1/144 RESCUE Models - releases.

 1/144 RESCUE Models - releases. 

A set of new high quality releases from Rescue Models

1:144 F-104 Starfighter wheel set, late type resin wheel set for Revell/Mark I. model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 Revell/Mark I. model
Content of the kit: 4 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.
https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-f-104-wheel-set-late-type/

1:144 Tu-160 wheel set resin wheel set for Zvezda model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 Zvezda
Content of the kit: 14 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.
https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-tu-160-wheel-set/

1:144 PC-6 wheel set resin wheel set for BPK/Dorawings model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 BPK/Dorawings
Content of the kit: 3 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-pc6-wheel-set-144028/

1:144 X-3 Stiletto wheel set resin wheel set for Dragon model kit.
Recommended kit: 1:144 Dragon
Content of the kit: 3 pcs. pure grey resin wheels, Kabuki-type paint mask for the wheels.
https://rescuemodels.com/en/product/144-x3-wheel-set-144029/

1/144 "Art of Tactics" Releases by Zvezda.

 

1/144 "Art of Tactics" Releases by Zvezda.

The "Art of Tactics" is the basic series of plastic injection kits aimed at War Games (Like the Zvezda Fairey Battle) https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/search?q=art+of+tactics

Kamov Ka-52  Alligator, "Hokum B" 

Mikoyan MiG-29 "Fulcrum"

 Sukhoi Su-25 Grach, "Frogfoot"

There is also a regular series Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear".

I suspect due to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine and the associated sanctions, these may be difficult to obtain for some time?

1/144 Czechoslovak Polikarpov Po-2 "Corn" - Vizi Models

 VZ44027 Czechoslovak Polikarpov Po-2 "Corn" - Vizi Models

Model of the Polikarpov PO-2 aircraft from the company Zvezda in 1/144 scale, complete with a 3D printed improved landing gear and engine!

In addition, 2x decals of aircraft used in Czechoslovakia after World War II.

8.4 €

Product number: VZ44027 

https://www.vizimodels.cz/Ceskoslovensky-Po-2-d43.htm

1/144 Soviet 'Shchuka' class submarine - Zvezda

 

1/144 Soviet 'Shchuka' class submarine - Zvezda

The Shchuka-class submarines (Russian: Щука), also referred to as Sh or Shch-class submarines, were a medium-sized class of Soviet submarines, built in large numbers and used during World War II. "Shchuka" is Russian for pike.

The Shchukas suffered heavy losses during the war. The Baltic, Black Sea and Northern Fleets lost 60–70% of their submarines. However, the submarines of the Pacific Fleet did not suffer any losses to the Japanese due to the tranquil nature of the theatre (military operations commenced only in the autumn of 1945 when the Japanese fleet largely was defeated). Three submarines were, however, lost to non-combat reasons. In all, 35 Shchuka-class submarines were lost, the vast majority during World War II.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shchuka-class_submarine

From the image shown on the Zvesda catalogue, the design of the conning tower (sail) of this boat would appear to represent one of the 10 Series X Shchukas of the Pacific Fleet - there is no markings visible on the submarine.  However, in the image below  shows the same design along side the Soviet Cruiser 'Komintern' which was part of the Black Sea Fleet... 

It is not known if parts to build all major variants will be included in this kit.

Kit Length 39.6 cm

Future Release: 2021

https://www.facebook.com/Zvezda.ModelKits/

Same vessel type (no markings), loading torpedoes with the inscription “Death to samurai!” To the Soviet Shchuka-class submarine of the Pacific Fleet (V-bis series). In the background is another Shchuka-class submarine (X series). August, 1945  https://twitter.com/WarshipPorn

Mikr-Mir also did the alternate version of this submarine:

https://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2015/05/1144-soviet-wwii-submarine-class-shch.html

1/144 Soviet 'Shchuka' class submarine - Zvezda

 1/144 Soviet 'Shchuka' class submarine - Zvezda

The Shchuka-class submarines (Russian: Щука), also referred to as Sh or Shch-class submarines, were a medium-sized class of Soviet submarines, built in large numbers and used during World War II. "Shchuka" is Russian for pike.

