The most famous sister ship & an up-gunned big rig are the subjects of Trumpeter's November items. We look at the colours, decals & built-up kits in our preview...
Preview: Two more releases from Trumpeter in December
HMT Olympic
by Trumpeter
Kit No#03720
1/200th scale
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The RMS Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic, had a long and eventful history. Launched in 1910, it was the largest ship in the world at the time. After the Titanic disaster, the Olympic underwent significant modifications to improve safety, including an increase in lifeboat capacity. It served in the First World War and was used as a transport for soldiers. Despite several collisions and incidents, the Olympic survived until its retirement in 1935. Conspiracy theories suggesting that the Titanic was secretly switched with the Olympic before its maiden voyage are unfounded. Maritime historians agree that it would have been impossible, and there is irrefutable evidence that the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The colour scheme presented in this kit
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The decals in the box
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The Olympic was the first of the three Olympic-Class ocean liners, followed by the Titanic and the Britannic. They were the largest vessels of the White Star Line's fleet and were nearly identical in design. The Olympic survived numerous collisions and even sank a German submarine during World War I.
Total of 29 sprues, hull ,decks and stand
Metal anchor chain
Total Parts 1880+
Model Length: 1347mm/Beam: 144.6mm
- Photo-etch parts included
One-piece hull made from two-directional slide moulds
- Deck pattern finely rendered.
- 8 pieces of photo etched frets for handrails, ladders etc.
- stand included
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...
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M915 Gun Truck
by Trumpeter
Kit No#01084
1/35th scale
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The M915 is a baseline model of a series of heavy army trucks. In the late 1970s the US Army was looking for commercial logistic trucks. In 1977 a request was issued for a series of heavy trucks. The US Army received technical proposals from six manufacturers. The AM General offered the lowest price and was selected as a winner. In 1977 the US Army awarded a contract for 5 507 trucks. First vehicles were delivered to the US Army in 1978.
The colour scheme presented in this kit
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The decals in the box
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Masks are provided for the transparent parts.
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The M915 Line Haul Tractor (LHT) is primarily used for long distance movement of containers. It is used to move cargo from port to division operation area. Normally this truck tows M872 semi-trailer with a payload capacity of 30 t. This line haul tractor is powered by Cummins NTC 400 turbocharged diesel engine, developing 400 hp. It is mated to Caterpillar semi-automatic gearbox with 16 forward and 2 reverse gears. This tractor truck has 6x4 configuration. Its operation is limited to hard surface roads only.
Model Length: 195.8mm Width: 78.7mm
Total Parts: 260+
Total of 8 sprues, cab, and tires
- Photo-etch parts included
-Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.
-The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern included as well as sidewall details consisting of raised section ribs.
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...
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These kits will soon be on sale through Trumpeter's distributors Worldwide...