Masking 1

F-14D Tomcat, Part 2 - Airframe and Weapon Construction

Alternate Head Right

US Navy Pilot (50’s)

Decaling

T-28D Trojan

Painted ambulance floor

Sd.Kfz.3 Maultier Ambulance

Completed kit on base

Chelomey 16KhA Flying Target

Clear Sprue

A-25A-5-CS Shrike

Right Rear - Painted Kit

St. Chamond Late Type French Heavy Tank

Body Press Fit to Undercarriage

Chevy Nova Yenko

Cockpit

Horten Ho-229: Part 3 - The Big Finish

Cockpit

Messerschmitt Bf109S "Schule Emil"

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Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller, Volume 24
Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Happy Medium Press
MSRP
$29.95

This is the 3rd issue of this magazine I have had the privilege to review and it is undoubtedly my favorite one to date. Why, you ask? Well, not only did I like almost every subject in this issue, but mainly because of 3 very awesome dioramas. But, more on those later.

First off, a pet peeve of mine is articles that continue through 2 or more issues. Problem is, you may miss an issue with the conclusion or even start of a project or, as in this instance, an article may not continue in the next issue. This is spelled out in the editorial that two of the articles I covered part I of in Issue 23 were held up for production issues but should appear in issue 25. I did appreciate that Mike took the time to spell this out, as I was a little lost on my first glance through. Oh well, these things happen but the stories in this issue more than make up for the unfinished stories.

Volume 24 contains a whopping 15 articles in its 100 pages, all about modeling projects.

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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #842, April 2012
Review Author
Luke R. Bucci, PhD
Published on
Company
Model Art
MSRP
$14.00

ModelArt No. 842, April, 2012, monthly update features how to update older kits of mostly 1/48 scale WW2 aircraft, as shown by front cover shots of three aircraft. As always, the format is close to 7x10 inches in size, and the printing and reproduction quality are excellent. Model Art text is entirely in Japanese, and most feature photos are in color. The usual sections follow and are listed by their topic:

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F-111 Aardvark Pitot Tube
Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$4.49

Out of Poland comes a series of add ons. This one is a turned brass replacement for the pitot tube on a F-111.

It looks fantastic and the instructions indicate that it replaces the kit part. The one thing missing is that they don't recommend which kit to use. According to their website it will work on any 72nd scale kit. I don't have an Aardvark in my stash to check but it sure looks like it will improve any kit.

The brass part is well-made and very petite. It requires no further clean up (as opposed to what the kit parts will need) and won’t break during handling while finishing your model. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Master Model Poland for the sample and to IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review it.

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F-101B Voodoo Pitot Tube
Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$4.49

A nice replacement part from Poland, this is a turned brass pitot tube for the F-101B. This one is listed to work on any 72nd F-101B kit.

The instructions show to cut the kit part at the tip of the nose, drill a .8mm hole, and then glue in the replacement part.

I have the old Matchbox kit of the Voodoo and it looks like I will need to glue on the kit pitot tube and then cut it to match the contours of the replacement part and drill the hole at that point.

The brass parts do not require any other clean up and look to be an outstanding replacement for the kit parts and will not break during handling. Highly recommended.

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F-100D/F Super Sabre Pitot Tube
Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$6.99

Another turned brass replacement part from Poland, this one is for any 1/72nd scale F-100. According to the instructions, you need to cut the kit pitot off at the mounting base, drill a .5mm hole in the mounting base, and glue the replacement part. Then you mount the pitot on the airframe, simple.

The pictures show it compared to the Revell of Germany kit part. The brass part needs no clean up and would be much more resistant to breakage during handling of the model. Definitely an improvement. These parts are highly recommended.

Thanks to Master Model Poland for the pitot and to IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review it.