Eduard continues its releases of highly detailed missiles with an AGM-12C Bullpup. The Bullpup was the first mass produced air-to-surface guided missile and entered production in 1965. The missile was carried by F-4’s and F-105’s and, unfortunately, it was not particularly effective. Also note that the “C” version would not necessarily be appropriate to earlier aircraft. In any case, check your references.

The set comes with part to produce four complete missiles. This includes forty resin parts and a set of decals. 32 of the parts are perfectly cast fins- four main fins and four small fins. The main body and engine are two separate parts. Casting is prefect and very well defined.

I don’t know about you, but I had never considered using the word “Aces” in a discussion of WWI Reconnaissance aircraft…or WWI bombers either for that matter. Then, I had the opportunity to read Osprey’s Aircraft of the Aces – 123, and learn much about WWI airmen other than fighter pilots who earned that title while flying in what many would consider slow and rather awkward aircraft. According to the book’s appendices, at least 134 reconnaissance and bomber pilots managed to do exactly that. And, their story is a compelling one that is long overdue.

Over time, I find myself becoming fonder and fonder of Bronco Models and their products. They consistently seem to offer fascinating subjects done with a real flair, and this set is no exception. It consists of a 75mm Pack Howitzer along with a jeep, trailer, four riding paratroopers, and a wealth of personal equipment. The box is packed with good, firm plastic which takes fine detail well, and it also includes three sheets of photo-etch and two decal sheets: one for the equipment and one for the soldiers. As this is a variant of the regular jeep offered by Bronco, you wind up with a host of useful extras, including wheels/tires, windshields, and steering wheels. The instructions are actually a 27-page full-color manual, and they are extremely well laid out and informative. In addition, for the most part, parts are logically laid out on the sprues. This helps in piecing together this complicated set and saves an immense amount of time searching for some elusive bit.