Sprue

F-15C MSIP II

Osprey Nose Close Up

MV-22B Osprey

Completed front view

M6 Heavy Tank "Black Label Series"

Finished 3

Shinmeiwa SS-2 'Rescue Seaplane'

Construction 4

Mk.A Whippet British Medium Tank

Left-front quarter

USN F-4J VF-96 'Showtime 100'

Unpainted PE locations

Soviet BTR-70 APC Early Version

Completed model

Avro Lancaster B Mk. I Nose Art Kit

Finished 5

P-47 Razorback

Cockpit

Arado 234b

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Product Picture

B-26 C-50 Korean War "Glass Nose"
Review Author
Ben Morton
Published on
January 4, 2021
Company
ICM
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$87.00

In what appears to be a never ending stream, ICM Holdings offers the modeling public another variant of the B-26 Invader, Medium Bomber. This latest novelty is the 1/48th scale B-26 C-50 with markings for three separate U.S. aircraft employed during the Korean War.

This plethora of variations of the 1/48th scale B-26 that ICM Holdings is releasing is most welcome as it gives all the opportunity to build the Invader of our choice. I for one hope they continue and a 1/48th scale B-26 K Counter Invader is in our future.

Marking options included with this release are:

Box Top

Berlin Wall
Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
November 16, 2021
Company
AFV Club
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$23.00

Those of us of a certain age remember well the Berlin Wall and what it stood for and probably still remember when it was torn down in 1989. Those of you who are younger may never heard of it. If not, it is worth an internet search.

The kit has already been reviewed here and a very nice job was done so I went for a less weathered look, partly to be different and partly because I haven’t decided how I want to display it yet. It yearns for a vignette or diorama setting.

The build is pretty simple. There are 3 sections of wall each made up of 3 parts. There are also 3 pieces to place on top of the wall though only 2 are needed for the 3-piece section.

When completed the section is just over 4 inches long, 4 inches high and almost 2 and a half inches wide.

Paint Samples

Dio Drybrush Paint Light Olive Green, Light Brick, Dark Sand
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
November 13, 2020
Company
AMMO by Mig Jimenez
MSRP
$3.49

AMMO has an extensive line of paints and a selection of “How To” publications that are familiar to modelers. IPMS/USA recently received for review three of AMMO’s “DIO Drybrush Paint” products. The review samples include A.MIG-0608 Light Olive Green, A. MIG-0626 Light Brick, and A.MIG-0620 Dark Sand. These three items are a part of AMMO’s line of Dio Drybrush Paints. There are 27 paints in this series. Each sell for about $3.50.

There does not seem to be a single “set” that includes all 27 colors, but it is not difficult to submit a purchase order on the AMMO website to purchase each of the 27 colors as a “group” purchase. Note that the “Direct Link to Product” associated with this review opens a page which shows all 27 of the colors grouped together. Hopefully, that will make your “search” for these products less time consuming.

Product

British Phantom FG.1/FGR.2 Radar Warning Receiver
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
November 13, 2020
Company
Hasegawa
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$6.00

Background

The United Kingdom bought versions based on the U.S. Navy's F-4J for use with the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. The UK was the only country outside the United States to operate the Phantom at sea, launching them from HMS Ark Royal. The main differences were the use of the British Rolls-Royce Spey engines and of British-made avionics. The RN and RAF versions were given the designation F-4K and F-4M respectively, and entered service with the British military aircraft designations Phantom FG.1 (fighter/ground attack) and Phantom FGR.2 (fighter/ground attack/reconnaissance).

Box Art

AH-64A ANG "South Carolina"
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
November 13, 2020
Company
Academy Models
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$49.00

The AH-64 Apache helicopter is very recognizable from its unique shape and visibility from both Gulf wars. First flown in 1975, over 2400 have been produced. Academy has released a kit of the AH-64A Apache in large 1/35th scale. Based on the instructions, this a rerelease of the Kangnam kit as the instructions are very similar. That’s not a bad thing either as all new decals for the South Carolina ANG are included in an overall gray scheme.

Inside the box, there are five flash free gray sprues with nicely engraved or embossed detail. The rivet detail is especially nice. There is one clear sprue, a rubber fret with the tires on it, decals and a complete set of masks. Markings are included for: