Finished cockpit parts for Folgore

Macchi 202 Folgore

Nose Gear

B-52G Stratofortress "Gulf War" 25th Anniversary

Finished aircraft, left-front

F/A-18F Super Hornet

Sprue Front

USAAF Bomber Pilots and Ground Personnel (1944-1945)

Fuselage parts

Mirage IIIE/O/R/RD/EE/EA

Right Side View From Rear

Odessa NI Russian Improvised Armored Tractor

Crew Hatches

Tauchpanzer III Ausf H Smart Kit

Nose gear, side view

Mig 21 in Czechoslovak Service Dual Combo

Unpainted Figure Front

Battles of Smolensk & Roslavl - 1941

Boarding Ladder

Tornado GR. 4

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Package

WWII German Infantry
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Aerobonus
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$10.00

IPMS/USA thanks the Aires Aerobonus team once again for sending us this simple, excellent item for use in a diorama setting. And thanks to Phil and John for obtaining the sets for the team.

This set consists of one perfectly cast figure of an infantryman carrying a Panzerschrek (PS) round on the shoulder. Five parts on one pour block, with main body/torso, two arms, one head with soft field hat with front bill, and one PS round. This one is a standing relaxed pose, good for being alone or walking with the other members of this particular set, looking to his left with weapon over the left shoulder. The detail includes the firing handle on the PS.

The facial features are natural and after light priming take paint and detail wash well. Details include an overall fall/winter jacket with pouch on the belt. The right hand appears to be set up for holding a cigarette (Turkish tobacco not included).

Front Cover

The Japanese Destroyer Shimakaze
Book Author(s)
Mariusz Motyka
Review Author
Luke R. Bucci, PhD
Published on
Company
Kagero Publishing
MSRP
$36.95

Thanks to Casemate Books for the review copy!

Kagero Publishing has produced a large number of WW2 single-warship books from their Super Drawings in 3D series. Each book has roughly 80 pages (82 for Shimakaze), beginning with a short biography of the ship followed by a wealth of CG (computer-generated), three-dimensional, full-color drawings and a 1:200 scale B&W line drawing foldout of side/top views and details of fittings and close-ups on the obverse side.

Color Profiles

F-16C Alaskan Splinter Part II
Review Author
Michael Novosad
Published on
Company
Twobobs Aviation Graphics
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$15.00

Note: Part II of my review for the Two Bobs F-16C Alaskan Splinter decal set 48-262 contains much of the information included in the original review, but has added information for the painting and decaling of a Hasegawa 1/48th scale F-16C. This is addressed under "Application" below.

Two Bobs

Two Bobs Aviation Graphics offers decals in 1/72nd, 1/48th and 1/32nd scales for most modern US Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps military aircraft. There are also sheets for some Russian, Chinese and British modern jet aircraft. In addition, Two Bobs offers a 1/48th scale T-2C Buckeye and a T-45C Goshawk, a publication, and sanding sticks.

Their website supplies images of their decal sheets so the buyer will know what is being purchased. One nice feature that I really like is the inclusion of the FS numbers for the various camouflage color schemes on their full color instruction sheets.

Package

Linked Brass Chain - Medium and Coarse
Review Author
Eric Christianson
Published on
Company
CMK
Scale
1/35
MSRP
$2.10

Czech Master's out of Czechoslovakia continues to add to its list of quality aftermarket and modeling supply products; this time with packages of linked brass chain. Reviewed here are two sizes: 2.8mm (Coarse) and 1.8mm (Medium), suitable for 1/35thscale. The brass chain accepts blackening agent, such as A-West’s ‘Blacken It’, turning the chain from a bright, brass color to a darker color, depending on how long the chain is left in the liquid. Once dry, pigments can be added to flesh out the effect desired. The two sizes are perfect for filling in detail on armor models and/or diorama layouts, and measure 30 cm, or just under 12 inches in length.

I recommend this Czech Master's product for any modeler who wants to add a nice little bit of detail to their work.

I would like to thank the Czech Master's for providing the chain for review, and to IPMS USAfor giving me the opportunity to work with it.

Package

OV-10 Bronco Pitot Tube
Review Author
Ben Morton
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$5.00

Master Model of Poland has been making turned brass and aluminum gun barrels and pitot tubes (among other items) for several years now and turns out some outstanding replacement parts for aircraft, armor, and ship modelers. All of their products are reasonably priced as well.

Adding to the Air Masters series, Master Model of Poland has a simple replacement part for that 1/32ndscale Kitty Hawk OV-10 Bronco that is languishing in your stash. And all for the want of a descent pitot tube. I say that because the pitot tube is rather prominent on this aircraft.