces, you will be pleased to see the V-tail for appropriate versions and additional underwing stores.

We will start be distributing the first model to foreign customers at the end of August, so it will be in ”all good dealers’ ” stock during September.\

Petr Muzikant and the AZ Model team

(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Salamander-23-bg11-V--500x350.jpg)
(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Salamander-image2-JV.44-bg40a-V-500x350.jpg)
(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Salamander-image1-RAF-bg50b-V--500x350.jpg)
(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Salamander-image2-M20-bg31m1-V-500x350.jpg)
(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/He-162D-image3-bg36-V--500x350.jpg)
(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/He-162C-image3-bg46-V--500x350.jpg)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: KiwiZac on August 10, 2022, 04:54:19 AM
Bravo AZ, what an excellent choice!!
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Frank3k on August 10, 2022, 05:26:51 AM
The He 162 is a pretty simple aircraft, so this is a good idea, especially in 1/72. Huma was great at this - simple (usually) well designed kits that looked the part. Teir last few kits before they went out of business were outstanding.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 07, 2022, 06:28:59 PM
Further research into the upcoming He 162 release appears to show that all 6 kits share the same sprue. It's only the markings which are different.

If the Scalemates spure shots are correct, AZ is providing the sprues same for each kit. And the kit History is showing one "New tool" with 5 "New decals".
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/az-model-az7821-heinkel-he-162a-2--1431293 (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/az-model-az7821-heinkel-he-162a-2--1431293)


(https://www.scalemates.com/content/img/2/9/3/1431293-17841-66.jpg)
(https://www.scalemates.com/content/img/2/9/3/1431293-17841-90.jpg)

I hope this is the case as decals notwithstanding just find and buy the cheapest version of the 6 kits.

And get these decal sheets while still available:

(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/HMD72041_1.jpg?t=1496763675)
(https://d26qn1y84zs32g.cloudfront.net/pics/HMD72042_1.jpg?t=1496763800)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Chris on September 07, 2022, 08:42:09 PM
Most of AZ's recent issues have used a common sprue for different versions of the aircraft, so you get loads of spares. The Me 109 K's offer two complete fuselages and the H two sets of wings amongst the myriad other spares that come with them. The Tempest Vi and II come with engines/cowlings for both marques in the box so if you are building 2 Mk II's as I am then you get 2 spare Sabres for other projects.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: kitnut617 on September 07, 2022, 09:24:42 PM
That's interesting Chris, Dream Model has gone the same route. I bought their UH-1Y just before my world turned upside down, it comes with a complete AH-1Z kit in it. You're supposed to use a bunch of bits that are common between the two to build the UH-1Y
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 07, 2022, 10:33:02 PM
Most of AZ's recent issues have used a common sprue for different versions of the aircraft, so you get loads of spares. The Me 109 K's offer two complete fuselages and the H two sets of wings amongst the myriad other spares that come with them. The Tempest Vi and II come with engines/cowlings for both marques in the box so if you are building 2 Mk II's as I am then you get 2 spare Sabres for other projects.

Good catch Chris.  The MK Vs do not have the extra cowling. So before I buy a kit from AZ, I head over to Super-Hobby and check out the sprue photos.

IE: https://ca.super-hobby.com/products/Hawker-Tempest-F.6-Silver-wings.html
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Frank3k on September 07, 2022, 11:21:15 PM
The He-162 looks good, although the number of parts may cause fit issues, since this is a short run kit. The panel lines on the fuselage look wide but shallow, which is fine since the real airplane was pretty smooth. I saw the He 162 at Planes of Fame and was amazed at how tiny it is:

(http://www.flugzeuginfo.net/acimages/he162a-2_luftwaffe_120077_2_planesoffame2012.jpg)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 08, 2022, 12:16:21 AM
The He-162 looks good, although the number of parts may cause fit issues, since this is a short run kit. The panel lines on the fuselage look wide but shallow, which is fine since the real airplane was pretty smooth. I saw the He 162 at Planes of Fame and was amazed at how tiny it is:

([url]http://www.flugzeuginfo.net/acimages/he162a-2_luftwaffe_120077_2_planesoffame2012.jpg[/url])


Trivia: My mom's pet name for me was "Spatz" which is Swallow which was the name given to the plane by the Heinkel aviation firm.

