Allan Murrell
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Sea Harrier FRS.1 Mask SetPublished:
This is a mask set for the Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1Kit. This set helps you save time masking the canopy by providing all you need pre-cut masks. In the packet is:
The masks are for the front windscreen, main canopy and the wheel hubs. SummaryThis 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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Sea Harrier FRS.1 ExteriorPublished:
This is a great photoetch set for the Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1 kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the exterior and makes it look even better. The photoetch parts are for the:
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SummaryThis is great photoetch set to bring a lot of additional details to this very good kit. 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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Sea Harrier FRS.1 Interior SetPublished:
This is a great photoetch set for the Kinetic Sea Harrier FRS.1Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the interior of the kit and makes a great kit even better. The photo etch parts are for the:
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SummaryThe added detail to the seat is impressive and really fills out a very plain vanilla seat. This is yet another great Photoetch set. The side panels really make the color pop as well as the… more |
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Westland Wessex HC.2Published:
When I was offered the opportunity to review this kit, I jumped at the chance. Growing up in the UK, the Wessex was a familiar sight at airshows and at Airports. The kit looks great and when you open the box the size and amount of detail is fantastic! In the box is:
All the sprues are extremely well molded with super fine details. The plastic is a little softer than I like. A big drawback is the sprues have no part numbers on them so you have to keep turn back to the front of the instruction manual to ensure you are… more |
The SBS in World War IIPublished:
I have never heard much about the British Special Boat Service and was pleased to hear of this book as it tells of the SBS exploits that were never really told fully before. The book tells the story of the SBS from its conception from within the Special Air Service (SAS) in 1942 through to the end of World War II when it was disbanded. The story covers the missions and history of the unit, its men and the major impact they had on the war in and around the Mediterranean. Like the SAS the SBS were very highly trained and ruthless. They were experts in Guerilla warfare and exploiting the Germans weaknesses and local country side whenever they could. The SBS used hit and run tactics on German airbases and installation in and around the Mediterranean to help reduce the… more |
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OS2U Kingfisher Exterior SetPublished:
Another very nice photo etch set, this time for the Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the exterior of the kit. The photetch parts are for the:
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SummaryThis is a must have set for the Kitty Hawk Kit as it makes it into a great model with lot of additional exterior details for this aircraft. I really think the engine details alone is worth getting this set. 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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OS2U Kingfisher Interior SetPublished:
This is a great photo etch set for the Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher Kit. This set adds a lot of extra detail to the interior of the kit and makes it really stand out. The phot etch parts are for the:
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SummaryThis is a one of the best Photo etch sets I have used and is a must for the Kitty Hawk Kit, as it makes it into a great model with lot of additional interior details for this aircraft. I… more |
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Rockin' Rhino Upgrade SetPublished:
Having the Rockin’ Rhino (F4J Phantom) kit in my stash I was excited to be able to review the upgrade kit. I wanted to see if it would add anything to an already highly detailed kit. Well I was not disappointed as this set really does add a lot of additional and very visible details to this super kit. The photo etch parts are for the:
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I did find two small issues with this set:
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OS2U Kingfisher Seatbelt SetPublished:
This is a photo etch set to replace the photo etch seatbelts provided with the Kitty Hawk OS2U Kingfisher kit. This set is colored and are far more realistic and accurate compared to the set provided with the kit. In the packet is:
SummaryThis is a great replacement set for the set supplied with the kit. The set gives a lot better and pre-painted set of seat belts for both the pilot and gunners seats. 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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Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice BatmobilePublished:
This is the latest Batmobile from the Batman vs. Superman Dawn of Justice movie. It is a nice looking vehicle! The instruction booklet is concise and gives great illustrations. The kit contains
ConstructionThe kit is not too complex and can be built in a number of sub-assembles via 8 main steps. The use of sub-assemblies allows you to paint these as you progress through the build. I would recommend that you test fit each part before any glue is used as a few need a little adjusting to fix correctly.
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