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Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$32.95

Another very nice photo etch set, this time for the Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the exterior of the kit.

The photetch parts are for the:

  • Engine details
  • Side and main float details
  • Bomb fins
  • Bomb Pylons
  • Wing light surrounds

In the packet is:

  • 1 large photo etch sheet
  • 1 Instruction sheet

Summary

This is a must have set for the Kitty Hawk Kit as it makes it into a great model with lot of additional exterior details for this aircraft. I really think the engine details alone is worth getting this set.

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

Review Author
Bill Kluge
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
Scale
1/72 & 1/48
MSRP
$23.00

This 16-page booklet continues the series that contains 1/72 and 1/48 decals, profile images, and descriptive camouflage information covering a number of different fighter aircraft in Finnish service during WWII. The text, photos and graphics come from the excellent “Finnish Fighter Colors” books, also published by MMP.

This volume cover six aircraft in detail:

Review Author
Dan Brown
Published on
Company
Trumpeter
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$132.99

The PAC-2 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile system, whose primary purpose is to intercept ballistic missiles in the terminal phase of flight. This new offering from Trumpeter is the first injection molded kit of the Patriot Missile system in 1/35 scale. The kit includes the Transporter Erector Launcher Trailer, 4 missile containers, a missile and the AN/MPQ-53 Radar set trailer. There is only one option for displaying both trailers and that is the deployed position with the outriggers down and the missiles raised.

Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$32.95

This is a great photo etch set for the Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the interior of the kit and makes it really stand out.

The phot etch parts are for the:

  • Bulkhead details
  • Instrument panel and various control details
  • Bomb fins
  • Machine gun and ammo box details
  • Seat details
  • Main cabin floor details
  • Radio rack details

In the packet is:

  • 1 Photo etch sheet
  • 1 Colored photo etch sheet
  • 1 Instruction sheet

Summary

This is a one of the best Photo etch sets I have used and is a must for the Kitty Hawk Kit, as it makes it into a great model with lot of additional interior details for this aircraft. I really think the machine gun and instrument details alone are worth getting this set for.

Review Author
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Published on
Company
Brengun
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$8.75

The SK-38 is a small glider produced in Germany before and during the war. It was also produced by the Czechoslovakian government after the war. With the release of the Special Hobbies two kits the modeler can now do this historically significant aircraft.

Brengun has produced a small nickel plated photo etch fret that is designed to enhance the kit. There are limitations that plastic pieces can’t do. That is where the PE comes in. This little fret adds the intricate details throughout the kit. The photo etch replicates the metal parts on the real thing, while the kit plastic does the same for the wooden pieces.

The SK-38 is a simple little glider and kit and with this photo etch set you can replicate the intricate details.

Highly recommended

Thanks to Brengun and IPMS/USA for the review item. You can obtain yours by contacting them directly at www.brengun.cz or your local hobby shop or online retailer.