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ASF-X Shinden II "Ridgebacks" – Limited Edition

9 F-4EJ Painted

F-4EJ (Final Flight)

Cockpit from side

Spitfire Mk IXc (late) and Detail Sets

Jackal Close Up 2

Jackal 1 High Mobility Weapon Platform

Cockpit 2

MV-22B Osprey

Completed Build

Zil-131 with Trailer

Front-end detail

Mitsubishi J2M5 Raiden (Jack) Type 33

Decals

Junkers Ju88S-1/3 ‘KG 66’

Front suspension

US Diamond T 969A Wrecker

Left rear

Bf-109E-4, Part 2

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JASDF F-15J Eagle
Review Author
Ron Verburg
Published on
Company
Platz
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$59.00

History

The Mitsubishi F-15J/DJ Eagle is a twin-engine, all-weather air superiority fighter based on the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle in use by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The F-15J was produced under license by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The subsequent F-15DJ and F-15J Kai variants were also produced. Japan is the largest customer of the F-15 Eagle outside the United States.[In addition to combat, F-15DJ roles include training. The F-15J Kai is a modernized version of the F-15J.

Front Cover

The St. Mihiel Offensive
Book Author(s)
Maarten Otte
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
Company
Pen & Sword
MSRP
$22.95

The book in hand shows that it was published in January 2020 by Pen & Sword with an ISBN # 1526734958. Not being found on the Pen & Sword website, the Casemate website contained a page for this book with an ISBN # of 9781526734952.

Overview (as found on the website)

The St Mihiel Offensive, which took place between the 12th and 16th September 1918, was the first full scale attack that was under the direct command of the Americans, in the person of General J. Pershing. He combined his command of the First (at the time the only) American Army with that of Commander in Chief of the AEF, a tremendous burden.

Box Art

A-26B-15 Invader
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
ICM
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$100.00

Brief History (from Wikipedia)

The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965) is an American twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft. Built by Douglas Aircaft Company during World War II, the Invader also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts. A limited number of highly modified United Sates Air Force aircraft served in Southeast Aisa until 1969. It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying a large bomb load. A range of guns could be fitted to produce a formidable ground-attack aircraft.

PE Fret

DO 217N-1 Seatbelts for ICM
Review Author
Will Kuhrt
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$12.95

Kit

The 1/48 Eduard photo etch seatbelt kit contains one full-color photo etch tree containing five numbered parts with a total of 16 parts. The single-page instruction guide is easy to follow. Each of the three seats is clearly depicted with line drawings. Assembly of the seatbelts is nearly foolproof. The right side for each seat is labeled A while the left side is labeled B. This consistency makes assembly of the seatbelts go quickly.

Reviewer’s Comments

Filling a void for the ICM DO 217N-1 kit for which no seatbelts or seatbelt decals are provided, Eduard has stepped up to provide an excellent photo etch set. Whether you are a builder who likes to add just that little bit extra or a detail hawk, this full-color photo etch is a real asset to this ICM kit.