Overhead

HMS M1 Submarine

Left front

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. I

Right rear

Messerschmitt Bf-110E

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Northrop Delta Mk. II/III

Rat Left

Rat Fink with Diorama

Tail

F-104A/C

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Tom McEwen's Mongoose Rear Engine Dragster

Top cockpit

SAAB JA 37 Viggen

Right rear

Hawker Hurricane Mk I

Shuttle Tile Decal Test

NASA Space Shuttle "Discovery" w/747-100 SCA

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Cross and Cockade, “the Journal of the Great War Aviation Society, Spring 2023 Vol. 54/1 Magazine
Book Author(s)
Editorial Staff
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Cross & Cockade International
MSRP
$42.00

First, I must express sincere appreciation to the editors of Cross and Cockade; IPMS USA sincerely appreciate your provision of a great read.

I decided since I am closet WWI interest-type individual, (when Stationed in Germany I visited Verdun at least 10 times…) I might as well do some reading on “The Great War”.

The society itself has developed a large following (based on people who know more than I) and is considered “the go-to place” to research details on WWI aviation. They are set up with memberships, not storefront operations. Their website also has a plethora of books and resources for research.

From their website:

“Welcome to the web site of The Great War Aviation Society!

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Polish Vickers E – Single Vehicle No. 07
Book Author(s)
Adam Jońca
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$11.99

This is the seventh book in the MMP Books Single Vehicle Series (as it is a Polish company, it isn’t surprising that three books are dedicated to Polish vehicles, 7TP single and twin-turret and Vickers E), two vehicles operated by Polish forces (SU-76M and T-72M1), and Type 5 Ha- Gō). The Single Vehicle series are short books, between 24 and 28 pages, and focus on that vehicle. This is not a book for someone wanting to read about the operational history, employment, etc. as the writing is limited to well detailed captions.

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Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15bis
Book Author(s)
Author: Dariusz Karnas, Illustrator: Andrzej M. Olejniczak
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$11.99

MMP was founded in 1996 by Roger Wallsgrove, to publish "Mushroom Model Magazine". This quarterly modelling magazine was developed from "Mushroom Monthly”, a club newsletter which ran from 1985 to 1995, achieving a world-wide reputation for quality articles, fearless and honest reviews, and a great sense of humor. From 1997 the magazine was produced in collaboration with Robert Peczkowski and Artur Juszczak (Stratus), which meant a big leap in print quality and design. MMP expanded into book publication in 1999, and since then they have built up a list of books on aircraft and aviation, naval, military vehicles, and military history. MMPBooks are distributed in North America by Casemate Publications.

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F-35C Lightning
Review Author
Dan Brown
Published on
Company
Trumpeter
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$249.99

The F-35 Lightning II is an American single-seat multi-role aircraft developed through the Joint Strike Fighter program. The F-35C is the third airframe from this program to enter operational service. It was specifically designed to fill the role of a carrier-operated long range stealth strike fighter. It differs from the other previous variants by having larger wings for slower landing speeds and increased payloads, folding outer wings, a catapult capable twin-wheel nose gear, and a stronger tail hook for arrested landings. The F-35C entered service in August of 2021, with the first squadron of F-35Cs from VFA-147 on the carrier USS Carl Vinson.

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1970 Plymouth Duster Funny Car
Review Author
Doug Cole
Published on
Company
Revell
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$29.99

This kit was originally released by Monogram as Tom McEwen's Hot Wheels Plymouth Duster around 1970. Attesting to its popularity, the kit’s been re-released over a dozen times in various versions including Tom Daniel’s “Cop Out” kit, as well as, this fresh new 2023 offering as the “Flashpoint” funny car. I have to hand it to Revell for giving this kit a new lease on life with some excellent and attractive decals.

Molded in 100 pieces of white and clear styrene with chrome plated parts and vinyl tires. The rear slicks are massive wrinkled and weighted tires that really set the model off. Also included is a beautiful new waterslide decal sheet featuring the Flashpoint side script and requisite flames.

Another big help is the expanded 12-page instruction sheet making the assembly a bit easier.