Hobbyboss have five new releases for December. Some new and
older aircraft and some WWII staples this might even make some people’s Christmas
lists - let’s see the kits and sprues in the Hobbyboss preview…
Hobbyboss’ new items
for December 2015
Model# 83833
1:35th
scale
The GMC CCKW is a 2.5 ton 6X6 U.S. Army cargo truck that saw
service in World War II and the Korean War, often referred to as a "Deuce
and a Half" or "Jimmy". The CCKW came in many variants, based on
the open or closed cab, and Long Wheel Base (LWB 353) or Short Wheel Base (SWB
352). Initially all versions were of closed cab design (having a metal roof and
doors) with all steel cargo beds.
As the war progressed an open cab version
was designed that had fixed 'half doors' and a canvas top/sides and the steel
bed was replaced by a wooden one to conserve steel. The wood bed proved
unsatisfactory and a 'composite' bed with steel sides and framing, but with
wooden slats for the bed, was developed. Later on the 'wood/steel' composite
bed was replaced by an all steel composite bed.
Model Dimensions
Length: 180mm Width: 65 mm
Total Plastic Parts 390+
Total Sprues 16
sprues and cab
Metal Parts
copper cable
Photo Etched Parts 2 pcs
The kit consists of
over 390 parts, includes 11 clear parts
- Details finely
represented by newly tooled parts
- Main tires with
very good detail
- Photo-etched parts
included
Model# 81741
1:48th
scale
The AMX is a ground-attack aircraft for battlefield
interdiction, close air support and reconnaissance missions. It was built until
1999 by AMX International, an Italian-Brazilian joint venture, and is
designated the A-1 by the Brazilian Air Force.
The AMX is capable of operating at high subsonic speed and
low altitude, by day or night, and if necessary, from bases with poorly
equipped or damaged runways. Low IR signature and reduced radar equivalent
cross-section help prevent detection, while low vulnerability of structure and
systems aid survivability. Integrated ECM, air-to-air missiles and nose-mounted
guns provide self-defence capabilities
Model Dimensions: Length:
287.2mm Wingspan: 209mm
Total Plastic Parts 150+
Total Sprues 7 sprues and tires
Photo Etched Parts 1
piece
The kit consists of
over 150 parts, includes clear parts for canopy.
-Detailed fuselage &
wing w/accurate design
Model# 80377
1:48th
scale
The Messerschmitt Me-262 was the first jet fighter in the
world. Project work had begun at Messerschmitt as early as April 1939 on a new
high-speed fighter plane the propulsion of which was to consist of the “turbine
jet” system. On 18th of July 1942 the Me-262 took off on his first flight.
The Me-262 was powered by two Jumo 004B type engines giving the Me-262 a maximum speed of 870km/h at an altitude of6000m. Its service ceiling was 11400m and its range was 1050km. Basic armament consists of 4×30mm MK108 cannon installed in the nose. In addition, 2×12 type R-4M rockets could be carried the wings.
Model Dimensions
Length: 244mm Wingspan: 260.6mm
Total Plastic Parts
160+
Total Sprues 9
sprues
Metal Parts
nose gear cabin
The kit consists of
160 parts, clear parts for the canopy.
-Detailed fuselage &
wing w/accurate design
-Detailed gear cabin
-Optional metal nose
gear cabin
Model: # 83837
1:35th
scale
The GAZ-AAA was a conversion of the 2-axled GAZ-AA into a
3-axled version. It was slightly heavier and slower, but had an increased load
capacity from 1.5 tons to 2 tons. The chassis of the GAZ-AAA was used for the
BA-6 and BA-10 armoured cars, the SU-12 self-propelled gun, and many others. It
entered production in 1934 and was phased out in 1943 after nearly 37,500 were
produced.
Model Dimensions
Length: 149.6mm Width:56 mm
Total Plastic Parts
250+
Total Sprues 14
sprues and tires
Photo Etched Parts 1 sheet
The kit consists of over
250 parts , includes 7 clear parts
- Details finely
represented by newly tooled parts
- rubber tires with
very good detail
- Photo-etched parts
included
Model# 80138
1:35th
scale
The Pz. Kpfw 38(t) was designed by CKD (Praga) in 1938. The
first 150 tanks were produced for the Wehrmacht as the Pz. Kpfw 38(t) Ausf.A
from May to November 1939. The success of tests with the first production
vehicles led the Waffenamt to order further 325. Externally similar to Ausf.A,
the Ausf.B had the driver’s curved plate. The Ausf.B served in France in 1940
with the 7th & 8th Panzer Divisions.
The Pz. Kpfw 38(t) tanks were used by German, Hungarian,
Romanian, Slovakian, Bulgarian armies at the initial period of WWII. They were
also exported to Sweden,Switzerland,Peru,Iran and other states. The Pz. Kpfw
38(t) with excellent technical characteristics such as speed, armour protection
and high reliability. The Pz.Kpfw 38(t) was the best light tank at the initial
period of WWII.
Pz.BfWg 38(t)
command tank was the standard Praga tank with the additional Fu 8, radio
station installed instead of the bow machine gun and the frame antenna over
motor compartment. Each Wehrmacht panzer division has 7-10 Praga command tanks.
The total of 300 Pz.BfWg were produced.
Model Dimensions: Length: mm Width: mm Height: mm
Total Sprues 12
sprues
Photo Etched Parts 1
piece
These kits will all
be available from Hobbyboss’ distributors in December.