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Ventura Mk. II Interior Set

Published: February 10, 2017
Company: Eduard

This is a photoetch Interior set to for the Revell Ventura MkII. This set is colored and adds a lot of needed detail to the cockpit and other areas. They really make the cockpit stand out.

In the packet is:

  • 1 colored photoetch sheet
  • 1 instruction sheet

Summary

This is a fantastic set for the set for a kit that needs them. I do find some of… more

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Ventura Mk. II Bomb Bay Set

Published: February 10, 2017
Company: Eduard

This is a photoetch bomb bay upgrade set to for the Revell Ventura MkII which has very simple molded details in the kit part and really needs them. One reason I put off buying the Revell kit was my disappointment in the bomb bay detail, this set make it very simple to really improve the kit.

In the packet is:

  • 1 large photoetch steel sheet
  • 1 instruction sheet… more

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X-1 Mach Buster (ProfiPack edition)

Published: January 31, 2017
Company: Eduard

This is a re-box kit and update with new parts of the Eduard release from 1998. It represents the famous Bell Aircraft Corporation’s X-1 X-plane that first took man past the sound barrier on October 14th 1947 piloted by Capt. Charles E “Chuck” Yeager.

In the box is:

  • 2 x light grey sprues
  • 1 clear canopy
  • 1 decal sheet
  • 1 mask sheet
  • 1… more

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Kubelwagen and Schwimmwagen – A Visual History of German Army’s Multi-Purpose Vehicles.

Published: January 16, 2017
Company: David Doyle Books

The book explores the history of both the Kubelwagen and the Schwimmwagen in photos.

The visual history series of book mixes rare and visual stunning archival imagery with pictures of restored vehicles.

The book has some extremely interesting and diverse photos of both vehicles. A number of photos that I had never seen before made this a very fascinating book. I could spend… more

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B-58 Hustler in Action

Published: January 15, 2017
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

The book is one of Squadron Signal series Aircraft in Action. It explores the history and development of the Convair B-58 Hustler. I have always loved this aircraft design and was very happy to have this book added to my reference library. The pictures of the B-58 in production and maintenance were something I really liked to see.

The book has some extremely interesting and diverse… more

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Star Wars Republic Star Destroyer

Published: February 3, 2020
Company: Revell, Inc.

This is a re-issue of a first released a few years ago by Revell Germany.

This is a kit of a Republic Star Destroyer from the Clone wars era of the Star Wars saga.

In the box is:

  • 4 x light grey sprues
  • 1 Upper Hull Section
  • 1 Lower Hull Section
  • 1 Decal sheet
  • 1 Instruction booklet

All the sprues are extremely well… more

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WWII RAF Driver for Bedford MWD

Published: December 16, 2016
Company: Aires Hobby Models

Aerobonus has provided a great figure accessory for the Airfix Bedford MWD, although I think it could be used with other 1/48 RAF vehicles.

The detail quality is extremely high; there was no flash or other imperfection. The parts once removed from the mold base are ready to assembly.

The Assembly is quick and easy. They will look great as an addition to the Airfix Bedford MWD… more

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Warehouse Two Wheeled Hand Truck

Published: December 11, 2016
Company: Aires Hobby Models

Aerobonus has provided a great accessory for any diorama.

The detail quality is great, there minimal flash or other imperfections. The wheels were the only parts that took a lot of cleaning up due to flash in the wheel spokes. The parts once removed from the mold base are ready to assembly.

The Assembly is quick and easy. They will look great as an addition to any diorama.… more

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Fw 190 Landing Gear

Published: December 7, 2016
Company: Scale Aircraft Conversions

This is a white metal landing gear set is to for the Eduard 1/72 Fw-190 series of aircraft.

The white metal parts are outstanding and are a great replacement for the already well-detailed kit parts. The parts include the main two struts and support struts plus the rear wheel assembly.

The parts are well cast. One part was slightly bent, probably due to shipping and was easily… more

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Multicar M-22

Published: December 7, 2016
Company: Plusmodel

Plus Model has provided another great resin kit of an East German cold war truck; the Multicar M-22. Used for all types of military cargo use, mainly on airfields across Eastern Europe by the Czech forces.

The detail quality is good in most areas. There minimal flash or other imperfections. Once removed from the mold base, the parts are ready to assemble. There was a very bad bow in… more