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Info Eduard - October 2011
be is very high, as the kit is very nice. We are
releasing two sets for this kit in October, the
bomb bay and the interior, as well as an interior
Zoom set. In November, we’ll cap it off with the
remaining sets covering the undercarriage and
exterior.
That’s not the end for 32nd scale this month.
Among the offerings already mentioned are
a large and version specic modication to the
set covering the MiG-23ML from Trumpeter,
as well as for the F/A-18E from the same rm. This
rounds out what is, without a doubt, a plethora
of new offerings for new kits. Still, I can’t shake
the notion that we have been inundated with kits
in this scale over recent times to the point where
it may be too much.
In 48th scale, as with the remaining scales,
there is less to talk about. What should impress
is the rst set, for the interior of the Fw 189A-2
from Great Wall Hobby, and two sets covering
the seat belts and exterior, for the F-14A Tomcat
from Hobby Boss. The two nal offerings in this
scale this month cover the MiG-27 from Italeri.
1/72nd scale has two topics covered, our own
Hellcat, and Fujimi’s F-22.
A very interesting item, especially in the eyes
of Czech modelers, covered in 1/35th scale,
comes in the form of three sets for the Self
Propelled Howitzer Type 77 DANA, which was
released a while back by Hobby Boss. The fourth
set for the month addresses the M3A-1 Scout
is also responsible for the spraying of the
Eduard Knight on both sides of the n of this
aircraft.
I found out why the folks in Brno call us
‘Cajzlove’, as noted in last month’s Newsletter,
when I expressed some personal confusion
as the meaning and reasons behind it. I
always thought it was a bit of a friendly (or
not) kick in the nads, but it turns out, it isn’t.
Apparently, it hails from the German ‘der
Zeisig’, which means Cizek (siskin) or ‘Czech’,
but in an almost slang form, that could
perhaps be illustrated if there was an English
word something akin to ‘Czecher’ or the like.
It’s also a type of small bird, but carries over to
indicate ‘Czech’, with other forms extrapolated
from that, one of which is that ‘Cajzl’. Originally,
it might have been a reference to Brno Czechs
used by Brno Germans, and later was picked
up by Moravian Czechs when referring to
Bohemian Czechs. I would like to thank Dr. Tusin
for the etymological enlightenment.
Keep on Modelin’!
Vladimir Sulc
Car. We have also continued in the development
of sets intended for dioramas, and this month
are releasing a set covering kitchen items and
utensils, among which items such as frying pans,
plates, graters, wall cuckoo clocks, and an
assortment of pastries are included. I am looking
forward to the day when I see this set utilized
in a diorama at a contest. I hope I recognize it!
And, to conclude, ships. October’s release list
offers up two new sets, for the USS Arizona 1941
version in 1/700 scale, and a set for the 20mm
anti-aircraft Oerlikon cannon for American ships
in the Second World War in the same scale.
In November, the list will be no less interesting.
It will complement the October releases, and will
have a bearing on the development of Big Ed
sets.
Brassin sets in October are covering, for the
third time, the cockpit for the MiG-21, this time
the -SMT. Maybe I should mention its in 48th
scale? Another Brassin set covers MiG-29 wheels
from Academy. Of course, that these are usable
on our Limited Edition release goes without
saying, which is based on the Academy kit.
Apparently, some photographs have been
located of the second MiG-21 to carry the
Eduard logo, coded 4127. Its an attractive,
overall grey bird, that was unfortunately
met by an unlucky end. More on this aircraft
and its interesting history in the Czechoslovak,
and later Czech, Air Force, can be found
in the article authored by Karel Cvancara,
which, among other things that he is guilty of,
In November Info Eduard we‘ll bring you an article about the second MiG-21MF, which carried the emblem of Eduard company.