KI-61 painted model

Kawasaki Ki61-1 & Ki100-1 & Metal Figure Limited Edition

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MiG-15 bis Dual Combo

Finished model of Sherman Easy 8

M4A3E8 Sherman

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British Policemen

Decals

TA-4 Skyhawk Israeli Air Force

Finished model

TP-63E King Cobra

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Flakpanzer IV Mobelwagen (w/Flak 43)

Launcher Detail 1

M752 Tactical Ballistic Missile Launcher

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A-4KU (AF-1) Skyhawk 'Brazilian Navy VF-1 15th Anniversary'
Review Author
Jarrod Booth
Published on
Company
Hasegawa
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$52.99

The Hasegawa A-4 Skyhawk kits have been around for many years, and many models of this remarkable aircraft have been covered at one point or another. The Brazilian Navy is still operating these Skyhawk’s.

As I have built a Hasegawa A-4L before, I was armed with knowledge of certain areas that need a bit of care. As well as those where it is a joy to assemble.

The instruction sheet is the typical fold out sheet. The pictorial information and directions are clear and easy to understand.

Package

Hand Pallet Truck
Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Hauler
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$11.25

Hauler has provided another addition to the great Diorama releases with this Modern Hand Pallet Truck. These were used to manually transport single pallet loads in commercial and military logistics operations.

The detail quality is great; there is a lot of easily removable flash and no other noticeable imperfections. The parts once removed from the mold base are ready to assembly. There is also a small Photo Etch sheet with some very delicate parts that need careful removal and adding to the assembly.

The Assembly is quick and easy. The final part is painted yellow and looks great as an addition to any diorama.

Thanks go to Hauler for providing this kit to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them.

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'91 Ford F-350 Duallie Pickup

Review Author
Doug Cole
Published on
Company
Revell
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$26.95

Ford’s F-Series trucks are the most popular pickups in the world. This rugged yet stylish ’91 F-350 was a great choice for Revell to produce. It has been a popular release as well and part of that is due to its adaptability for other mash-up and scratch built configurations.

Front Cover

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.