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Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu (Nick) - Finished

The Build

German Heavy Generator Sd.Ah.24

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Sidewinder Show Rod by Tom Daniel

Placement Guide

F-16C Fighting Falcon CFT

Finished Bottom

Horten Ho-229 Night Fighter

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Bathroom Accessories

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USAAF Bomber Pilots and Ground Personnel (1944-1945)

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XP-1937 Coastal Reconnaissance, Attack and Battery Scout - C.R.A.B.S.

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German Sonderanhänger II5 10-ton Tank Trailer Sd.Ah.II5

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"Fighters of Operation Rutter" Decals
Review Author
Pat Villarreal
Published on
Company
Iliad Design
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$14.00

Iliad Design has provided the IPMS/USA reviewer corps with a wonderful decal set for the fighters of WWII Operation Rutter. Planes represented are three Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb’s and one Hawker Hurricane Mk. II.

This 1/48th scale decal sheet covers four schemes:

  1. Spitfire Mk. Vb, BM324 (GW*S), “Tomana” of 340 Sqn., July 1942
  2. Spitfire Mk. Vb, AR373 (MN*M), “LULANGURU” of 350 (Belgian) Sqn., July 1942
  3. Spitfire Mk. Vb, AA853 (C*WX), of Wing Cdr Stefan Witorzenc, 302 Sqn., July 1942
  4. Hurricane Mk. II, BE682 (XP*R), “Hurribomber” of 174 (Mauritius) Sqn., July 1942

In the Package

There is one decal sheet provided with all the individual markings for each airplane and this includes the roundels. General aircraft stencils will have to be sourced from somewhere else.

Each plane gets its own side profile illustration (for both sides) and instructions for special paint markings for Operation Rutter.

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Wings of the Allies, the European Air War - Volume One
Book Author(s)
Mark Proulx
Review Author
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Published on
Company
Eagle Editions Ltd.
MSRP
$25.00

Mark Proulx has amassed an impressive collection of photographs over the years. His previous work with Eagle Editions has produced the highly successful Wings of the Black Cross series. Now Mark and Eagle Editions have expanded the range with this inaugural volume of Wings of the Allies - The European Air War.

If you're familiar with the Wings of the Black Cross series of books, this is exactly the same format: sturdy laminated cover with high-quality paper on the inside. The book features plenty of original photos and eight color profiles on 36 pages.

Since this book covers the allies, it has American, British, and USSR aircraft included. Of course, P-38s, P-47s, P-51s, as well as Ratas and Yaks are included. On the British side of the house there are Hurricanes, Spitfires, Typhoons and Mosquitoes. The bombers are not forgotten and include Mitchells, B-17s, DB-3s, Marauders, Halifaxes, and A-20 Havocs.

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The Panavia Tornado at Low-Level
Book Author(s)
Scott Rathbone
Review Author
Paul Bradley
Published on
Company
Pen & Sword
MSRP
$60.00

The Panavia Tornado was arguably the top NATO strike aircraft during the 1980s, first flying in 1974 and continuing in small scale service to this day with Germany, Italy and Saudi Arabia. The RAF used it as their primary strike platform from 1980 onwards, during which time it faced off against the might of the Warsaw Pact from bases in West Germany, and it saw combat in many theaters, including the Gulf War and over the Balkans and Libya, before its premature retirement for political and financial reasons in 2019.

Training for those front line missions often involved very low-level flying over Britain’s lakes and valleys, including the famous Mach Loop in Wales, a haven of aviation photographers, such as the author of this book, Scott Rathbone, whose photos have graced many aviation magazines.

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Wings of the Black Cross - Number Sixteen
Book Author(s)
Wings of the Black Cross- Number Sixteen
Review Author
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Published on
Company
Eagle Editions Ltd.
MSRP
$25.00

Eagle Editions has been known for their Luftwaffe research for as long as I can remember. With the death of founder Jerry Crandall, it's nice to see that Judy Crandall, his wife, along with Mark Proulx are continuing his legacy with Eagle Editions.

If you are familiar with the Wings of the Black Cross series, this book is similar to the entire series. Focusing on German aircraft, primarily on the Jagdwaffe, however, it does include other aircraft. The 8.5 x 11 laminated cover book is printed on 36 pages on high quality gloss paper. There are 64 high quality photographs included in the book.

Included in the book are Bf-109, Bf-110, FW-190, Me-262, Stukas, and He-177, as well as many more. The periods covered go all the way from the birth of the Luftwaffe to the end of the war. Of particular interest to me were the photos of Adolf Galland’s early 109E-4 “Double Chevron Bar” and JV-44 Me 262, both of which are shown in the color profiles.

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WW2 Vehicles - Through the Lens 5
Book Author(s)
Tom Cockle
Review Author
James Kelley
Published on
Company
Peko Publishing
MSRP
$41.95

Overview

“WW2 Vehicles, Through the Lens 5” is a captivating installment in the "Through the Lens" series, authored by Tom Cockle. This book delves into the world of World War II vehicles, showcasing an impressive collection of historical photographs and detailed descriptions that bring to life the engineering marvels of the era.

Content and Structure

The book is structured in a way that balances visual appeal with informative content. Each chapter focuses on different classes of vehicles, including tanks, armored cars, and transport vehicles. The photographs are the standout feature, providing readers with a rare glimpse into the operational history and design of these machines.