NEWSLETTER 7.pub - Creative Models Australia

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2009
IN THIS MONTHS ISSUE
IN BRIEF
WEBSITE UPDATES
SHOWS AND CLUB MEETS
NEW IN STOCK
FEATURED PRODUCTS
MONTHLY SPECIALS
WEBSITE NEWS
We have some new additions to both the website forum that will be slowly introduced.
Something that we think you will all love, enjoy, and also make using our site, navigating
and ordering a lot easier and quicker.
A whole new bunch of photos have been uploaded recently. These include:
COMPETITIONS
Panzer Shop
Quickwheel
DneProModel
Welcome to the October edition of the Creative Tasca
ProArt
Models Australia Newsletter.
Montex
Scale Aircraft Conversions &
The past month has been a very busy time for
Voyager
us, in regards to new releases and website
work, but quite on the show front.
The loading of photos is a very time consuming
task, and we are aiming to get these done as
We have also been busy with new shipments
quick as we can.
coming in, and also working on deals for new
IN BRIEF
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COMPETITIONS
Starting from January next year, we will begin
a series of competitions.
The first comp, will be based on photos of your
models, built with our products. This can be
anything from as small as an aircraft canopy
mask, to full blown resin kit
This comp will be based on our forum, and held
monthly. The resulting winners will be voted
by you., by way of a poll hosted on the forum.
You must be a forum member to vote. So make
sure you join up and vote on your favourite
entrant, even if it is yours. There is no shame in
voting for your own model.
Entrants will be added on the competition forum by us, with voting remaining for the
month, and the results announced on the first
Friday of the next month.
manufacturers to join our ranks, with some givOn the website, we will now have a New Proding us some special deals.
ucts link on the main menu bar,. It may already What a great way to start the weekend by finding out you just won, and there's a prize in the
Personally, I have also managed to get in a fair be there by the time you read this.
mail for you.
bit of modelling at the same time, making sure I
This
has
been
designed
for
really
quick
and
cram 48 hours into every day!
easy use by us, allowing new product updates
How rewarding will it be to have your model
to
be
uploaded
as
soon
as
we
get
them
basivoted on by you modelling peers.
I have also managed to get some work done our
new S100 R/C conversion for the Italeri kit. We cally. It will of course, allow you to see what's
new, a lot quicker and easily. So keep an eye
So what do we need? 3 photos of the model,
have a lot of customers waiting for this
out on this, and make sure you check it reguand a short description of what products you
larly,
as
a
lot
of
our
manufacturers
are
becomused, and any other info you would like to inAs always, we have had a lot of new stock aring
quite
prolific
with
their
new
releases
lately.
clude.
rive this month, only some of which we can list
here due to space. Full listings are on our forum
Also on the site we will be adding a few banand website
ners as well. These will be for new releases,
new announcements, monthly specials, and
anything else we can think of.
WEBSITE NEWS
We have been very busy the past few weeks, as We also have some more announcements that
have our awesome web builders, Netmastery
we will make in the next issue. A few of these,
I believe, have not be done on a modelling
A lot of work has been done lately on the back online store before, so very exciting times.
end of our website. These are changes that you
don't see or notice, but you definitely feel the
At this point, we also really need to thank Netpositive effects.
mastery for the amount of work and time they
We will also be needing your full name, address, phone number and email. These details
will not be used for any other purposes apart
from that of the competition. Email these pics
and details to me direct at
glen@creativemodels.com.au
The first comp will be starting in January 2010,
and we need entrants details prior to this.
So get modelling, get those unfinished projects
finished, and those unstarted ones started, and
give us. Like we have mentioned before, if you get those pics and info to us quick smart.
are in need of a website, or anything along
those lines, make sure you contact them, we
can not recommend them highly enough.
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NEWS
SHOWS AND CLUB
MEETS
MODELLER REVEIWS
S100 R/C CONVERSION
KIT
Have you used one of our products and feel
everyone should know about it? Are you interYou can find us at the following club meets and ested in doing any product reviews? If yes, then We announced a little while ago that we are in
shows: For up to date info, and details, go to
the middle developing and R/C conversion kit
we have a deal for you.
our Forum.
for the Italeri S100.
We are looking for customers, who have purSEPTEMBER
chased and used any of our products to submit I am happy to say that the past 2 weeks has
seen me dedicating some more time to this,
product reviews to us.
with some trials taking place recently.
HUBERTUS—Sunday 20/09/09
All you have to do, is write a review of the
Powered by 3 x 383 motors, 4mm shafts, and
IPMS—Saturday 26/09/09
product, what you felt about it, both positive
and negative, how it went together, any hints or 40mm brass props, we can tell you that she
FLIES!!!!!!
