Eduard News June 2nd , 2009 The canopy for our Bf109E-4 is, in fact, narrower than it should be. Since our E-4 canopy was an extension of the E-3, I would say that we erroneously chose the point at which the corner of the newer canopy is located. Unfortunately, we located said point at the halfway mark of the radius of the E-3 segment that forms the top of the canopy, rather than locating it in the extended sides of the canopy walls. This mistake unfortunately slipped through QC, which is, to an extent, the result of using the E-3 as the basis from which to develop the E-4. So, we will fix the canopy problem, but it will be in the future releases of the E-4 and the E-7, and likewise for the Bf109F-2 and F-4 that are currently under development. Of course, the correction will also be implemented on the 1/48th scale Bf109E that we are preparing for next year.

KITS IN JUNE

June will not see the premier of any totally new model. This month, our releases are based on proven molds. We are offering the SPAD XIII, this time in the colors of the USAAC from the end of 1918. The kit, under the title 'SPAD XIII AMERICAN EAGLES', is being released as a Limited Edition, and besides two trees of parts, contains a large decal sheet with four marking options, two figures of Eddie Rickenbacker and Frank Luke, their portraits on an A5 format, and the well known marking of the 94th Aero Squadron, USAAC.

The process of reinventing sold out kits in the new ProfiPACK format has found the Pfalz D.IIIa next in line, with new photoetching and innovative markings options. The Pfalz is, as with the SPAD XIII American Eagles, offered in a dual packing.

The third June release is the P-39Q Airacobra in the Weekend line. This is consistent with our plan to release each of our kits not only in a ProfiPACK edition, but also as a Weekend kit, and to keep up the releases of the Limited Edition kits with interesting, generally theme-oriented markings.

KITS IN JULY

In July, we will release three kits, two of which will be Weekend editions – the F6F-5 Hellcat and the Fokker E.V. Not that these aren’t interesting kits, but I rather suspect that the third one will the gem for the month. It will be another one-ten. We have been pretty thorough with the coverage of the Bf110 up to this point, but this one is a bit different. It will be the Bf110G-2, containing a large collection of changes and new items. These will be incorporated on five new trees, and another three for the subsequent G-4 version. This version will be even more expanded, thanks to its radar equipment. The G-2 will offer interesting armament options.

8205 Bf 110G-2 1/48 8434 F6F-5 Hellcat 1/48 8480 Fokker EV 1/48

KITS IN AUGUST

In August, we will, slowly but surely, take aim at nightfighters, a theme we want to focus more on in the second half of the year. In this month, we will jump in with both feet with the Fw190A Nachtjager as a Limited Edition, although it will be practically on par with a Royal Class boxing. It will contain moldings for all versions from the A-5 to the A-8, and as a Dual Combo, will allow the building of two complete kits. Besides decals printed by Cartograf, there will be a further bonus of award representations.

8488 Bristol F2 B Fighter 1/48 8054 Bf 108 1/48

Aside from the nightfighter Limited Edition, we will also release a 1/48th Bristol Fighter as a Weekend kit, and two ProfiPACK kits – a 1/48th scale Bf108 with new markings, and a 1/72nd scale SPAD XIII.

KITS IN SEPTEMBER

September is still a ways off, but as long as we are on a roll, we’ll say a few words on that month’s releases, if not for the fact that some will be available in late August. There will be three: the Bf110G-4 ProfiPACK in 1/48th, the BAC Lightning F Mk.1A/F Mk.2 (ex Airfix) Limited Edition in 1/48th, and the Fokker Dr.I Weekend in 1/72nd.

8206 Bf 110G-4 1/48 Artwork

PHOTOETCHING IN JUNE

I think that we have prepared two very interesting projects for June. In 1/48th, it is a collection of five (totaling six in all) for the F-22 from Academy, and in 1/35th, two sets for the S-100 Schnellbott from Italeri. Besides these, I would like to draw your attention to the Big Ed release on the Ju88 in 1/32nd from Revell. Not that the other releases for the month lack any appeal, but I would think that these would be the main points of interest. For whatever reason, I have had the Schnellbott sitting on my desk in my office for several weeks now, and it just won’t leave me alone!

48622+48620+48619+49443+49442+FE442 F-22 1/48 (Academy)

53038+53039 S-100 Schnellboot 1/35 (Italeri)

36068+36075 M-1128 MGS 1/35 (AFV)

48617+49438+FE438 Mosquito B Mk.IV 1/48 (Revell)

In June, we will be at Brno, as always at this time of the year, and we would certainly welcome a visit from you, and would gladly answer any questions.

Cheers!

