King's Hobby Shop Weekly Newsletter 4/12/2024

Saving Taiwan!

April 12, 2020, the US Air Force published a report from their most comprehensive and sophisticated war game to date. And we just managed to keep the People’s Liberation Army from overrunning Taiwan. The Carolina Maneuvers of 1941 pitted a Red Team against a Blue Team in an actual field of battle with simulated ammunition and was intended to test training, logistics, and doctrine as WWII loomed. Involving 350,000 troops and all their equipment, this was the proving ground for so many weapons that would distinguish themselves during the war. The 2020 version is performed using state of the art computer simulations and rudimentary AI applications. With China’s growing presence in the world, and their continued insistence that the self-governed island of Taiwan is still their sovereign territory, an all-out invasion of Taiwan seems to be the most likely event to spark war between the US and China. The previous two iterations of this exercise saw the US losing handily in preventing the occupation of Taiwan. In the 2020 exercise, the tables turned. This epic struggle is set in 2030, and the “Blue Team’ fielded the currently unrealized technology of the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System, the Army’s Project Convergence and the Navy’s Project Overmatch. This new coordinated battlefield management system will be unlike anything in existence, in the world. And this scenario includes weapons not currently in the inventory like a “4th-and-a-half” Generation replacement for the F-16 and the use of drones on an unprecedented scale. Unlike the exercises of 1941, the purpose of this maneuver is to test training and doctrine, but also to set goals and budgets for the next ten years. So China better move quick, because a window is closing…..just kidding. So this week at King's Hobby Shop, 7801 N Lamar Blvd, Suite E-188 we invite you to build your own simulation with Trumpeter, a company that produces a vast and diverse catalog of items for your hobby pleasure. Or you can log in to kingshobby.com to see all the amazing Trumpeter items available from our virtual warehouse.


King's Hobby Shop Staff


Now Available On-line - New this week!

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USN PBM-5A Mariner - Academy 12586

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U.S. Air Force F-4E - Academy 12605

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USAF EC-121 Warning Star - Academy 12637

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Leopard 2A4 - Academy 13428

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M4A2 (75mm) Sherman Pacific Theater, US Marines Tank - Academy 13562

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German Anti-Aircraft Gun Crew - Trumpeter 00432

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Soviet B-4 Howitzer Artillery Crew - Trumpeter 00427

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Jagdpanther (Mid Type) - Trumpeter 07241

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Aircraft Display Stand Assortment - Airfix AF1008

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Russian KV-1 Model 1942, Simplified Turret, Tank - Trumpeter 07234

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Russian JS-3 Tank - Trumpeter 07227

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Tu-16K-26 Badger G - Trumpeter 03907

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Tu-16K-26 Badger G - Trumpeter 03907

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MITSUBISHI A6M2B ZERO - NEW GUINEA, 1944 - AIRFIX A01005

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MCLAREN P1 - WHITE - QUICKBUILD - AIRFIX J6028

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MCLAREN SPEEDTAIL - QUICKBUILD - AIRFIX J6052

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BF 109 K-4, WEEKEND EDITION - EDUARD 84197

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MIG-21PFM - WEEKEND EDITION - EDUARD 84124

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MODEL SET VOUGHT F4U-1D CORSAIR - REVELL 63983

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F/A-18E SUPER HORNET - MODEL SET - REVELL 63997

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BOEING 747-200 - MODEL SET - REVELL 63999

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KC-135R STRATOTANKER - ACADEMY 12638

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F4U-4 CORSAIR - MODEL SET - REVELL 63955

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F/A-18F SUPER HORNET - MODEL SET - REVELL 63834

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HGUC MS-06S ZAKU II - PRINCIPALITY OF ZEON CHAR'S CUSTOMIZE MOBILE SUIT - BANDAI 112814

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RG GUNDAM MK-II A.E.U.G. - PROTOTYPE MOBILE SUIT RX-178 - 5061598 - BANDAI 2174360

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SD GUNDAM BB SENSHI SUPER GUNDAM, G GENERATION-F, 5064100 - BANDAI 107020

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M4A2 (75mm) Sherman Pacific Theater, US Marines Tank - Academy 13562

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MG Gundam 00 GN-005 Gundam Virtue - Celestial Being Mobile Suit - 5061788 - Bandai 2553523

