Completed

DG-1000S Glider AKVY

Metal Parts, PE and Decals

Sd.Kfz.234/3 mit 7.5cm KwK

Sprue Shot

Building with Garage

Figure Back

U.S.A.F. Fighter Pilot, Pressure Suit, 1960-1975

Left Front

Pz. Kpfw. V Panther Ausf. G "Last Production"

Engine Wiring 3

F6F-5 Hellcat, Part 2

Decals

Junkers Ju88S-1/3 ‘KG 66’

ICM Paint Colors

Typ 320 (W142) Soft Top, WWII German Staff Car

Misc Image 13

48N6E of 5P85S TEL S-300PMU SA-10 Grumble

Right Side

JagdPanzer IV L70 (A) Final Production - Smart Kit

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Brass parts

Hawker Tempest Mk.V early - Hispano 20mm Cannon Barrels in Fairings
Review Author
Ken Prager
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$12.00

The Hawker Tempest was a British primarily used in the RAF in WWII. The Tempest is a derivative of the Hawker Typhoon, intended to address high altitude performance. The updated design had a new thinner laminar flow wing. Having diverged considerably from the Typhoon, the aircraft was renamed, Tempest. The plane proved to be one of the most powerful fighters of the war and the fastest single-engine propeller-driven fighters at low altitude. Entering the service in 1944 the Tempest was used as a low altitude interceptor, particularly against the V-1 flying bombs and as a ground support aircraft, in operation Market Garden ( D-Day). Later targeting the German rail infrastructure and Luftwaffe aircraft factories. The Tempest was effective in low-level interception role, including the M-262.

Kit contents

German WW I Machine Gun Spandau LMG 08/15 (2pcs)
Review Author
John Noack
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$10.99

Master Models’ Spandau product consists of a beautifully etched and rolled set of cooling jackets, 2 exquisitely machined barrels, two tiny muzzles, and a sheet of 3 pairs of photo etched jacket ends – the front incorporating a ring sight, the rear having a bracket. MM considerately includes a spare set of these, which, amazingly, I did not have to use – no sacrifices to the carpet gods this time.

I’m currently building the Eduard DV, which includes PE parts for the Spandau. I think that you will agree with me that while Eduard’s photoetched parts are excellent, the incorporation of the machined brass parts in the MM set really adds to the appearance of the finished weapon.

48 Scale Package

Angle of Attack Probes. US Type, 1/48 & 1/32
Review Author
Dave Morrissette
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/48 & 1/32
MSRP
$5.00

Angle of Attack probes are used on all aircraft. They measure the angle between the wing and the airflow which is what controls the lift generated by the wings. Without going deep into it, it lets the pilot know when a stall might be coming. Master Models from Poland, known for their excellent metal parts, has made a set of replacement AoA probes for modern jets. There are five pieces included in either the 1/48th or 1/32nd sets. One of the great things about these sets is that they can be used on multiple air frames. The instructions list F-4, F-14, F-15, F-16, F-18, F-111, Draken, Viggen, Gripen and many more. And with the number of parts, you can do multiple kits.

1/48th scale

1/32nd scale

Product packaging

A-37 Cockpit Detail Set
Review Author
Damon Blair
Published on
Company
Aires Hobby Models
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$25.00

The A-37A/B (sometimes referred to as an OA-37A/B) was developed from Cessna’s T-37B trainer. With upgraded engines and eight hardpoints for ordinance, the original concept for the A-37A was ground support of troops. The A-37B had provisions for air-to-air refueling, and the ability to carry slightly more ordinance.

Aires has come up with an excellent replacement for Monogram’s kit cockpit. This kit has resin, printed film, and photo-etched (PE) parts The details in the Aires kit’s ejection seats alone make this kit worth it, but when you add in the instrument panel, Aires’ aftermarket kit really makes the Monogram kit come alive.

One nice feature of the Aires kit is that four control sticks are provided when only two are required. This nice touch gives you some spares in case one column is lost or broken.

Product packaging

Mosquito Seats w/ Safety Belts
Review Author
Mike Hinderliter
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$5.00

Quickboost has added the seats for the Mosquito to their line of resin aircraft accessories. This latest addition is molded in a grayish resin, smooth, seamless and bubble free. Both seats are molded in one piece and are easy to remove from the mold block.

The package states that it is for the Tamiya kit but it would probably work well with any of the Mosquito kits. I compared it with the Tamiya kit. Talk about a noticeable difference, the detail on the Quickboost parts is outstanding. From the photos, you can see that the Quickboost seats have the belts molded on and I can’t believe the amount of detail on them. The seats that come in the kit are so plain and flat while the Quickboost seats just pop out at you.