War World II Military Die-cast Model: Tanks and Warbirds
I reviewed the Hobby Master's Tiger I Tank in other posts: Hobby Master Diecast Model Review: Tank and War Plane.
I'd like to introduce another model as well. It is also from the Hobby Master's Ground Power Series, the German Tiger I Tank Early Production, one of the most powerful tanks in the WWII. About 200 early production Tiger were produced from November 1942 to June 1943. Distinctive features of early production Tiger I tanks included large cylinder shaped cupola with smoke discharger and pistol ports on turret.
Although not large in size (scale: 1/56), this diecast model tank is rich in features. It has a rubber tracks, individual moving wheels, and most importantly to collectors, a very well authentically detailed body. The body is painted in camouflage colors with proper highlights, weathering, cables, tools and insignia. The turret can turn and and the main gun can elevate. This elaborated model reflects every detail of the Tiger tank in the history, hence it is the target of collectors worldwide.
Other Details:
- Authentic Detailing
- Pre-Painted and Markings Pre-Applied
- Fully Assembled
- Die-Cast Model
- True to Scale (1:56)
- Size: 150 x 70 x 55 mm ( 5.9 x 2.7 x 2.1 inch )
Historical Background:
The tank depicted by this model was numbered as S33, belonging to SS-PzReg 2, East Front Russia 1943. In the summer of 1943, the 8th Company of the 2nd Elite Panzer Division was deployed to the Battle of Kursk where they fought fiercely against Soviet T-34 tanks.
The most distinctive marking of the Tiger S33 is the upside down Chinese character 'Fu'. There were three Chinese characters 'Fu' on two sides and the hood. All of them were upside down, standing for 'Luckiness' in Chinese. However, the Chinese symbols didn't bring much good luck to the commander, it was destroyed in 1944.
Some other models I like:
Ju 87 G-1 Tank Buster No. B2
Posted at 06:09AM May 06, 2006 by morningstar in General |
收藏家Hobby Master虎式坦克比例高仿真军事模型
在网上浏览到一个介绍收藏家Hobby Master系列军事模型的网站，精致的1/56型系列分为3个系列：坦克模型，遥控坦克模型和二者飞机模型。比较少见的模型的有Tiger I 倒福虎，遥控M1A1 HA 坦克。
“虎I”坦克初期型～德SS第102重坦克营No.S33“倒福虎”
模型介绍
该模型坦克是德SS第102重坦克营早期使用的虎式坦克，列装时间为1943年。其伪装，战术编号和外部携带的装备都很特别，而且关于该营这个时期的坦克还可以找到丰富的照片。该模型是早期型虎I H1型，其中中带有很多细致的部件，比如：炮塔两侧有发烟罐，后侧有用以放置备用部件的标准储物箱。底盘侧面是分成4部分的边裙，后部有空气滤清器和排气管护罩。该款模型在拼装、涂装、旧化上都相当出色，而且毫不吝啬的使用了大量金属部件，尤其是在细节的刻画上更是考证了当时的大量资料，力求还原史实，因此它的可赏性收藏性都极高。
【仿真比例】：１：56
【主要材质】：合金、P.V.C
【商品状态】:全新，彩盒包装。
该编号坦克No.S33作战于1943年东线的俄国，所喷涂的颜色为棕黄色+棕绿色。
历史背景：
这辆虎式坦克隶属于党卫军帝国师的第八重装甲连(SS第102重坦克营的前身)，照片中显示的是第三排３号车〔战术编号Ｓ３３〕。请注意这辆老虎的车体侧面写有一个工整的汉字“福”，而且是按中国传统倒过来书写，用“福倒”的谐音意味着“福到”。但是为什么这个中国风俗会到达十万八千里外的德国，而且被写在党卫军的虎式坦克上的呢？目前没有可信的解释，很流行的一种说法是当年蒋纬国在德国军校学习时带去的风俗。
在《兵器知识》上发现了一篇有关福到老虎的文章：“最有力的佐证是来自一份党卫军军官的日记，此人是党卫军第一○二重坦克营的约阿希姆·斯考尔ＳＳ上尉。一九四四年六月二十二日，斯考尔在诺曼底被加拿大军队俘虏，加拿大在返还其日记前，制作了一份副本。战后这份副本被部分出版，由于党卫军第一○二营的前身就是‘帝国师’的‘虎’式坦克连，因此据斯考尔的叙述，Ｓ３３号的车长名叫迪特里希·弗恩，是一名不怎麽样的坦克手。弗恩与一名华人女性恋爱并结婚，他曾提出将妻子的中文名写在火炮身管上，但遭到上级的否决。于是他在自己的‘虎’式坦克车体两侧和前部共写了三个倒‘福’以求好运，但这并未给他带来幸运。Ｓ３３号在罗斯托夫战区被苏军摧毁，弗恩只当了五个星期的车长便命丧黄泉。
“这辆倒运的‘福虎’被德军回收并修好，最终于一九四四年触雷而彻底完蛋。日记显示，后任的车长之所以要继续使用‘福虎’，是由于他也迷信地认为这个‘神秘的符号’可以‘震慑敌军’。”
参见:
收藏家二战仿真坦克飞机模型
M1A1 HA坦克仿真模型
收藏家:二战飞机仿真模型Ju-87
Posted at 01:34AM Apr 15, 2006 by morningstar in General |
Hobby Master Diecast Model Review: Tank and War Plane
Just browsed through a web site about Diecast models of Tiger I Tank, King Tigers, M1A1HA Tanks. They not only provide beautifully finished diecast models, but also provide rich historical background of the models. It brings me back to the WWII battle field. They also has Remote Controlled Diecast Tank Series, which can be used for a toy battle. This site is worth taking a look.
