Cockpit Cassette Inserted2

Mosquito B Mk.IV - Part 2

Runner C

Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf. Type J/L/M, Part 1

Divers 21

Chernobyl #6: Feat of Divers

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Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate

Finished

P-51D Mustang "Aces of the Eighth" Dual Combo

Finished otter kit

M-76 Otter Light Amphibious Transport

Front view

AFV Valentine Mk.III w/Rotatrailer

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FAUN L900/D667 Hard Top Cab

Close-up of weathered tire and Halibrand wheels

'30 Ford Model A Roadster 2'n1

Model Picture

Russian 9K37M1 BUK

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Spitfire Mk IX Cockpit Door
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Aires Hobby Models
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$6.50

IPMS/USA thanks the Aires team once again for sending us this simple, excellent item for use on a kit, in this case, a Quickboost spitfire pilot entry door replacement for the new-mold Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk V through IX. And thanks to Phil and John for obtaining the sets for the team…

This set consists of one detailed entry door and a crowbar. The door is detailed enough you can leave the crowbar out (which I understand was a frequent option) if you so desire. The door contains frame and latch details, the torque tube with detailed U-drive section, and stringer detail.

Simplicity is the byword… leave on the pour stub, spray with your favorite lacquer primer, then paint with interior green and carefully weather and wash. Remove from the pour stub CAREFULLY, as the crowbar mounts and door latch is delicate but still strong. Install on your model, and touch up paint. DONE!

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Spitfire Mk IX Exhaust - Oval Openings
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Aires Hobby Models
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$8.00

IPMS/USA thanks the Aires team once again for sending us this simple, excellent item for use on a kit, in this case, a Quickboost engine exhaust replacement for the new-mold Revell 1/32 Spitfire Mk V through IX. And thanks to Phil and John for obtaining the sets for the team…

This set consists of two exhaust banks. This set is the oval/round openings version, and is perfectly designed to install in the Revell new mold 1/32 Spitfire Mk V through IX series.

Why buy? The kit items come in halves, split down the middle, and therefore have an almost impossible to fill seam which destroys the detail. Uhg.

Enter Quickboost...

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Bf-109G-6s
Review Author
Floyd S. Werner Jr.
Published on
Company
Eagle Editions Ltd.
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$18.50

The second new release from Eagle Editions in their EagleCal line of decals is aimed at the Bf-109G-6. With the release of the Tamiya kit and the previously released Eduard and Zvezda kits there is no shortage of plastic to put these on. While I’m only reviewing the 1/48th scale decals, they are also available in 1/72nd and 1/32nd scales.

The Bf-109G-6 is a favorite amongst modelers and model manufacturers so the big thing is which markings to add to yours. EagleCals has you covered with this release.

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Lysander Mk. III Control Surfaces - Elevators and Stabilizers
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Aires Hobby Models
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$14.00

IPMS/USA thanks the Aires team once again for sending us this simple, excellent item for use on a kit, in this case the Eduard (formerly Gavia) Lysander Mk. III. And thanks to Phil and John for obtaining the sets for the team…

This set consists of eight resin parts to replace the kit’s solid, neutral position Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevators. There are two elevators with leading edge, two stabilizers with concave aerodynamic coves for accepting the elevators, and four hinges.

I liked this set because it gives the kit a more natural look.. Even with aerodynamic mass balances at the end of the leading edge tip of the elevators (which is what those bulky “tabs” on the front of the elevator are, (To prevent damaging and even dangerous “buzz” or “Flutter” in flight, which can rip the control surface off), elevators frequently do not have a neutral “sit” on the ground.

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Albatros D.V
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$39.95

Brief History

The Albatros D.V was a fighter aircraft used by the Imperial German Air Service during World War I. The D.V was the final development of the Albatros D.I family, and the last Albatros fighter to see operational service. Despite its well-known shortcomings and general obsolescence, approximately 900 D.V and 1,612 D.Va aircraft were built before production halted in early 1918. The D.Va continued in operational service until the end of the war