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46287
Camden Koukol
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Star Trek U.S.S. Reliant NCC-1864 Aztec Decal SetPublished: November 18, 2021 BackgroundAs featured in the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Federation starship USS Reliant was the vessel commandeered by the despotic Khan Noonien Singh, a late 20th century superhuman product of genetic engineering. Khan first appeared in an episode of the original Star Trek TV series, “Space Seed,” where he and his crew were discovered in… more |
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Star Trek U.S.S. Reliant NCC-1864Published: January 21, 2015 BackgroundAs featured in the movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Federation starship USS Reliant was the vessel commandeered by the despotic Khan Noonien Singh, a late 20th century superhuman product of genetic engineering. Khan first appeared in an episode of the original Star Trek TV series, “Space Seed,” where he and his crew were discovered in… more |
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Airbrush Cleaning MatPublished: December 26, 2014 Finally! Yes -- finally a product to relieve the angst of modelers worrying about losing or damaging delicate and precision parts during the dreaded airbrush cleaning process. It’s simple, it’s attractive, and it’s ingenious – it’s Iwata’s Raised Ridge Airbrush Cleaning Mat. Although, unfortunately, it does not clean your airbrush for you, it provides a soft, durable surface with a… more |
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LED MagnifierPublished: December 26, 2014 Ever wonder what kind of condition your airbrush needles or nozzles are really in? It’s tough to tell without some magnification help (more than your garden-variety optivisor) and some good lighting. As part of its expanding line of cleaning accessories, Iwata has introduced a 30/60X magnifier with LED lighting to provide a one-tool solution to satisfy that need. Although my sample’s… more |
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Audi R8 Build & PlayPublished: December 17, 2014 BackgroundThe production Audi R8 was named after the manufacturer’s 5-time LeMans winner and was first marketed in 2006. Featuring a mid-mounted 4.2 liter V8 engine, generating 420 brake horsepower enabling a top speed of over 180 miles per hour, the R8 is truly a super sports car. The KitConsisting of 13 pieces in pre-painted metallic orange and flat black; clear… more |
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U-Boat Aces – Limited EditionPublished: October 30, 2014 BackgroundCharacterized as the longest naval battle in history by British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, The Battle of the Atlantic was conducted from the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939 through the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Crucial to the survival of Great Britain was the island nation’s ability to receive military and general material aid from North America via the… more |
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Freightliner With TrailerPublished: February 10, 2020 BackgroundA familiar sight to all who have traveled the highways and byways of the United States is the “semi” tractor-trailer truck hauling goods from coast-to-coast. One of the leading manufacturers of the “tractor” portion is Freightliner, a subsidiary of Daimler AG established in 1942. The KitBig truck, big box, big model – lots of “wow factor” for the young… more |
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Marvel Comics The Amazing Spiderman Volkswagen BeetlePublished: March 25, 2014 Making his debut with Marvel Comics in 1962, Spiderman has been an icon of the comic superhero scene for over 50 years. Similarly, since the end of World War II, and with a bit more longevity, the VW Beetle has become a worldwide automotive icon in and of itself. Combine the two, and you get Polar Lights’ Marvel Comics The Amazing Spiderman Volkswagen Beetle. Targeted for ages 8 and up… more |
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SAS 1/4 Ton 4x4 Truck ETO – Smart KitPublished: January 4, 2014 BackgroundOne of the most recognizable Allied vehicles of World War II was the Jeep – or ¼ Ton 4x4 Truck. Outfitted for a variety of roles, one of the most dashing was the role of British Special Air Services (SAS) “raider” operating far behind enemy lines. Equipped with extra fuel tanks, Vickers machine guns, and bullet-proof driver and passenger windshields, the SAS Jeeps were… more |
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Flakpanzer IV Ostwind Ausf.G w/ZimmeritPublished: January 4, 2014 BackgroundWith increasing Allied air dominance in the European Theater in World War II, German armored forces found themselves in need of mobile and survivable anti-aircraft defenses to cover and protect their operations on all fronts. Originally equipping wheeled and half-tracked vehicles as self-propelled anti-aircraft platforms, the requirement for a more robust solution was… more |