Bottom Assembly

Kawasaki KI45KAI Nick Limited Edition

Finished 4

JASDF T-1B Trainer

Intakes

F-14A "VF-143 Pukin Dogs"

Marking Options 2

Lockheed Martin C-130J C5 Hercules, Part I – What’s in the Box

Box Art

P-3C Orion, Turboprop Anti-Submarine and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

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Convair B-36D/F/H/J Peacemaker

Finished model top

DeHavilland DH-82A Tiger Moth

Rear

Douglas DC-3

Sprue 1

Kawasaki C-1 Combo (2 Kits) Limited Edition

Finished

I.A.R. 81 BoPi "Dive Bomber"

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Sten Mk.II Submachine Gun
Review Author
Allan Murrell
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$19.95

This is a Brassin resin set to make 8 British Sten Mk.II submachine guns as used by the British during world war 2. This was the most common submachine gun used by the British and this set gives you parts to make two variants (4 of each) plus 4 magazines.

The set contains the following sets:

  • 8 x resin Sten guns
  • 4 x resin magazines
  • 4 straight tube stocks
  • 4 formed tube stocks
  • 1 colored photoetch sheet
  • 1 instruction sheet

The resin parts are very clean and no flash. The resin base part is easy to remove. The photo etch parts form the straps for the Sten guns. There is also a mix of two straps for both versions of the Sten guns.

The parts assemble very easily and give a very realistic Sten guns when complete. They are idea for adding to figures, as stowed equipment or for dioramas.

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Russian Air Defense Weapon System 96K6 Pantsir-S1
Review Author
Dan Brown
Published on
Company
Meng Model
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$150.00

The Pantsir missile system is a family of self-propelled, medium range surface to air missile systems. The 96K6 Pantsir-S1 is a combination of the 2K22 Tunguska missile system with a KAMAZ-6050 8x8 cross country truck. The turret is equipped with two 2A38m 30mm AA guns and 12 57E6 series surface to air missiles. This vehicle has been exported to number of countries including Syria, Serbia and Iraq and it has participated in combat operations in Syria and Ukraine. This new kit from Meng is one of three modern kits to represent this interesting vehicle.

Ruler

Flexible Scribing Ruler
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
UMM-USA
MSRP
$3.00

UMM-USA continues it tradition of innovative and useful tools with part MN040, a Flexible Scribing Ruler. What comes in the package it a 6.5-inch-long thin stainless steel ruler. I say ruler but there are really no demarcation lines on it like what is usually thought of as a ruler. But that does not affect its use at all. This can be used in combination with any of the UMM-USA scribing tools or the Template Scriber. The ruler is 0.08mm (about 0.003 inches) thick and is very flexible and strong and can work on curved surfaces.

Packaging

JGF Sd Type 16 Wheels
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
Company
Hauler
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$14.00

Hauler is offering a set of replacement wheels for the Tamiya Sd Type 16 in 48th scale.

The Hauler wheels are boxed in a study cardboard box and stored in a small zip lock bag within. There are eight wheels contained in the box, two wheels marked as “A”, two as “B”, two as “C”, and two as “D”.

There are no “instructions” contained in the box, nor is there a need for an instruction sheet.

The wheels are each attached to an individual block of resin with the alpha I.D. for that wheel molded on the resin block. The wheel can be quickly removed from the resin block with a razor saw without any damage being done to the tread on the tires.

The Hauler website has an insignificant error on it, which identifies the resin wheels as “photo-etched”. The wheels are, indeed, resin.

The detailed tread on the tires speaks to the excellent quality of the product.

Packaging

F4U Late Ribbed Thread Wheels Set
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
Company
Hauler
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$8.25

Hauler-Brengun is well known as a supplier of high-quality aftermarket detail parts for aircraft, as well as other subjects. In this review, we will look at a set of tires for 1/48th F4U Corsairs. This set of tires is labeled as “Late Ribbed Thread (Late 50s) Wheels Set”. If your Corsair is modeled after an aircraft in use in the late 1950’s then these wheels are for you!

The product package will be very familiar to Brengun fans. The envelope consists of a clear material which allows for an excellent view of the two tires within. The familiar red Brengun data card and a piece of thick black cardstock keeps the wheels safe from harm.

Each of the two resin tires is molded as a single piece. There are no seams and therefore, there is no mold ridge to file down along the circumference of the tires. There is a portion of each tire that is “flattened”, so be sure to put that flat surface into contact with the “ground”.