Rear

Waffentrager 88mm PAK-43

Munitionspanzer in Progress

60/54cm Morser Karl w/Munitionspanzer IV Limited Edition

Completed model - cabin detail

Stinson Reliant SR-9

Foot Seam

King Kong Triumphant

Left front

YA-12 Soviet Artillery Tractor

Finished Model - Flight Deck

USS New York LPD-21

Top rear

Lockheed Martin C-130J C5 Hercules, Part II – The Build

Completed model of Stuka

Junkers Ju87R-2/B-2 Stuka

Window detail

Railway Station

Parts 27

J2M3 Raiden ‘Jack’ (with Concept Notes)

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Zero Model 22 Photo/etch Details
Review Author
Roger Rasor
Published on
Company
Brengun
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$10.95

Brengun offers 1/72 model builders a way to add to the detail of the already highly detailed Tamiya A6M2 Type 22 Zero kit. Set BRL 72074 provides about 70 parts on a single photo-etch fret and two on a printed acetated sheet that will combine to enhance the cockpit and exterior details of the a/c. The photo below of the instruction sheet shows where the details are to be installed. Each of the small photo-etched parts is impressive. The detail is very crisp and well etched on nickel-plated metal.

Box Art

F-16C/D Vipers – The Next Generation
Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Caracal Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$13.99

I love small air forces and I love the F-16 (and not just because they are based at Hill AFB just up the street) so a decal sheet that combines both is always high on my list.

This new sheet by Caracal delivers. 5 of the 6 schemes are small air forces with the other scheme a Minnesota Air National Guard version in a new camo. The decals are printed by Cartograf who have a solid reputation and feature the following markings:

Front Cover

Hauptmann Godwin von Brumowski – Austria-Hungary’s Ace of Aces
Book Author(s)
Ivan Berryman
Review Author
Roger Rasor
Published on
Company
The Great War Aviation Society
MSRP
$24.50

The name Hauptmann Godwin von Brumowski may not immediately register with model builders, but those who build WWI aircraft models probably have given his bright red Albatros a second look when considering a vivid scheme while building a model of that aircraft.

Box Art

MPCV Buffalo with Bar Armor
Review Author
Al LaFleche
Published on
Company
Bronco Models
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$105.00

Thanks to Dragon/Bronco and IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review this kit.

Background

The MPCV (Mine Protected Clearing Vehicle) Buffalo produced by Force Protection Inc. came out of the US’s experience in Kosovo. It is considered a Class III MRAP. It’s a 6X6 with a V shaped hull to protect the 6 man crew. When installed, the spall liner protects the crew from 7.62 mm munitions as does the ballistic glass. Weighing in at 22 tons, it is powered by a Mack 450 hp diesel coupled to a 5 speed automatic transmission. It is capable of 65m mph. The V shaped hull provides protection from up a 20 kg mine or 15 kg IED. The A2 has an upgraded engine and transmission.

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F-15C Eagle Electronic Boxes
Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$6.50

Hasagawa’s 1/72nd scale F-15C kit is regarded as one of the better kits of the Eagle. This new item from Quickboost is a direct replacement for the sidewall in the cockpit. Eyeballing this looks like you may need to do some modifications to the floor part as well but should all look good once that is complete

Clean up is simple so no instructions are provided.

This item makes a nice update to the interior of the Hasagawa kit.

Thanks to Quickboost, Aires Hobby Models and to the IPMS/USA for the review kit.