The Shchukas suffered heavy losses during the war. The Baltic, Black Sea and Northern Fleets lost 60–70% of their submarines. However, the submarines of the Pacific Fleet did not suffer any losses to the Japanese due to the tranquil nature of the theatre (military operations commenced only in the autumn of 1945 when the Japanese fleet largely was defeated). Three submarines were, however, lost to non-combat reasons. In all, 35 Shchuka-class submarines were lost, the vast majority during World War II.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shchuka-class_submarine

From the image shown on the Zvesda catalogue, the design of the conning tower (sail) of this boat would appear to represent one of the 10 Series X Shchukas of the Pacific Fleet - there is no markings visible on the submarine.  However, in the image below  shows the same design along side the Soviet Cruiser 'Komintern' which was part of the Black Sea Fleet... 

It is not known if parts to build all major variants will be included in this kit.

Kit Length 39.6 cm

Future Release: 2021

https://www.facebook.com/Zvezda.ModelKits/

Same vessel type (no markings), loading torpedoes with the inscription “Death to samurai!” To the Soviet Shchuka-class submarine of the Pacific Fleet (V-bis series). In the background is another Shchuka-class submarine (X series). August, 1945  https://twitter.com/WarshipPorn

71. Spielwarenmesse Nürnberg 29.01. - 02.02.2019

71. Spielwarenmesse Nürnberg

29.01. - 02.02.2019

http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/Ausstellungen/Nuernberg2020/Nuernberg_2020.html

1/144 Il-76MD Candid - Zvezda

1/144 Il-76MD Candid - Zvezda  

Kit First Look / Out the box review : https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/zve/kit_zve_7011.shtml

Due : February 2018
Estimated ~45USD

1/144 Zvezda 2015

1/144 Zvezda 2015

Zvezda are to release the  i-16 and  LA-5...

1/144 Fairey Battle - Zvezda

1/144 Fairey Battle - Zvezda

A nice new model of a type we haven't seen in this scale before, though aimed at wargaming, we have seen these modeled very nicely indeed! Flown by a the Royal Air Force, Belgian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Free Polish Air Force, it should prove popular.

its already No.6 on the Hannants best sellers this week list - which hardely ever happens for a 1/144 - except for the boring airliners ;-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairey_Battle

Available November 2014
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ZVE6218
http://www.zvezda.org.ru/?lng=1&nav=&cat=7&set=6218

1/144 AH-64 Apache Helicopter - Zvezda

1/144 AH-64 Apache Helicopter - Zvezda
First sight of the new Apache from Zvezda. The price is more than is 2-3 times the cost of the aircraft released so for. So unless they have upped their game on the quality and detailing of the kits this seems a bit overpriced. On this basis  it will be cheaper to by the Revell versions (although, I concede that might not be up to the rigours that wargaming subjects a model to?) http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ZVE7408   Lets hope this is a pricing error on the hannants site?

The other recent 'Art of Tactic' wargaming series aircraft kits come out from Zvezda have been very reasonable. Interestingly they seem to be branding the cold war series items as "Hot War".

http://www.hotwar1990.com/news/1/

http://www.zvezda.org.ru/?lng=1&cat=7
http://www.zvezda.org.ru/?lng=1&nav=&cat=7&set=7408

1/144 "Art of Tactics" Gaming Pieces - Zevezda

1/144 "Art of Tactics" Gaming Pieces - Zevezda

It looks like 2013 will see Zvezda expand its "Art of Tactics" gaming range in two ways: a) expanding the "Great Patriotic War" series, b) adding  "Modern Era" Series. The benefit of this is we get some more 'cheap and cheerful' 1/144 aviation kits!

