WWII German 5 Litre Oil Cans

Published: September 30, 2023
Company: Hauler

Hauler has provided another addition to the great Accessories releases with this WWII German 5 5-litre oil can set. The set includes a 6 oil can.

The detail quality is great. The parts only need to be removed from the mold base, cleaned up are ready to paint.

The only assembly after painting them green is to add the single decal.

Thanks go to Hauler for providing this… more

Dio Drybrush Paint Set - Sand Colors

Published: July 22, 2023
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

I must admit that when I first saw these paints, I did think that they were not really needed in this hobby as we have been dry brushing using normal paint for many years.

But I have been using them now for some time and I confirm they are in fact another useful product.

This set is very good, and I used them on a German North Africa Stug. and with great results.

I have… more

Images of War – The Italian Campaign 1941 to 1945

Published: July 19, 2023
Book Author(s): Philip Jowett
Company: Pen and Sword Books Ltd

The book is another in the great Images of War series. This book covers the history and actions of the Allies during the Italian Campaign from the invasion if Sicily in 1943 to the end of the war in June 1945. The books front cover I think may be incorrect at it states 1941 not 1943.

This is the forgotten campaign as it was later overshadowed by D-Day. In Italy there were over 600,000… more

The Avro Lancaster (including the Manchester), Part One – Wartime Service

Published: June 24, 2023
Book Author(s): Richard A Franks
Company: Valiant Wings Publishing

This is the 20th book in the Airframe and Miniature Series. This book covers the Lancaster and its predecessor the Manchester. This is part one of a series on the Lancaster and covers the Wartime Service. These books cover the development of the Aircraft, detailed walk around pictures, profiles and covers model kits and accessories to build them.

I found this book a fountain of… more

Tank Craft – Panzer III German Army Light Tank, North Africa El Alamein to Tunis 1942-43

Published: May 13, 2023
Book Author(s): Dennis Oliver
Company: Casemate Publishers

This is the 40th book in the Tank Craft series which details tanks and also covers model kits and accessories to build the tanks covered in the book. This book covers the German Army Light Tank Panzer III in North Africa El Alamein to Tunis 1942 to 1943. The Panzer III was the mainstay of the German Army’s Panzer Divisions in the early tears of the war made up the bulk of the North Africa… more

KFK Kriegsfischkutter – WWII German Multi-purpose Boat

Published: May 9, 2023
Company: ICM

ICM has provided this very unusual subject matter for review, the KFK Kriegsfischkutter in 1/350 scale, and which is also produced in the larger 1/144 scale. The KFK was manufactured in large numbers as it was a very versatile platform for marine operations. It was used in every German WWII theater of war.

Kit Contents

• One light grey sprue
• Instructions
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Airliners of South and Southeast Asia

Published: March 7, 2023
Book Author(s): Gerry Manning
Company: Key Publishing Ltd

This is the 2nd volume of a new Key Books Series Modern Commercial Aircraft. This covers the Airliners used in the South and Southeast Asia region. This covers all types of aircraft across the Asian airlines flying now and in recent years. The book contents consist of many photos with individual captions describing the details of the aircraft and the operators.

During my Airline… more

MkXVII Depth Charger and Bomb Rack

Published: February 22, 2023
Company: Hauler Brengun

Hauler has provided another addition to the 1/72 aircraft weapons arsenal with these World War two Depth Charges and bomb rack.

The detail quality is great. Be very careful when removing the fin end of the Depth Charges as they are very fragile, and I broke one. The parts once removed from the mold base are ready to assembly. There is also a small Photo Etch sheet with some very… more

Bedroom Furniture

Published: February 22, 2023
Company: Hauler

Hauler has provided another addition to the great Diorama releases with this Bedroom Furniture set. The set includes a double Bed, two bedside units, a Wardrobe, two table lamps and two telephones.

The detail quality is great. The parts once removed from the mold base are ready to assembly.

Be careful when removing the side table lamp as they break easily. Also be careful not… more

Airliners of the 2000’s (Historic Commercial Aircraft Series Vol 5)

Published: February 14, 2023
Book Author(s): Gerry Manning
Company: Casemate Publishers

This is the 5th volume of a new Key Books Series Historic Commercial Aircraft. This covers the Airliners worldwide from 2000 to 2010. This covers all types of aircraft across the global airlines flying in this period. The book contents consists of many photos with individual captions describing the details of the aircraft and the operators.

During my Airline interiors career I work on… more