Special Hobby EN

   This set corrects one of the few flaws in the 1/48 scale P-47D and P-47M Thunderbolt kits. The internal air outlet duct leading to the sides of the fuselage is missing in the Tamiya P-47D/M model, leaving the empty fuselage visible. This 3D-printed set easily corrects this flaw. Simply glue the air duct—which ends with an intercooler—into the two fuselage halves.

 For the upcoming 1/32 scale kit SH32035 D-3801 ‘Guardians of Sion,’ the only part still missing from our inventory of parts and molds is the cockpit armor glass. It is currently being electroplated, along with other clear parts for different kits. After quite some time, we will therefore be releasing another 1/32 scale kit. The decals will feature four aircraft, whose color schemes reflect the changes in the markings of neutral Switzerland’s aircraft during World War II and after its end.

 The upcoming SH48160 Baltimore Mk.I/II kit will feature four aircraft from the Mediterranean. Here are their side views.

 Mr. Stefan Kemenyík sent us photos of his 1/72 ŠK-38/SG-38 model in flight. He used a Special Hobby kit (currently only the SH72442 kit is available, but we’re preparing a new version), and the girl with the bicycle is from Firma49. The model will serve as the basis for a diorama that Mr. Kemenyík plans to build. Thank you very much for the photos.

 The upcoming 1/72 scale kit SH72542 Junkers Ju 87D-1/3 ‘Combat & Captured’ will feature both combat and captured Stuka D-1/3 variants. The box art depicting the Italian “Picchiatelli” flying over Vesuvius was created by Standa Hájek. The kit will include the Italian aircraft from the box art, a German aircraft in winter camouflage from the Eastern Front, and two “African captives”—Stukas in RAF and USAAF colors.

 For the SH48210 Heinkel He 177 kit, we offer not only the M48027 masks and 4515 resin wheels, but also the 4520 engine set.