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M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams

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1992 Mazda Miata

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1966 Chevelle Station Wagon

Body and Chassis

Marvel Comics The Amazing Spiderman Volkswagen Beetle

Casa Grande 1

Focke Wulf FW-190F-8 Weekend

Finished model

Ed 'Big Daddy" Roth '57 Chevy Bel Air

Panel line prep 2

F-16C Fighting Falcon "Tiger Meet 2012"

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M109 155mm / L23 Self-Propelled Howitzer

Finished Meng King Tiger

King Tiger (Porsche Turret)

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Peanuts Snoopy and Woodstock Bird Bath Ice Hockey Game

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Bf-109F-4 Jabo
Review Author
Jeffrey Brown
Published on
Company
Hasegawa
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$90.00

I recently built the Hasegawa 1/32 scale Bf-109 F4 “Jabo” version. This was a great kit to build. In fact, if by some miracle I win the lottery or find a decently paying job, I actually plan on picking another one up.

The decal sheet gives you three versions to build: Oberleutnant Frank Liesendahl from 10 Jabo /JG2, Unteroffizier Felix Sauer from 10 Jabo /JG53, and Oberleutnant Werner Langemann, 10 Jabo /JG53. Unlike the Hellcat I reviewed a short while ago , the decals for this kit were crisp, clean, and really well done. The white is a clean, bright white, and the Blue 1 I plan on using for Liesendahl’s aircraft looks like it will stand out when applied.

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SEPECAT Jaguar A
Review Author
Michael Novosad
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Company
Kitty Hawk
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$59.95

History – The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French jet ground-attack aircraft, originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Armée de l'Air in the close air support and nuclear strike role, and remains in service with several export customers, notably the Indian Air Force and the Royal Air Force of Oman.

Originally conceived in the 1960s as jet trainer with a light ground attack capability, the requirement for the aircraft soon changed to include supersonic performance and reconnaissance and tactical nuclear strike roles. A carrier-based variant was also planned for French service, but this was cancelled in favor of the cheaper Dassault Super Étendard. The airframes were manufactured by SEPECAT (Société Européenne de Production de l'avion Ecole de Combat et d'Appui Tactique), a joint venture between Breguet and the British Aircraft Corporation, one of the first major joint-Anglo-French military aircraft programs.

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Sd.Kfz.231 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen (8-Rad)
Review Author
Marc K. Blackburn
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Company
Dragon Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$19.95

The iconic Sd.Kfz.231 has joined the fleet of Dragon’s 1/72 German vehicles from World War Two. Like its cousin, the 231 served in every theater of action. With dual driving positions, it served the Wehrmacht until 1943 when the production run came to end. The kit has five sprues and the two halves of the vehicle each molded separately, for a total of 93 parts. There is a small decal sheet and color schemes for five vehicles. The quality of the molding is very good. The sprues were loose in the box, though each sprue is individually bagged. Despite being knocked around during shipping, none of the pieces were damaged or separated from the sprue.

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PT-109
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Italeri
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$189.00

If you were male, young, and interested in ships in the early 1960’s, you know all about President John F. Kennedy and his crew with the PT-109. The movie PT-109 was released in June, 1963, right before President Kennedy was assassinated. Read about it on the net… those of us of a certain age already know the story! It’s also a great book to read…and Revell released a 1/72nd scale model of the boat at that time. It’s still available from the Revell catalog; an unending legacy.

Now, step up into big scale. Huge is a great moniker. Italeri’s PT-109 is the logical follow-on use of their previously released Elco PT-596. In 1/35nd scale, this is an absolutely massive model. Many in the R/C community have modified the basic kit with good results; as an electric-powered model, it’s impressive to watch. But that’s not why we’re here, is it?

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M1A1 Abrams with Mine Plough
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Cyber-Hobby
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$29.95

History

The M1 Abrams is a third-generation main battle tank named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of US military forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972. Designed for modern armored warfare, the M1 is highly mobile, well armed, and heavily armored. Features include a gas turbine engine usually fueled with JP8 jet fuel, composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment. Weighing nearly 68 tons, it is one of the heaviest main battle tanks in service.

The M1 Abrams entered service in 1980, replacing the M60 tank. The M1 remains the principal main battle tank of the United States Army and Marine Corps, and the armies of Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Iraq.

Three versions of the M1 Abrams have been deployed – the M1, M1A1, and M1A2, incorporating improved armament, protection, and electronics. The M1A3 is currently under development.