Left side detail

Munster's Monster Truck

Finished model

Magach 6B Gal Batash, Israeli Main Battle Tank

Finished Model 2

Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Flying Boat Model 12

Left Front

Russian AT-T Artillery Prime Mover

Finished

C.S.S. Hunley Civil War Submarine

Wing Seam

F-2A "Detail Up"

11

1970 Plymouth Duster Funny Car

Sprue A

L-29 Delfin

Photo 10

MD3 Ground Power Unit

14

Chevrolet G7107 WWII Army Truck

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Box Art

Sd.Kfz.2 Type 170KV German Radio Car
Review Author
Fred Wilms
Published on
Company
Master Box Ltd
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$43.99

History

The German Radio Car type 170VK was created on the basis of the serial car 170V of Daimler-Benz Co. The car had in its construction many technological solutions that were advanced for that time frame, such as an X-shaped frame welded from oval-shaped tubes, independent suspension on all wheels, and an engine with overhead valves. The vehicle was very reliable and very popular in all branches of the German army. The car was made in three variations: (1) scout car, (2) radio car, and (3) traveling repair shop. There were 19,075 vehicles built from 1933 to 1942.

Items in the Box

The model is made from injection molded plastic, gray in color. The plans were made up of a fold-out series of sheets, printed on both sides. The build sheet shows various versions of assembly. This build selected was with the radio installed and with the top down. Decal sheets, clear plastic glass, and soft tires were also included.

Parts Packaging

T-33 Landing Gear
Review Author
Jack Kennedy
Published on
Company
Scale Aircraft Conversions
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$12.98

A short time ago, I got the Scale Aircraft Conversions landing gear for the T-33/ F/94 in 1/48 scale and was amazed by the fine detail.

Now, I am going to build my second T-33A by Platz in 1/72 and this time I have been given the SAC set. Wow, what a difference.

I thought the 1/48 set was great but this one is better. It includes all the parts in super detail. It even includes the landing lights. I really don’t know how they can get such fine detail in a metal casting, but I’ll take it.

Looking closely, I noticed that the tires need a slight cleanup on the tread part to get rid of a small seam line. This effort should take less than a minute.

I would highly recommend this and all of the SAC landing gears. They add that extra pop to any model.

I wish to thank Russ with Scale Aircraft Conversions and Steve Collins at IPMS/USA for giving me this set to review. Can’t wait to do more.

Parts Packaging

F-14A Nose Tip and Angle of Attack Probe
Review Author
Matthew Cottrell
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$4.50

Contents

Representing the earliest production F-14As, before the addition of a nose-mounted Angle of Attack probe, Master Model provides you with a metal nose tip and fuselage Angle of Attack (AOA) probe. As with other Master Model products, I find myself astonished with both the quality and unbelievably small size of their detail parts. The AOA probe in particular starts out smaller than a #80 drill bit and tapers to sharp point. The nose probe is equally as beautifully crafted.

Cover

Allison-Engined P-51 Mustang
Book Author(s)
Martyn Chorlton
Review Author
Perry Downen
Published on
Company
Osprey Publishing
MSRP
$18.95

Most books covering the P-51 Mustang begin with the design and development phase. It’s not uncommon for the books to mention briefly that Mustangs were sent to England early in the war and the deficiencies they had. The authors explain that soon after, the Rolls Royce Merlin replaced the original Allison engine. Generally, from this point forward, the authors describe what a great fighter the P-51 was – and rightfully so, but the original Allison-powered aircraft is all but ignored.

Author Martyn Chorlton doesn’t take that path in his new book, Allison-Engined P-51 Mustang. He describes what a great airplane this was in operations other than those of the high-altitude fighter – e.g., dive-bombing, low-level reconnaissance, and ground-attack.

Detail Packaging

Sea Vixen FAW.9 Air Intakes
Review Author
Jack Kennedy
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$5.50

I have just gotten the Airfix 1/48 Sea Vixen FAW.9 and thought it was a great-looking kit. I thought everything was perfect and didn’t even take a close look at the air intakes. Well, along came Quickboost with a very nicely cast set of resin intakes to replace the kit ones. These are so beautiful I’m not even going to take a second look at the kit ones.

Since no instructions are provided, I would test-fit them to get them on the right sides. Other than that, you are all set.

I would highly recommend this detail set to set your Sea Vixen off from the rest. I wish to thank Quickboost and Steve Collins at IPMS/USA for giving me this set to review.