F4F-4 Cockpit Installed

Cactus Air Force Deluxe Set – F4F-4 Wildcat and P-400/P-39D Over Guadalcanal

Engine bank

Mickey Thompson’s Challenger 1

Figure Sprue

M4A1 Sherman with U.S. Infantry

Right Side

OV-10A Bronco US Navy

Complete 1

USS Greeneville, SSN-772

Nose

F-35B Lightning II

Extra Items

Battles of Smolensk & Roslavl - 1941

Finished 2

Focke Wulf FW-190F-8 Weekend

Parts

Short Sunderland Mk. I

Close-up of detail up front

Sd.Kfz.181 Pz.Kpfw.VI Ausf.E Tiger I Mid Production w/Zimmerit s.Pz.Abt.506 Eastern Front 1944

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1972 Sport Custom Pickup Truck

Review Author
Doug Cole
Published on
Company
Moebius Models
Scale
1/25
MSRP
$34.99

The Kit

This review covers the 1972 Sport Custom Pickup Truck 1:25 Scale Moebius Model Kit #1220. This is a newly released kit (using common parts from its’69-’71 counterparts) with great detailing and it is one that can be taken forward with some added work. This kit has ~130 parts molded in White, Clear and Chrome with Vinyl tires and easy to read instructions. It has a nicely detailed engine and interior. Moebius calls it a skill level 3, meant for modelers 15 years and older. Finished dimensions are: Length 8”, Width: 3½”, Height: 2¼”

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VCL Light Amphibious Tank A4E12 Late Production
Review Author
David Wrinkle
Published on
Company
Riich Models
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$46.99

Not many of the Vickers A4E12 (late) amphibious tanks were produced and oddly enough only two were purchased by the UK from Vickers. In all, a total of 43 examples were produced with the largest number, 29 purchased by China in 1932. The Chinese A4E12s were used operationally through 1942 when they were turned over to the Army Mechanized School in Chengdu. The instruction history indicates this Vickers tank never saw any combat in China, but who is to say for sure. You may also notice a striking similarity between the A4E12 and the Russian T-33 light amphibious tank. Not so strange when you consider the Russians purchased eight examples from Vickers.

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AM-48-118 TSR.2 Pitot Tube
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$4.50

Master Models once again provides IPMS USA with examples of machine-shop excellence… We are extremely thankful to Piotr for providing examples of his work to review, and I appreciate the opportunity to use and report on Master Model products via the Leaders of IPMS USA

The Airfix TSR.2 was one of the last models to come out of the Airfix stable back in the late 2000-2005 year group, before Hornby took over and totally restarted their lineup. I bought the kit as it was (1) the only 1/48 non-Vacform version of this aircraft, and (2) thought I could have a great time building it. I also invested in CMK resin to bring it up to a higher level of detail.

What a masochist I am.

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Royal Class MiG-15 Quattro Combo

Review Author
Paul R. Brown
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Company
Eduard
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$99.95

The MiG-15 turned out to be a nasty surprise for United Nations pilots when it first appeared in the skies over North Korea. While it and the F-86 Sabre shared many design features, they each had their strong points and weak points, that when used properly made them difficult adversaries. The MiG-15 became a symbol of Soviet prowess in the early 1950’s and was used by air forces all over the world, many of them serving into the 1980s or beyond. MiG-15s were not only built in the USSR, but also in Poland, Czechoslovakia and China.

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Imperial Japanese ARMY & NAVY Airplanes Illustrated Book 2
Review Author
Greg Wise
Published on
Company
Model Art
MSRP
$20.99

With the text printed in Japanese, we are basically presented with a large picture book. Featuring extractions serialized in the Monthly Model Art magazine. Looking at the beautiful illustrations of the Japanese land, naval aircraft and the equipment one can easily tell it has been diligently researched with documented detail and precisely reproduced. I’ve listed a small sample of the topics:

  • Type 98 gun sight in several variations
  • Type 100 gun sight in several variations
  • Torpedo sights and sighting equipment
  • Specific drop tanks for fighters
  • Wooden rose tank construction
  • Type 89 gun camera
  • Type 1 gun camera
  • Mitsubishi F1M auxiliary floats and construction
  • Hasegawa 1/32 Shoki

The Bottom Line: It’s a great reference book, I highly recommend it. I would like to thank Model Art and IPMS for the opportunity to present this fine publication.