Assembly

Hurricane Mk llB

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RAAF Fighter F/A-18A Hornet NO.77SQ 77th Anniversary

Tail Hook

Super Bug - F/A-18E Hornet

Underside

Douglas A-4B/4P Skyhawk

Sprue - 2

V3000S/SS M Maultier with 7,62 cm Pak 36(r)

Cockpit sub-assembly

Vampire FB Mk.9

left side

Sd. Kfz.7 8 Ton Type HL m11 1943 Production Half Track

Test fit 3

TBD-1 Devastator

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Audi R8 LMS GT3 Spa 24 Hours ’15 with Detail Up Set

Finished Model - Tail Decals Closeup

USAF KC-135E

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Box Art

Audi R8 Spyder
Review Author
Jack Kennedy
Published on
Company
Revell
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$27.99

When I was in Montreal a couple of years ago for the GrandPrix, I saw an Audi R8 and went nuts over it. I sure wish I had $164,000 to get one. I got the next best thing, the new Revell kit of this car.

When I opened the box, I was surprised by the number of parts. Upon looking at the very complete and well thought out set of instructions, I knew I was in for a fairly easy build. This is the first 1/24 kit I have built in many years and I was really impressed with the quality of the parts since I last built one of these cars.

The build was very straightforward with the engine being built first and then the interior. All of the parts fit beautifully. I had sprayed all of the parts with Duplicolor automotive primer grey. I actually used this grey for the interior color. I also used Duplicolor for the body of the car.

The suspension was a treat to build. I don’t know who engineered this kit but they sure knew what they were doing. The suspension even steers.

Cover

Aeroscouts in Vietnam
Book Author(s)
Wayne Mutza
Review Author
Don Norton
Published on
Company
Squadron Signal Publications
MSRP
$24.95

When I heard Squadron was releasing this book, I just had to get my hands on a copy. During my time serving Uncle Sam, I was in an Air Cavalry unit in Vietnam, the 7/17th Air Cavalry, to be exact. The Aeroscouts were the bravest, toughest, scariest, craziest bad-asses in the unit, going out and picking fights with the North Vietnamese Army on a day-to-day basis. Getting shot out of the sky, then dusting themselves off and going back out to do it again the next day. I wanted to read about them!

Wayne Mutza has written several books on aviation, helicopters, and firefighting, and is well known to modelers through his work for Squadron/Signal and Schiffer Books. Mutza was also an Aeroscout during the Vietnam War, and gives us a good feel for what it was like to strap on an OH-6A “Loach” and fly off into “injun country”. Aeroscouts were the only aviators who fought the enemy face to face.

Detail Packaging

F-86 Sabrejet Landing Gear
Review Author
Fred Wilms
Published on
Company
Scale Aircraft Conversions
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$11.95

CONSTRUCTION:

The landing gear kit was used on an F86 model, 1/48 scale, manufacturer unknown. Modification was made to the landing gear by adding brass rods to the ends. This allowed me to insert the gear into a hole drilled into the fuselage and wing in the original gear location. (The gear was missing or broken from the original model). After mounting the landing gear, I painted them and the landing gear doors were added (not supplied by SAC).

COMMENTS:

This detail set can be assembled by any age model builder. There were no instructions supplied. Installation of the parts is very simple.

CONCLUSION:

I wish to thank Scale Aircraft Conversions for supplying the F-86 Landing Gear set and IPMS/USA for allowing me to review this aftermarket kit.

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Bushmaster Protected Vehicle
Review Author
Fred Wilms
Published on
Company
Showcase Models Australia
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$64.95

History

In the early 1990’s, Australia established Project Bush Ranger. The idea behind this project was to support an infantry group of nine (9) men for a three-day operation. Development was not without difficulties, but the Bushmaster has matured into one of the premier, light mine-protected vehicles in service world-wide. 299 vehicles have been built in 6 variances, with additional contracts pending. Vehicles have been in Afghanistan, as well as purchased by the Royal Netherlands, British, and Danish armies.

Items in the Box

The model is made from injection-molded plastic, grey in color. The plans are on a fold-out sheet, printed on both sides and well presented. Clear plastic sheets are intended for windows and lenses; also included are a photo-etched detailed sheet and a decal sheet.

Box Art

Admiral Saloon German Staff Car
Review Author
Fred Wilms
Published on
Company
ICM
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$43.50

History

The passenger car was built for comfort, with a powerful engine. Admiral was the top of Opel pre-war model range. Between February 1938 and October 1939, 6404 cars were produced. During World War II, most cars were requisitioned by the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe and used by their senior officers.

Items in the Box

The model is made from injection molded plastic, light brown in color. The plans are well presented in book format, printed both sides. Provided are clear molded plastic sheets for windows, both for a hard top or convertible configuration; also, parking and head light lens are supplied. A small decal sheet is also included.