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BIG GEMENI FROM FANTASTIC PLASTIC Due very soon from Fantastic Plastic is a 1/48 'Big Gemini' kit (a proposed 12-man transport that could fit atop a Saturn IV-B and service a Skylab-like station. The project actually got to the mock-up stage, but was subsequently abandoned.) Patterned by Paul Roberts, casting's by BLAP! Models and decals are by JBOT. The 43 pieceall-resin kit is extremely detailed.Even the docking collar is a kit in itself. Even though it's 1:48, the finished model is about the size of the old Revell 1:35 Gemini.The kit is expected to be released before August 31, 2010. Price is $ 90.00 USD (~$ 94.81 CAN/€ 71.27 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Fantastic Plastic website. 08/2010 |
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METAL JUPITER 2 LANDING SOON The Metal Jupiter 2 is coming, scheduled for shipping in early January, 2011. This is one amazing model in 1/35th scale - a full 18" in diameter. It will feature a metal upper and lower hull, metal landing gear and a fully finished and lighted plastic interior. The fusion core lighting has 3 speeds to simulate studio prop and special effects. It will include a rechargeable battery, wall transformer, and deluxe packaging. The included transformer also charges the battery.Suggested Retail Price is $ 1500.00 USD (~$ 1579.90 CAN/€ 1187.46 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Moebius Models website. 08/2010 |
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COMING SOON FROM MASTERPIECE Masterpiece Models have provided s peak at one of their upcoming releases. Set in the future during conflicts over natural resources the Mark 49 Hellcat forward attack and recon vehicle proved a mainstay for the United Alliance.There is no word as yet on price or release date. For more information, or to order, please visit the Masterpiece Models website. 08/2010 |
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1:1000 UESS EMMETTE Fantastic Plastic has released a 1:1000 UESS Emmette, as seen (briefly) in Enterprise. Based on the best available data for this obscure vessel, the Emmettewas patterned by Scott Spicer and cast by BLAP! Models. The 15-piece all-resin kit has decals by JBOT which contain markings for both the UESS Emmetteas well as its ''Imperial Earth'' counterpart seen bombing the Moon during the ''dark// opening of the final season's ''Through a Mirror Darkly'' episodes.Price (before shipping) is $ 70.00 USD (~$ 73.71 CAN/€ 55.40 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Fantastic Plastic website. 08/2010 |
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SCI-FI AND FANTASY MODELLER VOLUME 19 Here's Volume Nineteen of the title genre modelers just can't get enough of - Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller. This 100-page, all-color, perfect bound issue is packed with exclusive science fiction and fantasy modeling projects and illustrated throughout with superb photography.Volume 19's lively line-up includes: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller Volume 19 is expected to publish on or after October 20, 2010. Price is exepected to be £ 18.95 GBP (~$ 29.45 USD/ $ 31.00 CAN/€ 23.99 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller website. 08/2010
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MODELLING THE 21ST. CENTURY VOLUME THREE Modelling The 21st. Century Volume Three is the third, 100-page, all-colour, all-new softcover in this popular special series from the publishers of Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller. This long-awaited third edition is packed cover to cover with sci-fi modelling projects centred on the timeless hardware featured in the legendary puppet and live-action series of Gerry Anderson, offering a unique line-up of features to inspire and excite genre modellers and Gerry Anderson fans alike. Includes:Modelling The 21st. Century Volume Three is expected to publish on or after October 20, 2010. Price is exepected to be £ 13.95 GBP (~$ 21.69 USD/ $ 22.83 CAN/€ 17.16 EUR ). For more information, or to order, please visit the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller website. 08/2010
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MODEL KIT APP FOR iPHONE AND iPOD TOUCH Model Kit is a set of calculation tools designed for scale model builders, model-railroad enthusiasts, scratch-builders, or anyone else who needs to quickly and easily convert between measurements in different scales, figure out the scale of a model or model part, or perform other modeling-related calculations.Model Kit for iPhone® and iPod touch® (with iOS 3.1 or higher) is available on the App Store for $4.99USD. For more information, or to order, please visit the KarimNassar.com website. 07/2010 |
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