March 22, 2026

Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for March

Special Hobby has several releases slated for March. Some new, some (re)newed. See them in our preview...


Preview: Special Hobby & CMK kits for March

In March Special Hobby will offer three plastic models, two new items and one re-edition. The kit of the night fighter Mosquito NF Mk.XXX, SH72508, had been completely sold out. However, there were still orders for it. That is why it has returned it to the available list as soon as possible. The two new items mentioned are the 1/72 Mirage F.1CT and the CAC Boomerang. The latter with new 3D-printed parts. Among the sets, I would definitely like to highlight the seats for the Fw 190 1/32, the second set for the 1/48 Marder IIIM and the resin kit with 3D-printed parts of the US-made CW 24-B experimental aircraft.

In April there will be another version of the 1/72 Mosquito, a never-before-released high-altitude version, the Mosquito NF Mk. XV; the 1/32 JB-2 Loon, the American version of the German V-1; and the 1/72 WH-1, which is the Martin model 139 for the Dutch East Indies. Among the models also in preparation, you will also find the 1/48 Heinkel He 177, possibly for release in April or May.


Mirage F.1CT
1/72nd Scale
Art. no. 100-SH72357
The Mirage F.1 owes its creation to a private initiative by Dassault. The Armée de l'Air ordered the construction of two prototypes designated Mirage F.2 and F.3 with JTF10 engines. However, Dassault built another prototype with smaller dimensions and an Atar 9K engine at its own expense. This prototype, which flew for the first time on 23 December 1966, was selected and the production machines were introduced into the Armée de l'Air's inventory as the Mirage F.1C single-seat fighter and the Mirage F.1B two-seat trainer fighter. During the service, some Mirage F.1 machines were modified by attaching an IFR probe to the Mirage F.1C-200 version. The French Air Force also used two reconnaissance versions, the Mirage F.1CR and the Mirage F.1CT, converted from the Mirage F.1-200. 
The Armée de l'Air received a total of 246 of all Mirage F.1 versions. The Mirage F.1 also became a successful export item. In Europe, it was operated by Spain and Greece. In South America, Ecuador was the only operator, while in Africa and Asia, the Mirage F.1 flew in Gabon, South Africa, Morocco, Libya, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar and Kuwait. As a result, the Mirage F.1 was involved in many conflicts around the world, from mock duels between Greek fighters and Turkish opponents through French actions in Chad, Ecuadorian border conflicts with Peru, and battles between South African Mirages against Cuban aircraft from Angola to participation in the war against Iraq, where Mirage F.1s were flown on both sides. Even today, the Mirage F.1 is in service with several countries.
The Mirage F.1CT version flew only within the Armée de l'Air and was intended for ground attacks. This was made possible by modified electronics, a laser rangefinder and other equipment. Outside France, Mirage F.1CTs were deployed in Chad or over Kosovo. The last Mirage F.1CTs were retired in 2012.

Compared to previous models, this model has one more sprue. A sprue with parts typical for the CT and CR versions has been added, including the Corail decoy launchers and a large belly fuel tank. The decals offer four French machines, each from a different unit. Two machines flew in France; one was deployed in Chad and one in Kosovo.

- The very best kit of the Mirage F.1 in 72nd scale
- A wide range of our accessory sets, from pilot seats to various interesting colour schemes of figures


CAC Boomerang Mk. I/II ‘Australian Emergency Fighter’ 
1/72nd Scale
Art. no. 100-SH72539
The Boomerang was the only indigenous Australian fighter aircraft to see action in World War II. The Boomerangs defended Australia and were used in New Guinea and other islands. They were produced in three serial versions: the CA-12 Boomerang Mk. I, the CA-13 Boomerang Mk.II and the reconnaissance CA-19. They were operated by five RAAF combat squadrons and other units.
The model consists of one sprue of plastic parts and a sprue of clear parts, which come with a set of detailed 3D-printed parts for both the inside and outside of the model. The instructions and decals offer one machine from each RAAF squadron that flew the Boomerangs in combat. Four machines are camouflaged in a green and brown scheme with light blue undersurfaces; the fifth machine is green all over.

-A model of the only Australian-built fighter to be operated during the war
- Decals cater for as many as five interesting schemes
-  Contains resin-cast wheels, seats and exhausts


DH.98 Mosquito NF Mk.XXX ‘Night Predator’
1/72nd Scale
Art. no. 100-SH72508
– This kit is a reissue; the model kit was sold out and has been put back to the offer as soon as possible. 

