Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 11:54 PM UTC
Accurate Armour have just announced more releases in 1/48th scale aimed at the aviation modeler - particularly for those who want to add support vehicles to dioramas.
Three new vehicles have been released - all FULL resin kits in 1/48th scale. All of the subjects are vehicles which were in service from WWII up until the 1950s which will give even more flexibility.

New Releases:

K48007 - AEC 6x6 2500 Gallon AVTUR Refueller with booms (£55.31 Export/ £64.99 U.K./E.C.) The model features cab and pump chamber internal detail, suspension, optional spare wheel carrier and chassis. This version includes a pair of refuelling booms and filter systems for refuelling Jet Aircraft. Rubber hose lines are also included. This model shown depicts a vehicle in WW2 or Post-war RAF service (Extensive RAF Bomber and Coastal Command decals are also included, as are AVTUR decals for post war use).

K48008 - AEC MATADOR RAF Flat Bed
(£42.51 Export/ £49.95 U.K. & E.C.)

The model features full cab and chassis detail. A standard RAF vehicle for general heavy load duties which had a very long service life. This model shown depicts a vehicle in WW2 or Post-war RAF service.

K48013 AEC 6x6 2500 Gallon AVGAS Refueller with booms (£55.31 Export/ £64.99 U.K. & E.C.) The model features cab and pump chamber internal detail, suspension, optional spare wheel carrier and chassis. This version includes a pair of refuelling booms for refuelling Propeller Aircraft. Rubber hose lines are also included. A standard RAF vehicle for both concrete and grass airfields. The model shown depicts a vehicle in WW2 or Post-war RAF service (Extensive RAF Bomber and Coastal Command decals are also included, as are AVGAS decals for post war use).

FUTURE Releases will include:

K48009 - Bedford QL 4x4 950 Gallon AVTUR (Late) Refueller with booms (RAF)

K48012 - Bedford QL 4x4 950 Gallon Refueller (Early patten RAF)


As always, my thanks to the company for providing enhanced images. For ordering details visit their website: HERE (LINK)
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Comments

Hi Jim Thanks for bringing us news of these - they look gorgeous! It's certainly been a good weekend for anyone looking for 1/48 scale airfield equipment! All the best Rowan
DEC 02, 2007 - 04:20 AM
I saw the built Matador on display at the Aeroventure show recently and its stunning Nige
DEC 02, 2007 - 04:31 AM
Stunning and interesting but with a pricetag of 64 pounds a piece unfotunately also out of my reach.
DEC 04, 2007 - 05:04 AM
Hi Drabslab! I have some Accurate Armor 1/48 scale kits in my stash and while I agree with you that they are expensive, I can also say that we are speaking about museum quality models here. Having build their Tilly Truck for my RAF Dispersal Pen diorama I can say that they are VERY detailed. If you need one of their vehicles for a diorama project I would recommend them. However if you are a kit collector, you are in trouble... My favorite one amongst their new 1/48 scale vehicle kits is this one though: Jean-Luc
DEC 04, 2007 - 07:06 AM
I understand completely, however until a manufacturer actually sticks their neck out and creates a useful (basic) model in injected-styrene, there isn't going to be an alternative. In 1/35th scale, we've waited years to get vehicles like the British Armored Cars (previously 'Resin-Territory') and I sincerely hope that someone will consider it. With that in mind, I would see support vehicles as something the Russian manufacturers such as ICM might consider in the future. We can but hope..
DEC 04, 2007 - 08:20 PM
Hi again The way things work, it's only by resin kits achieving healthy sales that the "majors" will decide there's a big enough market to justify investing the hundreds of thousands of pounds/dollars needed to produce an injected kit. I remember some years ago, Accurate Miniatures explaining that it cost them $1000 per part(!) in an aircraft kit - something to bear in mind when we call for more details and options... All the best Rowan
DEC 05, 2007 - 01:09 AM
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