Finished

Spitfire Mk.XVI Bubbletop with Late Wings Overtree

view of finished model

Sd.Kfz. 1381 Geschutzwagen 38 H fur s. JG.331

Completed Kit Left

5IDF Shot'Kal Dalet with Battering Ram

Wine bottles

Café Furniture and Crockery

RH side

Type 320 (W142) Cabriolet B

Aircraft Finished 8

Iomax Archangel with Archangel Weapons Set

Chassis Assembly

Leopard 2A6 with Crew - Armed Forces of Ukraine

On Deck

McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II - The Finale, Part 3

Ejection seat

MiG-21MF/MFN In Czechoslovak Service

Machine guns

Sopwith Triplane

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Decal Packaging

Night Stalkers Don't Quit! Decals Part 1
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
Werners Wings
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$12.00

New from Floyd Werner and Werner’s Wings are decals and history for the Night Stalkers, the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (SOAR). This set of decals covers the history of the group from its conception in 1981 through Operation Gothic Serpent in 1993.

The aircraft covered here are H-60's and H-6’s in 1/72 scale. The decals are also offered in 1/35th and 1/48th scales. The decals cover eight markings for the H-6 and 9 markings for the H-60. Each scheme has a specific color guide and also notations about specifics of that particular helicopter. There are notes about antennae locations, markings, and history of all airframes.

Box Art

T-28C Trojan
Review Author
Mike Kellner
Published on
Company
Sword Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$44.99

The North American T-28 was used by both the Air Force and Navy and was designed as a replacement for the old T-6/SNJ. It saw use in the American military from the 1950's until the mid 80's. In the end there were 4 variants, the A, B, C, and the counter-insurgency D models. Several other variants, such as the Fennec, were used in foreign service.

The T-28C, the subject of this kit, came out in 1955 and was the same as the B model except for the tail hook installed for carrier training and a slightly shorter prop. The T-28C had a Wright R-1820 engine and a three-bladed prop.

Box Art

Bf-110C Instrument Panel
Review Author
Scott Hollingshead
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/4
MSRP
$29.95

Should you be looking for a little something different to build, I would like to point you in the direction of this one-quarter scale instrument panel that is being offered as a Limited Edition release by the folks at Eduard. The kit assembles with relative ease, and is a good representation of the instrument panel used in the Messerschmitt Bf-110C variant, although the variant is only mentioned once on the side of the box. The needles used in the various gauges are the only tricky items to handle during construction, so this would be a good item for modelers fourteen and up, as the box recommends.

Box Art

Arnie Beswick's "The Super Judge" 1969 Pontiac GTO Funny Car
Review Author
Steve Zajac
Published on
Company
Round 2 Models
Scale
1/25
MSRP
$25.99

To honor funny car racers of the ’60s and ’70s, Round 2 LLC announced last year that it will be releasing a new drag racing memorabilia line called "Legends of the Quarter Mile." The first model kit released was Arnie "The Farmer" Beswick's 1969 GTO funny car known as the "Super Judge." Hailing from Morrison, Illinois, Beswick is a legend in his own time. He is the most well-known Pontiac drag racer in the world. For over 50 years, his successes have made him a fan favorite. Keep in mind this nostalgia kit was originally issued in 1969 by MPC, and has been reissued several times since, this time in a very cool original box art. As it’s an older kit, expect to spend considerable time cleaning up the parts. Round 2 has also added "MH Racemaster" printed slicks and very nice Beswick decals. The assembly breaks down into several sub assemblies:

Detail Packaging

F-8E/J Pitot Tube
Review Author
Mike Hinderliter
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$3.50

Master Model is a company that makes turned brass aftermarket parts, specifically pitot tubes, refueling probes, and antennas.

The first thing I would like to point out is how good the packaging and instruction sheet is. The packaging consists of a zip-lock type bag, while the part is in a smaller bag, keeping it from moving all over. The instruction sheet is very clear and easy to understand, only needing 3 steps. Cut off original part, drill a hole (0.8 mm), glue in the new metal part – complete. Just be careful drilling the hole, especially in 1/72.

When compared to the kit part – there is no comparison. The kit pitot tube looks like a little blob of plastic, while the Master Model part is a complete work of art. Once you use a couple of these pieces you will be completely spoiled and never want to use the kit pitot tubes again.