Atlantis Models Re-Releases Vintage KC-135 and Panther Kits
The re-releases bring back classic 1960s and 1950s Aurora kits, offering modelers a chance to build pieces of plastic model history with original box art and period-specific construction.
Reporting from 1 source: Dengeki Hobby Web.
Atlantis Models is re-releasing two vintage plastic model kits originally from the former Aurora Company: the 1/125 U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and the 1/48 WW.II German Army Panzer V Panther. Both kits are scheduled for import and sale by Platz in October and November 2026.
Atlantis Models is bringing back two vintage kits from the former Aurora Company, both set for release in Japan through Platz later this year. The 1/125 scale KC-135 Stratotanker, originally from the 1960s, and the 1/48 scale Panzer V Panther, originally from the 1950s, are now available as re-releases.
The KC-135 kit features left and right split fuselage parts, swept wings, and a separate refueling boom, along with the original box art. The Panther kit uses a box-type assembly with belt-type tracks and reproduces the sloped armor and turret shape. Both kits are priced at 5,720 yen including tax, with the KC-135 scheduled for October and the Panther for November 2026.
- 1/125 U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker: Re-release of the 1960s Aurora kit, scheduled for October 2026
- 1/48 WW.II German Army Panzer V Panther: Re-release of the 1950s Aurora kit, scheduled for November 2026
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