Vladimir Sulc

NEW RELEASES FOR JUNE 2009 / Available June 1st, 2009

KITS US RETAIL

(USD) 8047 Pfalz D.IIIa DUAL COMBO PROFIPACK 39.95 1142 Spad XIII American Eagles DUAL COMBO LIMITED 74.95 8473 P-39Q Airacobra WEEKEND 19.95 PE-SETS 32228 WWI Stitching 22.95 36068 M-1128 MGS AFV 34.95 36072 M-4 Tractor 155/240mm HBS 34.95 36075 M-1128 MGS mounted rack and belts AFV 22.95 48617 Mosquito B Mk.IV exterior REV 24.95 48619 F-22 ladder ACA 12.95 48620 F-22 surface panels ACA 34.95 48622 F-22 exterior ACA 29.95 49438 Mosquito B Mk.IV interior S.A. REV 26.95 49439 F-105G interior S.A. HBS 26.95 49442 F-22 interior S.A. ACA 22.95 49443 F-22 bomb bay ACA 34.95 53038 S-100 Schnellboot 1/35 ITA 59.95 53039 S-100 Schnellboot guns 1/35 ITA 34.95 73328 B-25H interior S.A. HAS 29.95 73330 AH-64A S.A. HBS 24.95 ZOOMS 33023 F-14A interior S.A. 1/32 TAM 22.95 33025 F/A-18 inerior S.A. 1/32 ACA 22.95 33036 P-51D interior S.A. 1/32 TRU 19.95 FE438 Mosquito B Mk.IV interior S.A. REV 14.95 FE439 F-105G interior S.A. HBS 14.95 FE442 F-22 interior S.A. ACA 14.95 SS328 B-25H interior S.A. HAS 12.95 SS330 AH-64A S.A. HBS 12.95 MASKS CX239 Mi-4 Hip 1/72 HBS 6.95 CX240 Mig-15 1/72 HBS 6.95 EX270 F1M Pete 1/48 HAS 6.95 EX271 MiG-17PF 1/48 HBS 9.95 EX272 A6M2-K 1/48 HAS 9.95 JX087 Ta 152H 1/32 PAC 10.95 JX090 F-80 1/32 SQU 12.95 BIG-ED sets BIG3278 Ju 88A 1/32 REV 79.95 BIG4912 LaGG-3 1/48 ICM 36.95 BIG4916 Il-10/Avia B-33 1/48 SPE 42.95 BIG7249 CH-47D 1/72 TRU 74.95

NEW RELEASES FOR JULY 2009. Available July 1st, 2009

KITS

US RETAIL

(USD) 8205 Bf 110G-2 PROFIPACK 59.95 8480 Fokker E.V WEEKEND 19.95 8434 F6F-5 Hellcat WEEKEND 24.95 PE-SETS 32229 WWI Lacing 22.95 32231 BAC Lightning ladder TRU 24.95 36076 M-1134 ATGM TRU 34.95 36077 M-706 CAR HBS 29.95 48623 A6M2-K landing flaps HAS 19.95 49435 Airacobra Mk.I S.A. HAS 24.95 49444 A6M2-K S.A. HAS 24.95 49445 F1M Pete S.A. HAS 24.95 53040 Fletcher 1942 1/144 REV 54.95 53041 Fletcher 1942 railings 1/144 REV 54.95 53044 Fletcher 1942 weapons 1/144 REV 34.95 72496 BAC Lightning ladder TRU 16.95 72497 BAC Lightning F.1A/F.2 exterior TRU 22.95 ZOOMS 33026 P-47D-25 interior S.A. 1/32 HAS 24.95 33027 F-4E interior S.A. 1/32 TAM 19.95 FE435 Airacobra Mk.I S.A. HAS 14.95 FE444 A6M2-K S.A. HAS 19.95 FE445 F1M Pete S.A. HAS 14.95 FE446 Bf 110E Weekend EDU 19.95 FE448 Spad XIII Weekend EDU 14.95 SS335 BAC Lightning F.2 S.A. TRU 12.95 SS340 BAC Lightning F.1A S.A. TRU 12.95 MASKS CX238 Re 2000 1/72 ITA 6.95 CX241 MiG-15 UTI 1/72 HBS 7.95 CX242 Su-15UM Flagon 1/72 TRU 6.95 JX089 I-16 Typ 10/17 1/32 SPE 7.95 BIG-ED sets BIG3276 P-40K 1/32 HAS 94.95 BIG4911 C-47 Skytrain 1/48 TRU 97.95 BIG4913 F-105D 1/48 HBS 66.95 BIG7248 CH-47A 1/72 TRU 76.95