A photo of our test model of the Caproni Ca.311, where
we examined the overal fit of its parts. Photoetches were not used, but will be
included in the kits
2023 holds several surprises for you up its sleeve and the very first one is here today, the 1/72 scale F-84F Thunderstreak. This swept wing jet, alongside its predecessor the F-84F Thunderjet (straight winged) is no doubt one of the symbols of the Cold War early stages. And also an iconit jet of the NATO defence alliance. The USAF operated their Thunderstreaks, also affectively known as Super Hogs, both in the USA and over Europe. In the UK, the 20th TBW USAF F-84F jets were also fitted with a special underwing rack that enabled them to carry and deliver a tactical nuke. Deliveries of the F-84F made the Europe's air forces, from the very north down to the southern NATO flank, much stronger and effective and the jet kept flying from mid 1950s up to the early 70s and with some forces even longer. Besides Europe, the F-84F was also operated over Israel during the Suez War (manned by their French crew even though bearing Israeli markings to disguise France's involvement) and al
Dear business friends, February is over, March is here and with it also comes our third newsletter of the year. If I can look back on February, it was quite atypical. While it wasn't snowing here in the Czech Republic, Russian fighter bombers were falling down over Ukraine. As a skiing lover, I hope for winters full of snow. I also hope for a sky without Russian bombers over Ukraine. It would certainly be better if people in Ukraine could live in peace without Russian bombs and missiles. And also make models. Like ICM for example. Last month we offered you an interior set for the 1/35 AH-1G Cobra helicopter model kit by this company. In this newsletter you will find another set for this model and we are preparing more for the following months. The sets will combine resin cast parts with 3D-printed ones. Similarly, after the Tempest Mk.V sets, we focused on the Airfix Typhoon Mk.I model. But the sets for this model will be in the vast majority made by direct 3D printing. You wil
Dear business friends, With the beginning of the New Year we are happy to bring you the first 2024 Special Hobby Newsletter. On behalf of our company, let me wish you health, happiness and many successes in the new year, both in your work and personal life. Before we get to the news prepared for January, I need to mention our participation in the 2024 Toy Fair in Nuremberg. It gives big joy to be able to take part in this fair again this year and we are looking forward to meeting with all our customers and friends. This time we will have a separate stand in Hall 7A. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you its position and number now. The organization of the fair is somewhat delayed this year and we still do not know the exact position of the stand. So you'll have to be looking for us a bit. But the more joyful the reunion will definitely be. At the fair, we will also unveil our upcoming news and you will be able to take a look at some of them at the stand. In addition to the sta
This is great! Too bad that I am an old man and will not live to see all the new inovations that will come about in the modeling industery.
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