An example of her usage was: Spatz! Bring deinen kleinen Arsch sofort hierher!
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Old Wombat on September 08, 2022, 08:02:41 AM
An example of her usage was: Spatz! Bring deinen kleinen Arsch sofort hierher!

Why am I not surprised? ??? ;)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on January 10, 2023, 11:41:18 PM
The AZ guys are going to empty my wallet this year!

https://www.modelarovo.cz/kovozavody-prostejov-a-azmodel-novinky-na-prvni-ctvrtleti-roku-2023/ (https://www.modelarovo.cz/kovozavody-prostejov-a-azmodel-novinky-na-prvni-ctvrtleti-roku-2023/)

They just announced no less than 10 new He-162 kits/boxings!!

A two seater:

(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/AZ7838_box-500x351.jpg)

Up to 6 Pulse Jet designs:

(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/He-162-pulse-jet-variants-2500-500x270.png)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 24, 2023, 02:22:27 AM
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/Image_24-5-2023_at_3.26_am.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/Image_24-5-2023_at_3.27_am.jpeg)
(https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/e68/GTwiner/Image_24-5-2023_at_3.26_am_cdjvY4iZwdF8RJoYqLEZha.jpeg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: robunos on May 24, 2023, 02:46:44 AM
one for me . . .   8)


cheers,
Robin.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on May 24, 2023, 08:10:43 PM
So what I see is that a P-51D is shot down by Fi 167?

Someone is really lousy pilot and/or a really good one.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Old Wombat on May 24, 2023, 08:38:04 PM
So what I see is that a P-51D is shot down by Fi 167?

Someone is really lousy pilot and/or a really good one.

It would have to be both, one or the other just wouldn't cut it.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on May 25, 2023, 01:17:31 AM
From Wikipedia but referencing "Croatian Aces of World War II Osprey Aircraft of the Aces - 49",  ISBN 1-84176-435-3:

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The Fi 167's short-field landing and load-carrying abilities made it ideal for transporting ammunition and other supplies to besieged Croatian Army garrisons, between their arrival in September 1944 and the end of the war.
During one such mission, near Sisak on 10 October 1944, an Fi 167 of the Air Force of the Independent State of Croatia, flown by eight-kill ace nar Bozidar Bartulovic, was attacked by five North American Mustang Mk IIIs of No. 213 Squadron RAF. Three Mustangs' pilots, Sqn Ldr Clifford Vos and Sgts D.E. Firman and W.E. Mould, claimed a "single engined biplane, possibly a Fi 167" over Martinska Ves. Bartulovic was wounded in the head and the aircraft set alight, but Bartulovic's gunner, Mate Jurkovic, before bailing out, claimed one of the Mustangs. British records stated that Mould's aircraft was hit in the combat and wrecked in a subsequent crash-landing, possibly one of the last biplane "kills" of the war.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: The Big Gimper on September 01, 2023, 05:00:05 AM
Some 1/72 new and old-new releases from AZ: https://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-kovozavodu-prostejov-a-azmodel-na-zari/ (https://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-kovozavodu-prostejov-a-azmodel-na-zari/)

I like this art work. Note the Hawker P.1048 Nice touch.

(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AZ7855_box.jpg)

Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Rickshaw on September 01, 2023, 01:37:04 PM
From Wikipedia but referencing "Croatian Aces of World War II Osprey Aircraft of the Aces - 49",  ISBN 1-84176-435-3:

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The Fi 167's short-field landing and load-carrying abilities made it ideal for transporting ammunition and other supplies to besieged Croatian Army garrisons, between their arrival in September 1944 and the end of the war.
During one such mission, near Sisak on 10 October 1944, an Fi 167 of the Air Force of the Independent State of Croatia, flown by eight-kill ace nar Bozidar Bartulovic, was attacked by five North American Mustang Mk IIIs of No. 213 Squadron RAF. Three Mustangs' pilots, Sqn Ldr Clifford Vos and Sgts D.E. Firman and W.E. Mould, claimed a "single engined biplane, possibly a Fi 167" over Martinska Ves. Bartulovic was wounded in the head and the aircraft set alight, but Bartulovic's gunner, Mate Jurkovic, before bailing out, claimed one of the Mustangs. British records stated that Mould's aircraft was hit in the combat and wrecked in a subsequent crash-landing, possibly one of the last biplane "kills" of the war.

