Rod Lees
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Mirage 2000Published: May 23, 2020 IPMS/USA says “thanks kindly” to Glenn and the Kittyhawk team for supporting the IPMS USA reviewer corps with yet one more of their “nobody else did it” releases So, on to the next Kitty Hawk “new” kit… This kit is one of Kitty Hawk’s better releases. The plastic is strong yet easy to work with, and receptive to standard cements. The parts have a clean appearance on the runners… more |
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Waco CG-4A GliderPublished: May 18, 2020 IPMS/USA welcomes the proprietors of Masterpiece models back, and serious appreciation for supporting the IPMS USA reviewer corps with yet one more of their newest releases, in a scale never before attempted: 1/35th! A perfect diorama subject, we certainly will see some of these in a D-Day or Market Garden setting. And my personal thanks to IPMS leadership for sending it to me to be… more |
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Scale Aviation Modeller, December 2019Published: April 30, 2020 IPMS/USA appreciates the opportunity to review this periodical and report on the content! OK, I am one of “those guys” who really enjoys reading periodicals/magazines. They provide a method to weed out the potential poorly manufactured models out there (a rare occurrence these days with modern molding techniques) and highlight the benefit of a given kit. A win for me as I therefore… more |
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F-117 Sixteen Marking OptionsPublished: April 13, 2020 IPMS/USA says “thanks kindly” to Caracal Decals for supporting the IPMS USA reviewer corps with yet one more of their growing number of releases, with useful additions for those who build. And thanks to IPMS leadership for sending it to me to be reviewed. Kurst does a great job on his products… accurate, perfect resolution, and handling subjects which we have needed for many projects… more |
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AMC DH.2 Landing GearPublished: April 13, 2020 Thanks once again for another great set from SAC, and thanks to Bill and Phil for sending it out for review. Recommended Kits
The review item is the typical high standard and normal from SAC; a direct replacement for the kit items except these are cast metal. Consisting of three parts; the two main gear “A” frame… more |
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Bristol Beaufighter TF.X Landing GearPublished: April 13, 2020 Thanks once again for another great set from SAC, and thanks to Bill and Phil for sending it out for review. Recommended Kits:
The review item is… more |
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Detail Set for DO-335APublished: April 8, 2020 IPMS/USA sends warm regards once again to Piotr at Master Model for supporting the IPMS USA reviewer corps with yet one more of his masterful (!) Turned metal releases, which have become a gold-standard for many of us who do a lot of model building. And thanks to IPMS leadership for sending it to me to be reviewed. I am constantly amazed at what comes out of Piotr’s shop… sure, some of… more |
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Detail Set for DO-335 B-2Published: April 8, 2020 IPMS/USA yet again sends regards to Piotr at Master Model for supporting the IPMS USA reviewer corps with yet one more of his turned metal and resin accessory releases, which are the gold-standard for those who do a lot of model building. And thanks to IPMS leadership for sending it to me to be reviewed. This set takes the ante up on the previously reviewed AM-32-107 set… included in… more |
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F-15E Maximum Effort EaglesPublished: April 8, 2020 IPMS USA gratefully acknowledges the continued support from Bob at Two Bobs Aviation Graphics… Recommended Kits
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F-18C/D WheelsPublished: April 8, 2020 IPMS/USA says “thanks kindly” to Brengun for supporting the IPMS USA reviewer corps with yet one more of their growing number of releases, with useful additions for those who build. And thanks to IPMS leadership for sending it to me to be reviewed. This set has four parts… two nose gear and two main gear wheels and tires. Cast in medium gray resin, they provide a professional final… more |