MPM Production have sent us details of their latest releases, with new versions of their Boomerang and Maryland in 1:48, and a Meteor Mk.1 in 1:72.

"SH48117 CAC-13 Boomerang 1/48
Japan posed immediate threat to Australia during the World War 2. The threat of the transport routes interruption led Australia to develop domestic aircraft and purchasing license for production of suitable foreign aircraft. The only domestic produced fighter aircraft that participated in WW 2 was famous Boomerang. It was based on the license produced Texan and it proved competitive in the Pacific area conditions. It was produced in three mainstream versions; CA-12, CA-13 and CA-18.

The kit of the mid version CA-13 contains four sprues with grey plastic parts featuring finely engraved panel lines and fasteners of the removable panels. Clear injected parts contain not only separated canopy (windshield has complex shapes) but also wing leading edges' landing lights covers and retractable signal lights. The engine is resin cast but the engine bed and exhaust are injected. The subsequent result is accurate engine assembly, which can be seen through engine cowling's front and via cowl flaps. The cockpit is also enhanced with detailed resin tube structure. Resin parts also contain “hedgehod” exhaust, main and tail undercarriage wheels. The main wheels' tires are made with jungle airfield design threads. Photo-etched fret contains several highly detailed parts. Decals included offer four RAAF machines with interesting nose art paintings. Two machines are overall green, the other two sport green and brown camouflage on the upper surfaces while light blue color was applied to lower ones.

72567 Gloster Meteor F Mk.I 1/72
Gloster Company had been developing jet powered fighter aircraft since 1940. Gloster F.9/40 took off for the first time in March 1943. Initially RAF ordered just prototypes but later also production machines designated Meteor Mk.I. The first Meteors were powered by Welland Mk.I jet engines. Modified version designated Meteor Mk.III powered by more powerful engines Derwent Mk.I was produced even before the end of war and participated in terminal fights. Both versions were deployed to repel V-1 flying bombs over domestic islands. They were also the only allied jet powered aircraft to participate in World War II.

The kit contains three sprues with plastic parts, injected canopy and decals for 4 machines. All machines sport traditional RAF fighter camouflage but only three of them have British roundels. The last machine is exported Meteor.

SH48114 model 167F "Glenn over French 1940/45"
Even though Martin Model 167 was not accepted by US Army, Martin Company exported this machine abroad. The effective and modern machines were ordered by France and Great Britain. French designation of the aircraft was model 167F and were nicknamed Glenn; British designation was Maryland. French Glenns fought in French colors in 1940. When the Battle of France was lost the machines remained in Vichy Air Force and were also used by FAFL Air Force. When part of France was liberated Glenns were, again, assigned to Armée de l' Air units. Together with captured Junkers Ju88s and other various types were deployed to attack Wehrmacht locations held in some cases until May 1945, mainly ports on French Atlantic coast.

The kit contains four sprues with plastic parts, injected clear parts, resin and photo-etched parts. Decals included offer two French machines that served in spring 1940 and other two from 1945. The 1945 machines sport black and white ID stripes similar to invasion ones.

For next months we prepare in Azur edition:

A093 CAMS 37Lia 1/72
A052 Koolhoven FK-58 "G&R Engine" 1/72
A095 Koolhoven FK-58 "H&S Engine" 1/72"

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