[Epapazian]

More good news for collectors who fancy Japanese aircraft. I just noticed that a Mitsubishi G3M, "Nell", has joined the list of the Altaya Bombers Of WWII Line, distributed under the IXO banner in the US. This was posted on the french website, Altaya.fr. Hopefully more planes will be forthcoming, including the SM 81, SB-3 and others.

[Art LeBrun]

Pete's Collectibles shows a 1/144 PBM Mariner due in August 2008.............

[Epapazian]

Originally Posted by Art LeBrun

Pete's Collectibles shows a 1/144 PBM Mariner due in August 2008.............

This interesting series has grown from about 30 planes to the "current" list of 40. I expect that we will see more surprises as more models are announced over the next few months. Good hunting guys.

[hworth18]

Hhmmmm.... I already have a Nell in 1/144, but I am glad to see the PBM added to the list..

[SkyBuffalo]

Hopefully Altaya will do a better job on the camo./paint scheme on the "Nell" than the botched job it did on its G4M "Betty". I was thinking of getting that one until I saw the mangled camo. Oh, well. I've got Model Power's little "Betty". It'll have to do until a decent 1/72 version comes along.

[Epapazian]

Originally Posted by hworth18

Hhmmmm.... I already have a Nell in 1/144, but I am glad to see the PBM added to the list..

A diecast Nell in 1:144th!!!!!!. Who made that? How do I get one?

[hworth18]

Originally Posted by Epapazian

A diecast Nell in 1:144th!!!!!!. Who made that? How do I get one?

Its a Big Bird Nell.. All plastic....