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Model T RNAS Armoured Car

Complete 7

PT-109

Decal 2

Saab J 29F Tunnan

Sprue 6

Kawanishi H8K2 Type 2 Flying Boat Model 12

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Mitsubishi A6M5a Zero Type 52 Koh Fighter-Bomber

Moo!

Livestock Set, Vol. 2

Weapons 1

Mirage F1.B

Finished Model

WWII British Army Mobile Chapel

Sprue 4

Saab J 29F Tunnan

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FE.2b early Part 5

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F-15E Maximum Effort Eagles
Review Author
David Horn
Published on
Company
Twobobs Aviation Graphics
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$22.00

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, which has very large amount of markings, fifteen to be exact! Each of the fifteen subjects of the 494th Fighter Squadron have colorful nose art that are real attention getters like "Dead Pool" "Texas Ranger" and one of the markings, "2-Oh-40oz" which has an image of a red tail P-51D dropping bombs. The aircraft and nose are included is: 00-3001 "Jenny"; 00-3002 "Devils Darlin"; 00-3003 ""Gears of War"; 00-3004 "Bulls Eye"; 01-2000 "Valkyrie; 91-1311 "Lady Liberty"; 91-1313 "Texas Ranger"; 91-1314 "Chief"; 91-1324 " White Walrus"; 91-1326 "Ravage"; 91-1329 ""Deadpool"; 91-1335 "Megalodon"; 96-1602 "A-Bombinator"; 96-0201 "Firebird" and 96-0204 ""2-Oh-40oz".

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DH 100 Vampire FB Mk.52 Over Northern Sky
Review Author
David Wrinkle
Published on
Company
Special Hobby
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$20.33

The De Havilland (English Electric) Vampire was conceived in 1941 and first took to the sky in 1943. According to Wikipedia it was used by over 30 nations and was last flown operationally by Rhodesia in 1979. Given the longevity of the Vampire, and its interesting twin boom look I took on the challenge of this build and review.

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Consolidated B-24, Vol. 2 B-24G to B-24M
Book Author(s)
David Doyle
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
Company
David Doyle Books
MSRP
$18.50

This release is Vol. 2 in the Legends of Warfare-Aviation series and covers the B-24 G to the B-24M in nine chapters. There are hundreds of photographs (actually 291 color and b/w photos) in this 128-page publication. The photographs coverage of the B-24 (and derivatives) inside and out. Those who wish to build a highly detailed model of the B-24 will find this publication an excellent and comprehensive resource.

The stunning images are accompanied by a few paragraphs that describe the distinct features of the B-24 variants that are covered (see those variants lists in the Table of Contents below), and with informative captions for each image.

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Osprey Dutch Navies of the 80 Years' War 1568–1648
Book Author(s)
Bouko de Groot
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Osprey Publishing
MSRP
$18.00

Military History has always fascinated Bouko de Groot. He earned a BA in Art History and an MA in Egyptology from Leiden University. Bouko de Groot served in the Dutch Army and has authored a number of academic, popular scientific, and business journalistic articles. He spent at least eight years working in Shanghai for IHS Fairplay, publishing daily online maritime news, along with weekly and monthly magazines. He is Dutch and currently lives in Germany.

Peter Bull graduated from art college in 1979 and has worked as a freelance illustrator for over 25 years. He has created both traditional and digital art for publishers worldwide. Peter also runs the Peter Bull Art Studio, based in East Sussex, UK, which he founded in 1975.

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U-2A Dragon Lady
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
AFV Club
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$70.00

The U-2 is one of those historic planes that many people have heard of whether they are fans of planes or not. From the shooting down of Francis Gary Powers to its long service of gathering intelligence, it has always interested me. AVF Club has issued their first kit of this iconic plane as the U-2A Dragon Lady.

Inside the box, there are eight grey sprues with petit panel lines and no flash, easily the equivalent of top-flight manufacturers. One crystal clear sprue is provided along with a large decal sheet and a nice picture of the box art. There are three options in the box for markings: