Roy from Barracuda
Studios has sent us pictures and info on the new sets they have released to
suit some well-known 48th, 32nd and even 24th
scale aircraft that will have a lot of modellers rubbing their hands together.
Let’s see what’s new at Barracuda Studios…
Barracuda Studios latest improvements just in time for Xmas 2015
Barracuda Studios are proud to
announce 8 new products in 3 scales. All new products are in stock and ready
for purchase on the Barracuda Studios website.
Avro Shackleton MR
2/AEW 2 Wheel Set
BR72274
1:72 Scale
This set contains detailed and accurate mainwheels and
tailwheels (double tail wheel unit on the Shack) to directly replace the Airfix
kit parts. The mainwheels feature a beautifully rendered tread pattern and
detailed asymmetric hubs, and will add much visual appeal to your model. A
quick and easy upgrade that can be adapted for the new Revell kit as well.
Designed by Mike O'Hare.
Avro Shackleton MR 2
Early Exhausts
BR72275
1:72 Scale
This set contains 8 drop fit replacement exhaust inserts for
the early Shackletons, before the exhaust pipes were fitted to route the
exhaust under the wing... Our exhausts are hollowed out for a more authentic
look and have fastener detail not present on the kit parts. Another easy
upgrade for the Airfix Shack! Designed by Mike O'Hare.
Spitfire Mk. VIII
Snapshot Cockpit Upgrade
BR48195
1:48 Scale
A quick and easy to install upgrade that just gives you just
the interesting bits; the "hero" parts! Very little modification of
the kit parts is needed to install the 27 tiny parts in this set. Cockpit door,
retract quadrant, 2 types of throttle, 2 types of gunsight, two types of
seatbelts moulded into the seat castings and a host of other small parts are
supported by a new film dial sheet with much more detailed instrument faces and
a sheet of cockpit stencil decals. Lots of added detail to bring the kit
cockpit to life, and fun to paint and install. Designed by Roy Sutherland.
Spitfire Mk. XVI
Snapshot Cockpit Upgrade
BR48197
1:48 Scale
A quick and easy to install upgrade that just gives you just
the interesting bits; the "hero" parts! Very little modification of
the kit parts is needed to install the 27 tiny parts in this set. Cockpit door,
retract quadrant, 2 types of throttle, 2 types of gunsight, two types of
seatbelts moulded into the seat castings and a host of other small parts are
supported by a new film dial sheet with much more detailed instrument faces and
a sheet of cockpit stencil decals. Lots of added detail to bring the kit
cockpit to life, and fun to paint and install. Designed by Roy Sutherland.
RAF WWI Mid/Late War
Fighter Pilot
BR48270
1:48 Scale
Sculpted by the master of epoxy putty, Mike Good! This
European theatre RAF fighter or fighter/bomber pilot is wearing late war flight
gear, and is preparing for his next mission by buckling the strap on his flight
helmet. Perfect for Typhoons, Spitfires, Tempests, Mosquitos, Meteors, even RAF
P-47s and P-51s! Easy assembly and full instructions.
Grumman Guardian Mainwheels
BR48261
1:48 Scale
The Special Hobby Grumman Guardian kits are very nice, but
the wheels are lacking in detail and are incorrect in having eight instead of
six spokes in the hubs! Our new, beautifully detailed resin wheels were
designed by Lee Coll based on careful measurements and photos he took of the
Guardian at Pensacola. Note that the Guardian and early Tracker wheels are the
same wheel.
A quick and easy upgrade.
Grumman Tracker Early Mainwheels
BR48279
1:48 Scale
The Kinetic Grumman Tracker kits come with late style main
wheels as fitted to all Trackers after the retrofit to upgrade the brakes was
completed in the 1970s. Before that, all Trackers were fitted with these early
style wheels. Available for the first time in 1/48th scale, Barracuda Studios'
wheels are nicely detailed, accurate and easy to install. A must-have for
Trackers in service markings before the mid-1970s. Note that the Guardian and
early Tracker wheels are the same wheel. Designed by Lee Coll.
DH Mosquito Late Style
Mainwheels
BR24281
1:24 Scale
These new resin wheels are a huge upgrade for the Airfix
Mosquito in 1/24th scale. They represent the late, dual brake style wheel
fitted to all but the early B. Mk IVs and NF IIs, and feature detailed and
accurate tread pattern, hub detail and tire data. The Airfix kit is very nice,
but the wheels are poor, with monster truck style tread on the vinyl tires. A
quick and easy upgrade.
