IPMS Number
3064

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F-104G Cockpit

Published: September 14, 2020
Company: Italeri

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This is not a new kit and was previously reviewed by Mark Andrews in February 2020 and followed up with an after-market seat belt set review by Chris Smith. I strongly recommend you read both of these reviews and I hope I have avoided repeating those reviewers’ contents.

After it’s initial issue by ESCI, way back in 1983, this kit is clearly showing its age… more

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M3 Lee Grant

Published: September 9, 2020
Book Author(s): David Doyl
Company: AFV Modeller

From the publisher’s notes on this book: “This volume is the most detailed study yet presented of the M3 Lee/Grant tanks, illustrating and describing the development, production, and use of these iconic vehicles by US, Commonwealth, and Russian forces during WWII. The tanks, their power plants, and production techniques used by each manufacturer are shown from assembly line to front… more

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F-100 Super Sabre In Detail & Scale

Published: June 18, 2021
Book Author(s): Bert Kinzey and Rock Roszak
Company: Detail & Scale, Inc.

In this review, I began by comparing Bert’s initial F-100 book, published way back in 1989 which was 72 pages in length (D&S Vol.33) priced at $9.95. With the newest Detail & Scale Series Volume 11, you’ll get 104 pages (at approximately twice the price) and you will see a dramatically increased amount of color images and increased amount of details about the F-100. If this earlier… more

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Tiger Battalion 507

Published: August 12, 2020
Book Author(s): Helmut Schneider
Company: Greenhill Books

Tiger Battalion 507

The Table of Contents provides this basic outline:

  • Chapter 1 Formation and Induction, Heavy Panzer Battalion 507
  • Chapter 2 First Operations: Tarnopol-Brody-Kowel
  • Chapter 3 Arrival on the Eastern Front
  • Chapter 4 From Baranovicze to Scharfenwiese
  • Chapter 5 The Battle for the Narew Bridgeheads
  • Chapter 6 A… more

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Alpha Graphics Professional Sanding Film

Published: February 17, 2021
Company: Alpha Precision Abrasives Inc.

Summary

This is a review of one of the many Alpha products designed specifically for scale modelers.

I have long been a fan of Alpha products in many of their forms. Especially their micro sanding pads which allow me to perform very finely detailed sanding and polishing. With this 5 pack I can use the entire sheet of sanding film or by combining the sheet (or smaller cut… more

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Cobblestone Street

Published: June 11, 2020
Company: Tiger Werke

Summary

This is a review of a base which is made of finely molded piece of medium grey resin base. I thoroughly enjoyed working with this diorama base. Unlike many of the bases I have previously worked with, the Tiger Werke base is (a) reasonably priced, (b) lays flat on the table without having to be sanded or otherwise manipulated, (c) takes a variety of paints and or primers (I… more

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Earth Red Brown Paint

Published: June 10, 2021
Company: Mission Models

Introduction

There is a wealth of information on the web regarding the various colors commonly used by the US Army (and Marine Corps) in the US Mobility Equipment Research & Design Command, commonly known as MERDEC camouflage patterns. I recommend these basic URL’s for your research. I have also attached two images of vehicles painted in MERDEC schemes to better illustrate these… more

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M4A3E2 'Jumbo'

Published: May 3, 2020
Company: Meng Model

Background

‘The new German tanks were the headache of ordinary Sherman tanks. The mass production of the M26 Pershing was still some time away. The M4A3E2, a special Sherman variant nicknamed “Jumbo” was thus born. It received much thicker chassis and turret armor on the basis of M4A3. It could withstand the shot of large caliber German tank guns and anti-tank guns. Later, it was… more

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French Soldier vs German Soldier - Verdun 1916

Published: March 26, 2020
Book Author(s): David Campbell
Company: Osprey Publishing

In his organization of this book, Mr. Campbell provides a logical approach to this ground combat at Verdun. The Table of Contents provides for the basic outline:

  • Introduction
  • The opposing sides
  • Bois des Caures
  • Mort-Homme
  • Fort Vaux
  • Analysis
  • Aftermath
  • Unit Organizations
  • Bibliography
  • Index… more

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M1 Abrams: The US’s Main Battle Tank in American and Foreign Service, 1981 - 2019

Published: March 21, 2020
Book Author(s): Slawomir Zajaczkowski
Company: Pen & Sword

In this book, Number 17 in the TankCraft series, author David Grummitt, has provided many tools for the modeler and historian alike. The Table of Contents provides for the basic outline:

  • American Tank Development during the Cold War
  • Abrams Development and Technical Specifications
  • The Cold War
  • Camouflage and Markings
  • Model Showcase
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