1/144 Beechcraft T-6A/B TEXAN II Trainer - Foxone

1/144 Beechcraft T-6A/B TEXAN II Trainer - Foxone

The lastest releases from Foxone are a flight of T-6A Texan II Trainers,  the main basic pilot trainer for the US, Beechcraft are keen to highlight the additional work they have put into this design in order to improve on the original PC-9 so much so they consider it a distinct aircraft in its own right.... T-6 is not a Pilatus PC-9   (PDF Link ) This aircraft is also used by a number of other air forces, so should present some opportunity for other schemes. 

 Further information on the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II here( wiki )

 The Foxone kit is available in 3 differentkits, each with 2 or 3 set of decals for you to configure your chosen aircraft. As with most Foxone kits, some previous experience and skill is recommended.

 Outside of Japan, these items are availble from Radjan's Foxone Page, or HLJ

FOXONE ORIGINAL KIT No.34 T-6A TEXAN II U.S.AIR FORCE
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o34/original_34.html

T-6A TEXAN Ⅱ U.S.AIR FORCE 14TFW/85FTS "PANTHERS".
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/t6texan2/af812/ag812.html
T-6A TEXAN Ⅱ U.S.AIR FORCE 14TFW/85FTS "TIGERS".
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/t6texan2/af916/ag916.html
T-6A TEXAN Ⅱ U.S.AIR FORCE 14TFW.
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/t6texan2/af140g/ag140.html

FOXONE ORIGINAL KIT No.35 T-6A TEXAN II U.S.NAVY
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o35/original_35.html

T-6A TEXAN Ⅱ U.S.NAVY TAW-6.
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/t6texan2/navy001/navy001.html
T-6A TEXAN Ⅱ U.S.NAVY TAW-6/VT-10"WILDCATS".
NAS Pensacola,FL,2011.100th Anniversary.
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/t6texan2/navy100/navy100.html

FOXONE ORIGINAL KIT No.36, T-6B TEXAN II U.S.NAVY
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/original/o36/original_36.html

T-6B TEXAN Ⅱ U.S.NAVY TAW-5, NAS Whiting Field,FL.
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/t6texan2/navy103/navy103.html
T-6B TEXAN Ⅱ U.S.NAVY TAW-5 NAS Whiting Field,FL,2011. 100th Anniversary
http://foxonemodel.fc2web.com/air_gallery/t6texan2/navy064/navy064.html

1/144 McDonnell F-2H-2(N) US Navy - Miniwing

1/144 McDonnell F-2H-2(N) US Navy - Miniwing

Miniwing have released another new early series Jet the F2H-2 / F2H-2(N) Banshee,

The F2H-2 served during the Korean War with the U.S. Navy Task Force 77 and the Marine Corps. Pilots spoke of F2H as the "banjo".[15] Due to its good performance at high altitude, it initially proved its worth as an escort for long-range USAF bomber formations. As the war progressed, USN and USMC fighters were primarily assigned to ground attack missions, including close air support of ground troops and destruction of the North Korean army's supply lines The F2H-2N differed from the standard F2H-2 by having an 84 cm longer nose section housing an AN/APS-19 radar set. Only 14 F2H-2Ns were built, one (BuNo 123311) was later modified to serve as an aerodynamic prototype for the F2H-3 all-weather fighter version. (source: wiki)

This kit is nicely produced and has that Miniwing signature format and feel; with well defined panel lines and a pleasing visual form.

The main kit consists of a half dozen main components and a number of additional fine detailing parts. The canopy is the new style crystal clear resin/plastic(?) canopy.

An interesting option on this kit is the optional nose (some cutting required) to allow you to build the F2H-2 and F2H-2(N) configurations.

It has decals for two main US Navy Schemes
http://www.miniwing.cz/models_1_144/mini051/BANSHEE.htm

This would look nice along side the previously reviewed Miniwing Release, the F2H-3 Banshee

Canopy: Clear plastic/resin
Decals by Y-Kraft of Japan

Available: April 2011
Price: 20.70 Euro

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1/144 F2H-3 Banshee by Miniwing

1/144 McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee by Miniwing
Miniwing have released a new early series Jet the F2H-3 Banshee, first flying in 1947 it was introduced into service in 1948 before finally being retired from US Reserves in 1961.

The aircraft served with the US Army, Navy, Marines and the Royal Canadian Navy.

This kit is nicely produced and has that Miniwing signature format and feel; with well defined panel lines and a pleasing visual form. The main kit consists of a half dozen main components and a number of additional fine detailing parts. Interestingly the vac-form canopies have gone and they have been replaced by a clear resin/plastic(?) canopy. This will please the average modeler and frustrate the experienced modeller, but it is always hard to please everyone?


http://www.miniwing.cz/models_1_144/mini050/BANSHEE.htm


Canopy: Clear plastic/resin
Decals by Y-Kraft of Japan

Wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_F2H_Banshee

Optional Canadian Banshee Decals from CanMilAir
http://www.canmilair.com/products.asp?cat=73

Available: January 2011
Price: 20.70 Euro

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1/144 Thai Airforce Decals - SIAM DECAL

1/144 Thai Airforce Decals - SIAM DECAL

L-39 ZA ALBATROS / ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE
Decals airplane training/attack that service at 1th Wings Korat ,4th Wings TaKhli and present at 411 squadrons ChiangmaiUse: Attack Hobbies
H-34 Choctow , UH-34 D Seahorse , S-58T / ROYAL THAI AIRFORCE
The decal that service during Vietnam war - ~2005 (Version:S-58 T be all last generation that discharge to service ) - Use: Miniwing?

F-27 FOKKER100 ROYAL THAI NAVY /
Use DOYUSHA 1:144 at very scarce at this time already ,

P-3 T Royal Thai Navy /
Use for ARII

Aichi E13A1 Type Zero (Jake) service of Royal Thai Navy during the WW II
Use: Wing kit Collection Vol.3 of F-TOYS

F-8 F1 (Museum at RTAFB Donmuang Bangkok.) + 2 other schmes
Use: Wing kit Collection Vol.3 of F-TOYS

AV-8A HARRIER / ROYAL THAI NAVY
use:?

S-70 B Seahawk / ROYAL THAI NAVY
Use: DRAGON , ETC.

UH-60 L BLACKHAWK / ROYAL THAI ARMY
USE: DRAGON , ETC

F-16 A/B / ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE
SPECIAL VERSION 40,000 HOURS ANNIVERSARY
USE: DRAGON, FTOYS

Available: Now
Contact Thailand144

see also here for more photos

Also, note that MYK Decal are producing a range of Bearcat decals, AND South East Asian Decals including Thailand and surrounding nations. #1 #2 #3

1/144 AEC Matador Lorry (Truck) - Panzerdepot

Panzer Depot have released a new item for Feburary, the British AEC Matador Lorry (not truck, these are British remember!) One of the stalwarts of British softskins http://www.aecmilitant.co.uk/

They were used by the British pretty much through out the war and in most theatres of operation, certainly used by the British Army and Royal Airforce and would be surprised if they were not used by the Royal Navye as well?

These should be a welcom addtion to war gamers order of battles and for dioramas alike.

Avalable : Now (via Panzerdepot eShop)
Price $13.80

"AEC matador tows 3.7 inch gun, Caen, 7 August 1944."
Interestingly is it my eyes, or is the AEC Matador in the picture towing a German 88mm !!!?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AEC_Matador

As for the "white star", I believe that post D-Day it was not unusual for British vehicles to be marked with a white star, or white star within a white circle to aid identification of Allied invasion forces to stop "friendly fire" or "Blue on Blue" incidents!