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Sd. Kfz. 173 Ausf. G2 Jagdpanther

Upper fuselage assembly

Mirage III E/R

100_6316

Extra 300L / 330CL Plus Photoetch Accessories Set

Left-front

F4F-4 Wildcat

Closeup of the very nice decals on the tail of the aircraft.

Saab A32A Lansen

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Audi R8 LMS GT3 2 in 1

Left rear

Chrysler 300

Viper left-front view

Se.5a Scout Royal Class: Dual Combo

Detail shot of air boom

Mig 21MF Overtrees

Picture 4

U.S. Modern Infantry (Iraq War)

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Welcome to the IPMS/USA Reviews site!

Introduction: The primary organization of the IPMS/USA Review website is by IPMS/USA National Contest Class. Within each Class there are sub-menus by kits, decals, books, etc. The Miscellaneous Class is for items that are not class specific or that cross two or more classes.

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Box Art

Aichi B7A2 “Grace” Torpedo Bomber
Review Author
Brian R. Baker
Published on
Company
Sword Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$35.99

History

The Aichi B7A torpedo bomber was an attempt by the Japanese Navy to provide a state-of-the-art general purpose carrier-based bomber to replace the Nakajima B6N “Jill” torpedo bomber and the Yokosuka D4Y “Judy” dive bomber with a single type capable of both roles. It was planned to operate these aircraft from the IJN’s largest carriers, the Taiho and the Shinano. Powered by the new Nakajima Homare 1800 hp. radial engine, the first prototype was built and flown in 1942, but development problems, mainly concerning the engine, slowed the aircraft’s path to service introduction. By the time production started in 1945, an earthquake had destroyed the plant, and only a few were actually allocated to units.

Parts Package

B-17 Wheels
Review Author
Andy Renshaw
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$12.95

No introduction is needed for the subject that would carry these wheels! The B-17 has long been a favorite among modelers, and many remember Shep Pane’s diorama using the Monogram B-17G. Revell also released the B-17F, and now both molds have long been reissued many times. Needless to say, it’s still the only game in town for a quarter-inch scale B-17, and overall is still accurate in shape. However, the finer details show their age.

Eduard has been releasing lots of very useful resin upgrades that can add a little extra life to some older kits. These new resin wheels for the B-17 are no exception, and are little jewels to support your detailed B-17 project properly.

Detail Parts

F-16 Pitot Tube and Angle of Attack Probes
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$10.00

Three parts are included in this set: the pitot tube and two angle of attack probes. The parts are packaged in a small zip-lock bag, stapled in a folded, heavy paper stock display hanger. The parts are also further sealed in a small envelope of clear plastic film taped to a heavy card stock stiffener inside the bag.

A small instruction sheet is also included that shows the installation.

Application

This pitot tube is designed for the Tamiya F-16. Installation is a simple matter of drilling out the opening in the kit nose part, applying a touch of super glue, inserting the pitot tube – and it is ready for paint. That simple, but what an improvement over the kit pitot tube! Same goes for the AOA probes mounted on either side of the nose, except here the probes fit within pre-formed openings in the sides of the nose. These particular parts are tiny!! Care will be required during installation to avoid loss.

Decal Package

He-219 Uhu Decals
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Eagle Editions Ltd.
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$18.50

Thanks first to Judy and Jerry Crandall of Eagle Editions for providing IPMS USA these great decals; as fellow IPMS members, we always appreciate your support by providing us review items!

If you have never used Eaglecal decals before, now is your opportunity. The Revell Uhu is an absolutely fantastic build, and the kit decal sheet is comprehensive. However, Eaglecals has decided to provide more options, as usual…and very well done indeed they are!

Three aircraft are included in this decal sheet: an He-219A-0 (which will require a bit of antenna scratchbuilding on the Revell kit to depict the additional radar array), an He-219A-7 with a bit of different camo on the upper side (RLM 76 mottling over RLM 75, with RLM 76 lower surfaces), and an He-219A-2 with RLM 76 uppersurfaces, RLM 75 mottling, and satin black undersurfaces.

Detail Package

He-219 Detail Set
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$20.00

Eduard continues to produce their prolific, super-detailed PE sets for upgrading already good kits into great kits; thanks to Jan Zdiarsky at Eduard for providing IPMS/USA these three sets. Your support of our organization is more than appreciated…and thanks to Dick and Steve at IPMS/USA for passing these on to me to review!