Center Torpedos

Kagero Destroyer

Lower body assembly

The Game 'Triangle'

Image 2

Japanese 250kg Bomb w/Rack

Misc parts

M48A3 Mod.B

Finished Engine Compartment

Alfa Romeo 2300 8C Monza Race Car

Finished

V3000S "Einheitsfahrerhaus" and Acrylic Paint Set - Wehrmacht Trucks

Finished Model

Focke-Wulf Ta-152C1/R14

Right side

Doodlebug Texaco

Hull Assembly Front

German Sprengboot Tornado

Rear deck

German Main Battle Tank Leopard 1A3/A4

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Stug III 75mm Assault Gun
Review Author
Mike Lamm
Published on
Company
Airfix
Scale
1/76
MSRP
$7.99

The recent re-release of Airfix's catalogue of 1/76 AFVs has generated a bit of a buzz among Airfix fans, many of whom grew up building these little gems as lads. Now, as adults, these kits bring back memories of the simpler times with the re-boxing of these little beauties. I never had much of an opportunity to build Airfix kits in my youth, I don't remember them, or their many American boxings being available in my local hobby shop. However, coming back into the hobby as an adult, I've really taken a liken to many of Airfix's recent offerings, as well as a few of their golden oldies.

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DeHavilland DH-82a Tiger Moth
Review Author
Brian R. Baker
Published on
Company
Airfix
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$12.99

History

The DeHavilland DH-82 Tiger Moth, like the Stearman Model 75 and possibly the Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny”, is one of the standard and best known biplane training aircraft, in terms of numbers built, reputation, and number of surviving aircraft. Like the Stearman, the Tiger Moth began as a primary training aircraft, moving into fame as World War II began and providing the basis for the training programs for the British Commonwealth air forces, including the RAF, RCAF, RAAF, RNZAF, RSAAF, and many other smaller air arms. Originally conceived as a civilian trainer evolving from the DH-60 Gypsy Moth of the late twenties, the DH-82 featured staggered wings and an inverted engine to provide better forward visibility for the pilots. It was fully aerobatic. Wartime versions were equipped with anti-spin strakes ahead of the horizontal stabilizers, although all DH-82’s did not have these.

Book Cover

Panzer Rollen
Book Author(s)
Bob Carruthers
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Casemate Publishers
MSRP
$19.95

Overview

Panzer Rollen provides an insightful look into the workings of the Military Intelligence Service that was so invaluable in shaping both the strategy and tactics of the Allied forces during the Second World War.

Captured German field manuals translated and published by the US Military Intelligence Division are crucial in offering a perception of the intelligence provided to Allied fighters. The two volumes gathered together in this publication were originally published by the German War Office and therefore are particularly valuable, as they also provide a rare glimpse into the methodology underlying the operation of an armored division from the German perspective. Comprising of two supplementary field manuals, this book is essential reading for any military history enthusiast.

Instructions

F-14A/B/D Data and Weapons Decals
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Fightertown Decals
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$25.00

Background Information

Fightertown decals is an online retailer offering decals for the various series of F-14 Tomcats and F-18 Super Hornets. Currently, the offerings are limited to 1/48th scale aircraft and data markings. Each decal sheet includes marking for several aircraft.

Decal Sheet Contents

The decal sheet is big: 8 5/8" by 11 1/2" size. A smaller decal sheet is also included that provides additional windscreen tinting decals, plus smaller items that are somewhat of a mystery to me at this point.

Options

MiG-19 / Shenyang J-6s Decals
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Iliad Design
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$12.00

Background Information

Iliad Design is a Canadian producer of decals, books, and aircraft color charts. Decals are offered in 1/32nd, 1/48th and 1/72nd scales and cover propeller- and jet-powered aircraft

Decal Sheet Contents

This sheet offers markings for seven MiG-19 and Chinese manufactured J-6 aircraft. Countries include Egypt, Pakistan, and Russia. Many of the color schemes are a bit odd and unusual, which makes for some interesting subjects.

The first aircraft is a Shenyang J-6, the Chinese version of the MiG-19S, in Pakistani Air Force markings. The aircraft is a three-color scheme, with the FS colors called out.

Next is a Shenyang J-6 of the Egyptian Air Force, in a two-color scheme, and the FS colors are noted.

The third aircraft is another Pakistani J-6 in red, green and white retirement markings. This is a very colorful aircraft.