Tuesday, June 27

Two more small scale cold war machines from Trumpeter in August...

Trumpeter has added two smaller scale cold war warriors from both sides to their catalogue in August. We have the sprues, art, colours & decals in our preview...

Two more small scale cold war machines from Trumpeter in August...

MAZ-537G Tractor Late Model & ChMZAP 5247G Semi-trailer
by Trumpeter
Model:07439
1/72nd scale
Price: $31.88 USD On the HLJ Website
The first prototypes of the MAZ-537 were built in 1958 and series production was launched in 1960. The new vehicle incorporated an engine developing 525hp at 2100rpm-a very high figure for that time, even armoured vehicle and tanks had offer fewer hp - and many significant changes in the fuel supply, cooling system and lubrication which made a complete redesign of the engine compartment covers and louvers necessary.  

The colour profiles included in this kit
The decal sheet included in the kit
Nearly all components of the frame and chassis were reinforced as well increasing the total weight to 21.6tons (total gross weight 87tons) allowing a load of up to 50 tons to be towed.

The parts of the kit
Model Length: 322mm / Width: 46mm
Total of 5 sprues, cab, frame and tires
The kit consists of over 150 parts
-Rubber tires


M706 Commando Armoured Car Vietnam
by Trumpeter
Model:07439
1/72nd scale
Price: $18.60 USD On the HLJ Website
The M-706, also known as the V-100 Commando or XM706E2, was built by Cadillac Gage starting in 1964 for use in Vietnam for reconnaissance, convoy escort, base perimeter defence, and other security duties. 

The colour profiles included in this kit
The decal sheet included in the kit
It was deployed in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force as well as ARVN and Thai forces, and later found customers in military and police organizations around the world. With up to .25 inch armour and deflecting angled surfaces, the crew was protected from small arms fire, grenades and anti-personnel mines.

Model Length: 73mm / Width: 30mm Height: mm
Total of 2 sprues and hull
The kit consists of over 90 parts
The parts of the kit
Rubber tires

These kits will soon be on sale through Trumpeter's distributors Worldwide...