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Chevrolet G7107 WWII Army Truck

Kit-included decal set

F/A-18F Super Hornet

Sprue D

Honda Dax 125

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Hurricane Mk II D

U.S.S. Intrepid

Lindberg Tabletop Navy - Two pack All American WWII Ships (U.S.S. Intrepid & U.S.S. North Carolina)

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Lois & Co. Monowheel Mk.I

Side view

Foose Design 2015 Corvette Stingray

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WWII RAF Cadets

Finished model top view

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley MK V

Model on base

P-38 Lightning Egg Plane

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Kriegsmarine Observation Equipment Set
Review Author
Bill O'Malley
Published on
Company
Veteran Models
Scale
1/200
MSRP
$34.98

Background

For directing the 38cm and 15cm guns, Bismarck was equipped with three armored fire control posts (in the conning tower, on the foretop, and on top of the aft superstructure. The main and aft control posts were equipped with 10.5m rangefinders, while the front control post received a 7m rangefinder. Each station was also equipped with optical target givers (Zielgeber C/38 S), two pieces in the aft post and three each in the fore and main posts. Binocular columns were also probably placed in the fire control posts. Veteran Models provides a diagram of the Bismarck showing possible locations for the equipment. The Battleship Bismarck By Stefan Draminski

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Tru-Color Paints
Review Author
Randy Bumgardner
Published on
Company
Tru-Color Paint
MSRP
$5.69

Tru-Color paint was started in 2008 when Rick Galazzo and Scott Cohen, armed with a desire to improve the Accupaint formulas, set about to formulate a new model paint. Both gentlemen have extensive experience formulating commercial paints, so they brought their knowledge and experience to bear in the model world. The goal was to produce a paint that was a solvent-based formula with a quick drying time and a glossy finish. The result of their efforts is Tru-Color paint.

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Sherman Tanks (U.S. Army, North-Western Europe, 1944-1945)
Book Author(s)
Dennis Oliver
Review Author
Blaine Singleton
Published on
Company
Casemate Publishers
MSRP
$22.95

Introduction

The aim of this innovative new series is to provide modelmakers and tank enthusiasts with a new standard of primarily visual reference of both full-size tanks and their scale models. Each book will contain detailed technical information imparted through drawings and photographs while the meticulously researched full-color profiles will provide a complete reference for paint schemes and markings, in addition every volume of TankCraft series will feature summaries of design histories and operational careers, and reviews of available kits. Each book is devoted to an iconic tank type – chosen for its popularity as a modelling subject – and the series will provide coverage across a range of different criteria, showcasing the best of the world’s tank types and providing invaluable insight and guidance for modelmakers.

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C-130 E/H Engine Set
Review Author
David Horn
Published on
Company
Brengun
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$18.32

Brengun is a new company to me, but what I have seen they are producing a wide range of unique resin and photoetch accessories in 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 as well as 1/144. These nacelles were previously produced by Attack Squadron (Arma Hobby) and that product line was sold to Brengun, which is a big relief to C-130 fans.

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Division Leclerc Column & Free French 2nd Armored Div, 1940-46
Book Author(s)
Merlin Robinson, Thomas Seignon
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Osprey Publishing
MSRP
$17.10

Introduction

'General Leclerc' was the nom de guerreadopted by the Gaullist officer Philippe de Hautcloque, to protect his family in occupied France. He became France's foremost fighting commander, and his armored division (the '2e DB') its most famous formation. Starting as a small scratch force of mostly African troops organised and led by Leclerc in French Equatorial Africa, it achieved early success raiding Italian and German positions in co-operation with Britain's Long Range Desert Group. Following the Allied victory in North Africa it was expanded and reorganised as a US Army-style armoured division, with American tanks and other armoured vehicles. Shipped to the UK, in spring 1944, it was assigned to Patton's US Third Army, landing in time for the Normandy breakout and being given the honour of liberating Paris in August 1944.