Monday, February 15, 2010 - 01:04 AM UTC
Masterpiece Models expands its military line of add on kits with these new releases.
They announce a Japanese Steel Pill Box, Japanese Log Bunker Diorama Base and a Flak Sled.
The Japanese Steel Pill Box is a Prefabricated, six-side fortification made from steel plates used as beach defense. In most cases the exterior of these pillboxes was banked with sand or camouflaged with palm fronds.
• 1/35th scale
• Price: $19.95

The kit consists of a single, cast resin shell representing the outer steel plates, along with a separate rear door that can be placed in the open or closed position. The interior is hollow allowing the modeler to place figures and weapons to recreate dramatic Pacific themed dioramas

Log Bunker Diorama Base
Detailed diorama base featuring a removable bunker lid for easy access. Base features include corrugated metal trench entrance, elevated machine gun table, palm log walls, realistic ground texture. Master by Jon Lange
• 10 1/2" Circular Base
• 1/35th scale
• Price: $39.95

The WWII German Flak Sled represents a Field modification accessory for the transport and use of the 2cm or 3cm anti-aircraft or "Flak" Guns
• 1/35th scale
• Price: $14.99
This package includes a highly detailed resin sled along with five side toe boards for use around the perimeter of the cargo bed, and two smaller “locking blocks” to secure the sled in place. Also provided in this package is a length of wire* and Plastic strip for making the handles and reinforcement straps.

You can see these on their website here
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The "Flak Sled" has been available for quite a while, I bought mine months ago. Cheers, Christophe
FEB 15, 2010 - 04:20 AM
You must have gotten in on the ground floor (so to speak.) Either way, it's a nice looking piece.
FEB 15, 2010 - 04:51 AM
A nifty modification for a gun that belongs in every stash.
FEB 15, 2010 - 08:47 AM
A pre-productin release maybe? Rick, who did the master, only announced it about a fortnight ago. Regardless though, have you tried to fit it to any vehicles yet? I'm curious to hear if it'll fit a range of vehicles.
FEB 15, 2010 - 09:00 AM
Hi guys... The Flak Sled was available over the summer months - beginning in August I believe. We are just now making the formal announcement. Rudi, I did the master. The only vehicle that I've fit it to is the Blitz...although it should fit most any truck. Here is the wider view from the initial project.... Thanks for looking, Rick
FEB 15, 2010 - 03:25 PM
Thanks Rick, well, are Masterpiece Models products only availables on the MM website? I like the look of the pyramidal pillbox, and I'm pretty interrested by the flak sled. Regards, Alexandre.
FEB 15, 2010 - 07:23 PM
So I am not that senile after all... Thanks Rick for the clarification. Cheers, Christophe
FEB 15, 2010 - 09:16 PM
Love the steel Japanese bunker!! Will definitely be purchasing that one!!! Perhaps even the other bunker as well! Regards and Aloha, Johnny B.
FEB 16, 2010 - 06:52 AM
I´m afraid their shipping prices are not correct; I wanted to order the two new Japanese pillboxes for about 60 $ and the cheapest shipping option was 62$; the shipping prices were up to ridiculous 174$ Furthermore when I clicked the AFV diorama base in my virtual basket I got an airplane diorama instead *eeeeaaaakk" Does anyone have experiences with orders from them?
FEB 18, 2010 - 07:22 AM
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