The Modelling News: Preview: Two more releases atop & below the water from Hobbyboss in November

From above and under the water come Hobbyboss' new items of November. We look at the colours, decals & built up kits (painted & bare) in our preview...

Preview: Two more releases from Hobbyboss in November

PLAN Type 094A Jin Class SSBN

by Hobbyboss

Model: 87025

1/700th scale

The 094A ballistic missile strategic nuclear submarine is an improved version of the 094 nuclear submarine. Firstly, the "turtle back" of the 094A is higher than that of the 094. Secondly, the 094A submarine carries the Juwang-3 submarine launched intercontinental missile, with a maximum range of 12000 kilometres, and can carry 6 to 10 separate guided nuclear warheads.

The colour schemes presented in this kit

The decals in the box

At the same time, in terms of submarine appearance, the 094A nuclear submarine adopts a fillet design and also eliminates the side windows of the hull. Coupled with a smoother streamlined shape, the underwater speed of the 094A nuclear submarine has been improved, and the improvement in appearance has effectively reduced underwater navigation noise

Model Length:197.2mm / Beam: 17.6mm

Total of 1 sprue , upper hull , lower hull and stand

Photo Etched Parts included.

The kit consists of 19 plastic parts

The kit made up by Hobbyboss staff...

TBD-1A Devastator

by Hobbyboss

Model: 81784

1/48th scale

The Douglas TBD Devastator was a torpedo bomber of the United States Navy, ordered in 1934, it first flew in 1935 and entered service in 1937. At that point, it was the most advanced aircraft flying for the USN and possibly for any navy in the world. However, the fast pace of aircraft development caught up with it, and by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour, the TBD was already outdated. It performed well in some early battles, but in the Battle of Midway the Devastators launched against the Japanese fleet were almost totally wiped out. The type was immediately withdrawn from front line service, replaced by the Grumman TBF Avenger.

The colour scheme presented in this kit

The decals in the box

Test were conducted with skis attached to the TBD Devastator, the performance of the aircraft was already lacklustre, so these made the kite even more sluggish.

Model Length: 221.8mm / Wingspan: 314mm

Total of 8 sprues

Photo Etched Parts included

The kit consists of over 150 parts

-Detailed fuselage & wing w/accurate design

-Engine with fine detail included

-Detailed cockpit

The kit made up (& painted this time) by Hobbyboss staff...