TMN: Preview: Two more new kits from Trumpeter in March...

Trumpeter has picked two great subjects for their March releases. We have colours, decals & built-up kits & CADs showing features of them both in our preview...

Preview: Two more new kits from Trumpeter in March...

M1088 FMTV Tractor with AN/TPY-2 X-Band Radar

by Trumpeter

Kit No. 01098

1/35th scale

Product Link on the Trumpeter Website

The Oshkosh Defence M1088 5-tonne tractor variant is one of the exceptionally built Oshkosh FMTV variants meeting the Army combat support initiative. Designed for line-haul operations, the M1088 5-tonne tractor can transport semi-trailers, armoured vehicles and heavy construction equipment, as well as move defence missiles. When equipped with a self-recovery winch, it can also play a vital role in recovery operations.

The decals in the box

The colour scheme provided in this boxing...

The FMTV 5-tonne tractor has the mobility and versatility to perform in even the harshest conditions, proving its extreme durability and performance with each mission. And a long-term armour strategy-compliant cab and other advanced technologies provide military personnel with enhanced protection.

Length: 511.2mm Width: 82.6 mm

Total Parts: 710+

A total of 17 sprues and cabs

Masks are provided for the transparencies.

More Features

> Detailed multi-directional slide-moulded cab.

> Full drive train assembly complete with engine transmission, differential housing and suspension units.

> The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern

CADs of the model's features...

Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B

by Trumpeter

Kit No. 05119

1/35th scale

Product Link on the Trumpeter Website

The Kamov Ka-52 Alligator is an all-weather combat helicopter developed by the Kamov Design Bureau. The Ka-52 is a twin-seat version of the Ka-50 helicopter. It has been designed to attack armoured and unarmoured ground targets and low-speed air targets. Based on the Ka-50 airframe, the front fuselage section of the Ka-52 was redesigned to incorporate a two-seat side-by-side cockpit. The Ka-52 features a wider nose due to reduced cockpit armour and the nose-mounted radome. The 30mm cannon and six wing-mounted hardpoints of the Ka-50 were retained in the Ka-52. The helicopter has a catapult crew rescue system integrating an ejection and rocket parachute.

The decals in the box

Masks are also provided in this kit.

The colour schemes provided in this boxing...

The Ka-52 has six external wing stores for anti-tank missiles, rockets and air-to-air missiles. Radar systems are mounted on the nose, respectively. The Samshite night/daytime thermal sighting system is housed in spherical turrets below the nose.

Length: 406.7mm Rotor Diameter: 426.5mm

Total Parts: 410+

Resin Parts

- 3D-printed part nose equipment compartment