Nov. 26, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
You've probably noticed our website has for some unexplicable reason reverted to a 2006 version! We've been remodeling the R&J office for the past 4 weeks and my PC has not even been plugged in since Nov. 7. Sooooo, I'm not sure how this happened without any help from me but, now that I have my PC up and running again I will begin uploading newer pages to the website and will hopefully get everything updated over the next week or so. Thanks for your understanding and patience.
Attention AOL customers: We want to remind all AOL customers that, unless you specifically set-up your AOL email accout to recognize R&J as a friendly acct. you will not receive replies to emails you send to R&J. This is because of AOL's spam blocking. It seems incredible to me that AOL labels legitimate responses to emails generated by their own users as spam but, apparently they do! In any case, if you used AOL to send us email and never received a reply please give us a call so we can respond. Thanks.

Oct.4, 2007
Product News
Formations We created a product page that lists the Formations products we currently have instock. We have very limited qty. of the items listed but we hope to get more in the near future.
MK 1/35 sent us an order that included approx. 12 new figures and the 7th edition of their excellent, "Militar's Kits" series of books. See our Mk1/35 product page for more info.
Voyager Also sent us an order which contained some amazing new super detailing sets for the Stryker, Marder III, M2/M3 Half-track to name just a few of the new items. See our Voyager Model product page for photos, descriptions and prices.
Books:
AFV Modeller Pubs:
"Duel in the mist" "The Leibstandarte during the Ardennes offensive" Vol.1 Hard cover, 293 pages
lots of B/W photos, color drawings showing numerous camo patterns on Panther tanks. Very interesting book, many action packed accounts by participants from both sides. $85.00
AFV Modeller Magazine : $14.00 each
Issue #34 M2 half-track, extensive build -up and walkaround
Issue #35 Special infared feature on German SdKfz 251 "Uhu"
"Panzerwrecks" German Armor 1944-45 volumes 1 thru 4. Soft cover approx. 96 pages of B/W photos of captured or destroyed German vehicles $28.00 each
Speilberger German Armor & Military Vehicle Series:
"Tiger I and II and their variants" by Walter J Speilberger & Hilary Doyle. Includes The TigerFibel. Hardcover, 260 pages $47.00
Trojca:
"PzKpfw VI Tiger Ausf B Konigstiger, Technical & Operational History" Hard cover 500+ pages, 300 Photos, 100 pages in color + 100 pages of scale drawings. $115.00
Website News
Created a product page for Formations product page
Updated Voyager Model product page
Updated Mk1/35 product page

Sept. 11, 2007
Product News
We are now carrying LIFECOLOR acrylic paints. I got interested in these Italian made paints years ago when they had enamels in tins similar to Humbrol. They always had the best WWII Italian colors. Now they have some very interesting and popular sets of acrylics for: German AFV's, German uniforms, Italian AFV's, Modern AFV's, Rust & Mud & 2 sets of "Tensocrom Active Surface Agents" for a variety of washes and weathering effects. See our new LIFECOLOR page for more complete listing and prices of these terrific acrylic colors.

Website News
Created a product page for LIFECOLOR product page
Updated DES Models product page
Updated WESPE Models product page

Sept. 6, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
"We're Back" We returned home safe after our 2700 mile trek to the IPMS Nats. We stopped in Reno for a few days of R&R on the way home and, would you believe it?, we actually left town up a few dollars. Thanks to Joy's $500 win on PENNY slot!
The Nats, although woefully under organized, was a very good show for R&J. In addition to our regular lines we were happy to be the offical representatives for theSmallShop and Formations. I will post a list of Formations products we now have on hand within the next few days.
Product News
DES Kit sent us an order while we were gone. New DES items include 35042 1930 version of French 75mm field gun, 35114 Laffly S35T 6x6 artillery tractor. Over 225 were built and used by the French to tow their 155mm GPFT. Many were captured by the Germans and used to move a variety of artillery pieces including the 88mm Pak 43. This complete kit f the Laffly is a real masterpiece! $136.00. DES also restocked us on their excellent kit of the Fries 16ton gantry crane DES35057 $158.00
Kamizukuri A Japanese company whose name means "made of paper" was at the NATs and I was so impressed by their paper flowers and jungle plants that I just had to buy some for stock. These plants are lazer cut in heavy paper/card stock sheets and can be easily painted with water colors or acrylic paints. The sheets are all 4.5"x 6.5". In addition to 1:35th they also make similar plants in 1:48th scale. Here is a list of the1:35th scale plants we now have in stock: KZ35001 Jungle Pack, approx. 10 different plants on 3 sheets $23.00, KZ35002 Sun Flowers, 1 sheet $12.00, KZ35003 Roses, 1 sheet $12.00, KZ35004 Tulips, 1 sheet $12.00 and KZ35009 Ivy, 1 sheet $12.00. We have a very limited supply on hand but we will be ordering more soon. So, if you want a sizeable quantity or want some in 1:48th scale let us know within the next 2 weeks and we'll get them on order for you.
WESPE Models also attended the NATs and had some interesting new items including: WES35075 Diamond T969 A Wrecker an excellent complete kit that can be built as the Wrecker, the T969B Cargo or the T972 Dump Truck. WES35073 URO VAMTAC -S3 Complete kit of Euro built Hummer like vehicle. Exquisite casting & details. Among their new 1:72 scale offerings I found their 40mm Bofors (WES72043) a most interesting item in 1:72nd. Photos and prices of the new kits will be on our WESPE product page within a few days.

August 18, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
The IMPS Nationals are August 22 thru 25 in Anaheim, CA and R&J will be there. We're driving down so we will be leaving here tomorrow, Aug. 19 and we won't be back at work until after Labor Day, Sept. 3. So, mark you calendars R&J will be shut down from August 20 thru Sept. 3. Hope you can come and visit us in Anaheim. We are sharing a block of tables and since the IPMS boys have yet to publish a table layout on the Nats website, all I can tell you is: you won't find R&J Enterprises on the vendor list. Look for Masterpiece Models on the vendor locator, when it's published, to find us. Or, look for a 6 ft. long white banner with R&J Enterprises in royal blue letters and you'll find us beneath or somewhere close to it. Our block of tables will feature product lines from the following makers:
Formations (if their shipment arrives in time)
Masterpiece Models Vietnam era gunboats and unique display bases)
Monroe Perdue(high quality & unique buildings & diorama supplies)
R&J Enterprises (That's us, all things AFV) We are planning to have "Show Specials" on several R&J Products, a "Close-Out Sale" on Anubus (30 to 50 % off on all remaining stock at the show). And, we are taking a good supply of Aber, Armorscale, Blast, Cri-El, Eduard, FruModel, K-59, MIG, MK1/35, Pro-Art, Resicast and many more.
the Small Shop (the inventor of photo-etch folding devices) Pete's gone                                but his legacy lives on !
Product News
AFV Club We received a small restock of AF35125 60cm searchlight with SdAh51 trailer. Only 4 in stock @$24.00
Dragon/Cyber-Hobby Cyber-Hobby #6355 "T-34/76 STZ Model 1941" arrived last week. Some really nice details in this kit i.e. lower hull is moulded to show-off the detailed suspension. R&J price $49.00. We got a small restock of Cyber-Hobby # 6339 "Kubelwagen w/cold weather starter & (3) mechanics" $25.00. Quantities are very limited on all Cyber-Hobby kits. We also got a couple (2) of Dragon #6253 "Tiger I late Production 3 in 1". This is now a rare kit, we have just 2 priced at $52.00.
MIG Productions order arrived and there is "Good News" & "Bad News". The "Good News" is we now have the new DAK Filter set, MIG's MP35-269 M1114 HUMVEE with shielded MG Cupola and their new figures mentioned in our July 24 Product News. And 3 new Oil Paints and a small supply of paint brushes from 502 Abteilung. The "Bad News"; MIG informed us they have given an exclusive to MMD/Squadron to be their U.S. Distributor. We're not sure how much this will effect prices yet but don't be surprised if our MIG prices go up significantly again in the not to distant future. And the "Really Bad News"; the dollar continues to lose ground against the Euro...it's now in the $1.40 to 1.43 USD = 1 Euro range. That's means about 12 to 15%% higher prices on all Euro imports. See our MIG Productions product page for photos of most of these new items and price changes.
Voyager has released "a bunch" of new detail sets and accessories. Included in our order where some amazing detail sets for Dragons' M2 & M2A1 Halftracks, both Dragon & Trumpeter "Dicker Max" and Dragon's AufklarungsPz38 kit. Other photo-etched accessories include: storage box (Turret Bustle) for Tiger I, Stug Commanders cupola w/clear periscopes, fender sets for 38t, "Dicker Max" and PzIV F1-H, 4 types of anti-skid plate, nice size sheets too 7.5" long x 3.5" wide, a new air cleaner for Tiger I late with resin & p.e. parts, photo-etched rear stowage racks for M2/M3 halftrack and resin cast damaged road wheels for Tiger I early. Check-out our Voyager product page for photos and prices of these and other new items.
Website News
Updated Voyager product page
Updated MIG Productions product page.
Updated R & J roducts product page

July 24, 2007
Product News
Dragon/Cyber-Hobby DML # 6406 Tiger I Late Production 3 in 1 just arrived. Lots of "goodies" in this kit including: "DS Tracks" new highly detailed 1-piece track that have proper openings in the guide horns due to slip-moulding. They are made of flexible tan plastic. Revised lower hull, cupola, exhaust shields, photo-etched parts and much more. Now in stock for $38. Cyber-Hobby # 6413 Sdkfz251/17 Ausf C Command Version Limited Edition. This is the fat bodied flak version modified into a command vehicle (for "Fat Ass Officers", I assume! tee hee). Kit includes newly tooled communications station with highly detailed Fu5 & Fu7 radios and bedframe antenna, road wheels w/company name engraved on sidewall, (nice touch), photo-etched parts include clearance poles (a.k.a."driver knows"), and there is a seated driver figure. Very Limited Quantity In-Stock for $49.00. Next week we expect to have Cyber-Hobbies new T-34/76 kit in-stock.
Mig Productions Sent us a New Item Bulletin that included: MP35-129 King Tiger Scale Thickness Hull Plates, kit contains all major steel plates and components to construct an accurate 1/35th scale hull including the housing for the engine compartment. Includes photo-etch firewall and frames for driver's compartment covers. Sounds amazing but so is the price...we expect it will be in the $100-110. price range, pretty high for just a lower hull. R&J will offer this as a Special Order Item only. MP35-269 M1114 HUMVEE with shielded MG Cupola. Revised edition of MP35-254 all parts have been revised for improved fit & quality. This kit also includes MP35-255 Aggressive pattern tires, a new photo-etched cupola shield and if you want to build an Iraqi Military version, a DUSHKA MG is also included. We have this kit on order an expect it to arrive in mid August. We estimate it's price will be in the $60-70 range. MP35-148 T-55 Elevated Position Gun Mantlet $8.00 arriving in mid August. SIN Industries P-403 Afika Korps Filter Set is now released and will be arriving in our order in mid August we expect it will also be $18.00 like the 2 previous filter sets that have been so popular.
MIG also has several interesting new figures:MP35-285 Modern US Marine w/MOPP Gear, MP35-284 German Winter POW, (I love the woven footwear on this fig. nd, he sure looks cold! )
MP35-279 "Helping Comrade" Russian soldier giving a "fireman's carry" to a wounded comrade. All of these figures are on our order and expected in mid August. See our MIG Productions product page for photos of most of these new items.
Tamiya MM284 French Armored Carrier UE just arrived. This is the best model of a "Chenilette" so far. The tracks are interesting, injection moulded "link & length". Have not tryed them yet but, for a vehicle this small they may be "the way to go". The kit is well detailed and includes 2 bust figures for driver & assistant and 2 full figures standing, 1 of these is pointing (perhaps to the white flag locker. double tee hee) All in all it looks to be a nice kit. In-Stock for $33.00,
Wespe Models order arrived last week.
New items include:WES35067 Mack NR 4 10ton cargo truck, WES35069 Vomag 88mm Waffentrager, WES35-70 Renault 2087 WWII cargo truck, WES35071 Diamond T 980 cargo truck and WES35072 Diamond T Trailer. see our WESPE Models product page for photos and prices of these new items.MIG Productions> Website News
Updated MIG Productionsproduct page
Updated WESPE Models product page

July 16, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
We came back from holiday on July 10 and trying to catch-up on all messages we received while we were shutdown. If you sent us a message between June 30 thru July 9 and have yet to recevie a reply, please be patient we're working our way through over 400 emails, about 50 phone messages and 20 or 30 "snailmail" orders too.
Product News
Blast Models order arrived this week. It included some interesting new items for the Char B, an infared set for Panther G, stowage sets for M2A1 Half-track, Stug III, Marder II and 2 sets for the new Stryker kits.
We also received new releases from Voyager including sets for AB41, M2A1, Panther D, Panther A, StugIII G, 30mm FLAK 38/103, Aufklarungspz38t, a couple fender sets for PzIV's, a really nifty ZB-37 MG set for 38t based vehicles (MEA092) and an interesting etched Commanders cupola for Stugs with clear plastic periscopes (PEA077). We have not added these to our Voyager product page yet because we are waiting for prices on several of these new items.
Website News
Updated Blast Models product page
Updated Alpine Miniatures product page

June 28, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
Our Memorial Day Super Sale 2007 is winding down and will end on June 29. But, if there is something on the sale you wanted but did not have an opportunity to order before the sale ended, call or send us an email and see if it's still available. You may even be able to get some items at the sale price.
We have family arriving this weekend so, R&J will be "On Holiday" June 30 to July 10. We'll be in and out a lot taking them on day trips "sightseeing" so, we won't be here to answer the phone. But, we will try to check messages each day when we return home. So, if you need to order something leave a message. We will put the item aside for you if it's instock and maybe even ship a few parcels. If the item is not instock, we will add it to our T.B.O. (To Be Ordered) list and get it ordered for you as soon as we can. In any case we hope you all have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

June 12, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
Our Memorial Day Super Sale 2007 has received a lot of attention. Many items have already sold-out so don't delay, check-out the sale ASAP and check back every few days. We will update the online Sale Newsletter regularly during the Sale to remove sold-out items. If we wish to add items to the sale we will attach an addendum at the end of the sale page. Sale prices are only good on in-stock items. No back-orders at sale prices.
Product News
S&T Products Finally sent us our order. They've been having some difficulties "Keeping Up" lately. Fortunately their stuff is well worth the wait! Our order included a couple new items STP16028 Another superb 1/16th figure by John Rosengrant of a Wehremacht Unteroffizer 1944 and STP35014 Panther Crew, 12th SS Normandy. This 1:35th scale set consists of 3 well animated partial figures, also sculpted by John Rosengrant. What amazing talent he has!
Website News
Updated Memorial Day Super Sale 2007
Updated S_and_T_Products product page

June 7, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
Our Memorial Day Super Sale 2007 has received a lot of attention. Many items have already sold-out so don't delay, check-out the sale ASAP and check back every few days. We will update the online Sale Newsletter regularly during the Sale to remove sold-out items. If we wish to add items to the sale we will attach an addendum at the end of the sale page. Sale prices are only good on in-stock items. No back-orders at sale prices.
Product News
DES Model Sent us a couple new items DES35102  Autocar U-8144T U.S. 25 ton Tractor 1942-45 and it's trailer DES35103 which comes with pontoon bridge section. Both of these are up to the usual DES quality standards ...a.k.a. Exquisite! Separately these kits sell for $170 & $145 but we have a Combo Special price of $275 if purchased together.
MIG Productions MIG35127 K.O. Panzer IV F2. Blown-out lower hull on base with lots of add-in details e.g. damaged engine, trans, burnt-out wheels etc. Fantastic! MIG35276 Tall Concrete Barriers, Iraq Military Type, 2 sections (2.25"x2.25"). MIG35272  Russian Civilian Woman.
Tahk Models Order arrived from Russia this week. There are just too many new items to list here but we have added them to our product page. And, we are happy to announce we also lowered the price on almost all their figures. So, check-out our newly updated Tahk Models product page
Tristar Tri35030 German 7.5cm PAK40 Marder III Ausf. H. Beautifully moulded this kit has a lot of parts including individual link styrene tracks with no visible sink holes or pushpin marks, photo-etch details & clear visors & pscopes. Early reports say this kit is far superior to Dragon's. R&J's Price =$44.00
Website News
Updated Memorial Day Super Sale 2007
Updated MIG Productions product page
Updated DES Models product page
Updated Tahk Models product page.

May 28, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
Sorry for the long time between updates to this website. We were busy attending model shows during April and early May. And, we spent the last 2 weeks creating our "Memorial Day Super Sale 2007" which is going on now until June 29. We been mailing out flyers to FBC'ers and domestic customers on our mailing list for the last 5 days. Since these are beginning to show up in mailboxes, we have now posted an updated version of the Memorial Day Super Sale 2007 to our Newsletters page on this website. Don't delay, check-out the sale ASAP because quantities on most of the "on sale items" are very limited, in many cases only 1 or 2 are in-stock. Sale prices are only good on in-stock items, so there are no back-orders at the sale prices.

Product News
AFV Club AF35118 SdKfz251/17 Luftwaffe FLAKwagen w/drop-down sides a little more complex but has better detail than DML, AF35125  German 60cm Searchlight w/SdAh51 Trailer. 60cm from their UHU kit withTristar's trailer, very nice!
Cyber-Hobby CB6396  7.5cm Stu. Kan Ausf PzKpfw 38(t). Open top turret w/75mm on 38(t) hull. Super nice kit of a very rare vehicle. Very limited supply.
DragonDML#6360  PzIV Ausf F2/G Dragon is now paying attention to details such as correct weld seams. A really nice kit! DML6357  "Dicker Max" 10.5cm on modified PzIV Ausf. D hull very well done w/lots of extra details for the open top fighting compartment. DML6395  SdKfz251/17 Ausf. C Luftwaffe FLAKwagen w/drop-down sides, easier to build with lots of extras. DML#6359  SU-100 Soviet Tank Destroyer. This is a "Premium Kit" so it has loads of extras.
Tristar TRI35027  German Infantry "The Barrage Wall" well animated 4 figures of Wehrmacht infantry in combat firing poses. TRI35029  20mm FLAK38 Late with SdAh51 trailer.
WESPE Models has announced seven new vehicles in 1:35th. Among these, the Vomag with 88mm FLAK WES35069 , the Diamond T 980 Truck WESFM03  and Diamond T Trailer WESFM04  are getting most of the attention. These new kits are currently in-transit to us from Wespe. See photos of these and the 4 other new 1:35th scale vehicles on our WESPE Models product page.
Website News
Updated R&J Products product page
Updated WESPE Models product page.

March 14, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
"Models For The Troops" program update: In conjunction with our local model club, North Olympic Peninsula Modelers Society (N.O.P.M.S.) we made another shipment of models to Iraq. 106 model kits of all descriptions were sent on March 8, 2007. We will follow-up with a shipment of glue, paints, brushes and other supplies and accessories within the next 2-3 weeks.
In addition to the NOPMS members who donated many kits, we'd like to express our gratitude to the following major contributors to this program: Masterpiece Models, Pacific Rim Hobby, Skyway Hobbies and Seattle IPMS for their donations and a special "Thank You" to Gustavo D'Augustino, an AFV modeler who lives in Argentina, for his continuing support of the "Models For The Troops" program. One of the troops who we sent the first shipment to in 2005, called us after he returned home. It made us feel so good when he told us of the great morale boost these models & supplies were to his unit in Iraq.
We hope to continue these efforts in the future.
Product News
AFV Club Their long awaited SdKfz251/20 "Uhu"#AF35116 is finally here. It looks to be an excellent kit and while I recognize many of the interior parts from the experiences producing our own "Uhu" conversion 6 years ago, the steel top with hatch is a complete surprise to me. Perhaps more information has become available since we designed our conversion but, with such a low ceiling, I'd like to see how the crew operated and how the driver got into his seat with that steel top permanently in place. I definitely like the AFV Club kit and I envy their ability to produce the clear lenses and the many delicate and intricate details of this interesting half-track. But, unless I see some convincing evidence on this steel top of theirs, I will be using the easily removeable wooden top from our old "Uhu" conversion. Another interesting release from AFV Club is a Limited Edition (only 3000 produced) "Night Fight Group " 3 in 1 kit. #AF35S38 This kit comes in a huge box. When you open it you realize why. This is not a typical 3in1 with parts to build 1 of 3 versions ooooH Noooo. This baby contains 3 complete kits 1 is the SdKfz251/1 "Falke", the 2nd is the SdKfz251/22 (Pak 40 on the 251) and the 3rd is a complete Pak 40 field piece with wheels & trails. And, all 3 have the night fighting equipment, plus there are 2 turned aluminum pak 40 barrels and spaced gun shields for both in photo-etch. This kit sells for $85.00 which is about what you'd pay for just the 2 half-tracks if bought separately. So, basically you get the Pak40 and the nightfighting equipment for free. All-In-All not a bad value. And, since it's a limited edition, once the 3000 are gone this kit will probably go up in value.
Cyber-Hobby sent us their Panther F #6382 but they are almost soldout. We also have 2 of their Panther D w/Stadtgas #6346 kits left. Call or email us for prices. Cyber-Hobby Marder III H Update & 7.5cm Stu.Kan auf PzKpfw 38(t) kits are currently on order.
MIG Productions sent us a few new items last week: MIG35-145 "Hi-Lux" Pick-Up Truck as used by U.S. Special Forces in Iraq & Afghanistan. This is a very nice kit with loads of detailing parts and full color instructions. MIG35-282 PG117 Soviet WWII Fast Boat, a simple to build, excellently cast kit of an interesting subject. SIN Industries has released SIN-P246 Allied Filter Set for Soviet, British & U.S. vehicles. See our MIG Productions  product page for photos, descriptions and prices.
R&J Products RJ35288A Replacement Wheels & Tires for 88mm FLAK18 Limber by AFV Club includes 1 double & 1 single axle set (6 tires/wheels). RJ35005E Parts to correct Dragons PzIV Ausf E Lower Hull. Includes transmission cover and lower hull front plate with final drive positioning parts cast on. See R &J Products  page for photos, descriptions and prices.
Website News
Updated R&J Products product page
Updated MIG_Productions product page

Feb. 18, 2007
Product News
Anubis Creations is back in production and has just sent our initial order which includes all 12 items in their product line. Among these are 6 different T-34/85 turrets plus some T-34 accessories such as early & late style round fuel tanks, cupola with split hatch and 2 styles of exhaust covers with & without sculpted edges. All their items are very well cast although, I believe a resin color other than pure white would better show-up their excellent detailing. I'm told Track-Link has reviews stating to the accuracy of these turrets and accessories. Checkout our new Anubis Creations  product page for photos, descriptions and prices.
Dragon Has a few new kits we received recently: #6294"Aufklarungspanzer 38(t)" This is a 38(t) hull with the recon turret like that on a Sdkfz223. This "Smart Kit" arrived a few weeks ago and is very nice indeed. It includes: DML's "Smart Track" has photo-etched granade screens and terrific detailing.
#6080" Panzer IV Ausf. J Late" just arrived last week. This is the PzIV with the "stove pipe exhausts" and mesh side screens. Believe this is a re-release from several years ago.
#6331"Marder III H" is the kit that excited me the most. This is the same vehicle represented by Italeri " way back when". As nice as Italeri's kit was when it came out in the 1970's, the comparison ends there. Dragon's is soooo much better. "Smart Kit" doesn't begin to describe the goodies and level of detail in this "Beauty". Dragon continues to find new ways to use "Slip Molds" to enhance the details and the photo-etch parts they've included should really bring this kit to life. I can't wait to build it!
Voyager Model continues to release amazing stuff. Some of their recent releases include: VOY35102 detailing set for Dragon's PzIV Ausf. D. VOY35103 SdKfz 234/4 8 Rad Details for DML
VOY35104 & VOY35105 Char BI-bis super-detail sets in narrow fender and wide fender versions. These 2 sets each include both gun barrels in brass plus loads of other external details.
VOY35116 SdKfz 234 Suspension super detailing set which includes photo-etch, resin and metal parts not only super details the suspension, it also allows articulation of all 8 wheels!VOY35136 A detailing set for AFV Club's recent Sturmtiger kit.
That's just some of their recent releases. See our Voyager Model  page for a complete listing of these superb products.
R&J Products We have just released a couple new wheel sets...RJ35281 Resin cast replacement tires on correct depth wheels for Italeri's AS42 kit. This set consists of 4 resin cast tires on wheels + 1 spare tire without wheel to fit in AS42's spare well. These are being reviewed by Saul Garcia of Track-Link. We'd like to thank Saul for pointing out that the small spue on the tread, which can be placed down to conceal the sprue scar, is fine for mounted tires but not the spare. The spare on the AS42 kit sits in a recess on the front of the vehicle and it's tread is visible from all sides. So,as suggested by Saul, we are modifying our spare so it will now be sprued on the back side which will be out of sight at the bottom of the recess leaving nothing but pristene tread in view all around the spare. This is sometihing I should have thought of myself and will definitely remember on similar products in the future. Nice Catch Saul! Our other new release is RJ35283 This is a set of 4 correct depth resin wheels for use with Italeri's AS42 kit tires. If you've mounted the AS42 kit tires on the wheels provided by Italeri (which are the same as their AB41 kit wheels) you already know the wheels are too deep. This set replaces those 4 "too deep wheels". COMING SOON from R&J: A set of resin tires/wheels for AFV Club's 88mm FLAK 18. The AFV 88 is really a nice kit but, there is a noticable gap between the tires & wheel rims. The kit tires simply look too big for the kit wheels! Perhaps AFVClub expected the nylon/rubber tires to shrink more or the rims shrank more than expected? In any case, we filled these gaps to make casting masters and have already cast some "test shots" that look real good. We are curently test fitting these to the model and also looking at doing some for Dragon's 88 and maybe even some to fit the old Tamiya 88. FEEDBACK REQUEST If you're interested in 88mm Flak wheels/tires for Tamiya let us know by phone/fax or email.
Another project we are currently considering is a "fix-up" set for Dragon's PzIV Ausf. E kit. Although Dragon did fix the transmission cover, front plate/drive housing positioning problems in their Vorpanzer & PzIV Ausf. D releases, the incorrect Ausf. E kits are still out there. A couple customers asked us about additional "correction parts" beyond the Transmission cover RJ35226E. Specifically, they asked for the lower hull front plate and the L & R drive housing positioning parts from the Ausf. D kit. Apparently they would rather spend another $12 to $15 on some "fix-up parts" than lose $20 or more by selling their Ausf. E kits at less than half the retail price. This sounds like a good idea to me but, before I make this project a priority I'd like to know if there are others out there that are interested in having it. FEEDBACK REQUEST If you would buy the "fix-up" set for Dragons' PzIV Ausf E kit described above priced in the $12-$15 range please let us know by phone/fax or email.
Website News
Created Anubis Creations  product page
Updated R&J Products product page
Updated Voyager Model product page

Jan. 25, 2007
General Information and/or Commentary
New R&J Catalog After approximately 7 weeks of effort, we have completed the update to our paper catalog FINALLY!
This latest version "Winter Edition (07-1)", a 120 page document, is now available. The cost is $10.00 ($6.00 production cost + $4.00 postage in U.S./Can/Mex). For overseas customers, the cost including postage is $14.00
Product News
K59 Production Sent us 2 new releases that are just superb. K59006 a super detailing set for Tristar's 20mm FLAK 38 which has some of the finest and most delicate resin cast details we've ever seen. The other kit K59007 is a 20mm Ammo Set consisting of resin ammo cans, some closed and some open with separate lids. Also included are several magazines (clips) some empty some loaded. Oh, by the way, the mags. will fit into the open ammo cans! Geez Louise this stuff is nice! Checkout our K59 Production  page for photos, descriptions and prices. Masterpiece Models Our buddies from southern Washington who are best known for their Vietnam era "Monitor" Gun-boat now have 3 display/vignette bases in 1:35th scale. The first of these MMDB35001 "WWII Fascine Bridge". This large single piece roto-cast resin base is partially hollow and amazingly light for it's 16"L x 11.5"W x 5.5"H size. The side rails and fascine bundle are separate castings. MMDB35002 a 4.5"x 9" base has cast-on debris encrusted ground cover and nicely polished edges. Just paint it and mount your AFV! Just released last week was MMDB35003 Artillery Gun Pit , this gun-pit is suitable for any single trail artillery piece or large siege mortar from late 1800 through WWII. This resin base is partially hollow and amazingly light for it's size (12" L x 8.5" W x 3.5" deep at front and 2.3" deep at rear) Checkout our Masterpiece Models  product page for photos, descriptions and prices.
R&J Products Inspite of the "all consuming catalog update" we did manage to get a couple new R&J items out and revised another: New items: RJ35281 AS42 Tire Set #1 (4 tires on correct depth wheels + 1 spare tire only) Standard Tread $10.00
RJ35283 AS42 Wheel Set (4 correct depth resin wheels for use with Italeri kit rubber/vinyl tires) $7.00   Revised RJDP709D Ornate Crosses, now 2 each of the 2 sizes $4.00
Website News
Updated K59 Production  product page
Updated Masterpiece Models product page
Updated R&J Products product page