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09/2012The summer's gone and the fall brings harvest. Our newsletter brings you harvest in the form of our new releases.
We will please especially those modelers who prefer 1/72 scale kits this month. But the others may not be upset
at all since during this fall we will release other scale kits, too. During this fall we will release 1/48 scale kits of Heinkel
He 115 and the first version of Fairey Firefly family, highly detailed Spitfire Mk.XII and F-86K. Also 1/32 scale lovers
will not be ignored. We are working on 1/32 scale Jak-3 and T-2 Buckeye kits. We are still not able to release the A065
Caproni Ca.310 Peru, A103 Caproni Ca.310 Norway Service, SH72235 J-9 and SH72237 P-35A. The new mould is
being galvanized already but this technology is time consuming. Nevertheless we can cheer you up with the delayed
Jak-23 kits, in particular not only this one. September release comprise of: .
SH72233 Supermarine Spitfire Mk.24 „Last of Best“ 1/72
The very last version of the famous Spitfire, Mk.24 was produced after the end of World War 2. This version originates from
Mk.22 versions that were modified on the production line. The modification comprised of additional fuselage fuel tanks (for
longed range) and installation of different rocket racks; some of the new machines even featured new cannon types with
short barrels. Only RAF No. 80 Squadron received this new version except of the training units. However, this squadron
operated from two different continents. This
unit was deployed within the British Air Force
of Occupation in Germany until March 1949
and from August 1949 was deployed in Asian
Hong-Kong. Eventually, the unit's Spitfires
were handed over to the Royal Hong-Kong
Auxiliary Air Force in 1952.
The kit of this aircraft contains four sprues
with detailed plastic parts and sprue with
clear parts.
Decals included offer two machines from RAF No. 80 Squadron based in Germany within BAFO in 1948. Of note is the
commander's mount W2-P that featured unusual national roundels, drop shadowed code letters and commander's
pennant (can be seen on the boxart painting). Other two machines map the No. 80 Squadron's deployment in Hong-Kong.
Machine W2-A was also commander's mount and it featured black and white identification bands on the wing and fuselage.
Decals for the last one are included for three subsequent appearances of this machine. Originally camouflaged W2-F, later
received silver dope and new codes, this time W2-E and eventually as plain “E” that served with RHKAAF. Except of the
common markings the decals also include many stencils.
SH72229 Supermarine Seafire Mk.45 1/72
The Seafire development was delayed during the World War 2 compared to the Spitfire one. However, all the Spitfire
modifications were eventually adapted to
Seafires and some versions were even
modifications of particular Spitfire
versions. The first Spitfire version that
featured new, re-designed wing was
Spitfire Mk.21. The design changes were
so large that even new name Victor was in
consideration for this aircraft. The
development of this version ran from 1942
till the beginning of 1945 and the first
production machines were delivered to
No. 91 Squadron. When the development of the Spitfire Mk.21 had begun in 1943, the Admiralty expressed its interest in
naval version of the aircraft. To speed up the development this version should retain its fixed wing and only a few
modifications were to be done. In 1944 Air Ministry specified the requirements for the new version, which got the
designation Seafire Mk.45. Three Spitfire Mk.21 aircraft were handed over to Cunliffe Owen for conversion into Seafire.
The first converted aircraft, originally Spitfire Mk.21 (serial no. TM379) was ready in the end of October 1944 and it was
handed over for the trials as the first prototype of Seafire Mk.45. During the end of 1944 and at the beginning of 1945 it
went through aircraft carrier trials on board of HMS Pretoria Castle. The trials also involved modified aircraft with contra
rotating propellers.
In sum, 50 aircraft of the Seafire Mk.45 version were produced. None of them was assigned to the combat unit stationed
aboard aircraft carrier. Most of the aircraft served for trials and testing purposes or were assigned to the second line
units. The performances of the Seafire Mk.45 were very similar to the Spitfire Mk.21, only the heavier naval equipment
affected the overall performances. The kit contains four sprues with detailed plastic parts and sprue with clear parts.
