Scale Model Product Announcements: September 28, 2021

God Phoenix (Gatachman Series 1) with LED Module Set from Academy (distributed in North America by MRC)

Scale: N/A
No. 15792
MSRP: $99.00

The God Phoenix with LED module set (from Academy) is from Battle of the Planets the animated series Gatchaman. The model includes four G Mechanics (G Machine miniature vehicles) G1 Mecha Fighter Jet, G2 Mecha Race Car, G3 Mecha Motorcycle, and G4 Mecha Tank. Also includes Bird Missiles & Super Bird Missiles, landing gear, VTO (vertical take-off) system, adjustable wings, Firebird mode transparent parts, movable gates, and display stand base with LED button to turn lights on/off. The God Phoenix is molded in colored plastic. The G Machines are molded in white. Decal sheet, stickers, and color instruction manual are provided.

German Panzer II Ausf.F “North Africa” from Academy (distributed in North America by MRC)

No. 13535w
Scale: 1/35
MSRP: $44.00

This WWII German light tank kit can be built with the hatches open or closed, includes photo-etched parts, color instruction sheet, and features 2cm Kwk 30 L/55 main gun and MG34 machine gun. This kit from Academy has all new tooling, plus there are markings for six versions to choose from.

Iveco Turbostar from Italeri (Distributed in North America by MRC)

No. 553926
Scale: 1:24
MSRP: $92.99

The Iveco Turbostar was the most popular industrial vehicle in Italy in the late 80s. The most common version had a canvas deck providing flexibility for transporting all types of foods. An advantage of the Iveco 190.42 was the loading capacity compared to the overall dimensions. This kit from Italeri includes decals for two versions and color instruction sheet.

Sam-2 Missile with Launcher Cabin from HobbyBoss (Distributed in North America by MRC)

No. 82933
Scale: 1/72
MSRP: $39.99

Development of the V-75 Dvina air defense missile system, designated SA-2 “Guideline” by NATO, started in 1953 as a medium to high SAM system for use against non-maneuvering targets such as bombers. The system became operational in 1957. The SA-2 is a two-stage missile with a large solid propellant jettisonable tandem booster stage fitted with four large, clipped delta stabilizing fins. Toward the mid-section of the missile are four clipped delta-shaped wings with a second set of small, fixed fins at the nose and a third in-line set of slightly larger moving control fins at the tail. The SA-2A/B/C models can be distinguished by the two set of four, flush dielectric strip antennas in front and behind the forward fins. All-new tooling.