Completed kit

US Diamond T 969A Wrecker

Completed Model

F4D-1 Skyray Part 3 - The Finish

Rear view with license plate mod

Renault London Taxi

Front left view

B-17E, F, and Early G: Part II - The Finished Model

Left Side

S35E Draken

Stern View

IJN Akagi Aircraft Carrier Full Hull Limited Edition and Super Detail Set

I-365 Completed - Aft Deck - With Cover

Submarine I-365

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Beaufort Mk.1 – WWII British Dominions Air Force

Completed 4

RQ-7B Shadow Drone

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Audi R8 LMS GT3 Spa 24 Hours ’15 with Detail Up Set

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Hellcat Mk. I Mask

Review Author
Paul R. Brown
Published on
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$6.95

This set is designed to fit Eduard’s recently released Fleet Air Arm Hellcat Mk. I, but as the Hellcat Mk. I is a F6F-3, the mask will also fit Eduard’s F6F-3 kit.

Since Eduard’s Hellcat includes different parts for the central canopy section to allow you to pose it either open or closed, and these parts are actually a little different, the mask set includes separate masks for each option. I chose the open option as I wanted to show off the nice interior provided in the kit.

Box Art

English Electric Canberra B(i).6/B.20
Review Author
Keith Gervasi
Published on
Company
Airfix
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$52.99

History

The English Electric Canberra traces its roots back to 1944 when the Air Ministry issued a requirement for a successor to the De Havilland Mosquito 'with no defensive armament and a high-altitude capability to evade interceptors'. Taxi tests began in May of 1949 and the first flight was May 13th, 1949…..and yes, it was a Friday! First delivery to the RAF was May 25th, 1951 t0 101Sqn, Binbrook and in the next 3 years, 23 squadrons received the aircraft. The Canberra proved so successful that it was exported to many other countries (15) and also built in Australia and the U.S. there were (including prototypes) 40 variants of the Canberra. The B9i).6 was the interim interdictor version for the RAF pending delivery of the B(I)8. Based on the B.6 with a detachable ventral pack housing four 20 mm Hispano Mk. V cannon for strafing; also had provision for two wing hard points. LABS (Low-Altitude Bombing System) for delivery of nuclear bombs.

Product packaging

Focke Wulf Fw 190F-8 Tail Wheel Assembly
Review Author
Timothy Gidcumb
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$4.80

Recently I was given the opportunity by IPMS USA to review Aires Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 tail wheel assembly for the 1/32 Revell Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 kit. One of the first things to notice with this product is the excellent presentation of the packaging with the sealed flap on the back of the package to allow for easy access to parts.

Upon removal of all the different parts that make up the tail wheel assembly, you will notice the great detail that we have come to expect from Aires QB products. The molding and detail on the tail wheel assembly’s parts are excellent and they come off of the resin block with little effort along with the help of an X-Acto blade or razor saw.

The tail wheel assembly comes in several highly detailed parts that will need assembly. The tail wheel frame comes in 2 pieces, with support arms, tail wheel, and an actual shock.

Product packaging

Focke Wulf FW-190F-8 Fuel Point with Covers
Review Author
Timothy Gidcumb
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$3.50

Recently I was given the opportunity by IPMS USA to review Aires Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 fuel point with covers for the 1/32 Revell Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 kit. One of the first things to notice with this product is the excellent presentation of the packaging with the sealed flap on the back of the package to allow for easy access to parts.

Upon removal of the resin fuel points and covers, you will notice the great detail that we have come to expect from Aires QB products. The molding on the fuel points and covers is excellent and it comes off of the resin block with little effort along with the help of a razor saw.

Box Art

A/M32A-60 Generator
Review Author
Rod Lees
Published on
Company
Videoaviation
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$29.80

This kit provides an am32a-60 Generator, 1/32 scale, air and power cart, used by United States and NATO to provide ground power for ground system operations and compressed air for starting jet engines.

The “Dash 60”, as it is known, is a portable gas-turbine powered unit designed to provide high-pressure air to spin jet engines up to starting RPM, and at the same time provide 28-volt DC, 1500 amp, or 115/220-volt AC three-phase electrical power for aircraft systems. Once the engine starts and the aircraft is running on its own power, the cart is shut down and removed from the vicinity of the aircraft, allowing it to depart.

This kit comes with provision for three different decal marking options; one in standard 1960’s through 1980’s Yellow, one in the USAF 36079 overall dark green, and one gray Navy version. They have also been painted in Desert Tan, but this is not catered for in the kit.