Decals included offer three machines in post war FAA camouflage patern.
SH72256 model 68 Hawk III “Over Siam and Argentina” 1/72
The last type of the Hawk family that served with US Navy was model 68, type BF2C-1 Hawk III. This aircraft was
powered by radial engine and was similar in resemblance to its earlier cousin, the Hawk II. Hawk III was equipped with
retractable undercarriage and wings with metal
structure. It was also equipped with bomb racks since
navy wanted multi-purpose aircraft capable of both
fighter and bomber roles. The order was signed only for
27 aircraft. Export version of model 68 from Curtiss
Company was more successful. This version featured
wing with wooden structure and was powered by export
version of R-1820 engine. One machine was sold to
Turkey. Much more successful was sale of 24 machines
to Siam (Thailand), 102 machines to China (90 of them were assembled in China) and 10 machines to Argentina.
Visual difference from the standard US version was the shape of the cowling, the upper wing lacked the floatation
bladders' compartments and some machines flew with tail wheel strut with removed covers. While the Argentinean
machines served until 1948 and never saw any combat, Siam deployed its machines in two conflicts. Partly in border
conflict against French Indo-China and shortly against Japan. The latter ended with Siam becoming Japanese ally.
The kit contains two sprues with grey plastic parts, clear sprue, detailed photo-etched and resin parts, including bomb
racks for Siamese machines. Decals included offer three Siamese and three Argentinean machines. Two Siamese
Hawks feature camouflage pattern and the last is overall in aluminium dope while for the Argentinean machines it is
reversed.
What really helped them were the war prizes from occupied Germany. Their hard work was sometimes speeded up by
the impossible directives issued by the Communist Party and Stalin. Thanks to these facts four jet aircraft prototypes
designed by A. S. Jakovlev design office were test flown during 1947. These were three fighters - Jak-19, Jak-23 and
Jak-25 and jet trainer Jak-21. Of the fighter prototypes only Jak-23 was approved for mass production. Like the previous
fighters Jak-15 and Jak-17, Jak-23 featured jet engine located in the nose in front of the canopy and the jet exhaust
below the fuselage. Unlike its predecessors that were converted from propeller driven fighters, this one featured new, all
metal structure of both fuselage and wing. The wing and tail planes were of straight design. The armament consisted of
two 23 mm NS-23 or NR-23 cannons located in the nose. According to the specifications this aircraft was to be a bomber
interceptor. The first prototype was test flown in July 1947 and in August it was sent to VVS (Military Air Force) Scientific
and Research Institute for comparative trials with other fighters. For standard VVS bomber interceptor was chosen MiG-
15 but Jak-23 was chosen for mass production, too. Except of its excellent maneuverability and climb rate thanks to its
straight wing it also eased the pilots' transition from piston engined types. The real handicap was non pressurized
canopy that didn't allow reaching the maximum climbing altitude of 14,800 m. Jak-23s were assigned to several
regiments of North Caucasus and Volga Military Districts. It was also delivered to former communist states in East and
Middle Europe that were under Soviet Union influence. The license production was to be prepared in Czechoslovakia to
where 12 machines were delivered and in Poland that received 100 machines from overall 310 aircraft produced in
Soviet Union. Nevertheless, the production preparation was halted on behalf of the more promising MiG-15s. Other
users comprised Romania and Bulgaria. One Jakl-23 flew with civil registration SP-KGL in Poland within Aviation
Institute and was used for various tests. Pilot Ing. A. Ablamovicz set two FAI Climbing World records in 1957. On June
24, 1953 Romanian pilot M. Dijakonu flew one Jak-23 to Yugoslavia. Due to then cooperation USA requested for loan of
this Jak-23 for evaluation. Jak-23 was secretly ferried to USA and trialed at Wright- Patterson AFB. When the trials
ended, the machine was returned.
