I have loved these magazines since they first arrived. Great photography mixed with great builds. This issue is no exception and has feature articles on:

• Trumpeter 1/48 Wellington
• Revell 1/32 Red Arrows Hawk
• Hasegawa 1/32 Bf109 G-10 Conversion
• Trumpeter 1/24 Hawker Hurricane Mk. 1
• Photo Report on AMAC 35 model Show
• New Product Reviews
• Llama Models 1/48 FMA Pucara

As an example, the Wellington build is an example of what can be done with photoetch parts as Zbenek Sebesta use Eduard photoetch on the exterior, bomb bays, interior, cockpit, flaps and engines. He uses resin on the Quickboost exhausts, guns and flaps. Griffon parts are used on the wheels and flaps. Various parts were also used from Pavla, Tally-Ho and Rob Taurus. Details pictures show the assembly of these parts and he uses them seamlessly to enhance the detail all around. The final shots are breathtaking.

The Hasegawa FW-190 series of models is a very nice series without all the bells and whistles of the Eduard kits and not nearly as expensive as the Trimaster versions. The latest release covers another of Hermann Graf’s aircraft, WkNr. 2594, flown as the Kommandeur of Jagd-Ergazungsgruppe-Ost in France 1943. This particular aircraft is unique in its markings and in its supercharger intakes. I think this is the most colorful machine that Graf flew. The yellow nose with red chevrons with white outlines and RLM 76 cowl ring makes it stand out. If that isn’t enough the same motif is used on the tail and contains red lightning bolts on both sides making this a very unique and colorful aircraft.

Master Box just keeps turning out these very unique kits made exclusively for building dioramas and/or vignettes. They come out with the most peculiar subjects that will add that finishing touch to a diorama, or base a diorama around, and then you wonder how we ever got along without these kits. This time, they have come out with the Eastern Region Peasants in the WWII era. When I opened the box I wasn't surprised at the great detail and preciseness of their clothes, facial expressions, and other small items which add to the realism – in fact, I knew that these figures would reflect their high standards as always.