The Modelling News: Two big loads released in March in Hobbyboss' latest...

A big tipper and a TD that unloads just as much are the two new releases just showing sprues for Hobbyboss' march releases. We look at the sprues, colours, & decals in our preview...

Two big loads released in March in Hobbyboss' latest...

German Sd.Kfz.186 Jagdtiger (Henschel Production)

Model:84562

1/35th scale

Price: $83 USD from Hobbylink Japan

The Jagdtiger tank destroyer which appeared at the end of the war, had the same powerful anti-tank gun 128mm Pak44 L/55 mounted on the extended body of the King Tiger heavy tank; it also added heavy armour with a maximum thickness of 250mm.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

This model kit from Hobby Boss is a precise and accurate reproduction of the initial production type that used the same Henschel suspension as the King Tiger. The crawler tracks are connection-assembly type, and photo-etched parts are included.

The sprues of the kit

Model Length: 300.5mm /Width: 106.9mm

Total of 18 sprues , lower hull and upper hull

The kit consists of over 980 parts

-multi-slide moulded lower hull and upper hull

-individual tracks

-photo etched parts included

M1070 Dump Truck

Model: 85526

1/35th scale

Price: $153 USD from Hobbylink Japan

The M1070 is a large tractor developed by Oshkosh, used in combination with a trailer to transport the M1 Abrams tank. In addition, various derivative types were born in addition to the tank carrier.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

This model kit from Hobby Boss precisely and accurately models a M1070 that has been converted to a dump truck. The tires are made of soft resin, and photo-etched parts are included.

Model Length: 276mm / Width: 109mm

Total Plastic Parts: 570+

Total of 23 sprues and tires

Metal handle , pin , lamp holder parts