Cockpit from above

Sopwith Triplane

Finished Left nose

A-26C-15

Cockpit & Engine

SPAD VII c.1(w/Skis)

Engine

F-4F-4 Wildcat – Operation Torch

Fw 190A Right side

48 Reichsverteidigung Profipack Dual Combo

Right rear 2

Marder II Mid-Production ’39 – ’45 Series

Finished together

P-47D Thunderbolt "Bubble Top" (Set of 2)

Nacelle

B-25H Mitchell Gunship

Assembly

V3000S "Einheitsfahrerhaus" and Acrylic Paint Set - Wehrmacht Trucks

Painted Body

Chevy Nova Yenko

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S-64E Skycrane with Universal Pod
Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
ICM
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$261.99

ICM has provided this beautiful new release form the Skycrane Range for review, in this 1/35 scale model of the Civil S-64E Skycrane and Universal Pod. This is based on the original release Military versions..

  • Twenty-two grey sprues
  • Three clear sprues
  • Two decal sheets
  • One instruction guide

The box is very big and contains a lot of sprues and it is very daunting when you first one it up. It is only the you realize the size of this helicopter at this scale. The detail quality is excellent in every way with this kit; crisp and detailed molding has become improved with every ICM kit.

The assembly is easy but as this is such a big model there are a lot of steps.

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Images of War : German Self-Propelled Anti-Tank & Anti-Aircraft Guns 1939-1945
Book Author(s)
Ian Baxter
Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Pen & Sword
MSRP
$24.95

This volume is part of the Images of War series, which I have found to be indispensable as reference material. The book provides in-depth coverage of the numerous German military self-propelled anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns used during World War II. These weapons played a crucial role in Germany's arsenal throughout the conflict.

The publication features over 200 wartime photographs, offering both modelers and historians a wealth of visually engaging material. The book traces the evolution of these weapons during World War II, including an extensive look at tank destroyers and the Marder series in the anti-tank role. For anti-aircraft operations, the book explores a variety of unique platforms and weapon systems such as the Wirbelwind.

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T-800 Terminator, Part 3
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
Agora Models
Scale
1/2
MSRP
$1,999.00

Hi everyone - had to split the build due to technical limitations to the web site. Part three will cover the rest of the build until we run out of parts and then part three will do the fixes and modifications.

“He'll find her! That's what he does! That's ALL he does! You can't stop him! He'll wade through you, reach down her throat and pull her heart out!- Kyle Reese”

Step 61 and 62 build the right knee and adding it to the upper section of the leg. One note here. This is getting big so allow yourself a larger workspace. As the knee is inserted, you will need to thread one of the upper pistons at the same time- not difficult because everything fits perfectly. This is also tightened with a Allen wrench and can be fixed tightly of allowing movement.

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T-800 Terminator, Part 2
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
Agora Models
Scale
1/2
MSRP
$1,999.00

“That Terminator is out there! It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop... ever, until you are dead!”- Kyle Reese

Hi model fans! Life is good when a big box arrives from Agora full of parts for the second part of the Agora Models Terminator. I am going to split this into three parts with the first two primarily on the construction of the parts and the last, some of the upgrades and modifications to prepare for the rest of the parts to arrive. Let’s dive in!

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CH-54A "Tarhe" Pilots Late In Seats
Review Author
Chris Vandegrift
Published on
Company
Reskit
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$44.24

Working on these makes me want to buy the kit just so I can add the crew!!

ResKit is doing some crisp lines, creases, and detail work. The resin comes off the supports cleanly without risk of breaking or chipping. The attachment points are very fine and placed in inconspicuous places, behind the legs and the back of the helmet for example. Another thing I’ve noticed in my ResKit reviews of late is that the resin is very easy to sand. It takes almost no effort with some 400 grit wet-sand paper to clean these up without a trace of the connections.

The instructions are easy to interpret and include a color chart in a neutral choice of green, grey, and khaki. These skycranes have seen all kinds of service so I expect many modelers will identify their uniform of choice. Both collective and stick are well detailed and the attachment point at the hand is going to be very solid. There’s a lot of glass in the skycrane cockpit and these figures will definitely shine!