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MG XXXG-01W Wing Gundam Ver.Ka - A.C.195 Operation Meteor - 5062839 - Bandai 123714

Drones - Now Available On-Line

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DJI MINI 4 PRO FLY MORE COMBO PLUS (DJI RC 2) - DJI CP.MA.00000740.01

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DJI MINI 3 PRO INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY PLUS - DJI CP.MA.00000499.01

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MINI 2 FLY MORE COMBO - DJI CP.MA.00000306.02

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DJI MATRICE 3D SERIES CHARGING KIT - DJI CP.EN.00000519.02

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DJI MATRICE 3D SERIES INTELLIGENT FLIGHT BATTERY - DJI CP.EN.00000518.01

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DJI MATRICE 3D SERIES PROPELLERS - DJI CP.EN.00000520.01

Railroading - Now Available On-Line

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Siemens Venture Passenger Cars - Amtrak Midwestern Coach #4015 - Bachmann Trains 74504

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Siemens Venture Passenger Cars - Amtrak Midwestern Coach #4001 - Bachmann Trains 74501

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Green - Brill Trolley - Bachmann Trains 61093

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Union Pacific - Old-Time Caboose - Bachmann Trains 15751

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Nickel Silver E-Z Track Oval with Speed Controller - Bachmann Trains 44551

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5.5" Elm Trees - Bachmann Trains 32208

Railroading - 2024 Releases!

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CHESSIE SYSTEM (C&O) #142374 - BETHLEHEM STEEL 100-TON THREE BAY HOPPER - BACHMANN TRAINS 18729

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NORFOLK SOUTHERN #146522 - BETHLEHEM STEEL 100-TON THREE BAY HOPPER - BACHMANN TRAINS 18728

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CSX #351318 - BETHLEHEM STEEL 100-TON THREE BAY HOPPER - BACHMANN TRAINS 18727

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CSX #351302 - BETHLEHEM STEEL 100-TON THREE BAY HOPPER - BACHMANN TRAINS 18726

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PENNSYLVANIA POWER & LIGHT #281 - BETHLEHEM STEEL 100-TON THREE BAY HOPPER - BACHMANN TRAINS 18725

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PENNSYLVANIA #227291 - YELLOW BALL - BETHLEHEM STEEL 100-TON THREE BAY HOPPER - BACHMANN TRAINS 18724

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UNION PACIFIC #1576 - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE OBSERVATION CAR WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING - BACHMANN TRAINS 14357

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PENNSYLVANIA, METROPOLITAN VIEW - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE OBSERVATION CAR WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING - BACHMANN TRAINS 14356

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NORFOLK & WESTERN #582 - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE OBSERVATION CAR WITH LIGHTED INTERIOR - BACHMANN TRAINS 14314

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PENNSYLVANIA #4264 - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE COACH CAR WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING - BACHMANN TRAINS 14258

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NORFOLK & WESTERN #1732 - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE COACH WITH LIGHTED INTERIOR - BACHMANN TRAINS 14219

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NEW YORK CENTRAL "CITY OF ROCHESTER" - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE COACH CAR WITH LIGHTED INTERIOR - BACHMANN TRAINS 14217

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NEW YORK CENTRAL, CITY OF CHICAGO - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE COACH CAR WITH LIGHTED INTERIOR - BACHMANN TRAINS 14216

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COACH CLASS #82768 - PHASE VI - AMFLEET I CAR WITH LIGHTED INTERIOR - BACHMANN TRAINS 14173

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NEW YORK CENTRAL, CITY OF CHICAGO - 85' SMOOTH-SIDE COACH CAR WITH LIGHTED INTERIOR - BACHMANN TRAINS 14216

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TOMCO CAR #203 - 52' CENTER-BEAM FLATCAR WITH BULKHEADS - BACHMANN TRAINS 12908

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GREAT NORTHERN #X-9 - OFF-SET CUPOLA CABOOSE - BACHMANN TRAINS 14010

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COACH CLASS #82560 - PHASE VI - AMFLEET I CAR WITH LIGHTED INTERIOR - BACHMANN TRAINS 14172

Slot Cars

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Batmobile - 1966 TV Series - Scalextric C4175

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Quarter Straight 87 mm x 2 - Scalextric C8200

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Scalextric Easy Fit Guide Blade Pack - Scalextric C8312

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Pit Garage - Scalextric C8321

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F1 Easyfit Digital Plug - Scalextric C8516

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JAGUAR XJS - 1986 BATHURST 1000 - GOSS, MUIR - SCALEXTRIC C4400

Rocketry

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RED NOVA - ESTES 007266

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18 MM ENGINE RETAINER SET - ESTES 003187

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F15-8 ENGINES (29 MM) - ESTES 001653

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C6-3 ENGINES - ESTES 001613

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B6-4 ENGINE - BULK PACK - ESTES 001783

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B6-4 ENGINE - BULK PACK - ESTES 001783

Diecast - Now Available!

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AH-64E Apache Guardian 19-0002, Qatar Emiri Air Force, 2022 - Hobbymaster HH1217

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Su-35S Flanker E, Aggressors, Blue 01, VKS, Sept 2022, Full weapon version - Hobbymaster HA5713b

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Su-30SM Red 31, Armenia Air Force, 2019 - Hobbymaster HA9507

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F-35B Lightning II, HMS Prince of Wales, 207 Sqn., June 2021, Sea Acceptance Trials - Hobbymaster HA4617

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F-16D Fighting Falcon, Mira 343, Hellenic Air Force - Hobbymaster HA38023

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F-15J Eagle 52-8951, 306th TFS, JASDF, Komatsu Air Base, Japan - Hobbymaster HA4534

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BF 109E-3, Spanish Civil War, Hptm. Siebelt Reents, Staffelkapitän of 1.J/88, Spring of 1939 - Hobbymaster HA8718

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F/A-18F, Vandy I, 166673, VX-9, US Navy, March 2023 (Unarmed version) - Hobbymaster HA5136

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F-100 Skyblazers USAF, 1960 Season - with decals for 6 airplanes - Hobbymaster HA2124

Supplies

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Blue Grey Model Air #71.115 Acrylic - 17ml Bottle - Vallejo 71.115

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Graphene Gray Scale Color #SC-58 Acrylic - 17ml Bottle - Scale 75 SC-58

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Display Case w/Wood Base - 824x164x237mm - Tamiya 73019

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German Gray XF-63 Flat Acrylic - 10ml Bottle - Tamiya 81763

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Black Semi-Gloss #C92 Acrylic - 10ml Bottle - Mr. Hobby C92

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MASKING TAPE 1MM - TAMIYA 87206

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Aluminium #101 - 1 oz bottle - Alclad II ALC-101

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Flesh Paint Set - Andrea ACS-001

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Wooden Base Brown - 105x45x50mm - Andrea PDM-06

Featured in the Store

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PLAAF J-10B, VIGOROUS DRAGON - TRUMPETER 02848

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USMC LAV-25 LIGHT ARMORED VEHICLE - TRUMPETER 07268

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US HH-65A DOLPHIN - TRUMPETER 02801

Cool kits

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POKEMON MODEL KIT QUICK #03 - PIKACHU - BATTLE POSE - BANDAI 2541924

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HG THE WITCH FROM MERCURY DEMI TRAINER - 5063356 - BANDAI 2604770

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GOLF-PLAYER - ANDREA G-042

Featured consignment


New King's Hobby Shop Physical Address:

7801 N. Lamar Blvd. Ste.E-188, Austin, TX 78752


King's 2022 business hours: CLOSED Monday,

10am-6pm Tue/Wed/Thur/Fri,

10am-6pm Saturday,

12pm-5pm Sunday.


King's continues receiving collections of model aircraft/armor/naval/auto kits & accessories, die-cast airliners/armor/autos, model railroading items (varied scales) and books, on a regular basis. For the most part, they sell rapidly, but the stock continues to replenish.


Do you say you have a bunch of books you want to sell? Consider consigning with us @ King's. We know they can be a hassle to move, so contact us and we will be happy to come and get 'em!


Do you have models/hobby items (model kits [armor, aircraft, ships, auto, sci-fi, detail parts, etc.]; model railroading; books; die-cast) you no longer have room for or are no longer interested in building? King's Hobby welcomes anyone who would like to consign items for sale at the hobby shop. Items would include products that are normally sold at the store. Please contact Amber for specific details.