Finished model of ’32 Ford Coupe

ZZ Top Eliminator

Canopy detail

F-5E/N Tiger II

Rear Rotor & Fin Detail

H-21C Shawnee "Flying Banana"

Finished Front

Israel Main Battle Tank Magach 6B Gal

Finished Front Left

U.S. Scooter with Sidecar

Front closeup

B-26 F/G Marauder

Right side

F-102A with Case X Wings

10

German Type G4 Partisanenwagen

Stencils and National Insignia

Spitfire Mk.IXb Floatplane

Finished 5

A-1H Skyraider 'USS TICONDEROGA' with 2 kits

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Stuka zu Fuss Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf. B
Review Author
Ben Morton
Published on
Company
ICM
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$75.99

The “Stuka zu Fuss” was the name given to WWII Germany's Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) that was commonly mounted on the Sd. Kfz. 251/1 Ausf B half-track. This was an effort to give German armored units some mobile artillery support, particularly in urban environments. The MLRS was employed on captured French (Renault Chenillette's) and American (M3 half-tracks) vehicles as well.

The MLRS consisted of from four to six launch crates draped over the side of the carrier vehicle. These disposable crates were also the shipping container for the projectiles. These projectiles came in three versions:

  • 280 mm high-explosive (HE) rockets
  • 300 mm HE rockets
  • 320 mm incendiary (napalm) rockets

These rockets were spin stabilized and had a range of 2300 meters, or about 1-1/2 miles. All of that brings us to a review and assembly of ICM Holding's “Stuka zu Fub” Sd. Kfz. 251/1 ausf. B.

Package

Gangsters with Paint Set

Review Author
Doug Hamilton
Published on
Company
ICM
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$26.00

1930’s era Gangsters had a certain fascination to many people. I’m sure most people have seen the movie Bonny and Clyde. The figures in this set of three brings us back to that time period without having to rob banks, get into firefights with law enforcement, the risk of prison or worse!!

The Kit: 24054

The kit, provided by the manufacturer ICM, based in Ukraine contains three Gangster figure that include two male and a female, the Gun Moll!! Injected molded with crisp detail and clean parts that contain no flash. The parts for the figures are contained on a single sprue. There are two additional sprues that are identical to each other, which contain a Colt Model1911 hand gun as well as the legendary Thompson Sub Machine with your choice if a stick magazine or the drum mad and the Colt in the other. Also, a three piece valise is included on the sprues.

Package

EA-18G Growler CAG Bird
Review Author
Bob LaBouy
Published on
Company
DXM Decals
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$27.00

From DXM Hobby’s Decal Manufacturer’s Notes

These decal sheets provide some very colorful markings for four of the U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Prowler squadrons. These include (a) VAQ-138 Yellowjackets CAG Bird 2024, (a) VAQ-138 Yellowjackets CAG Bird 2024, (b) VAQ-139 Cougars CAG Bird 2023, (c) VAQ-140 Patriots CAG Bird 2024, and (d) VAQ-131 Lancers CAG Bird 2024.

This 1/48th scale sheet is intended for use with either the Hasegawa, Meng, or Italeri kits.

Product Picture

CH-54A (S-64E) Tarhe cockpit
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
Reskit
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$183.99

Reskit has issued a 3D printed cockpit for ICM’s 1/35th scale CH-54A or S-64E Tarhe. There are versions of this from Reskit primarily with and without 3D printed instruments like the ones I reviewed last in my Reskit F-111E review. This set does not include the printed instrument panels but does includes more than 30 3D printed parts. Also included are acetates for the instrument panels, decals and small printed sheet for magazines that can be added. These are all packaged in a well-padded box containing the parts and their supports and boxes.

Cover

Jeep Willys SAS, Part 3 – Final
Review Author
Bill O'Malley
Published on
Company
Agora Models
Scale
1/8
MSRP
$1,737.00

Agora Models

Agora Models is a UK company based in London, England that specializes in high-quality large-scale models. This is the third part of the review of Agora Models’ Jeep Willys SAS, describing assembly and finishing of the Jeep. Agora distributes the Jeep kit monthly in 12 Packs.

Summary

Agora’s Willys SAS Jeep is a fantastic kit that will please Jeep lovers and fans of large-scale modeling. Assembly of the big kit is straightforward with detailed, clear instructions. There are many tiny screws used in the build, which is the only challenging part of the assembly. Pre-finishing of the parts allows building the kit without additional painting steps and even less experienced modelers will find the build enjoyable.