HUBERTUS—Sunday 27/09/09
tips, finishing, and some photos
OCTOBER
IPMA—Saturday 3/10/09
HUBERTUS—4/10/09
APMA—Saturday 10/10/09
HUBERTUS—Saturday 11/10/09
WAGGA WAGGA AND DISTRICT SCALE
MODEL CLUB 25TH ANNUAL MODEL
SHOW—Saturday & Sunday 17 & 18/10/09
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SCALE MODEL
EXPO—Saturday and Sunday 24 & 25/10/09
See you there!!!!
In return, for each review we receive and publish, you will get 10% of your next order, excluding products we have on special.
We are currently undertaking more trials with
both single and triple rudder set ups, which
should be completed in the next week.
So get cracking, and build, write, photograph
and send those reviews to us.
We also have our masters made, and moulds
will be manufactured next week.
You will need to be a member of our forum, so We are now sourcing local laser cutters, for the
formers and other wood parts used in the boat.
you can post these reviews.
So hopefully wont be too long before we go
into production
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NEW PRODUCTS/RELEASES
TASCA
VOYAGER
Tasca! The name synonymous with Sherman's,
and accurate Sherman bogies are at it AGAIN.
That’s right, 2 NEW Sherman's have been released. They are:
Voyager have been prolific this month. Releasing at least 30 new products this month, and
just announced as we type, a new Jumbo Set.
Straight from Voyager, this is what they have to
say:
35L31—US Medium Tank M4A1 Sherman
mid production initial VVSS
35L32—US Medium Tank M4A1 Sherman
mid production initial VVSS FREE FRENCH
ARMY 2nd Armoured Division.
Also released are 2 new sets of Jerry cans for
German and Italian armour.
These Sherman kits have to be the most detailed, accurate, and easiest kits to build out
there.
We have the entire Tasca range of Sherman's
and accessories in stock, and by the time you
read this, the 2 brand new Sherman's.
Tasca lives HERE
PRO ART
Dirk Vangeel from ProArt fame has been at it
again with a some beautiful new releases this
month.
PAU-35027—Realistic sagged tyres for Stryker
PAU-35030—Realistic sagged tyres for M1078
“As a newly started product line of Shanghai
PAU-35031—Upgrade set for M1078 LMTV
& FMTV
Voyager Model Company, the JUMBO series,
as it is therefore named, is an ultimate combina- PAU-35033—Interior set for M1078 LMTV &
FMTV
tion of model upgrade solution. Defers from
other super solutions, Jumbo series is not only
numerously surpassing competitors’ containing ProArt can be found at it’s home HERE
of similar products, but even more importantly,
providing our customers an all-in-one, surprisingly valuable package with each every item
you need to complete a super-detailed masterpiece.
The JUMBO series will be released 2009- October.
Thank you for support!
Best Regards,
VoyagerModel”
All updates have been added to our website,
with a full listing of new Voyager products on
our FORUM
Voyager lives HERE
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2009
NEW IN STOCK—ON ORDER
TASCA
VOYAGER
Tasca! We have had another shipment of Tasca
not only arrive, but has also seen us place another order. Seems like we, along with you, can
not keep up with these truly awesome kits.
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PRE ORDERS
We are now taking pre orders for the following
manufacturers. So if there is a product you’re
after that we are out of stock on, order now and
don’t miss out.
Our previously mentioned order with Voyager
has now arrived. We have some great new
1/35th armour etch in stock, and for the aircraft
modellers, some great WWII 1/48th scale belts PRO ART MODELS
DIORAMAS PLUS
and buckles.
Our next order sees us take delivery of the
PANZER SHOP
brand new Sherman's, which should be in stock We are also taking orders now for our next
PLUS MODEL
by the time you read this. To ensure you get
GREAT NORTH ROADS
shipment
yours, place your orders now.
VOYAGER
Check out Voyager HERE to see what is com- MONTEX MASK
Tasca lives HERE
EZY MASK
ing.
JADAR GROUP
MONTEX MASKS
ADLERS NEST
Montex Masks come and go month in month
We have received 2 small shipments from
out. Our delayed order has now arrived, and we Adlers Nest, producers of some very fine,
are now taking orders for our next shipment
unique, and interesting turned metal barrels
and ammo
Montex Masks can be found HERE
Adlers Nest lives HERE
EZ MASK
TOOLS, GLUES, PUTTYS
Order now and don’t miss out.
ORDERS ON THE WAY!
We now have the following on their way to us.
These are orders we have placed and in transit:
MINIART
EASTERN EXPRESS
FLAGMAN
INTERUS
UM MODELS
A new order arriving just recently from EZ
Mask. Specialising in canopy masks, stock car
window masks, and hatch & panel scribing
templates, not only are they good products,
good sellers too, and we are now taking orders
for our next shipment.
We now have in stock a small selection of
glues, tools, putties and more. These can all be
found on the right hand side menu of our website.
EZ Mask can be found HERE
We will of course be expanding this range quite
I'm looking forward to these arriving so will let
a lot over the coming weeks and months, so
you all know next edition.
keep an eye out.