One of the die-cast model I like is the Tiger I Early Production No.332, sPzAbt503, Russia 1943. Although not large in size (scale: 1/56), this diecast model tank is rich in features. It has a rubber tracks, individual moving wheels, and most importantly to collectors, a very well authentically detailed body. The body is painted in the typcial Panzer grey color with proper highlights, weathering, cables, tools and insignia. The turret can turn and the gun can elavate vertically. This elaborated model reflects every detail of the Tiger tank in the history, hence it is the target of collectors worldwide.
The tank depicted by this model was numbered as 332, belonging to sPzAbt503, for battles against Russia in the east front in August 1943. The sPzAbt503 was formed in April 6, 1942. The insignia of sPzAbt503 was the tiger head. The No.332 tank was assigned to the 3rd company in 1943. In January 27, 1944, it was destroyed mistakenly by a German Leopard at Kirowograd.
For more information, you can visit their web site.
Hobby Master Diecast Models of World War II
Tiger I Diecast Model Tanks
Hobby Master M1A1HA Diecast Model Tanks
Hobby Master German Ju87 G-1 Diecast Model Bomber Plane
HObby Master Remote Control Tank: Tiger I
Hobby Master Military Tiger One Die-cast Tank Model
Hobby Master Finished Tiger Tank Diecast Model
Hobby Master 1/48 King Tiger Tank
Hobby Master Collector Information
Hobby Master Diecast Model Tank Tiger I
P.S. Though Hobby Master is a new brand, I think the quality is better than Dragon and some other existing brands.
Posted at 07:16AM Apr 08, 2006 by morningstar in General |
Expired or Deleted China Domains
Just like .com and .net etc, there are many .cn domains expired and deleted everyday. Some domains are abandoned by the owners, and some domains are not renewed because the owners forgot to do so. This creates a good chance for the domain traders to grab sellable domains at the low cost. Due to this reason, many traders keep monitoring the deletion (expiration) list of .cn domains and try to catch an ideal one. The updated expiration list usually comes out at 4:30am China time. So there are many all-nighters or at least early-get-up-pers nowadays to get a good domain. Maybe there is some advantage in US because the timezone difference. In 4:30am China time(+0800), it is only 3:30pm(EST). I suggest all the .cn domain traders should come and live in US for a better time zone. ^_^
References:
Expired or Deleted China cn Domains
Register a Cheap .cn Domain
Whats the requirement of registration of a China Domain
How to Invest in Chinese Domains
China Domain Registration
News in domain investing
Some Legal Issues in cn Domains
Regulations of cn Domain Registration
China .cn Domain Registration Guide
Information about China Domain
Posted at 12:42AM Mar 26, 2006 by morningstar in General |
China Domain Registration .cn .com.cn
Since March 17, 2003, the domain registraion of TLD .cn and .com.cn are open to users worldwide. Many people rushed at that moment to pick the hot domains. Most of the people registered domains for reselling purpose. Today, a new occupation in China has emerged: professional .cn domain trading. It is somewhat like the trading stock. Many people are registering domains for hope to sell at a high price.
Recently, google has purchased the domain google.cn and google.com.cn with big bucks. This ignites the goldrush in .cn domain again. Not sure how many people actually make profit out of domain trading, all participants with the good intends of making big money. Domains with 2 or 3 chars have all been registered. In some sense, this is like buying lotto, hoping to win the jackpot some day.
Yesterday was the 3rd anniversary of cn domain openning to public. A lot of domains expire which triggers a lot of domain traders to grab the abandoned domains.
Foreign companies who wish to have chinese domains should act early to register their domains. Otherwise, the cost to redeem will be very high.
More information:
China Domain Registration
Expired or Deleted China Domains, Good for Registration
Why Register a .cn Domain
Whats the requirement of registration of a China Domain
How to Invest in Chinese Domains
News in domain investing
Some Legal Issues in cn Domains
Official Regulation of .cn Domain Registration
Expiration CN Domains
Posted at 07:59PM Mar 18, 2006 by morningstar in General |
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