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SOVA-M is to release 1/144th Grumman Albatross kits: Source: https://www.facebook.com/SAMScaleAircraftModelling/posts/pfbid0nJ6t2MdjBCjJoikpQyFgdXZQjsSQ4uaC2vx4EEBUqsLjvukKC843NF7HdnjffYoGl - ref. 14018 - Grumman HU-16B Albatross - ref. 14019 - Grumman HU-16B/D Albatross V.P.

Somehow the word nose just doesn’t cover this monstrosity of a front end. I really did think the Canberra was one of the most elegant jets, right up there with the hunter, up until I saw this weird frankenmissileplane from Sova-M. I was so intrigued I had to get one. I haven’t posted on here for a while but thought this sufficiently unusual that it might be of wider interest. BOMARC was a nuclear warhead mounted on a rocket AND ramjet-powered surface to air missile. Introduced in 1959, it was deployed for just over 10 years in batteries across the US (and later - controversially - Canada), designed to work at long range to destroy fleets of Soviet bombers expected to fly over the icecaps towards targets in the continental US. The Nike system was the short-range counterpart to the BOMARC, designed for point defence. Like most systems designed to deter conventional bomber fleets it was rendered obsolete by the late-1960s with the shift on both sides of the Cold War away from bombers towards ICBMs against which a SAM like BOMARC would have been nearly useless. It was an impressive and complex weapon, with a conventional liquid (later solid-fuel) rocket that got the 7.5 ton missile to altitude, before switching to ramjets to achieve its Mach 2.5 cruise at 60,000 feet. Nearing the target, the missiles' radar would home the missile automatically onto the bombers and detonate either the large conventional or W40 nuclear warhead with a proximity fuse. All pretty impressive technology for the mid- to late-1950s. Of the various nuclear almost-catastrophes of the Cold War, one did involve a BOMARC which exploded on the ground, leading to about 80 acres of New Jersey remaining radioactive to this day. Anyway - this is the 1:144 SOVA-M kit of the BOMARC, scaled down from their 1:72 kit, plus a reboxing of the old 1:144 Amodel B-57 with a funky new nose. Or trunk. Or whatever. The B-57 (I read it was a C not a E as SovaM suggest) was used to test the BOMARC radar guidance system used for the final stage of the missile's flight. The missile built up ok. I enjoyed it, though EVERY part needed work to get them together. Lots of flash and pretty soft, soapy detail. I found a few good reference photos and had fun adding the various pipes and electrical cables from small gauge lead and copper wire. It really enhances the look of this to my eye. The B-57 built up well enough, though the mating of the newer SOVA-M forward fuselage parts with the older Amodel parts wasn't the simplest (especially the canopy fit). And anyway the Amodel kit, while eventually looking every inch the Canberra, is a menace to build, requiring lots of filler, sanding and rescribing. I'm not entirely satisfied with the canopy but it's as good as I could get it. Still the results were worthwhile I think. I replaced the antennae and probe, and also added some bang seats to the cockpit, but otherwise this is OOB. I remembered to shorten the main gear legs so this doesn't sit too tail high. I enjoyed both builds and this will look nice on the Shelf amidst various other B-57 and Canberra marks. Hooray to SOVA-M for bringing us this weird and niche aircraft in injection kit form. Many thanks for looking! Angus

SOVA-M is to release a 1/144th McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom II (Flight tests 1959) kit - ref. SVM-14005 Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-14005 V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/72nd Rutan Voyager (N268VA) kit - ref. SVM-72058 Source: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72058 V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/72nd Diamond Da-42 "Dominator" UAV kit - ref. SVM-72009 Source: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/diamond-da-42-dominator-uav-svm-72009-sova-models-svm-72009-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=160121 Box art V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/144th Martin B-57E Canberra & CIM-10A BOMARC kit - ref. SVM-14013 Source: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/en/modelling/martin-b57e-canberra--cim-10a-bomarc-sova-models-svm-14013-200537.html V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/72nd Gates U-36A Learjet kit - ref. SVM72006 We can therefore probably expect a family of 1/72nd Gates Learjet from Amodel Source: https://hlj.com/1-72-scale-u-36a-learjet-svm72006 Box art V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/72nd Grumman SA-16A Albatross kit - ref. SVM-72024 (14 plastic frames+PE sheet+decals for 1 livery: Global Wildlife PP-ZAT) Sources: https://www.modelsvit-eshop.com/c/aviation-1/sa-16a-albatross-flying-boat-155 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/grumman-sa16a-albatross---expected-november-2020-svm-72024-sova-models-svm-72024-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=173170 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72024 V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/72nd Pilatus U-28A (PC-12) - USAF, Finnish AF - kit - ref. SVM-72016 Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72016 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/pilatus-u28a-pc12--usaf-finnish-af-expected-november-2019-svm-72016-sova-models-svm-72016-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=165385 Box art V.P.

Were you expecting a B-32? This is the Sova-M kit of the Aeronautics Defense Systems Dominator UAV, which is based on the Diamond DA42 Twin Star. One evening when I was having dinner with my father, he asked what model I was currently working on, and I told him about this one. He passed away three years ago on May 11, and the unfinished kit was still sitting on my desk, so I decided it was time to finish it. It was definitely not the greatest kit, but based on the manufacturer, it was what I expected. Unlike other Amodel/Sova-M boxings of different DA42 versions, this kit doesn’t come with red stripe decals for the winglets. My efforts at masking weren’t very successful, so I printed my own decals, which worked well enough. At least I didn’t have to contend with any of Amodel/Sova-M’s typically horrible clear parts. The kit comes with something that I think is a Litening pod, but I prefer the look of the airplane without it. I can always attach it later if I change my mind. There are a few more antennas I could have added, but this is good enough for me, and I’m calling it done. I think the DA42 is a great looking airplane, and I’m glad to have this version in my collection. It's certainly not one you see every day.

After the - ref. SVM-14002 - Lockheed EC-130V Hercules - AWACS https://www.modelsvit-eshop.com/c/aviation-1/ec-130v-awacs-version-144 https://www.super-hobby.fr/products/EC-130V.html Original Amodel boxings from 2010: https://www.scalemates.com/kits/sova-m-svm-14002-lockheed-ec-130v--1288482 SOVA-M is to release two new variants from the mighty Hercules: - ref. SVM-14004 - Lockheed C-130W.2 Hercules - DERA "Snoopy" weather research aircraft https://www.modelsvit-eshop.com/c/aviation-1/c-130k-w2-snoopy-222 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-14004 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/en/modelling/lockheed-c130w-2-snoopy-weather-research-aircraft-sova-models-svm-14004-201558.html - ref. SVM-14007 - Lockheed C-130Q Hercules - NSF/NCAR atmosphere research aircraft https://www.modelsvit-eshop.com/c/aviation-1/ec-130q-research-aircraft-223 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-14007 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/en/modelling/lockheed-c130q-hercules--athmosphere-research-aircraft-sova-models-svm-14007-201559.html V.P.

Hi, For this group build, I'm going to try to build the 1/72 CIM-10A Bomarc from SOVA-M. This was an early SAM developed for the USAF, and was competing against the US Army's Nike program. It was one of those projects that took so long to enter service, that it was obsolete pretty much straight away. Unlike the Nike system, only two countries used it, the US and Canada. Initially there were supposed to be 52 sites in the US with 120 missiles each, but in the end there were only 8 in the US, and 2 in Canada. The first CIM-10A's entered service in 1959, and deactivation already started in 1964. Bomarcs at McGuire AFB in New Jersey This kit was released in 2023, and it looks pretty nice in the box, especially for a limited run kit. It has a bit of an Italeri vibe to it, but without locating pins and perhaps a bit softer in the details. There are only styrene parts, and a small decal sheet with 2 USAF options. You get the actual missile in the kit, with the launcher. Work starts with the missile, with two body halves, a simple ramjet insert and the control surfaces. Dry fit is not bad. This looks like it's going to be a fun build.

SOVA-M catalogue 2024-2025. Source: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100057201259454&story_fbid=976581650925201 V.P.

SOVA-M is to release in 2023-2024: - ref. SVM-72042 - Raytheon T-1A Jayhawk - released - ref. SVM-72044 - Raytheon Hawker Beechcraft T-400 (JASDF) - released - ref. SVM-72052 - Beechjet 400A - N360CA - released V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/72nd Boeing CIM-10 Bomarc Surface-to-Air Missile system kit - ref. SVM-72060 Sources: https://www.modelsvit-eshop.com/c/aviation-1/cim-10a-bomarc-surface-to-air-missile-system-216 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/en/modelling/cim-10a-bomarc-surface-to-air-missile-system-sova-models-svm-72060-199140.html https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72060 Box art V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/144th Antonov An-26 "Curl" kit - ref. SVM-14003 Source: https://www.modelsvit-eshop.com/c/aviation-1/an-26-transport-aircraft-antonov-airlines-livery-204 Box art V.P.

Catalogue SOVA-M 2023-2024. https://www.facebook.com/Sova.M.kits/posts/pfbid02WDpGjUBHt83jz8uzQghF1MPF2yPcYhLDiXJobKce74haSBbVxGNq9n7zaVACNGfal V.P.

SOVA-M has announced for November 2022 a 1/72nd Fairchild T-46A Eaglet kit - ref. SVM-72046 Source: https://www.facebook.com/Sova.M.kits/posts/pfbid02WqLp5gMu5ypMMVUsSQupxhpZ1HFFZFEdB4L71NResDmvMxq5iWFke8GgARjgHGwXl Box art V.P.

SOVA-M is to release in August 2022 a 1/72nd Messerschmitt Bf.109W-2 kit - ref. SVM-72039 Sources: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=561073025809401&set=a.561071819142855 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72039 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/messerschmitt-bf109w-2--beach-trolley--expected-mid-august-2022-sova-models-svm-72039-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=189143 Box art V.P.

SOVA-M is to release a 1/72nd General Aviation GA-43 Clark kit - ref. SVM-72035 Sources: https://www.aviationmegastore.com/clark-ga-43--passenger-airliner---lneas-areas-postales-espaolas-expected-december-2021-sova-models-svm-72035-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=183296 https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72035 Box art V.P.

Hello all, here is my latest, the Israeli version of the Gulfstream G-550 from Sova M / Amodel. Not the easiest build in the world. The fuselage is moulded in three segments which made for a lot of lining up during construction to make one straight tube! Once this was accomplished the rest of the build is simple enough although there was the usual amount of filling and sanding associated with short run modelling. Its finished using Xtra Colour white and Humbrol aluminium 27002. The decals were sealed in with Xtragloss varnish. Unfortunately the decals were brittle and didn’t react to micro set or sol, as a result the lower part of the blue stripe rippled and wouldn’t bed down. (see photo). So overall a bit of a slog but got there in the end. Here are a few pics of the finished article. Aerial world. The rippled decal. Only at this point but both sides. Not my usual choice of subject, but fun never the less. Thanks for looking Pete

SOVA-M is to release 1/48th de Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth seaplane kits. These models are reported update kits with new parts from the original Amodel DH.60 kits (https://www.scalemates.com/kits/amodel-4802-havilland-dh60g-moth--148909). - ref. SVM-4801 - de Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth Coupe (Polar British expedition) - Expected February 2021 Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-48001 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/de-havilland-dh60g-gipsy-moth-coupe-polar-british-expedition---excpected-february-2021-svm-4801-sova-models-svm-4801-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=175421 - ref. SVM-4802 - de Havilland DH.60X Gipsy Moth Seaplane (RNZAF) - Expected February 2021 Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-48002 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/de-havilland-dh60x-gipsy-moth-seaplane-rnzaf--excpected-february-2021-svm-4802-sova-models-svm-4802-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=175422 V.P.

SOVA-M is to release as limited editions 1/72nd Kawasaki KDA-2 type 88 kits: - ref. 72-021 - Kawasaki KDA-2 type 88-1 Scout - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10786740 - ref. 72-022 - Kawasaki KDA-2 type 88-2 Scout - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10786741 - ref. 72-023 - Kawasaki KDA-2 type 88 Light Bomber - https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10786742 Source: https://www.facebook.com/BeaverCorp.jp/photos/pcb.2786091075035163/2786090991701838/ V.P.

SOVA-M is to release 1/72nd Beriev Be-8 "Mole" kits - ref. SVM72020 - Beriev Be-8 "Mole" Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72020 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/beriev-be8-mole-passenger-amphibian-aircraft--expected-august-2020-svm-72020-sova-models-svm-72020-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=170747 https://www.artscale.eu/en/1-72-be-8-passenger-amphibian-aircraft.html - ref. SVM72025 - Beriev Be-8 "Mole" amphibian aircraft (with water skis & hydrofoils) Sources: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SVM-72025 https://www.aviationmegastore.com/beriev-be8-mole-passenger--amphibian-aircraft-with-water-skis--hydrofoilsexpected-august-2020-svm-72025-sova-models-svm-72025-aircraft-scale-modelling/product/?action=prodinfo&art=170748 https://www.artscale.eu/en/1-72-be-8-amphibian-aircraft-with-water-skis-hydrofoils.html V.P.