Tuesday, February 25

Preview: The Ohio & a brand new Hind from Trumpeter in March...

The Ohio & a brand new Hind are the two kits featured in Trumpeter's March items. We look at the colours, decals, & built-up kits in our preview...

Preview: The Ohio & a brand new Hind from Trumpeter in March...

USS Ohio BB-68
by Trumpeter
Kit No # 05373
1/350th scale
The Montana class battleship is the United States Navy's plan to build during the Second World War, but ultimately only exists in the drawings of the battleship; the US Navy designed the last level of the battleship. This class is the successor of the Iowa class battleship and the South Dakota class battleship. 

The colour schemes presented in this kit and its aircraft
The decals in the box
It was designed to have a much greater firepower and air defence capability than the Iowa class without losing too much speed and replaced a new generation of fire control radar to enhance actual combat effectiveness.

 -The kit contains over 1000 parts
-  The hull made from two-directional slide molds
-  Deck wood pattern, finely rendered
-  Contains display stand
- photo etched parts included
- 2 SC-1 aircraft are included
Model Length:802mm   Beam: 105.1mm 
Metal anchor chain
Total of 17 sprues , hull , decks and stand
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...


Mi-35M Hind-E
by Trumpeter
Kit No. #05830
1/48th scale
The Mi-35M is a versatile combat helicopter designed by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian helicopters. As an export variant of the Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter, it offers enhanced flight performance and manoeuvrability. Initially produced in 2005, the Mi-35M is equipped with cutting-edge weaponry, allowing it to destroy armoured targets and provide air support for ground operations. This multi-role helicopter can be adapted for various missions, including attack, ground assault, medical evacuation, and transportation. 

The colour scheme presented in this kit...
The decals in the box
The masks are provided in the kit.
The Mi-35M is a prominent member of the Russian Air Force's modern combat helicopter fleet and is also operated by several other countries, including Venezuela, Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Mali. The helicopter made a notable appearance at the Army-2021 international military and technical forum in Moscow, Russia, in August 2021.

Model Length:366mm   Rotor Diameter: 360mm  
Total Parts: 310+
Total Sprues of 9 sprues
- Photo etched parts included
The model built up by Trumpeter's in-house model builders...

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