Union (3)

American Civil War Union Infantry

Completed Kit

Merkava Mk.3D Early

top side

Shachak

Baseplate secure to spine

T-800 Terminator, Part 2

Finished Model - Front View

Tommy Grove Mustang Funny Car

RAF paint scheme

Bristol Blenheim Mk. IV

Finished Port from Back

Hurricane Mk.IIC

Finished

DKM H Class Battleship

Nose to Fuselage Fit Issue

TF-9J Cougar

Mascot close-up.

Mig-21 Mascot

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Box Label

Wooden Stand Kit for Building, Painting, and Transport of Airplane Plastic Models

Review Author
Scott Hollingshead
Published on
Company
JH Models
Scale
1/32 to 1/24
MSRP
$69.95

I have known John Vojtech since the 1990s when he was building models with incredible detail and was starting to sell his razor saws. While I still use my original saw frequently, he has in the decades since branched out to provide a myriad of tools for the modeler as well as some model kits under the UMM-USA name (also known as Unique Master Models). One of the items he provided at the recent IPMS-USA Nationals was this stand created for 1/32 to 1/24 scale aircraft. Modelers who build on larger scales should find multiple uses for this stand.

UMM-USA Micro Chisel

UMM40 UMM™ Ultra Micro Chisel - 3.5mm Elliptical

Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
UMM-USA
MSRP
$8.95

UMM-USA is dedicated to fine-scale modeling, encompassing model kits, accessories, and specialized tools. Owned by John Vojtech, a fine-scale modeling veteran. UMM-USA is an online store, importing and exports kits, modeling tools, and supplies, and seeks and offers solutions to technical issues. In addition, his services currently include design and production of master parts, casting of original masters, photo-etched masks, decals, and building made-to-order models for customers. You can see a sampling of John Vojtech's finished projects in the Our Gallery section of his website.

Box Art

Kfz.305 Opel Blitz Typ A 4x4
Review Author
Tomasz Menert
Published on
Company
Italeri
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$62.03

From Italeri Website

The Opel Blitz medium truck formed the backbone of the logistics and transport system of the German Army during the Second World War. Produced in significant numbers, it was characterized by its flexibility and robustness in service, enhanced by the rear axle combined with twin wheels, which ensured greater payload capacity under all operating conditions. Designed to be easy to manufacture, repair, and maintain, it was effectively employed by the Wehrmacht on all major operational fronts, from North Africa to Russia, demonstrating the soundness of its design. It was produced in numerous configurations and versions, including the effective 4x4 variant capable of ensuring good performance even on difficult terrain.

Box Art

Fukuiraptor
Review Author
Paul Dunham
Published on
Company
Tamiya
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$9.25

Tamiya’s new 1/35th scale Fukuiraptor kit depicts a Cretaceous-era dinosaur that was found near Fukui Japan. It seems that this kit is intended to be an easy model for young or inexperienced builders. There are only a dozen parts, and at a price of $9.25 can be had for pocket money. With this kit, Tamiya introduces what they call “Clic Loc” design. The parts of this kit press-fit together so that no glue is required.

Included in the kit box are two trees of plastic parts and a small brochure. One tree of parts contains all the parts for the dinosaur. The second tree has the base and a silhouette of two people to serve as a scale reference. The brochure is printed in Japanese, English, German, and French. One side of the brochure has information about the history and ecology of Fukuiraptor, the other side has instructions for constructing the model.