Polikarpov Po-2/U-2 ( wiki )
Henschel Hs.126 ( wiki )
Fairey Battle ( wiki )

Boeing AH-64 Apache ( wiki )
Mil Mi-24 ( wiki )

Sources:
http://vk.com/wall-29859496_117542
http://vk.com/wall-29859496_117556
http://vk.com/wall-29859496_117548
http://vk.com/wall-29859496_117680

1/144 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I - Zvezda

1/144 Hawker Hurricane Mk.I - Zvezda
Designed for the Zvezda "At of Tactics" wargamer series, these small kits are issued seperately in their own right. It will not match the quality of the Sweet Hurricane kits, but these Zvezda kits are very cheap with a low parts count (9parts)!

http://art-of-tactic.com/cat/catalogue/british-army
http://www.facebook.com/Zvezda.ModelKits?filter=3

1/144 TU-160 Boarding Ladders / GSE - Northstar

1/144 TU-160 Boarding Ladders / GSE - Northstar

A nice, but complex PE kit from Northstar!
a highly detailed boarding ladder designed to accompany the Trumpeter and Zvezda 1:144 Blackjacks.

Kits for Tu-22 & Tu-95 to follow

Available : Soon
Price $6 (approx)

http://northstarmodels.com/1_144.html
http://northstarmodels.com/ns_144001.html

http://www.aeroscale.co.uk/article&sid=8861

1/144 Lagg-3 & Bf-109 by Zvezda

1/144 Lagg-3 & Bf-109 by Zvezda
It has been interesting to note the creation by Zvezda of Russia of a new series of budget price 1/144 kits. First came the Sturmovil IL-2, then the Junkers Ju-87. Now, we have the Lagg-3 and Bf-109.

Ok, so the Bf-109 isn't going to win any hearts, but the Lagg-3 is currently not available with the possible exception of the True North Metal items, and even then the Zvezda items still look better?(in some respects, also no worse than some of the earlier minicraft kits!)

I think the Lagg-3 and future Soviet VVS WWII aircraft could find their way onto some modelling benches, in a bid to fill holes in peoples Soviet Aircraft collection.

Although, Zvezda are selling these as kits with decals and stands, they are initialy intended for use with thier new 'war game' system. This war game is system called the 'Art of Tactic' and is currently released in Russian, but looks like it could be released in German and English too!

Available: January 2011 ( IL-2, Ju-87 )

Available: March 2011 ( Lagg - 3, bf-109 )

To be confirmed:
Ju-52. Li-2 (DC-3) - hopefully still 1/144 (?),
and
more Soviet VVS Fighters!? (La-5)

The following site gives more insight into the Zvezda "war game" called
"Art of Tactic"
http://art-of-tactic.com/

some of the artwork here would suggest more Soviet VVS fighters to come....
http://boardgamegeek.com/image/716147/art-of-tactic

further information from US distributors Dragon USA
http://www.dragonmodelsusa.com/dmlusa/prodmidh.asp?tlcode=ZVE

Previous post on KG-144
http://kampfgruppe144.blogspot.com/2010/08/1148-il-2-by-zvezda.html

Available March 2011
Price £2.95 GBP!

1/148 IL-2 - by Zvezda

Звезда 1/148 Ил-2!
Zvesda 1/148 IL-2

An interesting kit has come to my attention, it appears that it may be part of a magazine series in Russian similar to the 'Del Prado' or Ixo/Altaya style approach where a magazine and a model/kit are sold as a package. It is not clear if this is a one-off special, or part of an on-going series?

The kit is simple and cheap by all acounts, please see the link below for more photographs.

The kit appears to have been made by Zvezda and is approx 1/148, again not clear is this is a common size or a size to fit the package?

Source: http://scalemodels.ru/modules/myarticles/article_storyid_3189.html

Obviously, Google translate does not provide all answers!?
So if you have any further information?


"за Родину!"