1/144 MAZ-541 Heavy Duty Tractor - Armory (Update)

1/144 MAZ-541 Heavy Duty Tractor - Armory (update!)

I can't quite work out if it looks like something from a Gerry Anderson Series such as Thunderbirds, or a squashed American Hot-Rod?

Anyway, this beast is a 38 Litre V-12 4x4 Heavy Duty Tractor, with 3 seats and dual driving positions!

It is a kit, not a solid built piece and comprises resin body, internals, steering wheels and road wheels; clear vacform windows; plus a sheet of PE detailing for the grill work.( see KG144BBS for more info)

My only gripe is it does not appear to have any glazing and has solid windows?

http://armoryhobbyshop.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=37_85_1297_1754&product_id=34957

http://modelsua.com/MAZ-541-airfield-heavy-hauler-1-144-Armory-ARM14308.html

http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/RAM14308

Image and data source:
http://autoplus.su/details/curious/5657-maz-541-samyy-bolshoy-sedan-v-mire.html
http://www.maz-gruzovik.ru/press-centr/stati/aerodromnyj-tjagach-maz-541

1-144 Eastern Express (selected) 2012 Releases

1-144 Eastern Express (selected) 2012 Releases
Eastern  has been busy over 2012 issuing a number of kits featuring aircraft produced by Russian manufacturers!

Antonov AN-12B (the Russian "Hercules")
Antonov AN-30B
Antonov AN-24/RT

I have already featured the Eastern Express Helicopter releases this year see ( Mil Mi-26 'Halo' ) ( Mil Mi-8MT/Mi-17 ).

 I seem to have over looked the Tu-134 UBL (Trainer for the Tu-160 Bomber for which there are a number of  kits and upgrades). Any one interested in the Tu-134 should also look at the "small stuff conversions" for the Zvezda Tu134 (review)

More info on A-Model kits can be found here: 
http://www.findmodelkit.com/category/producer/amodel

1/144 Tupelov Tu-144 by ICM.ua

1/144 Tupelov Tu-144 by ICM.ua

ICM are Ukrainian company more know for bringing you interesting U-Boat Kits in 1/144.
Now, they plan to release the Tu-144 (Nato code name "Charger), in 1/144!

Available: TBC
Price: TBC

More images and information
http://www.icm.com.ua/228-tu-144-soviet-supersonic-passenger-aircraft.html
http://www.tu144sst.com/

Thanks to Matt Bittner