Decals

Space Shuttle Discovery

Decal sheet

F-4E Phantom II

Side

Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden (Jack) “Prisoner of War”

Finished Turret Detail 1

M1A2 SEP V2 Abrams

Aft end

F-15C Eagle, 57th Fighter Interceptor Squadron

Front View

Panzer Kpfw. IV Ausf. D

21 Elevator Ejector Pin

USS Midway Pt 3: Flight Deck & Island

Painted & decaled

MiG-15 Ceskoslovenske Patnactky

9

Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor

2

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

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Package

A-1H Skyraider (USAF) Wheels and Paint Masks
Review Author
Pat Villarreal
Published on
Company
Aires Hobby Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$8.50

Aires has provided the Reviewer Corps with a resin replacement set of USAF/VNAF A-1H/J Skyraider wheels in 1/72nd scale. USAF/VNAF Skyraider wheels used stamped steel rims which are different than the spoked US Navy version. This resin set will allow a more accurate build of a USAF/VNAF Skyraider.

In the Package and Product Notes

The sample review came in a plastic bag with paper instructions and vinyl paint mask. The instructions detail the use of the vinyl masks. For the Hasegawa kit, these are replacements for parts C10 & C11 (wheel & rim).

There are two (2) wheels from the traditional pour moldings for these resin replacements (not 3D generated). The quality is excellent, and the rim edges are pronounced for those who prefer to paint the rubber part of the wheel.

Review Process

I started by giving the resin part a warm soapy bath to remove any release agent. Then I cut away the flash at the base.

Book Cover

Last War of the Superfortress: MiG 15 vs the B-29 in the Korean War 1950-1953
Book Author(s)
Leonid Krylov
Yuriy Tepsurkaev
Review Author
Brett W Scholten
Published on
Company
Helion & Company
MSRP
$49.99

Another offering in the Asia @ War Series.

A very interesting book. We see the Korean Air War through the eyes of Soviet Aviators sent to get combat experience in jet fighters. The first couple of pages were rough. I felt like I was reading a 1980’s era Soviet Propaganda piece. The authors quickly left that track and started a very good overview of the events leading up to Russia’s involvement, and an unknown (to me) discussion on China warning the United States prior to entering the war.

The B-29’s were initially engaged by prop-driven aircraft and were able to successfully defend themselves. This led to over confidence on the part of the Air Force leadership, and a belief that the bombers could defend themselves from fighters.

Cover

Luftwaffe Search Lights and Range Finding Equipment, Vol. 2
Book Author(s)
Alan Ranger
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books
MSRP
$22.00

MMP was founded in 1996 by Roger Wallsgrove, to publish "Mushroom Model Magazine". This quarterly modelling magazine was developed from "Mushroom Monthly”, a club newsletter which ran from 1985 to 1995, achieving a world-wide reputation for quality articles, fearless and honest reviews, and a great sense of humor. From 1997 the magazine was produced in collaboration with Robert Peczkowski and Artur Juszczak (Stratus), which meant a big leap in print quality and design. MMP expanded into book publication in 1999 with Stratus, and since then they have built up a list of hard cover and soft cover titles on aircraft and aviation, naval, military vehicles, and military history. Stratus / MMPBooks are distributed in North America by Casemate Publications. One can find additional information available on their Facebook page.

Cover

Grumman A-6 Intruder & EA-6B Prowler
Book Author(s)
Andy Evans
Review Author
Frank Landrus
Published on
Company
Guideline Publications
MSRP
$39.00

Guideline Publications Guideline Publications is the UK's leading publisher of modeling and hobby-related magazines. With a world-class portfolio of titles and an international Social Media presence, Guideline Publications has a dedicated readership that is constantly expanding into new areas. This English language book, Grumman A-6 Intruder & EA-6B Prowler, is authored by Andy Evans with scale drawings by Sam Pearson. The latest in Guideline’s Warpaint series, 146, was published in January 2025. A digital edition will soon be available. The latest on Guideline’s publications can be found on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/guidelinepub/

Yahu P-39D Instrument Panel

P-39D/P-400 Airacobra Early Instrument Panel
Review Author
Pat Villarreal
Published on
Company
Yahu Models
Scale
1/72
MSRP
$6.99

Yahu Models has provided the IPMS reviewer corps with a 1/72nd scale instrument panel for Amra Hobby’s P-39D/P-400 Airacobra. This set also includes photo-etch (PE) detail for the side doors.

In the Package

The instrument panel (IP) detail set is enclosed in a plastic bag with one (1) photoetched (PE) IP already assembled and two (2) PE etched sheets for other cockpit areas and the side doors. The parts come packaged in an individual Ziploc bag and cardboard.

Conclusion

Overall, this is a nice detail set to upgrade Arma Hobby’s P-39D/P-400 Airacobra instrument panel. The close-up picture shows off the minute detail printed on the PE parts and the fidelity at such a small size is amazing.

I want to thank Yahu Models for providing the P-39D/P-400 Airacobra instrument panel set and IPMS/USA for allowing me the opportunity to review.

Highly recommend!