Trumpeter releases two new albums in August

In our preview, we look at the colours, decals & build up kits. We look at the colours, decals & build up kits in our preview…

Preview: Two more releases from Trumpeter in August

VBM Freccia

by Trumpeter

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Model1/35th scale

Veicolo blindato medio (VBM) Freccia 8×8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is a medium armoured vehicle developed by the consortium Iveco-Oto Melara. This is the first digitalised vehicle that has entered service in the Italian Army. VBM Freccia IFV was developed on the Centauro tank-destroyer chassis, which the consortium created between 1992 and 1996. This kit’s colour scheme

Decals included in the package

The modified vehicle provides greater protection against anti-tank blasts for its crew. It has an interior that is designed to accommodate a total of eight men, including two in the turret. The driver also sits inside. The first VBM Freccia IFV was delivered to the Italian Army in February 2009, at Cepolispe in Montelibretti, Rome.

Length: 240.9mm Width: 100.8mm

Total of 6 sprues, lower hull, upper hull and tires

ModelThe kit consists of over 430 parts

The main tires are hollow rubber with very good tread pattern

– Photo-Etched parts & brass wire included

The kit built up by Trumpeter’s model makers

French Navy Helicopter Cruiser Jeanne d’Arc 2008

by Trumpeter

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1/350th scale

ModelJeanne d’Arc was a helicopter cruiser of the French Navy. The sixth ship of the French Navy, named for Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc in French), a French national hero and Catholic saint who helped France win the Hundred Years’ War. Jeanne d’Arc served as a helicopter cruiser in crisis or emergency situations, but was also used to train and teach during peacetime. The colour scheme in this kit

The stickers in the box

Towards the end of Jeanne d’Arc’s service, she became less suitable for her role because of the growing size and weight helicopters. Jeanne d’Arc, also known as La Resolue was constructed as a replacement for the Jeanne d’Arc from 1930. The ship was retired in May 2010 and decommissioned in September 2010. The ship was retired in May 2010 and decommissioned in September 2010.

Length: 520.2mm Beam: 72.3mm