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Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$4.49

Out of Poland comes a series of add ons. This one is a turned brass replacement for the pitot tube on a F-111.

It looks fantastic and the instructions indicate that it replaces the kit part. The one thing missing is that they don't recommend which kit to use. According to their website it will work on any 72nd scale kit. I don't have an Aardvark in my stash to check but it sure looks like it will improve any kit.

The brass part is well-made and very petite. It requires no further clean up (as opposed to what the kit parts will need) and won’t break during handling while finishing your model. Highly recommended.

Thanks to Master Model Poland for the sample and to IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review it.

Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$4.49

A nice replacement part from Poland, this is a turned brass pitot tube for the F-101B. This one is listed to work on any 72nd F-101B kit.

The instructions show to cut the kit part at the tip of the nose, drill a .8mm hole, and then glue in the replacement part.

I have the old Matchbox kit of the Voodoo and it looks like I will need to glue on the kit pitot tube and then cut it to match the contours of the replacement part and drill the hole at that point.

The brass parts do not require any other clean up and look to be an outstanding replacement for the kit parts and will not break during handling. Highly recommended.

Review Author
Phil Peterson
Published on
Company
Master Model
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$6.99

Another turned brass replacement part from Poland, this one is for any 1/72nd scale F-100. According to the instructions, you need to cut the kit pitot off at the mounting base, drill a .5mm hole in the mounting base, and glue the replacement part. Then you mount the pitot on the airframe, simple.

The pictures show it compared to the Revell of Germany kit part. The brass part needs no clean up and would be much more resistant to breakage during handling of the model. Definitely an improvement. These parts are highly recommended.

Thanks to Master Model Poland for the pitot and to IPMS/USA for the opportunity to review it.

Review Author
Andy Renshaw
Published on
Company
Afterburner Decals
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$15.00

If you are a Phantom Phreak, the one thing you cannot get enough of is stencil data. The Phantom, no matter what service or nationality, seemed to be loaded with stencils. Most Hasegawa kits in 1/48 come with a fairly comprehensive set of stencils, though barely legible, incomplete, and they sometimes can be difficult to blend into the paint. If you have a slatted wing F-4E in your stash, then Afterburner Decals has come to the rescue with this very complete set of stencil data for those Phantoms painted in SEA camouflage and grey undersides.

Review Author
Charles Landrum
Published on
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$6.00

The Yak-38 Forger was the Soviet Union’s equivalent to the Harrier. Built to operate from the KIEV Class Aircraft-Carrying Cruiser, the Forger provided limited air defense and anti-surface ship capability. The Forger relied on the main engine to provide the forward thrust and the lift capability for the rear fuselage. Unlike the Harrier, it had two dedicated lift engines behind the pilot to assist with VTOL. Like the Harrier, the Forger had spring-loaded blow-in doors in the intakes to provide more air during takeoff and landings. And, like the Harriers, when the Forger was shut down, these doors could often be found in the open position. I have provided an image from a Soviet State Publication on the Navy of the period that shows the open intakes to good effect. Unfortunately, the Hobby Boss kit provides intakes with the doors closed. You could open these doors and make replacements from styrene strip. Quickboost, however, has done this for you with this set.