Trumpeter Visit Report
First in 1/32nd scale and in no particular release order:Specifically during my visit we reviewed the 1/32nd scale test shots for the Bf 109G series, the Bf 109E and F series, the IL-2 Shturmovik series, the Su-25K and SU-25UB, the MiG-23 series, the MiG-27 series, the Ju 87 Stuka series (including a Ju 87A version), the AV-8B+ and GR.7 Harriers, and the 1/48th Su-24M and Me 262 series. Overall they looked pretty good - particularly the new Bf 109E and Bf 109F kits. They are definitely superior to the Hasegawa or Eduard offerings.
We also went over the 3D CAD drawings for the new A-1 Skyraider series and the A-4 Skyhawk series. They will be doing a complete series on the Skyraider including an A-1E, A-1D, A-1H, A-1J and a four seat ASW version. Although Panther Productions offers a resin 1/32nd scale A-1H no one has ever done an injection molded Skyraider in 1/32nd scale before. The Skyhawk series will include an A-4E, A-4F, and A-4M version. Hasegawa did the OA-4M two seater but the single seat A-4M has never been done before in 1/32nd scale. Both series should be a big hit.
Su-25K and Su-25UB
Complete Bf 109 series: Bf 109E-3, Bf 109E-4/Trop, Bf 109E-7/Trop, Bf 109F-4/Trop, Bf 109G-2,G-6,G-10, Bf 109K-4
Complete Ju 87 Stuka series: Ju 87A, B-2, D-2, D-5, G-7, Ju 87R
MiG-23MF, ML, MLD
MiG-27D, MiG-27M, MiG-27K
IL-2 Sturmovik single seat, IL-2M straight wing, IL-2M3 with the swept wing
F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler two seaters
A-4 Skyhawk series A-4E, A-4F, A-4M
Hi Tech Weapons kits: American series, Russian series, European series
Spitfire series: Mk.Vb, Mk.X, Mk.24
Skyraider series including A-1E, A-1D, A-1H, A-1J, and an ASW version
A-6A Intruder, A-6E TRAM Intruder, and EA-6B Prowler