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Wasp Flamethrower Jeep

Rear Detail

Sturmpanzer IV Brummbar

Fuselage Details 2

Focke Wulf FW-190A-8

Finished Right

USS Zumwalt DDG-1000

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Mirage IIIR/RS

Rear view of truck, access doors open

CMP C60L Water Truck

Figure Sprue

M4A1 Sherman with U.S. Infantry

Finished model

Vanguard Satellite

Whirlwind propeller boss

Westland Whirlwind FB Mk.1

Finished model

1983 Hurst Oldsmobile

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SAAB J-29A/B Tunnan
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Tarangus
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$29.95

The Kit

This is the first 1/72 kit by Tarangus, and follows their 1/48 SAAB Lansen A-32A and J-32B kits. Despite being a limited run kit, this is a major upgrade over the previously available Tunnan kits (Matchbox, Heller) and obviously the first as a J-29A or B. Of course the increase in accuracy does not correspond to an increase in buildability. I sincerely hope that Tarangus will expand this kit to do the later Tunnan versions. Hopefully the kit does well and we will soon see the reconnaissance version, S-29C, along with the later J-29E and J-29F with their distinctive dogtooth wings.

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Croatian Air Legion-Bf-109G-6s on Eastern Front-15(Kroat)./JG52
Review Author
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Published on
Company
Delta One Decals
Scale
1/32

With the release of the Revell-Germany Bf-109G-6 and G-10 Erla it is just natural to want to put markings on them that aren’t included in the box.

Delta One has been providing some unique looking 109s on their decal sheets and this one is no different. The Croatians had a staffel similar to the Spanish staffel in JG-52. They were proud and carried the This decal sheet provides markings for seven aircraft, six G-6s and one G-5. Most of the aircraft sported the “Flying or Winged chessboard” on both sides of the fuselage.

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Interactive German Aircraft Instrument Panels, Volume 1, an iPad reference book
Book Author(s)
Dariusz Karnas
Review Author
Rob Benson
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$4.95

Thank you to Mushroom Publications for bringing a tremendous digital resource for the modeler. Thank you to the IPMS Reviewer Corps for allowing me to test out this new and exciting method of researching model subjects. This digital publication is nearly identical in content to the paperback version [suggestion to editor: here is the link for the paperback review on the IPMS Review site.

Overview

I am very pleased with the increasing availability of research material in the tablet world. Interactive Panels allows an interesting reference experience for the WWII German aircraft modeler. Cockpit views of six different aircraft instrument panels are included, as listed:

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Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I
Review Author
Greg Wise
Published on
Company
Airfix
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$24.99

History Brief

The Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I fixed its place in history during the Battle of Britain. The RAF pilots known as 'The Few' proved the Spitfire’s ability. Fighting alongside the Hurricane they overcame the struggles of the Battle of Britain over southern England and the English Channel during the summer of 1940. Powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin V12, the Supermarine Spitfire was capable of speeds of over 360mph. Noted for remarkable maneuverability that allowed it to turn inside an opponent, the spitfire made it an excellent dog-fighter and it was the interceptor of choice for Fighter Command. Accordingly, RJ Mitchell's design is a time-tested aviation masterpiece, famous and beautiful too, first flying in 1936 and by 1940 it had become the envy of the world's air arms.

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M2/M3 Bradley In Action
Book Author(s)
David Doyle
Review Author
Chris Graeter
Published on
Company
Squadron Signal Publications
MSRP
$19.95

Squadron Signal Publication, In Action series has come out with a new book authored by David Doyle on the M2/M3 Bradley. The book starts out with an interdiction on how and why the Bradley came about. From the US Army’s open top M3 halftrack in WWII to the M113 APC the US Army needed a vehicle that could keep pace on the modern battle field with the latest tanks. The new vehicle would need to posses excellent firepower, speed and protection to transport troops. After a long development period the M2 Bradley joined the US Army. The book covers this development period well with good photos and text. The book continues with excellent photo references and text that follows the different upgrades and deployments that the Bradley has seen from the 1980’s, peace time Germany, Kosovo, the two Gulf wars and current training and uses. There are good photos that show how the crews stored there gear on these vehicles in peace time and war and how the crews lived & worked in these vehicles.