Allan Murrell

IPMS Number
49715

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Bae Hawk 100 Series Pitot Tube

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Company: Master Model

The highly detailed all metal Pitot tube to replace any 1/32 Hawk 100 Kit part. I had the Kinetic Kit no 3206 in the stash so used it on that kit.

The Assembly is quick and easy. The final part once the plastic piece is replaced with the metal detail part looks so much better. I would recommend this for any 1/32 Hawk kit you may have in your stash.

Thanks go to Master Model for providing this super figure to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them

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IDF Nagmachon Late Set

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Company: Eduard

This is a very nice photoetch set for the Tiger Models IDF Nagmachon Late Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the exterior of the kit.

The photoetch sheet has parts are for the:

  • Periscope top covers
  • Vents for turret sides
  • Hatch handles and latches
  • Side stowage handles and latches
  • Rear engine bay tie downs
  • Side armor tie downs, chains and handles
  • Gas container tie downs
  • Head light guards
  • Mud / Skirt from and rear flaps

In the packet is:

  • 1 Photoetch sheet
  • 1 Instruction sheet

Summary

This is a very detailed photoetch set. It is a adds tremendous additional detail to the kit.

Thanks go to Eduard for providing… more

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Flying Wings and Radical Things

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Book Author(s): Tony Chong
Company: Specialty Press

When I was offered the opportunity to review this book I was so excited as I have always been fascinated by John K. "Jack" Northrop and his designs.

The book arrived and I was immediately impressive with its size, quality and content! It was a joy just to have and flick thro as the pictures and drawings are fantastic.

The book explores the whole history of the company and the may designs both paper and actually produced aircraft. The book is writing in a way that it draws you in and without being to technical gives you a great overview of the aircraft and the company’s ups and downs. I was both entertained and taught a lot while reading the book. I cannot recommend this book enough; I could not put it down and finished the whole book in under a week!

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RAF Fighter Pilot (Modern)

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Company: PJ Production

The detail quality is great, there minimal flash or other imperfections. The parts once removed from the mold base are ready to assembly.

The Assembly is quick and easy. The final part is painted and I did my best but I am not a very good figure painter and did not do this great figure justice.

This is the first PJ Productions product I have worked with and I was very impressed with it. I am really looking forward to buying more of this great quality figures.

Thanks go to PJ Productions for providing this super figure to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them.

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Su 33 Mask Set

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Company: Eduard

This is a mask set for the Kinetic Su-33 Kit. This set helps save time masking the canopy and wheels by providing all you need with pre-cut masks.

In the packet is:

  • 1 precut masking sheet
  • 1 instruction sheet

The masks are for the front windscreen, main canopy and the wheel hubs

Summary

This is very good and time saving when it comes to masking, which is perfect for this kit and really helps.

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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US Army LeTourneau Field Compaction Roller

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Company: L.Z. Models

L.Z Models has provided another great accessory for any military tractor. These were used to flatten ground to allow the building of airfields and camps, etc.

The detail quality is great, with minimal flash or other imperfections. The parts, once removed from the mold base, are ready to assembly. The small parts are very delicate and you must take extreme care when removing them from the mold base.

The assembly is quick and easy. The final part is painted olive drab and looks great as an addition to any diorama.

Thanks go to L.Z Models for providing this kit to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them.

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Hand Pallet Truck

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Company: Hauler

Hauler has provided another addition to the great Diorama releases with this Modern Hand Pallet Truck. These were used to manually transport single pallet loads in commercial and 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. There is also a small Photo Etch sheet with some very delicate parts that need careful removal and adding to the assembly.

The Assembly is quick and easy. The final part is painted yellow and looks great as an addition to any diorama.

Thanks go to Hauler for providing this kit to review and IPMS USA for allowing me to review it for them.

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Su-33 Exterior

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Company: Eduard

This is a great photoetch set for the Kinetic Su-33. This set adds a lot of extra parts and also replaces some of the photoetch included in the kit. This set adds a lot of addition detail to the exterior and make it look even better.

The photoetch parts are for the:

  • Landing gear details
  • Various grilles
  • Land gear bay details
  • Access panels

In the packet is:

  • 1 Large photoetch sheet
  • 1 Instruction sheet

Summary

This is great photoetch set to bring a lot of additional details to this very good kit. The set includes part to replace some of the photoetch included with more detailed and robust parts

Thanks go to Eduard for providing this set to review and IPMS/USA for… more

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Su-33 – Kinetic, Interior Set

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Company: Eduard

This is a very nice photoetch set for the Kinetic Su-33 Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the interior of the kit, plus additional exterior parts as a bonus.

The photoetch parts are for the:

  • Cockpit side panels
  • Instrument panel, pedal and various control details
  • Seat belts, seat arms and placards
  • Canopy guides and mirrors
  • Access panels
  • HUD parts
  • Static discharge strips

In the packet is:

  • 1 Photoetch sheet
  • 1 Colored photoetch sheet
  • 1 Clear plastic printer sheet
  • 1 Instruction sheet

Summary

This is a great Photo etch set. It is a must for the Su-33 Kit as it makes it into even greater model with all additional… more

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Sea Harrier FRS.1

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Company: Eduard

This is a great Photo Etch set for the Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1Kit cockpit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the cockpit of the kit and makes a great kit even better.

The photo etch parts are for the:

  • Cockpit side panels
  • Instrument panel and various control details
  • Seat belts
  • HUD parts

In the packet is:

  • 1 colored photoetch sheet
  • 1 instruction sheet

Summary

This is yet another great Photo etch set. Is a must for the Kinetic Kit as it makes it into a great model with all additional interior details for this aircraft. I would suggest that if would be worth consider the large interior set product number 49769 as you get a lot more detail parts for a small premium in… more