'Tony' in-progress, cockpit interior

Kawasaki Ki61-I Tei Type 3 Fighter Hien (Tony) and Type 95 Small Sedan Kurogane 4Wd (Model 3) “244Th Flight Regiment” w/Figure

Completed 1

Battlestar Galactica Pegasus

Tail detail

F-4EJ KAI Phantom II Phantom Forever 2020

Seats

USMC F/A 18D

Finished Model - Engine Closeup 2

1927 Ford "Black Widow" Hot Rod

Completed model

Avro Lancaster B Mk. I Nose Art Kit

Tail rotor

Sea King AEW.2 Falklands War

Lower secton of front transporter

M65 "Atomic Annie" Gun with Transporters

Crew 1

M-47 Patton

Rear

TBD-1A on Floats

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Cover

Boeing F-15 E/K/SG Strike Eagle
Book Author(s)
Duke Hawkins
Review Author
David Horn
Published on
Company
HMH Publications
MSRP
$44.00

HMH publications is a relatively new company that produces specialized military aircraft books. This publication is 196 pages with 450+ full-color close-up detail and in action images.

The book starts out with the different versions of the Strike Eagle and then breaks down each section into particular areas of detail. In the upper right corner of each page, the area of detail is clearly defined which is perfect when thumbing through looking for each area of detail. Each image is extremely crisp showing amazing detail and perfect lighting conditions. Attention to specific areas usually hidden from many “walk around” photos are shown in this book.

Product

Challenger II (Dragon Kit)
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Hauler
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$13.68

For those modelers wishing to add more detail to their braille scale armor, Czech photo etch (PE) manufacturer Hauler produces an outstanding set for the popular Dragon Challenger 2 kit. Manufactured by Jan Sobotka, this package comes with two frets (9/16”x1 7/8” and 2 ¼”x2”) and will bring your Challenger 2 (FV4034, also abbreviated as the CR2) to the next level.

Set HLH72127 has additional detail for the turret, machine gun (seven parts), prominent fuel barrel straps, exhaust covers, excruciatingly small grab handles, and other miscellaneous parts not adequately captured in plastic. If you like extra detail in small scale, this eye and finger dexterity test fits the bill. The PE is closer to scale size than its plastic brethren and will make the model stand out.

Product

Aircraft: A-10 Thuderbolt II, Paint Set #1 – Flipper Scheme in Gray
Review Author
Greg Kittinger
Published on
Company
Tru-Color Paint
Scale
n/a
MSRP
$42.95

Tru-Color paints are a solvent-based acrylic paint, so are a bit hot and need to be used in a well-ventilated area or spray booth. Unlike other paints I use (AK Real Colors, Tamiya, MRP), it is recommended that these be sprayed at between 28-35 psi, and I’ve seen others recommend 30-40 psi. Tru-Colors makes paints said to be airbrushable, and another range said to be brushable. This A-10 set is of the airbrushable variety.

The Tru-Colors aircraft paint sets seem to all come with 6 colors, and those in this set include the following:

Product

A6M2 Zero Landing Gear (2 Sets)
Review Author
Doug Cole
Published on
Company
Scale Aircraft Conversions
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$18.95

The Item

If you want to enhance the detail of your 1:48 scale Eduard A6M2 Zero aircraft model kit to the next level, this excellent white metal cast detail set is just the thing for you. This 8-piece (2) complete gear set not only provides sturdy, fully detailed parts replacements but they are specifically designed to fit the attachment points of the Eduard models

Remove the parts from the casting stubs so as to avoid bending them. As with other SAC sets, there are minimal casting seams on the parts that will need to be removed. Simple scraping, filing, or sanding makes for easy clean-up.

After removal from the casting stubs, the parts can be carefully polished with a rotary tool brush, then primed and painted. Because of their malleable nature the parts can be gently bent for a proper profile and perfect fit

All-in-all this set will definitely enhance the appearance of your A6M2 Zero aircraft model.

Product

Yak-9D/T/TD Landing Gear Set
Review Author
Doug Cole
Published on
Company
Scale Aircraft Conversions
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$15.95

The Item

If you want to bring out the detail of your 1:48 scale Modelsvit Yak-9D/T/TD aircraft model kit to the next level, this excellent white metal cast detail set is just the thing for you. This 5-piece complete gear set not only provides sturdy, fully detailed parts replacements, but they are specifically designed to fit the attachment points of the Modelsvit model.

Remove the parts from the casting stubs so as to avoid bending them. As with other SAC sets, there are minimal casting seams on the parts that will need to be removed. Simple scraping, filing, or sanding makes for easy clean-up. After removal from the casting stubs, the parts can be carefully polished with a rotary tool brush, then primed and painted. Because of their malleable nature the parts can be gently bent for a proper profile and perfect fit

All-in-all this set will definitely enhance the appearance of your Yak-9D/T/TD model.