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Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate

Turret Options

World of Tanks KV-1/2

Tail on Stand

F-104G/S Starfighter

Sprue G2 Back

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II

Interior of tank

Tiran 4 Late Type

Sprue set 1

CV3/33 Tankette Serie II (Early Production)

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Stug III 75mm Assault Gun

Final paint and decal problem

De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk VI: The Build - Part 2

Superscale TF-27 light wood grain trim firewall decals in place

1913 Ford Model T Roadster

Cockpit Detail. Left

P-39L/N US WWII Fighter

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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.

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Japan Self-Defense Forces Light Truck Type 73
Review Author
Fred Wilms
Published on
Company
Fine Molds
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$62.00

History

The type 73 light truck is one of a series of light utility vehicles used in the Japanese self-defense forces. JSDF deployed these vehicles from 1973. Almost all of them were phased out by 2010.

Items in the box

The model is made of injection molded plastic, olive drab in color. The instructions were made up of a foldout form, printed on both sides. Clear molded plastic window and headlight lenses were supplied.

Parts Package

F6F-3 Hellcat Propeller with Tool
Review Author
Scott Hollingshead
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$5.75

Attached to the front of the powerful Pratt & Whitney 2000 horsepower R-2800 that moved the Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat was a thirteen foot, one inch Hamilton Standard propeller. This new release from Quickboost provides a replacement for the kit-provided propeller, and is a nice upgrade for the Cyber Hobby kit. The detail set comes with a single runner with the four parts attached, as well as the tool used to set the proper pitch on the propeller blades. If you have some experience in working with resin, this will be an easy upgrade to put to use, and if you have little or no experience with resin, this could be a good item to start with.