We present you Jak-23 kit in two boxes:
SH72242 Yakovlev Yak-23 Warshaw Pact 1/72
The kit contains one sprue with plastic parts, injected canopy, detailed resin and photo-etched parts. Decals included
offer two CSLA machines, one Polish Air Force and one Bulgarian machines.
SH72248 Yakovlev Yak-23 Red & White Stars 1/72
The kit contains one sprue with plastic parts, injected canopy, detailed resin and photo-etched parts. Decals included
offer three VVS machines and the machine that was trialed in USA.
SH72248 1/72Yakovlev Yak-23 Flora “Red&White Stars”
SH72242 1/72Yakovlev Yak-23 Flora “Warsaw Pact”
During the 1930s Grumman Company was the sole supplier of the fighter aircraft to the US Navy. The first Grumman
fighter aircraft to enter US Navy service was the series of FF-1 twin-seater fighters. Navy ordered 27 machines of FF-1
type equipped with two fixed machineguns and one on flexible mount for rear gunner. In addition, US Navy also ordered
reconnaissance fighter designated SF-1. The latter was powered by R-1820-84 enclosed under wider cowling and using
different types of exhaust tubs. Only 33 machines of the SF-1 version were produced and they were assigned to VS-3.
The series produced FF-1s (unofficially called Fifi) were assigned to VF-5B stationed aboard USS Lexington. When FF-
1s became obsolete they were converted to FF-2 version equipped with dual controls. During the conversion the
cowlings and exhaust tubs were also modified. These trainers served until 1940. In 1937 Canadian CC&F Company
purchased production license for FF-1 and, eventually produced 40 machines designated GE-23 for fictive Turkish
order. GE-23 differed from standard FF-1s by cowling and nose shapes. Their armament was similar to FF-1s. The
machines were in fact ordered by Spanish Republicans Air Force. The production of GE-23 in CC&F continued until the
start of Hurricane license production. Eventually 15 machines were sold to RCAF for dumping price. . RCAF re-
designated these machines to Goblin Mk.I and assigned them to no. 118 Squadron of RCAF. Goblin Mk.Is served with
RCAF until 1942. For short period of time they were also assigned to no. 123 Squadron of RCAF. Single machines were
SH72244 SF-1/FF-2 „US Navy Scout Fighter and Trainer“ 1/72
The kit contains two sprues with
plastic parts, detailed resin and
photo-etched parts. Decals included
offer four colorful machines. Two of
them are for SF-1 version while the
other two are for FF-2 version.
SH72247 G-23 Delfin 1/72
SH72247 G-23 Delfin „Spanish Civil War“ 1/72
The kit contains two sprues with plastic parts that are similar to previous SH72247 but not the same. New parts consist of
fuselage and engine cowling. Also included are detailed resin and photo-etched parts. Camouflage schemes and decals
map the long service of this type in
Spain. Originally Republicans
machines that survived the War were
used by Spanish Air Force deep into
1950s. Decals included offer four
Republicans machines, one of them
was seized by Nationalists and the
last is a machine used by Spanish Air
Force in 1950s featuring new national
roundels.
SH48110 1/48Heinkel He 115
SH72245 1/72Yakovlev Yak-23 Flora Two-Seater
Forthcoming new releases:
SH48127 1/48Fairey Firefly Mk.I “Home Fleet”
SH48041 1/48Fairey Firefly Mk.IV/V
Next month new releases:
SH72099 1/72Supermarine Seafire Mk.47
SH48107 1/48Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII
SH32028 1/32P-39 “Soviet Guard Gegiments”
We would like to announce that the following kits are sold out:
SH48081 Avro Anson Mk.I 1/48SH48032 F2A-3 Buffalo 1/48A047 IA-58 Pucará 1/72Also we do have last 90 pcs of A047 Sea Otter, 54 pcs of A090 Sea Otter kits and last 60 pcsA076 PZL 24F/G 1/72 kits.