The de Havilland Mosquito was a versatile twin-engine aircraft that was one of the best aircraft of World War II. It was not without reason that it was called the ‘Wooden Wonder’. It was used as a night fighter, fighter-bomber, bomber, reconnaissance, anti-ship or special transport aircraft. The first generation of Mosquitos was powered by Merlin engines with single-stage compressors. In the spring of 1943, two-stage Merlins with higher performance at higher altitudes were installed in the Mosquito. This concerned the reconnaissance and bombing versions. The night fighter versions did not receive the two-stage Merlins until 1944. In the second half of 1944, the RAF deployed a new version of the Mosquito NF Mk.30 for the night fighter role. It was used both in the defence of Britain against German bombers and V-1 missiles and to escort its own night bombers. The new Mosquito was more powerful than any Luftwaffe propeller-driven night fighter, including the He 219.
The new, highly detailed kit is broken down into five sprues of grey plastic parts and a sprue of clear parts. Decals are provided for the aircraft of British ace Walter Gibb and the aircraft of the Czechoslovak sqn. RAF, the Polish sqn. RAF, the aircraft of the RAAF squadron operating in Britain and the aircraft of the USAAF operating from Italy.
- A highly detailed model kit in 72nd scale
- Interesting version, not offered by any other model company 
- Attractive colour schemes and decals
- Detail accessory sets, figures and masks also available 


DH.94 Moth Minor Coupe ‘Travel and Sport Plane’
1/72nd Scale
Art. no. 100-SH72504
In 1937, the De Havilland company designed the DH.94 Moth Minor as a modern replacement for the DH.82 Tiger Moth biplane. De Havilland had produced the type for civilian customers until 1940, when it switched to military production. The civilian machines were confiscated for the needs of the RAF. These were used in the utility and liaison roles. The Moth Minor was designed with open cockpits. For more wealthy customers, the De Havilland company prepared a coupé version with a closed cabin for two people. The first airframes were built during the war; other machines were built and also converted from Moth Minors with open cockpits. As tourists and sports, these Moth Minors flew until the 1970s, when their technical service life ended. However, several have undergone general repairs and are still flying today.
The Moth Minor kit consists of two sprues of plastic parts and a single sprue with a clear canopy. The decals feature three colourful civilian aircraft flying in the British Isles and one aircraft flying in New Zealand.
- Nicely detailed and yet very easily assembled
-  Attractive schemes and decals

CMK kits:

Fw190A Seat and Side Section Back Armour (w/ harness) 1/32 / for Revell kits
1/32nd Scale
Art. no.  129-P32005
Based on an original private collection seat, armours and, most importantly, uniquely preserved cushions (a seat cushion and a back cushion with a cutout for the parachute), CMK has prepared a 3D printed seat. The seat is printed with the belts.


Fw190A Seat and Side Section Back Armour (w/o harness) 1/32nd scale for Revell kits
1/32nd Scale
Art. no. 129-P32006
Based on an original private collection seat, armours and, most importantly, uniquely preserved cushions (a seat cushion and a back cushion with a cutout for the parachute), CMK has prepared a 3D-printed seat. The seat is printed without the belts.


Hetzer Mid + Late ‘Saukopf’ Mantlet Correction (Short Type) 1/35 / for Takom kits
1/35th Scale
Art. no. 129-P35044
The Hetzer tank destroyer was equipped with a gun shield, or mantlet, called a ‘pig’s head’. This shield was modified during the production; its shape changed and it was produced in several variants. And the shield shape is also among the flaws of the Takom kit, which is why they prepared this correction set for you – and this set portrays the so-called short variety of the shield.


Hetzer Mid + Late ‘Saukopf’ Mantlet Correction (Long Type) 1/35 / for Takom kits
1/35th Scale
Art. no. 129-P35045
The Hetzer tank destroyer was equipped with a gun shield, or mantlet, called a ‘pig’s head’. This shield was modified during the production; its shape changed and it was produced in several variants. And the shield shape is also among the flaws of the Takom kit, which is why we have prepared this correction set for you – and this set portrays the so-called long variety of the shield.


Marder IIIM Fighting Compartment Detail Set 1/48 for Tamiya kits
1/48th Scale
Art. no. 129-8075
3D-printed set that corrects and complete the interior of the Marder IIIM combat compartment. The set offers everything that the original kit lacks, i.e. the cannon shells, wireless set, crew intercom, the MG42 machine gun with ammo magazines, MP40 submachine gun with pouches, extinguisher and gas mask cylinder cases.


Lysander Wing Slats - Outer Sections 1/48 / for Airfix kit
1/48th Scale
Art. no. 129-4509

The Lysander wing had two sections of the slats, the outer and inner one. While the inner pair of slats were interconnected with the wing flaps and deployed simultaneously (depending on the air speed / pressure), the outer section slats operated individually, again based on the air pressure. The Airfix Lysander kit offers only the inner slats and flaps in either up or down positions while the outer slats are left closed. So now you have the nice chance to have your Lysander with all the wing control surfaces deployed. The set also offers the new wing leading edge sections beneath the outer slats.

These new kits are available on Special Hobby's Website or from Hobbylink Japan