Aires has provided the Reviewer Corps with Quickboost drop-in resin replacement exhaust tubes for Arma Hobby’s P-39Q/N Airacobra in 1/72^nd scale.

In the Package and Product Notes

The sample review came in a plastic bag with a cardboard backing. There are no instructions for this set. For the Arma Hobby kit, they are replacements for part 52, quantity 2.

There are two (2) exhaust tubes from the traditional pour moldings for these resin replacements (not 3D generated). The quality is excellent, and the tube ends have holes molded in, so no drilling is required. Also, the base identifies which tube goes on the right and left side since there is a slight angle to the mounting surface when installed.

Review Process

I started by giving the resin part a warm soapy bath to remove any release agent.

Atlantis Models has done it again bringing back the classic Pie Wagon Custom Show Rod by Tom Daniel from the crypt. It’s a skill level 2 number M6738 MADE IN THE USA kit and has around 40 pieces in 1:24 scale kit. Originally released in 1968, the kit features decals refreshed by Tom’s son, Kelly Daniel.

The model contains 70 pieces molded in the original purple, with clear, chrome and brass plated parts. It also features rubber tires, waterslide decals and the original sell sheet. The decals are great and really set off this, “One Cherry Ride” model! Speaking of decals, I also added some tire script decals from the aftermarket for emphasis. Final dimensions are L-6½”, W-3½” & H-3¾”.

I’ve always loved Tom Daniel kits, and this one hasn’t been seen since 1998. It would look great right out of the box and could be built in an evening.

This is number 39 in the Polish Wings series and it covers the French-built Caudron-Renault CR.714. The book is 104 pages and contains 118 B&W photos, nine color photos, 51 color camouflage aircraft profile illustrations(some including top and bottom views), and six marking illustrations in color totaling 195 pictures and illustrations.

The book begins with a brief overview of the aircraft in Polish service. About 36 Cr.714s were assigned to GC1/145 Polish Squadron in France. This was the only Allied squadron to use the CR.714 in combat.

The bulk of the book covers the operational history of the CR.714 by the Poles throughout the Battle of France. This section is filled with many B&W photos, many not seen before. There are also many wonderful color profiles of the various 714s in service.