Finished Model - Left Side

2015 Ford Mustang GT SnapTite

Rear veiw

Kenworth W-900 Wrecker

Parts 3

RS-132 Ammunition Boxes

Additional Jeep Sprues 2

British Airborne Troops Riding in ¼ Ton Truck & Trailer

Top aft view

Hellcat Mk. I Weekend Edition

Image 3

Fiat C.42 Falco

Image 5

German Tank Destroyer Marder III M "Normandy Front"

Misc Image 3

Royal Marine Officer

Finished model

Japan Air Self Defense Force T-1A Trainer

Model prior to installation of cockpit.

F/A-18C US Navy, Swiss Air Force, Finnish Air Force & Topgun

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Product

IDF Uniforms Figures Set
Review Author
Michael Reeves
Published on
Company
AMMO by Mig Jimenez
MSRP
$10.24

Anyone who has used AMMO products knows that the company is prolific in the endless useful and specific sets of paints, washes, and pigments they release. Their range of acrylics for figures are designed to make painting a breeze thanks to the ease of application, with the 17mL dropper bottles. All colors in the range can be mixed with each other and with the full range of AMMO by Mig Jimenez acrylic colors. Each adapts perfectly to the traditional techniques of painting in layers or wet pallet blending as well as new mixed techniques. Each color is suitable for both brush and airbrush application. These acrylics are water-soluble and formulated to be safe and non-toxic. If airbrushing, I would suggest thinning first as the paints are thick out of the bottle which make them great for brush painting.

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Hitler’s Heavy Tiger Tank Battalions, 1942-1945: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives
Review Author
Marc K. Blackburn
Published on
Company
Casemate UK
MSRP
$22.95

The images of war series, published by Pen and Sword but distributed by Casemate Publishing, is a prolific series that covers a huge variety of topics. They will often feature a campaign or a particular vehicle and then provide a brief narrative and photographic coverage of the vehicle’s service life. The author’s do their best to find photographs that have not been widely published. The audience for these publications are history buffs and. I would say, modelers.

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Journal of the Military Vehicle Preservation Society (Vol. 2, Issue 2 - October/November 2019)
Review Author
Marc K. Blackburn
Published on
Company
Military Vehicle Preservation Society
MSRP
$22.95

The Military Vehicle Preservation Society (MVPA) is a hobbyist group that restores and operate historical military vehicles. While the journal is for members, for modelers that enjoy soft skins, the images are worthwhile. From what I can figure out, it appears that History in Motion is available to members as opposed to something you would find in a hobby shop. This publication is the result of merging the previous two membership publications into one.

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Fighting Vehicles of the Israeli Army in Colour & Scale
Review Author
Michael Reeves
Published on
Company
MA Publications, Ltd.
MSRP
$19.19

This is the first of a new series of books for military modellers and enthusiasts. Each book in the series centers on a particular subject and numerous model builds, step-by-step guides, and tips and techniques along the way. Models in a variety of scales are included- some full kit builds, some conversions, and painting guides. This particular volume looks in depth at various vehicles that serve with the Israeli Defense Forces. Some of the topics covered include urban warfare, mine clearance, main battle tanks, and armoured personnel carriers.

What’s Inside

After a brief two page introduction, the book continues with 21 different builds or conversions of kits. The titles pretty much give an indication of what is occurring in each build and what kits were used. The builds break down into the following:

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USN SBD-2 "Battle of Midway"
Review Author
Michael Reeves
Published on
Company
Academy Models
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$39.00

The SBD Dauntless was a stalwart aircraft in the USN arsenal from the beginning of the war throughout most of the major naval engagements in the Pacific Theater. The Battle of Midway was a major engagement in the turning of the tide in the Americans favor. Accurate Miniatures’ Dauntless kits were their stalwart kits in their line—serving as the best example of the kit in 1/48 scale. It continues to be re-released by other companies with new decals and parts added here and there. In this Academy offering, the molds are starting to show their age with some flash and warpage. The sink marks are plenty as well and if you’re one to fill every one up- even the no-see-ems, you’ll have your work cut out for you.

What’s Inside the Box

The kit contents come in a nice sturdy box and includes the following well-packed bits: