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Wasp and Oberon update

S&M Models is pleased to advise that a revised schedule for the Wasp and Oberon kits has now been agreed. Despite the Covid restrictions, we are now able to move ahead.

Oberon

The Oberon class Submarine kits have been produced and will be shipping to S&M Models in next 2 weeks. Release is anticipated in February 2021 by Electronic means. Subject to any further extension of Covid restrictions.

1/48 Wasp

The production of the kit has started and the models will be shipped to S&M Models in March 2021. Release is anticipated in April 2021 by Electronic means or at the Tangmere (Gatwick Aviation Museum) show providing this goes ahead. 

1/72 Wasp

This is delayed. Production of the kit commences shortly and is anticipated for shipping to S&M Models in June 2021. Release will follow shortly afterwards.

Please Note kit orders for S&M Models should now be Directed via eBay and PayPal. Any questions or products not shown please email via the S&M Models web site.

So A Happy New Year to all S&M Models customers World Wide

Thanks for your Patience, Understanding and Support over what has been an immensely challenging year 2020. S&M Models look forward to 2021 and hope to see you at shows again soon.

‘You will all no doubt be aware of the latest Government restrictions just imposed.

This of course makes it Impossible for S&M Models to Open as previously noted.

Please do not attend our Unit as it will Not be Open.

Other Information regarding releases will follow.

The S&M Models Wasp kits are due for release in November 2020. This was to have taken place at SMW Telford. As you may be aware this event has now been cancelled.

Plan B is for a Mini (very) SMW at S&M Models operations unit in Selsted Dover over the same weekend 6/7/8 November.

Any Government restrictions on gatherings in force at the time will be enforced and complied with. Electronic availability of the kits (S&M Models website, eBay etc) will be 2-3 weeks after this time.

Additionally, the New S&M Models Oberon Class Submarine kits will be available at the same time.

Also on sale will be the ‘Bounce Back’ stock that was to have been on sale at SMW.

As it is possible that this and other similar events may be Numbers Limited any expressions of interest are welcome.

In the meantime many thanks to all our customers who have supported S&M Models over this very difficult time via the site and Ebay.

Stay Safe to you all, Keep Calm and Keep Modelling !!

PS: I Have been advised the Kenley Aero Jumble on Sunday 20th September at Kenley Air Field is going ahead as its outside. S&M Models will be attending this show.

Oberon Class Submarine

Have been shipped and are expected in the next few weeks.

Wasp HAS 1

On target for SMW Telford November 2020. Latest information received from IPMS is that SMW is going ahead at this time.S&M Models continues to work towards release of the Wasp at SMW.

Stock On Hand.

In view that all shows are cancelled to at least September S&M Models will offer the following kits via the News section of the site (as we are unable to open the Unit at this time)

Process is:-

Contact S&M via the site with your purchase requirements and an Invoice will be issued. Payment via Pay Pal or Bank Transfer Shipping via Royal Mail Standard (No Tracking) up to 3 kits. Postage will be combined on Multiple Purchases. International with Track and Trace Only (Please obtain a quote before purchase.) First come, First Served.

Kits Available:-

2129 EDUARD 1/72 B26B/C Marauder in ETO & MTO ‘Wine Women & Song (Sold out at Eduard)Available x4
GB£ 49.50   Plus P&P.

04861 REVELL 1/144 A320 Air BerlinAvailable x10   
GB£ 9.99     Plus P&P    

03946 REVELL 1/144 B727-100 Germania Gift Set Available x3
GB£ 10.99    Plus P&P

04394 REVELL 1/72 Halifax B1/11/GR.11 (Matchbox Tool) (Boxes are worn. Kits intact)Available x3
GB£ 19.00   Plus P&P

7058 Dragon 1/700 Belleau Wood CVL 24Available x2
GB£ 20.00   Plus P&P

7070 Dragon 1/700 Boxer LPH-4Available x1
GB£ 25.00   Plus P&P 

05737 Trumpeter 1/700 Hancock CV19Available x1
GB£ 22.00  Plus P&P 

31711 Tamiya 1/700 Bogue CVE 9Available x1
GB£ 20.00   Plus P&P

31003 Tamiya 1/700 Ohsumi  LST 4001Available x1
GB£20.00  Plus P&P

WL-200 Tamiya 1/700 Tug SetAvailable x1
GB£ 9.00  Plus P&P

WL-150 Fujimi 1/700 RN Aircraft set (Seafire, Gannett, Wessex, Fury) Available x1       
GB£ 9.00   Plus P&P

MB007
HASEGAWA 1/72 Military Vehicles All
GB£ 9.50 Plus P&P

MB001   Jeep & 37mm Gun x3
MB002   155 mm Long Tom x2
MB003   Stuart Mk1   
MB006   M3A1
MB007   M4A1
MB015  M4A3E8 Sherman x2
MB023  M5 Tractor x2
MB019  M24 Chaffee                
MB024   Daimler Mk2
MB025   Humber Mk2
MB026   Crusader Mk3 x3
MB027   Churchill 1    
MB010   88mm Gun
MB011   8T Half Track x2
MB014   8T Half Track Quad 20mm AA
MB018   SD.KFZ 7 37mm AA
MB029   Mercedes G4MT052   SD.KFZ 234 Puma

ICM 1/72 Vehicles
GB£ 8.00 Each plus P&P

72571   BM 13-16
72591   BM24-12
72581   BM 14-16
72814   BM 13-16
72551   ZIL 157 Command
72541   ZIL 157

DECALS
GB£ 10.00 per Sheet   P&P   GB£ 1.50 any quantity.

SMK74-80 1/144  Bristol Brabazon
SM44-338 1/144  HS748 Dan-Air   (for Mark 1)
SM44-550 1/144  Silver City Blackburn Beverley
SM72-550 1/72 Twin Pioneer Jersey Ferry Airlines (Red/Yellow) for Valom
SM44-C5-14 1/144 RAF C5 Galaxy  (for Revell/Nitto may fit Roden)
SMK77-2002 1/77   Ford Trimotor G-ABHF.

Many thanks for your support and Interest. Mel

S&M Models is pleased to announce a 1/72 Full Injection molded HS (AVRO) 748. The Kit will be in 2 (Two) issues:-

#1     Dan-Air
#2     RAF Queens Flight CC2

Due shortly are:-

1/350 Oberon Class Submarine

1/72 Wasp

1/48 Wasp.

See You at Telford   Hall3  Near the Coffee Bar/Seating Area

S&M Models is pleased to release the First Preliminary CAD images for the Wasp Helicopter kit.

This is an early stage to the process but gives a good indication of development.

1/72 Scale Wasp is scheduled for April 2020 with 1/48 Scale Wasp in November 2020

S&M Models are delighted to announce the 1/144 C-130 kits have arrived

The Base kit contains parts for any One of the following 3 versions:-

C-130A 3 Blade prop and Flat Nose (or C-130B with Radar Nose)
C-130E 4 Blade prop
C-130J 6 Blade prop and New Nacelle (Short Fuselage)

Kits also contain 2 style of Drop Tank and Tail fairing
Base kits are Bagged with No Decals and are Minicraft tooling’s.

Also Available will be Boxed kits with Decals by 2/6 Decals. See Images above
The First 2 are:-

RAF C-130 Sand/Dark Earth/Black Scheme
RCAF C-130 Early with Lightning stripe.

To Follow:-
RAF The Fat Slaggs
RAF C-130J Special Tails

Kits will be Available from This Saturday (26/10) at IPMS Portsmouth show or SMW Telford in November

Prices are;-

BASE kit GB£ 20.00

Kit with Decals GB£ 26.00

S&M Models is pleased to advise that Kit SMK72-40 EE. CANBERRA B2 is now SOLD OUT.

As from 10/10/2019 ALL CANBERRA T4 kits SMK72-39 will contain parts for the B2 BUT NO Decals or Instructions for the B2.

Please note the T4 and B6 kits are still available.

1/144 C-130 kit has Cleared Customs and Delivery is expected Selsted Tomorrow 10/10/2019
Kits will be available on Saturday at MAFVA West London or on the Webb next week.

1/72 FV432/30 Turret, Stowage Bin and Detail parts in Resin and Etch will be available at Telford. Prototype pictures will be posted shortly

S&M Models is pleased to release the First Provisional Box Art for the O Class Submarine and the Westland WASP HAS.1.

The O class kit is scheduled for release at Telford in November.

The WASP in 1/72 scale is scheduled for April 2020 and in 1/48 in November 2020 at Telford.

S&M Models again fills Two more important gaps of types often ‘promised’.