Viggens!
SPECIAL HOBBY
A
s I write this the Special Hobbies Saab
Viggen SK-37E in 1/48 scale is about
to have its debut, along with some
very nice-looking CMK resin extras. The test
shot for the 1/72 scale version is also looking
promising, so fans of the smaller scale should
not have too much longer to wait. The long
awaited 1/72 scale Dornier Do27 is also due for
imminent release, as is the 1/72 scale Mirage F.1
EQ /ED. Special Hobby has also released some
images of their new 1/72 scale Super Mystere
SMB.2/Sa’ar. The images show the kit built up
into the Israeli modified version which was
fitted with an engine from a Skyhawk. The
test model will be used to refine and debugthe moulds before the kit finally goes into
production. We don’t have a release date as yet,
but these early builds look very promising.
If 1/32 is more your scale the new Tempest
Mk6 is now ready with its modified wings
and fuselage. The kit features some very
striking box art of a metal finish Tempest over
the deser.,. I do wish that I could have this
as a print please for my model room wall!Captured 109s
AZ MODELS
W
hilst we await the new 1/72 scale DH88
Comets, AZ Models have a few new
boxings of
their 1/72 Bf109F, this
time with markings
for some interesting
captured examples. The
1/72 scale B-25J Mitchell
is being released with
some colourful markings
announcing the defeat
of Benito Mussolini!Biplane Trainer
RS MODELS
R
S Models Bücker 133 A/B/C in
1/72 scale is almost here. My
only quandary is which of the
boxings to go for as they all have some
really interesting colour schemes.WWW.SAMPUBLICATIONS.COM • MAY 2018 • 39
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