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Thursday, May 01, 2014 - 07:02 PM UTC
Italeri have released test shots of their soon to be released 1/72nd Short Sunderland Mk III.
The kit should be out this month.
Scale - 1/72nd
Item No - 1352

History
The Short Sunderland was one of the most famous seaplanes of World War II. It’s came into service at the end of 1938 to equip the Royal Air Force squadrons of Coastal Command. The Sunderland Mark III, introduced on the end of 1941, turned out to be the definitive Sunderland variant, with a huge number of units built. The Mk. III can be considered one of the most effective and successful weapons to counter the German U-Boats threat during the Battle of Atlantic. The flying boat patrol bomber Sunderland Mk III has been decisively improved, compared to the previous versions, with a revised hull configuration and the adoption of new patrol and submarines search equipment. Even the offensive load, which could included bombs, mines and depth charges, has been increased .The reliable 1,065 Hp Bristol Pegasus radial engines guaranteed a top speed of 336 Km/h and a range, essential feature to perform successfully sea patrol and research duties, of 2,800 Km.

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For fans of Coastal Command and the U-Boat war, this is GREAT news.
MAY 02, 2014 - 03:27 AM
Is this a new kit or a re-release of the Airfix offering?
MAY 02, 2014 - 03:47 AM
Hi Darren, This is, one would assume, a re-box of their new tool Mk-1 kit they released a couple of years ago. Not sure what the differences are between a Mk-1 and Mk-111, so I can't tell you what has been changed for this release. Andy
MAY 02, 2014 - 09:00 AM
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