Wikipedia further elaborates:

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Croatia

The Fi 167's short-field landing and load-carrying abilities made it ideal for transporting ammunition and other supplies to besieged Croatian Army garrisons, between their arrival in September 1944 and the end of the war.

During one such mission, near Sisak on 10 October 1944, an Fi 167 of the Air Force of the Independent State of Croatia, flown by eight-kill ace nar Bozidar Bartulovic,[5] was attacked by five North American Mustang Mk IIIs of No. 213 Squadron RAF. Three Mustangs' pilots, Sqn Ldr Clifford Vos and Sgts D.E. Firman and W.E. Mould, claimed a "single engined biplane, possibly a Fi 167" over Martinska Ves. Bartulovic was wounded in the head and the aircraft set alight, but Bartulovic's gunner, Mate Jurkovic, before bailing out, claimed one of the Mustangs. British records stated that Mould's aircraft was hit in the combat and wrecked in a subsequent crash-landing, possibly one of the last biplane "kills" of the war.[6]
[Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieseler_Fi_167)]
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 03, 2023, 02:10:04 AM
Some 1/72 new and old-new releases from AZ: https://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-kovozavodu-prostejov-a-azmodel-na-zari/ (https://www.modelarovo.cz/novinky-kovozavodu-prostejov-a-azmodel-na-zari/)

I like this art work. Note the Hawker P.1048 Nice touch.

(https://www.modelarovo.cz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AZ7855_box.jpg)

Other versions:

(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-0-1693589310.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-2-1693590935.jpg)

(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-3-1693590935.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-4-1693590935.jpg)

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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-8-1693590935.jpg)

(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-11-1693590935.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-12-1693590936.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Chris on September 03, 2023, 05:55:32 PM
I've got a couple of the AZ He 162 kits (the C & D) and whilst not up to the Special Hobby kits standard they are nice "comfortable" builds, with some nice markings options.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Gingie on September 07, 2023, 02:03:11 AM
This one needs a nose-mounted gatling gun!

(http://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-09/01/3593-entry-11-1693590935.jpg)
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: finsrin on September 08, 2023, 06:20:12 AM
Neato  :smiley:
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Frank3k on September 08, 2023, 11:10:47 AM
All those He-162s with pulsejets would probably vibrate apart or delaminate from the sonic energy put out by the engines.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on September 09, 2023, 01:41:34 AM
All those He-162s with pulsejets would probably vibrate apart or delaminate from the sonic energy put out by the engines.

That was a potential risk as highlighted with the development of the Me 328.  That said, if any of these had entered service it would probably had been at a time when their life expectancy was short anyway.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 14, 2023, 01:20:29 AM
Someone has Bf-109s on their mind...

(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-12/12/3898-entry-0-1702404863.jpg)
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-12/12/3898-entry-5-1702404863.jpg)
(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-12/12/3898-entry-6-1702404863.jpg)

(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-12/12/3898-entry-7-1702404863.jpg)
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(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-12/12/3898-entry-10-1702404864.jpg)

(https://aeroscale.net/upload/media/entries/2023-12/12/3898-entry-11-1702404864.jpg)
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Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: Frank3k on December 14, 2023, 01:42:10 AM
A Bf-109! Wow, I thought I'd never see the day that airplane would appear in plastic....
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 14, 2023, 02:09:47 AM
A Bf-109! Wow, I thought I'd never see the day that airplane would appear in plastic....

 ;D
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: elmayerle on December 15, 2023, 12:20:07 PM
Bf-109S just cries out for a radar fit as a night fighter.
Title: Re: AZ Model
Post by: GTX_Admin on December 16, 2023, 02:09:52 AM
Bf-109S just cries out for a radar fit as a night fighter.

Agreed