Thursday, March 3

Preview: Hobbyboss two releases in March in colours, decals and sprues...

The sprues, colours & markings for Hobbyboss' releases of March 2022 have just been released. We thought it only right we show you what's coming, with information about the brand new and a reprinted favourite in our preview...

Preview: Hobbyboss two releases in March in colours, decals and sprues...

German "Hunting Tiger" fighter tank (Porsche)
Kit No #84564
1/35th scale
The Jagdtiger, which appeared at the end of World War II, was equipped with the same anti-tank gun as the King Tiger, the 128mm PaK 44L/55, and was built on an extended version of the King Tiger's chassis with added heavy armor with a maximum thickness of 2.5cm. This monster-class tank destroyer had a vehicle weight of 75 tons.

The colour choices supplied with this kit
The decals supplied with this kit
This model kit from Hobby Boss is a precise version of the initial production type that adopted a Porsche suspension (exterior vertical torsion bar) around the wheels. The upper and lower parts of the hull are integrally molded, the tracks are assembled, and photo-etched parts are included for the engine grille mesh and more.

The sprues of the kit
The tracks are easy to asemble
Clear parts are included for the vision ports
Model Length: 300.5mm / Width: 106.9mm
Total number of  23 sprues , lower hull and upper hull
more description The kit consists of over 1470 parts
- Multi-slide moulded lower hull and upper hull.
- Individual tracks.
- Photo etched parts included.


German Fi-156 C-3 /TROP "Storch"
Model: #80181
1/35th scale
Price: $59 USD From Hobbylink Japan
The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch was a multi-purpose aircraft used by the Wehrmacht for reconnaissance, observation, and rescue of injured soldiers. Although it was not fast, it had STOL (short-range takeoff and landing) performance, was found on all fronts, and was used during the famous Mussolini rescue operation. The C-3 is a versatile derivative developed from the C-1 three-seat communication version and the C-2 double-seat observation version.

The colour choices supplied with this kit
The decals supplied with this kit
The masks for th elarge transparent "birdcage" is provided in this kit
The vinyl tyres are included also :-(
This model kit from Hobby Boss is a precise reproduction with details such as the internal mechanisms and engine; it's ideal for dioramas. It is a reproduction / re-printing of the earlier Tristar kit.

The sprues of the kit
These new kits are (or should soon be) available from Hobbyboss' Distributors Worldwide...