Finished kit

Price of War: European Civilian 1944-1945

Finished Model

Bf109E-1

Cockpit detail

Israel IAI Kfir C2/C7

Tracks

Sexton II with CDP Tracks (Canadian Dry Pin Tracks) – Smart Kit

Finished Bomarc missile

IM-99 BOMARC Ground–to–Air Guided Missile

Completed 5

Buffalo 6x6 MPCV, 2004-2006 Production

Gunners' stations

Short Sunderland Mk. I

4

Beaufort Mk.1 – WWII British Dominions Air Force

Windshield frame

‘67 Corvette Convertible

Engine assembly

Junkers Ju87R-2/B-2 Stuka

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Junkers Ju-87 Stuka
Book Author(s)
Matthew Willis & Robert Michulec Matthew Willis & Robert Michulec
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$25.00

This publication is the 2nd Edition of the book which was originally released in March, 2008 and out of print since 2011. You can view the book on Youtube.

Authored by Matthew Willis and Robert Michulec, illustrated with color profiles by Simon Schatz, this edition covers all variants and versions of the Stuka from inception of the Stuka program through the last variant.

The Big Yellow Series, of which this book is the latest release, is known for high quality color illustrations that feature camouflage and markings, walk-around color photographs, and black & white archive images. The book is chock-full of 1/72nd scale profile drawings and also some exceptional color profile illustrations.

Product packaging

Su-33 Exterior
Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$29.95

This is a great photoetch set for the Kinetic Su-33. This set adds a lot of extra parts and also replaces some of the photoetch included in the kit. This set adds a lot of addition detail to the exterior and make it look even better.

The photoetch parts are for the:

  • Landing gear details
  • Various grilles
  • Land gear bay details
  • Access panels

In the packet is:

  • 1 Large photoetch sheet
  • 1 Instruction sheet

Summary

This is great photoetch set to bring a lot of additional details to this very good kit. The set includes part to replace some of the photoetch included with more detailed and robust parts

Thanks go to Eduard for providing this set to review and IPMS/USA for allowing me to review it for them.

Box Art

LaCrosse Missile
Review Author
Gino Dykstra
Published on
Company
Revell
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$39.55

The LaCrosse missile was one of the first tactical missiles designed and operated by the U.S. Army during the early years of the cold war. Put into production in 1959, the missile was capable of carrying a variety of warheads, including nuclear, and was fired from the back of a modified cargo truck. Apparently there were numerous problems with maintenance and the system was dropped from the inventory by 1964. Looking back over fifty years, it gives me pause to reflect how casually we regarded the possibility of nuclear conflict back then. That Armageddon could be initiated by a couple of guys in a truck seems lunacy now, but that was the world in those days.

Box Art

Batmobile: 1989 Movie
Review Author
Gino Dykstra
Published on
Company
Round 2 Models
Scale
1/25
MSRP
$24.95

I first made this model shortly after the 1989 release of the new Batman movie, having been fascinated by the transfiguration of this iconic machine from the old 1964 Adam West series, even going so far as to mail order the optional “cocoon” shroud for it. As the movies have proceeded, I’ve liked the Batmobiles featured less and less, as they have evolved from a snazzy convertible into heavily armed paramilitary vehicles much the way Batman himself has evolved from the noble “caped crusader” into a sociopathic vigilante. Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I rather liked the idea of a crime fighter exclusively using his fists to deal with villains.

In any case, I never had a opportunity to model the re-release of this interesting machine after the second movie, where AMT added an exposable turbine engine and retractable computer controls. This latest incarnation not only features these lovely bits but also a card stock “background” display. What fun!

Product packaging

Su-33 – Kinetic, Interior Set

Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1
MSRP
$26.95

This is a very nice photoetch set for the Kinetic Su-33 Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the interior of the kit, plus additional exterior parts as a bonus.

The photoetch parts are for the:

  • Cockpit side panels
  • Instrument panel, pedal and various control details
  • Seat belts, seat arms and placards
  • Canopy guides and mirrors
  • Access panels
  • HUD parts
  • Static discharge strips

In the packet is:

  • 1 Photoetch sheet
  • 1 Colored photoetch sheet
  • 1 Clear plastic printer sheet
  • 1 Instruction sheet

Summary

This is a great Photo etch set. It is a must for the Su-33 Kit as it makes it into even greater model with all additional interior and exterior details for this aircraft. The cockpit and seat parts are extremely detailed.