OKB Chelomey 16KhA Priboy

Published: November 18, 2019
Company: Brengun

Brengun has released a few different kits of the OKB Chelomey 16KhA Priboy in several scales. This is the latest version which is in 1/72 scale. This was a Winged missile based on the V-1 German flying bomb. Russia build various designs based on the V-1 from 1945. In 1947 the Russian government ordered this version to be used as air launched missiles and as target drones.

In the box is… more

Baggage Carts

Published: November 6, 2019
Company: Hauler

Hauler has provided another addition to their great Diorama releases. This is two Baggage Carts (Wire Mesh Containers) for use anywhere. They are like ones used at Airports, Train stations, in factories etc.

The detail quality is great; The parts are very delicate parts that need careful removal and added to the assembly. You can build two complete assemblies with this kit.

The… more

Douglas D-558: D-558-1 Skystreak and D-558-2 Skyrocket

Published: September 29, 2019
Book Author(s): Peter E. Davies
Company: Osprey Publishing

This is the 12^th book in the X Planes Series and covers the Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak plus the D-558-2 Skyrocket.

The book covers the full development of the Skystreak and Skyrocket and the history of the testing and progress they made.

The book chapters are:

• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: The Crimson Test Tube
• Chapter 3:… more

Scale Ruler MMR 35

Published: September 29, 2019
Company: Masterpiece Models

Masterpiece Models has provided a useful tool – a 1/35 scale ruler. This is one of a series that also includes 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scale. These cover all the major model kit scales. They are made from acrylic sheet, 6 inches long, 1/16^th thick, and laser engraved.

This is a very useful tool when modelling and can be used for checking part are too scale, for scratch building… more

Fokker F27 Friendship

Published: September 24, 2019
Company: Italeri

Italeri have re-released this 1991 kit with new decals the decal options include three airlines - Air UK (1985) Canyon Eagle Airlines 1998 and Schreiner Airways (1966).

The twin-engine Fokker F-27 was designed during the fifties by the Dutch Aircraft Manufacturer to provide a successor to the old DC-3 that were still in service since the second world war. It was a great commercial… more

Chieftain British Cold War Main Battle Tank

Published: January 26, 2022
Book Author(s): Robert Jackson
Company: Casemate Publishers

This is another 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 Chieftain a British Cold War main battle tank. The Chieftain was designed in the late 1950’s as the replacement for the successful Centurion tank. It was believed to be the best tank in service with the NATO allies during the… more

Atlas of the Blitzkrieg 1939-1941

Published: February 3, 2020
Book Author(s): Robert Kirchubel
Company: Osprey Publishing

This book impresses from the moment you see it, it’s a beautifully bound and printed on very high quality paper! The book is a series of very well detailed maps of the German Blitzkrieg campaigns of the early part of World War two.

The book is split up by each battle front and has detailed maps showing forces locations and make up on all sides. The maps are awesome and the best quality… more

A Detailed History of RAF Manston 1931-40 Arise to Protect

Published: August 2, 2019
Book Author(s): Joe Bamford and John Williams
Company: Fonthill Media

The book is part two of a two book history of RAF Manston, which became one of the busiest Airfields in the UK during WWII. The airbase was built-up during the pre-war days to be one, if not the most important airbases to the RAF.

The airbase was a very successful technical training center for the RAF during the years leading up to WWII and the details of this are covered extremely… more

Umbrella

Published: July 28, 2019
Company: Hauler

Hauler has provided another addition to the great Diorama releases. This is two great Umbrellas for use anywhere.

The detail quality is great; The parts are very delicate parts that need careful removal and added to the assembly. You have to provide your own wire to make the handle and center post, which I think Hauler could have included.

The Assembly is quick and easy. Please… more

Images of War - M36/M36B1 Tank Destroyer

Published: February 17, 2020
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: David Doyle Books

This book provides great detail drawings of the American M36/M36B1 Tank Destroyer.

The US idea when going into WWII was to use tanks to support infantry and use Tank Destroyers against enemy tanks.

I found the photos and information in this book to be fascinating and many of the photos are ones not available anywhere else. The photos range from in production shots, in action… more