Finished Model - Right Front

TF-9J Cougar

Pennant

Satisfaction of Captain Henry Morgan

Complete set

U.S. Field Switchboards

Completed cockpit

Vought F4U-1D Corsair

Closeup photo of rear of model

15cm s.IG.33/2 (Sf) auf Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer

Engine & Prop Detail

B-29 Enola Gay / Bocks Car

Complete- Note Wavy Rigging

GeeBee R2 Racer

Front Left Side

CH-47A Chinook

Finished 3

Avia BK.534 Czechoslovak Biplane Fighter

4

RAAF Fighter F/A-18A Hornet NO.77SQ 77th Anniversary

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1961 Jaguar E-Type, Part Three
Review Author
Joe Staudt
Published on
Company
Agora Models
Scale
1/8
MSRP
$1,599.00

This review covers packs 7, 8, and 9 of the Agora Models Jaguar build. Please see parts 1 and 2 of this review for the first 6 packs and more information about the kit.

Pack 7 starts off easy by assembling the two halves of the mufflers (or “silencers” per the instructions) and installing them onto the floor assembly from pack 6. The rest of pack 7 is devoted to building the left front and right rear wheels and then inserting the left front wheel into the tire and installing it onto the front subframe.

I am finally getting the hang of putting these wire wheels together. My biggest frustration with installing the first two sets of spokes on each wheel has been getting each spoke pointed in the correct direction to seat properly on the rim. I have found that it is easiest to turn the spoke while it is only about halfway inserted. Once it is turned, it is pretty easy to pull it the rest of the way through and get it into place without disturbing the other spokes.

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Wrecks & Relics: 29th Edition

Review Author
Hub Plott
Published on
Company
Crecy Publishing, Ltd.
MSRP
$29.95

This book is 349 pages long with 84 color photos and dozens of B&W photos. It has information on over 4000 aircraft in around 700 locations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whether it be in a museum, private collection, military gate guard, junkyard or even backyard, you will find information on the preserved aircraft, wrecks, cockpits, and major sections. The book is broken down into 10 major sections. After the preface and acknowledgments there is a use guide and then sections by geographical background. These geographical sections are broken down to England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, and Ireland. Each of these sections are then separated out in alphabetical order by County and City/town. All known existing aircraft or substantial remains are listed with specific locations and whether or not they are accessible to the public. The two color photo sections cover 50 pages total.

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Polish Heavy Military Motorcycle P.Z.Inż. M 111 "Sokól 1000"
Book Author(s)
Adam Jońca
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$11.99

Adam Jońca is an illustrator and author. He has contributed to several Stratus / MMP series, including Polish Tracks & Wheels [3 Volumes]; Polish Armoured Trains [3 Volumes; and Single Vehicle [4 Volumes].

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Leopard 2A6 - Armed Forces of Ukraine
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
ICM
Scale
1:72
MSRP
$32.99

From ICM’s website,

Since the summer of 2023, Leopard 2A6 tanks have been in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They actively participate in battles in the east and northeast of Ukraine. Some of them undergo specific modifications due to the nature of modern combat. Recent combat engagements have imposed new requirements, particularly improving protection against shaped charge munitions and attack drones. To address this, additional protective elements in the form of grids are added to the combat vehicles. Solid screens of various types are also used to protect the running gear. The Leopard 2A6 tanks of the Ukrainian army undergo such modifications, and several of these combat vehicles were seen in action in the fall of 2023.

Arma Hobby P-39Q

P-39Q Airacobra
Review Author
Andy Taylor
Published on
Company
Arma Hobby
Scale
1/48
MSRP
$71.00

I like the P-39 series aircraft as they are unique and not flown in combat as they were designed. Like a lot of early war aircraft, they were used because newer models weren’t available. As such, the P-39s flew in combat in the Pacific, and the Russians particularly liked them for ground attack. Like the aircraft, my experience with this model looks good from afar, but far from good.

Reference the Arma Hobby website for this P-39Q.

Bell P-39Q Airacobra Fighter Aircraft Model in 1/48 Scale

New Arma Hobby 2024 molds

The model includes a code to download a 3D printer file with detailed cockpit accessories: