Finished Mustang 2

North American P-51D Mustang

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Boeing 720 “Caesar’s Chariot”

Crew Hatches

Tauchpanzer III Ausf H Smart Kit

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P-40E Warhawk Royal Class Dual Combo

Painted Figure Back

U.S.A.F. Fighter Pilot, Pressure Suit, 1960-1975

Fully Assembly

German Heavy Tank VK 30.01(h)

Finished Diorama 2

Diorama with Brick Wall

Forward 5.5" & 40mm

USS Carronade

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Audi R8 LMS GT3 SPA 24 Hours ’15 with Detail Up Set

Allison Name Plate

Allison Prop Jet 501-D13 Engine

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Phantom Airframe Data (Stencil Type)
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
AOA Decals
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$16.00

This decal sheet provides the extensive F-4 Phantom airframe data (including panel numbers/labels) for either an F-4B or F-4J. The airframe data provided is the painted (open stencil) type of markings commonly seen in the mid/late 1960's into the early 1970's on reworked USN/USMC F-4B and F-4J Phantoms (illustration shows the F-4J but the F-4B specific markings are provided).

Note that this is not the original new factory printed (full letter) type of airframe data - check subject for which type of airframe data was applied for a specific F-4.

Decal Sheet Contents

Two sheets of decals are included in the large zip-lock bag. The national insignia is provided on the smaller (nominal 4" by 4") sheet and the stencils and other markings are on the larger ( nominal 9 1/2" by 8") sheet. Each stencil is printed individually with minimal carrier film.

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P-51 D-5 Mustang Profipack Edition

Review Author
Michael Reeves
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$54.95

Eduard has for a long time been releasing excellent aircraft kits in many forms- but the Profipack editions are easily my favorite ones as they usually include extras including color PE frets, masks, and sometimes bit of their Brassin products as well. This newer edition of their Mustang line contains no Brassin, but the included masks and color PE add immeasurable amounts of excellent detail to the kit build as we will soon see.

What’s Inside the Box

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

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Hyundai Santa Fe
Review Author
Jim Stepanek
Published on
Company
Academy Models
Scale
1/24
MSRP
$34.98

This is a review of the 1/24th Academy Hyundai Santa Fe.

Engine

No engine. It’s curbside kit and a 2018 model year.

Interior

Interior is wonderfully engraved and everything fits perfectly. There were no painting instructions so interior was left black from the kit.

Body

Body was crisp and clean with no flash. I used HOK white and coated with 2 part urethane clear.

Chassis

The suspension parts are very few – about 5 parts total. The exhaust is molded in the chassis leaving only a chrome muffler and exhaust tip to attach.. All the parts fit with no issues.

Instructions

The instructions are several pages long and printed on glossy paper.

Decals

Decals were crisp and I was able to apply them very easily.

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Flex-I-File "Flex-Set" 550
Review Author
Jim Stepanek
Published on
Company
Flex-I-File
MSRP
$25.99

This is a review of the Flex-i-File Flex Set #550

Oh man. No engine, no interior, no wheels. And you wouldn’t expect those items in a sanding kit. I ran into the Flex-i-File family at the IPMS Nationals in Orlando a few years ago and was impressed with their products. So I bought a few items and have used them extensively over the years.

I’ve included pics of the package and the package contents. Notice that the sanding sticks and sticks are color matched to a particular grit. Makes life easier.

I’ve other sanding sticks that fall apart after being used wet. These sticks don’t separate and can also be easily trimmed to another shape if needed.

Need to sand the inside portion of a grille opening? Just hook one side of the supplied frame to a sanding strip, put the strip through the grille cavity, and connect the strip to the other end of the frame. Sand away.

The Flex-i-File Flex Set #550 is a fantastic addition to your hobby area tools.

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"Pave Hawk" HH-60G, Part 2 Exterior
Review Author
Bill O'Malley
Published on
Company
Kitty Hawk
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$179.99

"Pave Hawk" HH-60G

This the second part of the review of Kitty Hawk’s 1/35 "Pave Hawk" HH-60G. This review covers the engines, exterior, and armament of the Pave Hawk kit. Background on the Pave Hawk, description of the kit, contents, and interior assembly of the kit is reviewed separately:

"Pave Hawk" HH-60G, Part 1 Interior