SkyMax Models' diecast models

 

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SkyMax Models, Hong Kong, has released two diecast Hawker Tempest Mk. Vs. SkyMax Models are manufacturing diecast finished models for the warbird series in WWII.


Authentic scale models with high-feature decoration. Interchangeable undercarriage parts and display stand included.


The two models are:

Hawker Tempest V (SM4001)

JF-K JN765

No.3 Squadron, Newchurch
June 1944

Pilot G.E. Kosh

 

Hawker Tempest V (SM4002)

JF-E NV724

Free French Air Force, No.3 Squadron

July 1945

Pilot F/Lt. Pierre Clostermann 

 

Sky Max Models

Flying Tigers Ltd (UK)

 

 


 

 

Diverse Images' 1/72 Tempest and Beamont bronze

 

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Diverse Images is a privately owned British company, the vast majority of their work is carried out in Studios in Brighton where they sculpt, cast and paint the models. One of the latest models is Wing Commander Roland Beamont's R-B(JN751). They have also made a bronze of Roland Beamont. The Tempest is in 1/72-scale, wingspan 7ins (178 mm) and weight 11ozs (311 grams). The price is £89.50 plus shipping/postage. Note it's a limited edition of 500.
The bronze weighs 11kgs, is 18 inches high and costs £1500.

Diverse Images

 

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Planecraft´s Timber Tempest

 

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Planecraft's 1/27-scale, 18" span, model of a Tempest Mk. V. Made of Stained Chestnut.

 



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