Here's the latest Trumpeter new release information, direct from Steven's International. Looks like some good stuff for several modeling genres! Estimated release date is February 2010, and prices might change.
1/35 Modern German ISAF (Int'l Security Assistance Force) NATO Soldiers in Afghanistan Figure Set SRP $21.95
NEW TOOLING! Kit consists of 121 parts on 8 sprues to make 5 figures in various poses. Includes duffle bags, helmets & machine guns: MP7, MG38 & G36.
1/35 Modern German KSK Anti-Terrorism Commandos Figure Set SRP 21.95
NEW TOOLING! Kit consists of 123 parts on 8 sprues to make 5 figures in various poses. Includes duffle bags, helmets & machine guns: USP P8, G36-KSK, MP7, UMP45.
1/35 LAV-A2 8x8 Wheeled Armored Vehicle NEW VARIANT! SRP $39.95
This newest variant of the LAV includes internal and external ballistic protection upgrade for additional battlefield protection. Kit consists of 293 parts on 8 sprues plus upper and lower hulls, turret and 8 rubber tires. Additional features include a photo-etched mesh sheet for the engine deck. Markings for the US Marine Corps.
1/35 German 21cm Morser 18 Heavy Artillery Gun NEW VARIANT! SRP $74.95
Latest variant of the Morser, this time with the larger 21cm gun. Kit consists of 494 parts on 13 sprues, plus barrel carriage and rubber tires. Additional features include metal springs, brass tubes, photo-etched wheel defender mount racks and a rotating platform. Completed kit measures nearly 17" long.
1/48 Sukhoi Su-24M Fencer-D Russian Attack Aircraft SRP $149.95
NEW TOOLING! The Sukhoi Su-24 (NATO reporting name 'Fencer') was the Soviet Union's most advanced all-weather interdiction and attack aircraft in the 1970s and 1980s. The two-seater, twin-engined aircraft carried the USSR's first integrated digital nav/attack system. The Su-24's configuration has similarities the F-111. It remains in service with former Soviet air forces and various export nations. Kit consists of 697 parts on 24 sprues plus fuselage halves and 6 rubber tires. Additional features include detailed radar, adjustable wind swept wings, positionable flaps, detailed cockpit, metal struts on landing gear and numerous external loads. Completed kit measures nearly 20" long with a wingspan of over 14". Markings for Russian Air Force "Red 42".
1/32 Fairey Swordfish Mk II WWII Biplane NEW VARIANT! SRP $124.95
The Mk II was a subsequent variant of the Mark I with metal lower wings to enable the mounting of rockets. It was introduced in 1943. Kit consists of 337 parts on 16 sprues plus 3 rubber tires. Additional features: photo etched bracing wire set, 2-level landing gear, foldable wings, torpedoes, bombs, rockets and flares. Markings for HS158 # 816 & HS180 #815. Completed kit measures over 13" long with a wingspan of over 17".
1/700 HMS Renown British Battle Cruiser, 1942 SRP $39.95
NEW TOOLING! The Renown was originally a WWI battle cruiser. In the 1930's however, she was reconstructed greatly changing her appearance and giving her a modern anti-aircraft gun battery, much enhanced aircraft-handling facilities, and up-to-date gunfire controls including the HACS MkIV AA fire control system and the Admiralty Fire Control Table Mk VII for surface fire control of the main armament. Kit consists of 288 parts on 10 sprues plus upper and lower hulls, waterline plate and stand. Includes 2 Walrus Mk I aircraft. Completed kit measures over 13" long.
