Finished model

Saab SK 37E Stör-Viggen

P47 completed 2

P-47D & F-86E "Gabreski"

Finished Aircraft - Bottom

Deperdussin 1911

Finished left front

USAF B-47 "306th BW(M)"

Preparation for display

British Holland Class Submarine

Finished

Hermes A1 Missile

Completed kit 7

M109A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer

6

FAUN L900/D667 Hard Top Cab

Engine with Photo-etch (not included in kit)

Fokker Dr.1 Weekend Edition

Finished

Panzer IV/70(A)

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Cover Art

World War Toons M5 Stuart Light Tank
Review Author
David Wrinkle
Published on
Company
Meng Model
MSRP
$17.00

For me this kit seems like a match made in heaven. I have always liked the Stuart tank as well as have been looking to trying building one of the toon tanks from Meng. When the opportunity arose to do this review, I jumped on it. I was intrigued after Meng had released several Meng Kids aircraft kits and now, they have released at the time of this review 12 World War Toons tank kits. I also discovered while researching the kit for this review there is apparently video game utilizing the tanks in the series. At the time of this review the game is apparently in beta form.

Cover

Peckuwe 1780 - The Revolutionary War on the Ohio River Frontier
Book Author(s)
John F. Winkler and illustrated by Peter Dennis
Review Author
Dick Montgomery
Published on
Company
Osprey Publishing
MSRP
$24.00

This publication can be purchased in one of three formats. The paperback edition (9781472828842) retails at $24.00. Both the eBook (ePub) (9781472828859) and eBook (PDF) (9781472828866) can be purchased for $19.20.

The author, John F. Winker, has written extensively on the history of Roman, English and American law. He resides in the Columbus, Ohio area and enjoys historical sites in the local area. Peter Dennis is well-known by readers of Osprey publications as his art is included in a large number of Osprey books. Mr. Dennis resides in Nottinghamshire, UK.

Packaging

Royal Navy Corsairs
Review Author
Pablo Bauleo
Published on
Company
Fundekals
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$12.00

Fundekals has released a decal sheet covering Royal Navy Corsairs (F4U-1A) in WW2 for 1/32 scale.

The sheet provides markings for 3 airframes; options are

  • Corsair Mk II, JT427
  • Corsair MkII, JT 383
  • Corsair Mk III, JS70

all of them in HMS Victorious during October 1944 in the camouflage colors of Dark Slate Grey, Extra Dark Sea Grey over Sky… or their American equivalents, making the actual colors to be a bit of a guess to say the least!

By the way, all these airplanes had the “square wing tips” so you probably will have to modify either the Tamiya or Revell model to convert the F4U-1A into a Corsair MkII or MkIII.

Research on these sheets is very comprehensive as the instructions (only provided as a download) include plenty of B&W pictures.

Information Sheet

Su-24M Syrian Warriors Pt. 2
Review Author
Clarence Wentzel
Published on
Company
Advanced Modeling
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$9.99

Background

The Sukhoi Su-24 "Fencer" has been in service for the Russian air forces for over 40 years. It is a rugged, variable wing sweep bomber that is easy to fly and well liked by the two man crew. Several kits have been produced of this aircraft and recently, the Advanced Modeling Company, a supplier of great resin parts, has released some decal sets that depict the Fencer in modern markings.

In accordance with the agreement between Russia and Syria, a group of Russian aircraft were sent to the Khmeimim Air Base in Syria, September 2015 to fly in support of the Syrian ground forces. During actual operations, the national insignias and registration numbers were overpainted. This could not be easily removed so areas of lighter gray can be seen behind the restored insignias and numbers on certain aircraft. This sheet contains seven different markings for Su-24s that have been operated out of the Khmeimim Air Base.

Package

P-40 Diamond Tread Wheels
Review Author
Rob Booth
Published on
Company
CMK
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$4.30

CMK has produced a very nicely detailed set of diamond treaded wheels for the 1/72 Special Hobby P-40/Kittyhawk kits. The supplied items include the diamond tread tires and separate hubs in two options. Although made for the Special Hobby P-40/Kittyhawk kits, these wheels should be adaptable to any of the 1/72 P-40/Kittyhawk IV kits currently on the market, for a smart upgrade to lackluster kit wheels.

The wheels are nicely molded from a 3D-printed master, with no flash or pitting. Tread detailing is fine on the tires, as are the two supplied options for the separate spoked or closed hubs.

Be sure to wash the parts in soapy water to remove mold release agents and prime prior to using your favorite modeling paints.

Highly recommended.

Thanks to the IPMS Reviewer Corps and CMK for the opportunity to review this item.