[Martin Baker]

Meanwhile, reports are surfacing that IXO Models will be bolstering its fleet of aircraft by adding several overlooked bombers to its high-flying collection. While information is still sketchy, we hear the candidate list includes a french MB.162 heavy bomber, German Me 264 and Ju 390 "Amerika" bombers, and Ju 488 heavy bomber. Other WWII birds could also be produced, including some from Italy, Russia, and Japan. Our sources claim that the first squadron of heavies arent expected until the end of the year, at the earliest, meaning collectors will be hard-pressed to sit on their hands waiting for their arrival. Could the secret weapons projects be not too far behind?....[posted 1/5/2007]

Me 264 Ju 390 & Ju488

[Ted in DC]

Wow, that's awesome, thanks! A French bomber, cool... too bad it's not the Amiot 143 though. It will be well worth the wait to see some lesser known multi-engine aircraft on the diecast market.

[admin]

Originally Posted by Martin Baker

Meanwhile, reports are surfacing that IXO Models will be bolstering its fleet of aircraft by adding several overlooked bombers to its high-flying collection. While information is still sketchy, we hear the candidate list includes a french MB.162 heavy bomber, German Me 264 and Ju 390 "Amerika" bombers, and Ju 488 heavy bomber. Other WWII birds could also be produced, including some from Italy, Russia, and Japan. Our sources claim that the first squadron of heavies arent expected until the end of the year, at the earliest, meaning collectors will be hard-pressed to sit on their hands waiting for their arrival. Could the secret weapons projects be not too far behind?....[posted 1/5/2007]

Me 264 Ju 390 & Ju488

From what I understand, The MB.162 information was a typo. It's supposed to be the MB.152 which is a fighter.

[hworth18]

Originally Posted by admin

From what I understand, The MB.162 information was a typo. It's supposed to be the MB.152 which is a fighter.

You are correct...

[salazar]

And the source for that news flash is ?

[Martin Baker]

Originally Posted by salazar

And the source for that news flash is ?

The motorpool online web site
Look for The Air War: Competition Heats Up in the 1:72 Scale Space

themotorpool.net/The_Motor_Pool_News_s/167.htm

[hworth18]

Originally Posted by Martin Baker

The motorpool online web site
Look for The Air War: Competition Heats Up in the 1:72 Scale Space

themotorpool.net/The_Motor_Pool_News_s/167.htm

I think this was just speculation based on the idea that IXO was producing the MB 162 which, turned out to be a "typo"..
Now, I am not saying that IXO may eventually produce a big bomber, but I sure don't see it anytime in the near future... I would personally like to see the Fw-200 Condor if anyone produces anything..

[Northwind]

Originally Posted by Martin Baker

Meanwhile, reports are surfacing that IXO Models will be bolstering its fleet of aircraft by adding several overlooked bombers to its high-flying collection. While information is still sketchy, we hear the candidate list includes a french MB.162 heavy bomber, German Me 264 and Ju 390 "Amerika" bombers, and Ju 488 heavy bomber. Other WWII birds could also be produced, including some from Italy, Russia, and Japan. Our sources claim that the first squadron of heavies arent expected until the end of the year, at the earliest, meaning collectors will be hard-pressed to sit on their hands waiting for their arrival. Could the secret weapons projects be not too far behind?....[posted 1/5/2007]

Me 264 Ju 390 & Ju488

Hi to all.

Secret weapons projects? like this: http://www.kheichhorn.de/html/body_sonderwaffen.html

mmmh i like it!!!

[pulqui]

Altaya has announced ten repaints for the European market.

Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk Mk IV UK (Desert camo with shark mouth)
Messerschmitt Bf 110D-3 Germany (Desert camo)
Grumman F4F Wildcat USA
DeHavilland Mosquito FB Mk.VI UK
Focke Wulf Fw 190D-9 Germany
North American P-51D Mustang USA
Dewoitine D.520 France
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt USA
Mikoyan Gurevitch MiG-3 Rumania
Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib

http://www.altaya.fr/ficha.php?id=101&pagina=9#enl

[1250ships]

Why does everyone do the exact same pre-war Wildcat?

And here's hoping they do a US version of their Buffalo.