MODELKASTEN
Modelkasten is obviously your choice of scale,
highly detailed workable tracks. Since our last
newsletter, we have had another shipment of
Modelkasten arrive. This has bolsters our stock
levels to having nearly all tracks in stock.
Modelkasten can be found at it’s usual home
HERE
Head to our website HERE to see what we
have.
This order is a mix of 1/35th and 1/72nd armour and dioramas, as well as 1/350th subs.
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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER 2009
OCTOBER SPECIALS
This month see the amazing Tasca on special. All orders received for the month of September will receive 10% of.
Tasca! The name synonymous with Sherman's, and accurate Sherman bogies. These Sherman kits have to be the most detailed, accurate, and easiest kits to build out there. They are also prolific in releasing new Sherman variants.
We have the entire Tasca range of Sherman's and accessories in stock, including the 2 brand new Sherman's.
Tasca lives HERE
THE SHERMANS
PZ.KPFW.2 AUSF L LUCHS 4 PANZER BRITISH SHERMAN VC FIREFLY
DIVISION
35-009 $77.70
35-006—$66.60
M4A1 SHERMAN MID PRODUCTION
35-010 $77.70
SHERMAN VC FIREFLY W/CAST
CHEEK TURRET
35-011 $77.70
M4A1 SHERMAN LATE PRODUCTION
35-012 $77.70
BRITISH ARMY SHERMAN DIRECT
VISION EL ALAMEIN
35-014 $77.70
BRITISH ARMY SHERMAN 5 M4A4
35-016 $77.70
BRITISH ARMY SHERMAN 3 DIRECT VISION EARLY VVSS
35-017 $77.70
BRITISH ARMY SHERMAN 3 DIRECT
VISION INITIAL VVSS
35-L28 $77.70
US MEDIUM TANK M4A1 SHERMAN
MID PRODUCTION INITIAL VVSS
35-L31 $77.70
US MEDIUM TANK M4A1 SHERMAN
FREE FRENCH ARMY 2ND DIV
35-L32 $77.70
US MEDIUM TANK M4A1 DIRECT
VISION
35-L27 $77.70
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OCTOBER SPECIALS—TASCA
THE ACCESSORIES
WWII GERMAN JERRY CAN
SET B
35002 $19.80
WWII GERMAN STAR ANTANAE SET
35004 $19.80
VVSS SUSPENSION SET A
EARLY
35007 $36.40
VVSS SUSPENSION SET B
LATE
35008 $36.40
VVSS SUSPENSION SET C INITIAL
35015 $36.40
WWII GERMAN JERRY CAN
SET A
35L01 $17.70
WWII GERMAN VEHICLE
LIGHT SET
35L07 $17.20
BROWNING M2 MACHING
GUN SET A WITH TRIPOD
35L08 $19.80
BROWNING M2 MACHING
GUN SET A WITH CRADLE
35L09 $19.80
WWII US JERRY CAN SET
35L14 $17.20
BROWNING M2 MACHING
VVSS SUSPENSION SET C INIGUN SET A WITH EARLY CRA- TIAL W/MODELKASTEN
TRACKS 35L25 $36.40
DLE 35L24 $19.80
BROWNING M1919A4 MACHINE GUN SET
35L26 $19.80
WWII GERMAN JERRY CAN
SET C
35L29 $19.80
WWII GERMAN JERRY CAN
SET C
35L29 $19.80
TRACK BUILDER FOR MODELKASTEN SHERMAN TRACKS
HM1 $69.70
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FEATURE PRODUCT—PROART
Dirk Vangeel is the creator of ProArt Models, and has so far created some very nice, interesting and unique detail sets and conversions. Below is a
small selection of their products. Recently in Military In Scale, you would have seen a beautiful Humvee using the ProArt up armoured set, radio
sets, tyres and more.
ProArt can be found HERE
Up Armoured Humvee using the ASK and Hard sets, PAU-35029 & PAU-35028 as featured in Military In Scale
Skirts and smoke grenade launchers for Leopard 2A5/A6 Dutch, German, Greek PAU-35018
Upgrade detail set for the M1078 LMTV & FMTV PAU—35031
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FEATURE PRODUCT—PROART
PAU-35011 MODERN DRUMS $40.00
PAU-35029 ARMOUR SURVIVABILITY KIT $58.70
PAU-35026 SLAT ARMOUR FOR STRYKER $213.30
PAU-35010 MODERN US RADIO AND SAT PAU-35009 AIR CO FOR ALL MODERN US PAU-35019 SUPER SWAMPER WHEELS
COMS $60.20
VEHICLES $50.00
FOR DUMVEE AND M114 $35.60
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FEATURE PRODUCT– PANZERSHOP GROUP
Panzer shop are a conglomerate company consisting of ARMY CAST, CZ KOLENIC, EAGLE CZ, JP HOBBY, KATANA, & PANZER SHOP.
This company produces some purely amazing, interesting, and very different and unique kits, conversions and accessories all in 1/35th scale. Here
is a quick pictorial guide to their products, and photos and details can be found on website HERE