Hobbyboss’ new items
for February 2016
Leopard 2A4M CAN
Model no: 83867
1/35th scale
The Leopard 2A4M CAN is the upgraded Canadian
version of the Leopard 2A4 acquired from the Royal Netherlands Army surplus.
The Leopard 2A4M CAN is specially designed for the war in Afghanistan, based on
experience gained by Leopard 2 operators. The first 20 were delivered in
October 2010 and with only 5 being deployed to Afghanistan at end of 2010, and
operated until July 2011 when combat operations stopped.
Though originally planned to be up-gunned to the L55 for
consistency with the 2A6M CAN, the longer barrelled guns were found to be less
than ideal in Afghanistan, therefore it was decided to retain the L44. In
addition, only small areas of slat armour were added, in contrast with the
fully caged 2A6M CANs. The protection of the Leopard 2A4M CAN has been further
augmented with the addition of applique armour resembling that found on the
most recent Leopard 2A7+ variant, but modified to fit the turret configuration
of the 2A4.
The kit consists of
over 390 parts
>the kit w/refined
detail
>multi-slide
moulded turret, upper hull and lower hull
>photo etched
parts included
>individual tracks
Model Dimensions: Length:
261mm Width: 99mm
Total Sprues 30 sprues,
upper hull, lower hull and turret
Photo Etched Parts 2 pcs
SAAB J-32B/E Lansen
Model:81752
1/48th
scale
The Saab 32 Lansen (meaning the Lance) was a two-seat, high transonic
attack aircraft produced by SAAB from 1955 to 1960 for the Swedish Air Force
(Flygvapnet). During its long operational life, the Saab 32 also served as a
fighter, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and a target-tug aircraft.
J-32B is an
all-weather fighter version initially operated only for bad weather / night
fighter duties. Two prototypes and 118 production aircraft built between 1958
and 1960, retired in 1973. Armed with four 30 mm ADEN guns, Rb 24 missiles
(license-built AIM-9 Sidewinder), or 75 mm unguided rocket pods. J 32B was
powered by stronger Svenska Flygmotor RM 6A (Rolls-Royce Avon Mk 47A) engine.
Model Dimensions:
Length: 314mm Wingspan: 269mm
Total Sprues 6
sprues
The kit consists of
over 140 parts
-Detailed fuselage &
wing w/accurate design
-Detailed cockpit
Finnish T-50 Tank
Model No:83828
1/35th
scale
The T-50 light infantry tank was built by the Soviet Union
at the beginning of World War II. The design for this vehicle had some advanced
features, but was complicated and expensive, and only a short production run of
69 tanks was completed. Furthermore, even before it was ready for
mass-production wartime experience invalidated the underlying concept of light
tanks.
- the kit consists of
over 700 parts
- multi-directional slide moulded turret &
lower hull
- photo-etched parts included
- 256 individual tracks links
Model Dimensions
Length: 149mm Width: 70mm
Total Sprues = 16 sprues, upper hull, lower hull and turret
brass wire
Hawk T MK.100/102
Model:81735
1/48thscale
The BAE Systems Hawk
is a British single engine, advanced jet trainer aircraft. It first flew in
1974 as the Hawker Siddley Hawk. The Hawk is used by the Royal Air Force, and other
air forces, as either a trainer or a low-cost combat aircraft. The Hawk is
still in production with over 900 Hawks sold to 18 customers around the world.
Hawk 102– Export version for Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates Air Force.
Hawk 100 A
two-seat advanced weapons trainer with additional avionics, including forward looking
infrared (optional, fitted to Malaysian aircraft), a redesigned wing and
HOTAS.
Model Dimensions: Length:
268.2mm Wingspan: 209mm
Total Plastic Parts
180+
Total Sprues 13
sprues
Photo Etched Parts 1
piece
The kit consists of
over 180 parts
-Detailed fuselage &
wing w/accurate design
-Detailed cockpit
These kits will all
be available from Hobbyboss’ distributors in February
2016.
