Overhead left

Ma.K. Space Type Interceptor Unmanned Großer Hund ALTAIR

Low Left Rear Quarter

PzKpfw IV Ausf G Early Version

16 Aerial Antennae

USS Midway Pt 3: Flight Deck & Island

Completed hull

US Coast Guard Cape-Class Patrol Boat

In Progress

MK44H-0 Whiteknight

Engine bay

1983 Hurst Oldsmobile

Right

German Army Simca 5 Staff Car

Tracks

Pz.Kpfw.III (5cm) (T) Ausf.G

Second WeGo, side

Mechatro WeGo Aka and Kiiro (2 Kits)

Finished Right Rear

B-52 D/F

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References #15 Focke-Wulf Ta-152

Book Author(s)
Stefan Draminski
Review Author
Hub Plott
Published on
Company
Kagero Publishing
MSRP
$15.34

This is a nice compact publication filled with scale drawings of the various versions of the Ta-152. Accompanying these drawings are six color profiles and one over/under color profile. A nice edition is a decal sheet for two different Ta-152s in 1/48 and 1/72.

This is a nice, inexpensive book detailing the specifications and differences between the model C and model H variants. The addition of decals in two of the major scales is a genuinely nice touch. I can recommend this to anyone with an interest in Focke-Wulf aircraft. I thank Kagero for the review item and IPMS/USA for the opportunity.

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References for Modelers #13 SBD Douglas Dauntless
Review Author
Steve Zajac
Published on
Company
Kagero Publishing
MSRP
$15.15

This book, covering the SBD Douglas Dauntless, is #13 (of 19 published to date) of a reference series devoted to famous WWII aircraft. It is published by Kagero Publishing (Poland). The book begins with excellent WWII era black and white cockpit pictures of the pilot's cockpit, though there are no pictures of the gunner's area. Next comes 4 pages of color paintings of a US Navy SBD-3 (USS Yorktown, Battle of Midway 1942), a USAAF A-24B, two late 1940's French navy SBD-5s, a US Navy SBD-5 (USS Lexington, 1945), a Mexican AF SBD-5 (1944), and finally a yellow wings US Marine SBD-1(1940).

Packaging

Scammel Pioneer Instrument Panel
Review Author
Phillip Cavender
Published on
Company
Yahu Models
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$6.99

Introduction to Yahu

Founded in Poland in 2013, Yahu Model is well-known for their high-quality, pre-painted photo-etched instrument panels. They offer a range of other products as well, including seatbelts, cockpit detail sets, and various enhancements for aircraft and vehicles.

About the Photo-Etch Set

The YML3504 set replicates the Scammell Pioneer’s dashboard and includes the winch placard. With pre-colored details, it makes achieving a realistic look straightforward and easy.

Comparison to the Actual Dashboard

This set provides an excellent representation of the actual Scammell Pioneer dashboard, capturing the look and layout with remarkable accuracy. While the package placard indicates compatibility with both IBG and Thunder Models kits, research and reference checks reveal that the panel is undersized for the Thunder Models dashboard and does not provide a proper fit.

Package

D.H. 98 Mosquito NF Mk. XXX "Night Predator"
Review Author
Pat Villarreal
Published on
Company
Special Hobby
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$36.00

Special Hobby has provided the 1/72nd scale DeHavilland 98 Mosquito NF Mk. XXX “Night Predator” for review. The Mk. XXX was the first night fighter Mosquito variant with Merlin two-stage compressor engines.

Looking at Scalemates.com, this is a brand-new mold for 2025. The decal sheet represents six markings for the following:

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China's Fighter for the World Volume 1, The F-7/FT-7 Family: Origins, Evolution and Variants
Book Author(s)
Holger Müller
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Helion & Company
MSRP
$29.95

I thought the Chinese Chengdu J-7 was a copy of the Soviet MiG-21 (even the NATO names are similar with Fishcan and Fishbed, respectively). This was but the first of many misconceptions put to rest by author Holger Müller. As stated in the Introduction,

The development of the Chinese MiG-21 derivatives is not only an interesting technological history in itself, but also reflects the changes in the politics of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) on a smaller scale: from its alliance with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) to rapprochement with the West and the PRC’s own path of state capitalism.