Putty

Mirage F1.B

In Progress

P-61 Black Widow and True Details Wheels

Completed 4

M114A1 155mm Howitzer (Vietnam)

Main gear

Yak-23 "Flora"

Model mounted on base.

Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.M with Schurzen

Plastic case containing metal parts included in the kit

CM.170 Magister

4

Mark IV Female British WW I Tank

Top of Panther

Pz. Kpfw. V Panther Ausf. G "Last Production"

Damaged canopy

Spitfires, Naši se vracejí

Finished model

Fw 190A-8/ R2

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WW2 Vehicles - Through the Lens 5
Book Author(s)
Tom Cockle
Review Author
James Kelley
Published on
Company
Peko Publishing
MSRP
$41.95

Overview

“WW2 Vehicles, Through the Lens 5” is a captivating installment in the "Through the Lens" series, authored by Tom Cockle. This book delves into the world of World War II vehicles, showcasing an impressive collection of historical photographs and detailed descriptions that bring to life the engineering marvels of the era.

Content and Structure

The book is structured in a way that balances visual appeal with informative content. Each chapter focuses on different classes of vehicles, including tanks, armored cars, and transport vehicles. The photographs are the standout feature, providing readers with a rare glimpse into the operational history and design of these machines.

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The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Book Author(s)
Richard A. Franks
Review Author
Pablo Bauleo
Published on
Company
Valiant Wings Publishing
MSRP
$40.25

Valiant Wings Publishing continues to expand its “Airframe and Miniature” series. This installment, number 25 in the series, is devoted to the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. The book is divided into the following sections:

Airframe Chapters

  1. Evolution – Prototypes to P-47C
  2. Main Production – P-47D to M
  3. The Long Range Thunderbolt – P-47N
  4. Camouflage and Marking and Colour Profiles

Miniature Chapters

  1. P-47 Thunderbolt Kits
  2. Building a selection
  3. Building a collection
  4. In detail: The P-47 Thunderbolts

Appendixes

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USN Barracuda-class Submarine
Review Author
Scott Hollingshead
Published on
Company
OKB Grigorov
Scale
1/350
MSRP
$35.41

One of the latest items provided to the IPMS-USA Review Corps by OKB Grigorov was this 1/350-scale submarine representing the Barracuda-class of submarines developed after WWII. The boat is 3D printed and is under the Trimotium Historic Miniatures name within the OKB Grigorov company that comes from Bulgaria. The kit contains a total of ten pieces and should not present too much challenge to any modeler familiar with working with either resin or 3D printed kits.

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PE/Resin Set for M5A1 Stuart (Tamiya)
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Hauler
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$14.94

Tamiya kits are known for their ease of building and detail. There are some tradeoffs that come with that philosophy, particularly with engine screens and other small metal parts on the real vehicle. While the base Tamiya kit is great out of the box, there is always room for more detail, and this Hauler kit does not disappoint.

This PE set fills that void and takes the Tamiya 1/48 M5A1 Stuart (Kit No. 32606) to the next level. This set includes two PE frets (A (1 5/8” x 2 ¼”) containing the M1919 MG mount, ammo can, periscope cages, spare track hangers, light guards, grab handles, etc.; and B (1 3/16” x 1 5/16”) containing the four engine screens and tool tie downs, and a resin sprue with onboard tools and M2 HMG.

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P-51 Mustang Part 2: XP-51B through P-51C
Book Author(s)
Bert Kenzey and Haagen Klaus
Review Author
David Horn
Published on
Company
Detail & Scale, Inc.
MSRP
$21.99

Detail & Scale Aviation publications have set the standard for aircraft reference books since 1978. This Paperback publication is 102 pages with B&W and full color, close up detail and “in action” images. Some of these books are also offered in Apple and Kindle digital versions.

The book starts out with the developmental & operational history of the Packard-Merlin powered Mustangs. This section has plenty of photos along with five-view drawings indicating features of the B & C model Mustangs and detailed aircraft measurements. This section is followed by Mustang variants to include P-51B, C, F-6C and Mustang III.

The next sections start off with a gallery of early Merlin mustangs with a mix of B&W and color photos.