3D Slats Front
McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II, Part 1
Finished
Dauphin II SA. 365N
Tracks
Churchill Mk. VII
Finished Front
M4A2 Sherman U.S. Marine Corps
Photo etch grille
T-24 Medium Tank
Left rear
Long Range Desert Group Patrol Car with 2cm Cannon
Deck construction sequence
Panzerfahre Fahrendeck mit Gepanzerter Landwasserschlepper (Prototype Nr. 11.)
Nacelle Panels 4
Mosquito B Mk.IV - Part 2
Finished Model - Right
CMP F15A Van Lorry
Completed right front
Skandinavisk Aero Industri (SAI), SAI KZ II
Completed figure side view
Mike (Beach Boy) Barrington
Image 2
Ten Tom's Corolla AE101
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G17 [Glock 17] with Case
Review Author
Robert Folden
Published on
January 14, 2010
Company
Dragon Models
Scale
1/3
MSRP
$9.95

First, let me start off by thanking Dragon USA and IPMS/USA for allowing me the opportunity to review this kit. It was such a fun kit to build, that I actually got a second kit to build as well! Dragon recently dove into the world of large scale models with their new 1/3 Firearms Series. To kick off the series, Dragon started with the world famous Glock 17 9mm pistol. Used worldwide by militaries and law enforcement agencies, the Glock 17 uses a standard NATO 9mm Parabellum cartridge fed from a 17-round clip in the grip [larger clips are available].

Dragon's kit is faithfully crafted and comes in three sprues, as well as two molded case halves and two piece pistols. The pistols are very well done, with seams on the frame showing up where they would on the real thing [actual Glock frames are made from a composite plastic]. Metal springs and pins are also included which allow for working features and pre-cut foam inserts are provided for the gun case.

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Ion Nebulizer and VOX Communicator
Review Author
Mike Howard
Published on
January 14, 2010
Company
Pegasus Hobbies
Scale
1/1
MSRP
$17.95

Dad's (Mike Howard) Introduction

My 11 year old son is a big fan of space and science fiction, so I thought this would be an enjoyable model building exercise for him. I'm also planning to put some simple electronics inside the Nebulizer (at a later time) that will tie some lights and sounds into the trigger.

Here is Andrew's review of the kit:

Andrew's Review

The Ion nebulizer and VOX communicator was an interesting set, fun to build and rather easy too.

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De Havilland Mosquito NF.II/FB.VI - Part 2
Review Author
Paul Bradley
Published on
November 2, 2009
Company
Airfix
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$189.99

Despite there being over 600 parts and 52 stages in the instruction manual, this doesn't seem to be an overly complicated kit; however, there are places where care with assembly will be needed to ensure that there are no fit issues later on - I'm thinking particularly of the undercarriage, which will probably be the most fiddly part of the build. The amount of detail seems reasonable for the scale, and bearing in mind the fairly simple nature of the actual aircraft, but I am sure there will be some who wish to go the extra mile and add more; I am planning on doing this build OOB, but I reserve the right to change my mind as I go along. For those who wish to upgrade their references in preparation for the build, I can recommend SAM Publications Aviation Guide 2 - Mosquito FB.VI by Dave Brown that has many useful detail photos of the insides of a Mosquito, with tech manual diagrams as well.

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De Havilland Mosquito NF.II/FB.VI - Part 1
Review Author
Paul Bradley
Published on
November 2, 2009
Company
Airfix
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$189.99

The de Havilland Mosquito really needs no introduction, beyond the fact that it was one of the most versatile aeroplanes ever built, fulfilling an amazing variety of roles with air forces and civilian organizations across the globe from 1941 until the mid-sixties.

This new kit from Airfix continues a tradition dating back to the early 1970's for large-scale kits, starting with their still-relevant Spitfire I. Rumour has it that Airfix even considered a 1/24 Mosquito back in the early 1980's, but decided to use their research to create a 1/48 kit instead, one that is also still relevant despite newer, more detailed (but not always as accurate) and always more expensive rivals. A couple of years ago, wistful thinking had the newly-reborn Airfix resurrecting those plans, and Lo and Behold! they have.

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WWII U.S. Navy Vessels Guard Rails I
Review Author
Luke R. Bucci, PhD
Published on
August 31, 2009
Company
Lion Roar
Scale
1/700
MSRP
$12.00

Bottom Line

None better – has very fine sagged and straight railings in 2- and 3-bar styles.

Photoetch Set Review

Lion Roar has a large line of 1/700 photoetch accessories for United States, Japanese, German and Royal Navy WW2 navies. This set is devoted exclusively to US Navy railings, both 2- and 3-bar varieties.

The fret contains seven types of railings: