Warriors of Light: Digital Su-27S & Su-27UB Decals

Published: May 3, 2021
Company: Foxbot

This review was originally published on May 4, 2021. Shortly thereafter IPMS/USA received some additional information from Alexander Pawlygin representing "Foxbot Decals". IPMS/USA is pleased to have received this additional information and thanks Mr. Pawlygin and Foxbot Decals for sharing it with IPMS/USA.

Mr. Pawlygin states......

1. The decal 72-004 contains numbers for (a)… more

Volvo F16 Globetrotter Canvas Truck with Elevator

Published: May 1, 2021
Company: Italeri

The Volvo F16 Globetrotter has been a commercial success since its 1988 introduction. The basic design has been re-configured into several different models ranging from a towing tractor (with a single axle, rear end), an XL version with a sleeper cab, and a reefer truck, among others. The F16 Globetrotter has been replaced in the Volvo inventory with the upgraded FH / FH XL series. (There is… more

How To Build A Patina Volkwagen

Published: October 24, 2021
Book Author(s): Mark Walker
Company: Veloce Publishing

Mark Walker has released a companion edition to an earlier Veloce Publication: Patina Volkswagens.

[For a through description of that publication, see Bill O'Malley's IPMS/USA review.]

Mr. Walker… more

Arado Ar234 B-2, B-2/N, C-3

Published: March 17, 2021
Book Author(s): Marek Ryś
Company: Kagero Publishing

Kagero/Casemate Publishers has a Top Drawings series that showcases a single subject with high quality, blue print style line drawings and several colorful schemes of the specific subject.

The current catalog lists 110 titles, so there is a subject of interest for just about anyone. All of the titles from Top Drawings are geared for the fastidious amongst us who crave accurate… more

F-86F-30 "Sabre"

Published: March 14, 2021
Company: Hobby Boss

Hobby Boss has released another large, 1/18^th scale aircraft for your modeling enjoyment. Along with their 1/18^th Me262, FW 190, Harrier and Huey we now have the F-86 F-30 'Sabre' to grace our ceilings. (About the only place to display this behemoth.)

Some of you may be having flashbacks but these kits seem to resemble those that were once available from Merit… more

Bf-109 G-10 (Mark I Kit)

Published: February 28, 2021
Company: Brengun

Brengun has issued another delightful photoetched accessory set for small scale aircraft modelers. This particular set is designed for use with Mark One's offering of the German Bf-109, specifically the Bf-109G-10 model. [ Note : There is a detail set for the K model of the 109, as well.]

Typically these small scale (1/144^th) aircraft kits come with two complete models in… more

AC-40-137A Soviet Firetruck

Published: June 28, 2021
Company: ICM

There is an old proverb, or maybe it's an English idiom, that states:” give credit where credit is due.”

It is thought that Samuel Adams might have been the first to coin the phrase. Giving credit where due applies to the Ukrainian company, ICM Holding. Having persevered a 'commie invasion' of Eastern Ukraine, packing up their entire manufacturing facility and moving it to the Western… more

Jaguar E-Type, British Motoring Masterpiece

Published: February 11, 2021
Book Author(s): Lance Cole
Company: Pen & Sword

The Jaguar E-Type, British Motoring Masterpiece is the latest volume from automotive writer Lance Cole. Other books in his series of classic automobiles include the Bugati, Porsche 911, and the soon to be released Citroen DS.

While all three of those cars are iconic, the Jaguar E-Type still holds sway as the premier automotive design from the 1960's. An argument can be made that that… more

Kubelwagen

Published: February 1, 2021
Company: Brengun

There seems to be a budding trend in the scale modeling world toward the 'one true scale' of 1/144th models and dioramas. Any number of manufactures have been, for years, been producing some wonderful, small scale armor and aircraft kits. One thing that may have been missing is the ability of the modelers to place their latest small scale creations into context. Diorama or vignette builders… more

DIO Drybrush Paint - Light Blue by AMMO-MiG

Published: January 15, 2021
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

There is somewhat of a recent trend in home furnishing circles that gives renewed life to older furniture and kitchen cabinets. The painting technique of which I speak is dry brushing. The trend has even caught the eye of Bob Vila, once and former host of the PBS series 'This Old House'. Bob is no longer affiliated with the program after lambasting (allegedly) a homeowner for being a lazy twit… more