Countersunk Screws in Frame Side

Alfa Romeo 2300 8C Monza Race Car

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World War Toons M5 Stuart Light Tank

Tow cable too short

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

Masts

Satisfaction of Captain Henry Morgan

Detailed interior 3

Leichte (Funk) Pz.Kpfw.I Ausf. A

Finished model

USN F-4J VF-84 "Jolly Rogers"

Belly with Eduard flaps

Hawker Hurricane Mk I

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Ten Tom's Corolla AE101

Gun compartment

Waffentrager 88mm PAK-43

Photoetch

M346 Advanced Fighter Trainer

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SD.Kfz.223 Leichte Panzerspahwagen (Twin Pack)
Review Author
Robert Folden
Published on
August 17, 2011
Company
Dragon Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$21.95

Dragon Models is fast becoming the standard for 1/72 armor. Recently I had the opportunity to review their new Sd.Kfz. 222 set for IPMS. That review can be found in the archives.

Dragon has now released a new set for the Sd.Kfz. 223. The set is very much like the 222, featuring a detailed chassis, separately molded hull doors, intricate detail, and PE grenade screens for the turret. The new 223 kit comes with two complete models [like the 222 kit] and features the large “bed frame” radio antenna. The 223 kit also features and accurately shaped hull with the turret mounted off-center to the rear of the vehicle. Unlike the 222, the 223 features the 7.92 MG42 in the turret, with a flat grenade screen. Both are nicely represented on the model.

Decal Set Packaging

F-16C Florida Makos Shark Attack Decal Set
Review Author
Robert Folden
Published on
August 17, 2011
Company
Twobobs Aviation Graphics
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$14.00

First let me start off by saying if you have never bought/used a set of TwoBobs decals, you are missing out! Twobobs Aviation Graphics are the makers of some of the best, and arguably most interesting, decals sets. They like to tackle the rarer paint schemes and the new Florida Makos set is no exception.

The set includes marking/choices for 4 aircraft of the 482nd Fighter Wing out of Homestead, Florida [otherwise known as the Florida Makos]. Not only do you get three standard aircraft, but they have also included the Commanding Officer’s plane. The set allows you to mark up two full aircraft, so you can easily do the CO plane and one other. The markings are beautifully done, with very little film around the edges, and bright colorful printing. The artwork features the signature Mako sharks in some of the best printing I’ve seen in decals. TwoBobs has also gone the extra mile to include weapons decals and alternate decals for the different F-16 kits available.

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F4F Wildcat Stabilizer

Review Author
Mike Hinderliter
Published on
August 17, 2011
Company
Quickboost
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$6.95

Quickboost.net just keeps adding to their great line of quality resin aircraft accessories. The latest addition is for the Hasegawa F4F Wildcat. It is up to their usual standards; molded in grayish cream colored resin, smooth, seamless and bubble free. One thing of note is that they are really easy to remove from the mold block with just a few passes from a hobby saw.

The stabilizers that come in the Hasegawa kit are okay and are molded as one piece but the Quickboost.net parts are molded as two pieces so that they can be modeled in the down position. The Quickboost stabilizers are superior and add just that much more realism to the finished kit. The resin parts are very easy to install and fit in place perfectly.

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1950 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup Truck
Review Author
Jim Stratton
Published on
September 28, 2021
Company
AMT
Scale
1/25
MSRP
$23.95

In the 1950’s the American trend saw greater use of the pickup trucks as second vehicles, Due to good marketing Chevrolet set records in the production of trucks with a market share of almost 37%. The 1950 3100 had a 6 cylinder Thriftmaster motor that utilized a GM Model ‘B’ downdraft carburetor with a concentric fuel bowl and a centrally located discharge nozzle. This carb had an improved fast-idle/choke mechanism that helped cold weather starts. The deluxe cab had optional Nu-Vue windows with chrome trim, a wooden floor in the cargo box and optional chrome grille and bumpers. This AMT kit comes with optional parts to make a stock 3100 pickup or a road service vehicle for a Texaco service station truck. The kit also comes with a color pre cut placard with the box top art work suitable for framing.

Packaging

Express Mask for A5M2b
Review Author
Roger Rasor
Published on
August 16, 2011
Company
Eduard
Scale
1/32
MSRP
$9.95

Eduard continues to provide model builders with an ever-growing list of convenient pre-cut paint masks. JX 112 is designed to make life easier for those building either of Special Hobby’s two A5M2 kits. Like other Eduard mask sets, this one is made of Kabuki tape (similar to Tamiya’s masking tape) and contains precut masks for the kit’s windscreen and wheels. The masks will adhere well to any flat or curved surface, so masking is a breeze and they and can easily be removed after paining is completed. A simple instruction sheet is included to guide the masking process.