MPM / Special Hobby

New Releases / Future Releases

March 2008


We’d like to apologize for the delay in the release of the SN72002 U-Boot IIA 1/72 kit. We’re still trying to tune the hull mold of this kit and fortunately we have now found the right way. When

the kit is ready for packing we will inform you right away.

MPM #72535 1/72

Wellington Mk.II „Merlins´powered Wimpy“

Vickers Wellingtons were produced in many versions

powered by different engines. The only in-line engine

that powered the Wellingtons was the famous Rolls-Royce

Merlin. Apart from the high altitude versions, Merlin

engines were used for the Wellington Mk.II.

The kit contains 5 sprues of grey plastic, two sprues with

clear parts and resin parts for radiators. Decals offer two

machines from the Polish 305th Squadron. Both machines

sport nose art drawings. The first one has drawing of Popeye

the Sailor beating Hitler; the second one has drawing of

Donald Duck. Further, the decals contain two machines from

British RAF squadrons. One of them sports a tiger’s head drawing.

Limited series





Special Hobby #SH48074 1/48

CAC-12 Boomerang „Early Version“

Japan posed an immediate threat to Australia during World War 2.

The disruption of sea and air transport routes led Australia to

develop domestic aircraft and to purchase licenses for the

production of suitable foreign aircraft. The only domestically-

produced fighter aircraft that participated in WW 2 air battles

was the famous Boomerang. It was based on the license produced

AT-6 Texan and it proved competitive in the Pacific area’s combat

conditions.

The kit contains grey plastic parts in several sprues, an injected

canopy, resin and photo-etched parts. Decals offer four aircraft

in various camouflage schemes.





Special Army #SA72004 1/72

SdKfz 11/4 Nebelkraftwagen

This is a kit of the ammunition-carrier version of the German

half-track vehicle, intended to supply the Nebelwerfer rocket

launchers. It was used by the Wermacht through the World War 2.

The kit contains two sprues with grey plastic parts, photo-etched

parts and decals for 4 vehicles. One in later European Yellow

scheme with brown blotches, the rest of the vehicles sport Panzer

grey color schemes.





Special Hobby #SH32013 1/32

Model 339C/D Buffalo

Soon after the delivery of Buffalo Mk.Is, the British RAF

realized that these aircraft were not suitable for the European

combat area. Therefore, the aircraft were moved to the Far East,

with the idea that they’d be a good match for the Japanese aircraft

in that area. Thanks to this misconception, the British Buffaloes

played a part in the fall of Malaya and Burma. They were no match

for the Japanese aircraft supporting the overwhelming attack against

Singapore.

Our company has other versions of the Buffalo in production. Now, we

are offering you the RAF Buffalo in 1/32 scale.

The kit contains nine sprues with grey plastic parts, injected canopy,

resin and photo-etched parts. Decals included offer interesting markings

for four aircraft that participated in the fight for Singapore and Malaya.

Particular machines sport nose art drawings of a dragon, a dog, a boxing

kangaroo and the last aircraft wears swastika victory markings, showing

the pilots score in the Battle of Britain.

Limited series





APRIL - MAY 2008 FORTHCOMING KITS



MPM #72545 1/72

DH Sea Vixen Mk.I

British post war fighter in 1/72 scale.



MPM #72550 1/72

Focke Wulf Fw-189A-2

The last mass produced version of the Owl with strengthened

armament.



Special Hobby #SH48047 1/48

Avia B-33 „Czechoslovakian version IL-10 Sturmovik“

The last propeller powered attack plane of the Socialists Camp.



Special Hobby #SH48080 1/48

D-558-1 Skystreak

The test and speed breaking aircraft, this time in 1/48 scale.



Special Hobby #SH72155 1/72

P-40F Warhawk Merlin-powered

Early version of the Warhawk that featured short fuselage

and Merlin engine.



Special Hobby #SH72173 1/72

Hawker Sea Hawk FGA/Mk.101

Bundersmarine Sea Hawk version equipped with radar.

Limited series



Special Hobby #SH72176 1/72

C-33/C39

DC-2 versions featuring the tail planes from DC-3 in 1/72 scale.



Special Hobby #SH32023 1/32

Sussu over Finland

P-36 in Finnish colors. The kit contains both engine versions.



Best Choice #BC1004 1/48

JAS-39D Gripen

Another kit in Best Choice series, this time the double seater

version of Gripen.FOR MORE INFORMATION: