Barracuda Studios
Six New Releases

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Barracuda Studios
1/72, 1/48, 1/32 & 1/24 scales

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Roy Sutherland has sent the following information and images of the next releases in Barracuda Studios' range of accessories:

Barracuda Studios has moved! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity as we broke down and packed up the business in preparation for the move, which happened on April 14th and 15th. We are now moved into the new place and have taken the opportunity to make a number of changes to improve organization and work flow.

We are celebrating the completion of the relocation by releasing 6 new products! This batch of new releases is a mixed bag of interesting items in 4 scales. It also includes out very first automotive item, although the car was powered by a Napier Lion engine designed for airplanes (used in the Supermarine S.4 and S.5 as well as many others).

We are finally releasing the ammo feed chutes for the gorgeous Tamiya 32nd scale Mosquito FB VI. The design of these turned out to be very complex and we went through a number of iterations before we finally nailed it. They look pretty cool, but I may be biased!

BR72286 1:72 TU-22 Blinder Main and Nose Wheel Set $14.95

http://barracudacals.com/proddetail.php?prod=BR72286&cat=33

This set contains 8 main wheels and 2 nosewheels for the New Modelsvit Tu-22 Blinder kit. They are highly accurate and detailed, down to the delicate tire ribbing, tire tread and raised tire data. A simple and dramatic upgrade for the Blinder. Can be made to fit the old ESCI Blinder kit as well.

Master Pattern by Mike O'Hare.

BR72287 1:72 TU-22 Blinder Exhaust and Afterburner Set $17.95

http://barracudacals.com/proddetail.php?prod=BR72287&cat=33

This set replaces the exhaust parts for the new Modelsvit Blinder kit with beautifully detailed exhaust tubes and multi part afterburner nozzles. The detail on the nozzles is so fine it does not show well in the photos. There is not a lot of external detail on this kit, so these afterburners will become a focal point. A reasonably simple upgrade for a nice new kit of a stunning subject. Can be adapted to fit the ESCI kit as well.

Master Pattern by Mike O'Hare.

BR48294 1:48 MiG-21 Radome Set $5.95

http://barracudacals.com/proddetail.php?prod=BR48294&cat=33

Designed for the superb Eduard MiG-21 series. The kit radome is accurate and well molded. The problem is that you have to paint and install it before you assemble the fuselage halves. Our separate radome and bulkhead allow you to assemble the fuselage without the radome, which is then installed when the model is almost finished. This will allow you to fill and sand the intake seams, and paint the intake and radome separately. You can also use the intake as a receptacle for a handle that will allow you to hold the model firmly while painting it. It also removes the possibility of damaging the radome point during assembly and painting. Quick and easy... problems solved!

Master Pattern by Lee Coll.

BR32265 1:32 DH Mosquito FB. VI Ammo Feed Chutes $13.95

http://barracudacals.com/proddetail.php?prod=BR32265&cat=33

This set is a very visible and much needed upgrade to the otherwise stunning Mosquito from Tamiya. The kit feed chutes are molded as empty. This set contains ten parts that give you feed chutes complete with .303" and 20mm ammunition visible through the slots. The slots and ammo are undercut to give a very convincing look of shells inside a sheet metal track. The 20mm shells even have belt link detail molded on. Careful painting and a wash will make it really pop and give some teeth to your Mossie!

BR24295 1:24 Bf-109G-10 and BF109K-4 wheels $12.95

http://barracudacals.com/proddetail.php?prod=BR32265&cat=33

This set consists of a pair of super detailed, accurate resin mainwheels as fitted to some Bf 109 G-10 and most K-4 series aircraft. These wheels represent the the wide, smooth tire fitted to the plain hub. Finely rendered raised sidewall fibbing and tire data are featured. Designed to replace the kit wheels, which are not very accurate and have vinyl tires, in the 1/24th Bf 109G-10 and K-4 from Trumpeter. Also replaces the mainwheels for the He-162, if and when someone releases one in this scale.

Master patterns by Gunnar Jansson

BR24278 1:24 Golden Arrow Land Speed Record Car Wheels $21.95

http://barracudacals.com/proddetail.php?prod=BR24278&cat=33

This set consists of 4 detailed resin wheels for the Irving Napier land speed car that set a record of 231 mph in 1929. The Profil24 kit, which these are designed for, has wheel castings that are very rough, and you could spend hours on each one and not get them to look anywhere as good as these! An esoteric product for sure, but if you have this kit, you NEED these wheels! I'm told they could be used on other land speed cars of the time. Resin wheels are 40mm in diameter.

Master patterns by Mike O'Hare.

These items will be up on the Barracuda Studios website and ready for purchase on Sunday afternoon (PST), and an announcement will be made here when they are ready for sale.

Happy modelling! Roy

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