Zuni pod and crusader pod.

OV-10A/C

Chrome Parts Sprue

Marvel Comics The Amazing Spiderman Volkswagen Beetle

critical fit area

De Havilland Mosquito FB.VI Final Part

Air intake assembly

Mirage III E/R

Right-front view of completed vehicle

Husky MKIII VMMD

Turret Detail

Boulton Paul Defiant

HEMTT Left Rear Top

MIM-104B Patriot Surface To Air Missile PAC-1

Port side

DH. 82A Tiger Moth with WWII RAF Cadets

Pumps and surface detail, left-side of vehicle

CMP C60L Water Truck

Towing Gear

AH-1G Cobra

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AIM-7M Sparrow Missiles
Review Author
Andy Renshaw
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$9.75

For most modelers, we all will spend lots of time and energy detailing the aircraft to the max, yet when we get to the ordnance, we are left wanting by the kit-supplied items. Eduard comes to the rescue within their Brassin line and provides a great set of Sparrows for your latest detailed build. Designed and molded with the latest technology, they will satisfy the need for detail.

A Little History

The AIM-7 Sparrow family was birthed out of a late 1940’s project to develop an aerial beam-riding rocket out of the HVAR used during WWII. Douglas quickly discovered the size of the HVAR was inadequate for the needed electronics, so the body was enlarged. The result was the AAM-2 Sparrow I, which made its first “interception” in 1952, and was carried onboard Skyknights and later F3H-2M Demons and F7U Cutlasses. It use was limited, but it did pave the way for further development.

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T-28 Trojan Engine
Review Author
Perry Downen
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$11.99

The Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9-cylinder radial engine was developed in 1927 from an earlier engine dating back to 1925. The R-1820 entered production in 1931 and became one of the most widely used aircraft engines ever. Aircraft builders liked it because of its excellent fuel economy, durability, low cost maintenance, and low weight/horsepower ratio. Since its introduction the R-1820 has powered thousands of military and civilian aircraft both past and present. One of these aircraft is the North American T-28 Trojan.

Quickboost has released a new R-1820 recommended for use in the 1/48 Roden North American T-28D Trojan (Kit #450). This engine is molded in a medium gray resin. It is smooth, seamless and bubble free. Clean up is minimal. The cooling fins on each cylinder are very well defined and much more complete than those found on the kit engine. This is evident in the comparison picture below.

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F/A-18C Special Edition – Chippy Ho! 2009
Review Author
Clarence Wentzel
Published on
Company
Academy Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$41.00

History

The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engined aircraft designed for both fighter and attack missions. The initial versions, the A and B (two seat) entered operation in 1981. The F/A-18C was a visually similar but had a number of improvements related to avionics and weapon carrying capability. It started production in 1987 and has proven successful in the various roles. The Hornet participated in Operation Desert Storm and proved very successful in combat situations. The Hornet is also operated by the Air Forces of Australia, Canada, Finland, Kuwait, Malaysia, Spain and Switzerland.

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Churchill Mk. III
Review Author
Ron Bell
Published on
Company
Dragon Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$21.99

The Churchill tank had one of the largest production runs of any British WWII tank and was built in more variants than any vehicle except perhaps the Sherman. However, until very recently, it has been woefully under-serviced by the modeling manufacturers. The first kit was the old Airfix one from the 50's, which had many limitations. Then came the Aurora 1/48 one in the 60's which was almost toy-like. In the 70's came the 1/72/76 scale kits; the Hasagawa Mk I/II, ESCI Mk. III, Matchbox Mk IV bridge layer, and finally the 1/35 Tamiya Mk VII Crocodile. Since then, nothing has been released. However, Dragon has now released several small-scale models of this historic vehicle. The subject of this review is their kit of the Mk III version with the welded turret and 6 pdr. main gun.

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S-2E Tracker Exterior Details
Review Author
Fred Wilms
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$33.00

Items in the Box

The items are made from photo-etched sheets, two in quantity, made from metal. The assembly instructions are a fold out sheet, printed both sides.

Construction

The build is very basic, as I followed the instruction sheet. Many tiny parts are noted on the photos enclosed.

Finish

None. Same as exterior of aircraft.

Conclusion

The items went on the model well. Care must be taken as the parts are tiny. I would like to thank IPMS and Eduard for allowing me to review this product.