Dameya.net and New Releases!

Dameya.net and New Releases!
Dameya has relaunched his website http://www.dameya.net/  for Domestic Japanese customers, with a more modern layout and sophisticated features.

 However, fear not, outside of Japan you can still order via Dameya's Shapeways Store!  His latests models are both old favourites and new items to 1/144 (and possibly wider scales?)

1/144 PzKpfw IV ausf.D (Kit)
This workhorse of the Wehrmacht is provided here in exceptional detail for a 1/144 kit, I think this release may have something to do with the sucess of "Girls und Panzer" Anime? (see below!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panzer_IV
http://www.shapeways.com/model/844345/1-144-pzkpfw-iv-ausf-d.html

1/144 Panjandrum (Kit)
A quick google search doesn't reveal an other models of the item, along with Hobart's Funnies, it was conceived to counter act German defences on the beaches of Normandy by smashing a path through obstacles in its path. Although spectacular it was not a very effective device and it never reached full production. (see also CGDs Hobarts funnies)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panjandrum
http://www.shapeways.com/model/844351/1-144-panjandrum.html 

1/144 sIG33 15cm Heavy infantry cannon (Kit)
Another finely produced kit of the largest designated infantry weapon, designed not as an antitank weapon but rather for demolishing obstacles and strong points/bunkers. It was also mounted on or integrated into other self-propelled platforms
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15_cm_sIG_33
http://www.shapeways.com/model/836454/1-144-sig33-15cm-heavy-infantry-cannon.html


Girls und Panzer  (ガールズ&パンツァー Gāruzu ando Pantsā?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girls_und_Panzer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de_1P5asQ1c

1/144 CGD WWII British Churchill SBG Small Box Girder

1/144 CGD WWII British Churchill SBG Small Box Girder
CGD extends its range of D-Day Engineering and Hobarts Funnies equipment  this issue is the Churchil Based 'Small box Girder Bridge'
 
Available in
 - Unpainted/Unassembled,
 - Prepainted/Unassembled and
 - Fully painted and Assembled version.

This model is a four part model, containing a Churchill AVRE chassis, turret with Petard mortar, pulley set, and SBG. For unassembled version, 0.5 meter (~20 inches) of 0.5mm (0.02 inch) diameter steel cable is also included.

Specialised Churchills  ( here ) and bridging Churchills ( here )

Unassembled version suitable for intermediate to advance modellers.
Round tip pliers, wire cutters and two parts epoxy glue (quick set type) are required to rig and secure the steel cable. 

Additional length of steel cable can be purchased separately. Please send message to me.

Assembling instructions can be downloaded here:
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/Diorama/WargameSeries/Armour/ChurchillSBG/CGD_ChurchillSBG_assbInstructionsFinal.pdf

The model is front heavy, and needs to be weighted down by attaching weights to the bottom of the chassis. (Weights NOT included)

CGD eShop:
http://www.combatgroupdynamix.com/eShop/eShopNew.html

eBay:
Unpainted Kit   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271084962243
Pre-painted kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271084954931
Assembled kit   http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170927655460

1/144 Churchill AVRE with Deep Wading Device - CGD

1/144 WWII British Churchill AVRE 
(Assault Vehicle Royal Engineer) With Deep Wading Device


Following the lesson learnt form the failed landing attempt at Dieppe, and in preparation for the major landing operation in Normandy, British standard Churcill tank was specially modified into the AVRE (Assault Vehicle, Royal Engineers).

The main gun was replaced by a 290mm muzzle loading mortar specially for clearing concrete obstacles. It fired a 40lb. spigot high explosive shell nicknamed the Flying Dustbin. The vehicle was also fitted with standard attachment points so that it could be modified into other special purpose vehicles such as the Churchill Bobbin and Fascine.

This tank formed the back bone of "Hobart's Funnies" which took part in the Normandy landing in 1944.

Available: September 2011
Price: $18.90

Purchase: CGD Shop 

Other CGD Hobarts Funnnies:   here and here

1/144 US Sherman Calliope Rocket Launcher T34

1/144 US Sherman Calliope Rocket Launcher T34 - CGD

The Sherman tank was the most widely used Allies tank in WWII. A lot of variations and updates were performed on the vehicles and some special purpose vehicles were also produced.

The Sherman Calliope was a successful attempt to mount the T34 Calliope System on a Sherman tank. The system was a multiple rocket launch system with 60 X 107mm rocket launching tubes. The system utilized the Sherman turret rotation and gun elevation as means of operation. The Sherman Calliope was able to deliver massive indirect support fire. But the effect, like other similar systems such as Soviet Katyusha or German Nebelwerfer, are more psychological than physical. About 200 were made in 1944.

CGD Sherman Calliope Full - $19.90 - (CGD@EBAY)
Takara WTM Calliope Conversion - $7.50 (CGD@EBAY)

Available: July 2011

1/144 British Sherman Crab II - CGD

1/144 British Sherman Crab II - CGD

This tank was a member of "Hobart's Funnies" which took part in the Normandy landing in 1944. The Sherman Crab was used for clearing mine fields with its rotating flail. The flail rotated in a direction pushing and detonate the mines out to the front of the tank rather than down under the tank for obvious reason.

The Crab II was an improved version with cutters to tear up barbed wire; chalk dispensing bin on both sides to mark path cleared of mines; and a pair of lit masks to help coordination between several Crab IIs working together.

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobart%27s_Funnies
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mine_flail
http://www.dday-overlord.com/eng/crab_tank.htm

Available: June 2011

3 options:
'Travelling Mode' - $21.90
'Resting mode' - $21.90
'Sweeping mode' - $21.90

Color - Olive Drab!

Available
CGD@EBAY
CGD@Shapeways