Allan Murrell
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IDF F-CK-1C/D Landing GearPublished:
This is a white metal landing gear set is to for the AFV Kit IDF F-CK-1C/D 1/48th Scale aircraft. The white metal parts are good are have better-defined details than the original kit parts. They are a very good replacement for the already well details kit parts. The advantage is these white metal parts will provide more strength than the kit parts. The parts included replacing the parts E40, E11, E42, E36, E17, E15, E44, E13, and E46. I did expect to see replacements for E 34, E 37 and E33 but these were not included and it would have added more to this set. The parts are well cast; you do need to sand off the few cast seams and metal pour points. The parts were a perfect fit to the existing mount and were easy to assemble. A couple of the metal parts were a little bent… more |
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From Moscow to StalingradPublished:
The book goes into great detail German Campaign on the Eastern front 1941 to 1942. It covers Germans path from Moscow to Stalingrad which was full of successes and failures for both the Wehrmacht and the Red Army. I found this book very interesting and fascinating. It was full of such a lot of information and some fantastic photographs that I had never seen before. This whole period of World War two was full of problems created by Hitler’s obsession that he knew better that his high command. occasions. There are lot of pictures and illustrations that make the book even more interesting. I recommend this book to everyone with a deep interest the war. The only downside was it could have had a little insight into the actions it fought from an eyewitness… more |
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FW-190A-5/8, R-2/8, F-8 Landing GearPublished:
This is a white metal landing gear set is to for the Eduard 1/72 Fw 190A-5/8, R-2/8, F-8 aircraft. The white metal parts are very good and have more defined details than the original kit parts. They are a very good replacement for the already well-detailed kit parts. The advantage is these white metal parts will provide more strength and last longer than the kit parts. The parts are well cast; you do need to sand off the few cast seams and metal pour points. The parts were a perfect fit to the existing mount and were easy to assemble. A couple of the parts were a little bent, but very easy to fix. I recommend these parts are a great addition to an already extremely well-detailed kit. Thanks go to Scale Aircraft Conversions for providing this set to… more |
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Panther in ActionPublished:
The book is one of the Squadron Signal series “in Action”. It explores the history and development of the Panther tank and its Variants. I have always loved the Panther design and was very happy to have this book to review. The pictures of the Panther in the book are fantastic. The book has some extremely interesting and diverse photos of the iconic Panther, there are over 180 photographs included. The photos really show the classic lines and design of this wonderful symbol of the World War 2. The book made me want to build a couple of Panther models out of my stash and start building using the book for valuable reference. The last sections of the variants are an extremely interesting addition to the book. This book should be in every tank lover’s library and I… more |
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He 111H-3/6/16 Landing GearPublished:
This is a white metal landing gear set is to for the ICM 1/48 HE 111 H3 aircraft. The white metal parts are very good and have better-defined details than the original kit parts. They are a very good replacement for the already well details kit parts. The advantage is these white metal parts will provide more strength and last longer than the kit parts. The parts include the rear wheel parts that replace part numbers D1-2, D1-10, and D2-11. With this assembly, you must drill out the location slot in the main strut to accept the part that replaces the D2-11. The two main gear struts components replace part numbers D2-3, D2-4, C9, and C7 for subassembly 108. D2-5, D2-2, C9, and C7 for subassembly 109. The part number C54 is also replaced with white metal parts.… more |
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Template Squares SteelPublished:
This is a photoetch template set for use scribing/engraving square type features on any subject plastic model. This set with one sheet with 4 smaller templates within it. In the packet includes
SummaryThis is a fantastic set for added some great additional details features to any kit or replacing engraved squares lost due to sanding and filling. They are easy to use and flexible to form around most shapes and surfaces. Thanks go to Eduard for providing this set to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them. |
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Lighting T. Mk 4/5 Landing GearPublished:
This is a white metal landing gear set is to for the Sword 1/48 English Electric Lighting T. Mk4/5 aircraft. The white metal parts are good are have better defined details than the original kit parts. They are a very good replacement for the already well details kit parts. The advantage is these white metal parts will provide more strength and last longer than the kit parts. The parts include the main two gear struts components that replaces part numbers 78, 79, 27, 57, 56, 60 and 61. The front strut parts which replaces part numbers 7, 84 and 59. The parts are well cast; you do need to sand off the few cast seams and metal pour points. The parts were a perfect fit to the existing mount and were easy to assemble. I recommend these parts are a great… more |
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American Knights – The Untold Story of the Men of the Legendary 601st Tank Destroyer BattalionPublished:
This book goes into great detail about the history and combat experience of the first US tank destroyer battalion. It takes you from the unit’s formation to the Kasserine pass to Anzio, Operation Dragoon to the final attacks on the Third Reich, this is the fascinating story of the men and machines fighting against Germany’s best. This book tells the technical details and origins of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, it allows you to be at the front during the European war. As the war developed it become very clear that the allies needed to have a way to defeat the German panzers on the battlefields. The answer was the formation of a new type of battalion, the Tank Destroyers. … more |
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Japanese Refueling CartPublished:
Hauler has provided another addition to the great Diorama releases from Brengun with this Japanese refueling cart for use with Japanese WW2 Air forces. These were used to manually pump fuel for military logistics operations. The detail quality is great; there is a lot of easily removable flash and no other noticeable imperfections. The parts once removed from the mold base are ready to assembly. The parts are very delicate parts that need careful removal and added to the assembly. The Assembly is quick and easy. Please be care cutting the parts as I did find a few air bubbles in the cart frame which did lead to a couple of breaks that need repairing. The Axle is not numbered on the instructions and this is in fact part number 5. I was a little disappointed that… more |
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He 280 Art PrintPublished:
This is an art print poster of the Box art of He 280 kit Eduard released recently. SummaryThis is a fantastic print which I will be framing and placing on my office wall. The print is on high quality paper and has a fantastic image of the He 280 which is one of my favorite aircraft. Now I have the print I will be also buying the model kit to place next to the print once completed. I would highly recommend this print and the others in the series as they are of the best quality and look great in a model room, man cave or office. Thanks go to Eduard for providing this Print to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them |