Photo etch

Arado 234b

Eduard HAS zuni

Crusader

Left Side

Iveco Hi-Way 40th Anniversary

7 decaling 1

Lockheed Martin F-104 Starfighter A/C

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S.W.A.T Team Figures

Finished Model - Rear

Churchill Mk.III - Dieppe 1942

Top view

The Baron and his Funfdecker Fokker

Left Side Front

Part 2 - Henschel Hs-129B-2/RIII Wings, Cowlings and Things!

Front left

U.S. Scooter - Airborne

Completed kit 2

Ardelt-Rheinmetall 8.8cm Pak 43 Waffentrager

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TG-16A USAF Glider
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
Brengun
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$29.87

Hauler Brengun has done great work with their aftermarket sets and kits. This latest one, the TG-16A is a cool choice. In 2011, the TG-16A was chosen by the US Air Force as the new soaring trainer for USAF Academy and also is the choice for their aerobatics team. The competition version is rated at +7/-5 G which is impressive for the thinness of the actual plane.

The kit comes with a single white sprue with all the parts (and a few extra) for the plane. There is a clear sprue for the canopy and rear tail part. The wings and horizontal stabilizer are a single piece. Instructions are a single sheet and painting instructions are on the back of the box. Four sets of markings are included on the decal sheet. All as similar since the planes themselves are similar. They are white!

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OV-10D Bronco Wing Pylons
Review Author
David Horn
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$6.99

The OV-10 Bronco is a very popular subject for modelers in all variants. The aircraft first flew in 1965 and performed it role very well up into retirement. With these aircrafts unique capabilities, the aircraft has been getting the attention of the US military and a second career may happen. For modelers, there are only a few options available in 1/72 scale and detail can be very vintage or lacking all together. Quick boost comes to the rescue for the OV-10D with a very nice outboard weapons pylon set.

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TER-9A Triple Ejector Rack for the F-16
Review Author
David Horn
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Company
Brengun
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$13.95

The TER-9R is a triple ejector rack that has aerodynamic features designed for high-speed flight. This pylon is commonly carried on the F-16 however this pylon may be seen on other aircraft like the A-10.

Brengun produces a wide range of unique resin and photo-etch accessories in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 as well as 1/144. Packaged in a resealable bag, this pylon set is cast with zero flash with prominent pour block on the mating surface to the stores pylon. Hasegawa and Kinetic kits include this TER-9R however I have not seen this pylon in Tamiya boxings.

Using Hasegawa’s TER for comparison, this set has superior details than what the kit offers. The number of additional details and engraved panel lines is remarkable compared to what is offered from injection molded parts can offer.

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EA-18G Rooks and Jackets
Review Author
David Horn
Published on
Company
Twobobs Aviation Graphics
Scale
1/48th
MSRP
$15.00

Two Bobs Aviation Graphics is one of leaders in aviation decals with an impressive variety in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scale. This latest release has very colorful markings used by VAQ-137 and VAQ-138 and has markings for two aircraft, one for each unit.

There are two sheets are printed perfectly without any print register errors. The small markings are very fine and easy to read. All the markings are included from unit markings down to the stencils and walkways. Stencils and other markings are included on a smaller second sheet insert and you should not need the kit decals for your build. There is one (front and back) color instructions sheet that clearly show placement of markings for both subjects. The instructions indicate the correct FS paint colors and cross reference to AK, Hataka, Mr. Color and Mr. Paints. The color layouts for each aircraft and easy to distinguish where each color is applied.

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A-10C Heritage Hawgs
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Twobobs Aviation Graphics
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$15.00

Twobobs Aviation Graphics are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year and keep producing outstanding decal sheets for modern military jet aircraft. A-10C Heritage Hawgs (48-275) celebrates three A-10s promoting heritage and morale. Twobobs chose A-10s from the active, reserve and National Guard squadrons: