German Sd.Kfz. 173 Jagdpanther Ausf. G1

Published: February 11, 2023
Company: Academy Models

Summary

The kit builds up into a nice replica of the Jagdpanther Ausf G1.  And while it has some odd points the overall look is spot on.  The model is well detailed, but one must watch for option call-outs for the different vehicles.  The parts layout and build sequence is simple and straight forward.

Background

The Jagdpanther G-1 was a dedicated tank destroyer… more

U.S. Army Diamond T Vehicles in World War II

Published: December 7, 2022
Book Author(s): Didier Andres
Company: Casemate Publishers

Background

This Casemate Illustrated Special Series is the sixth issue in the series. Other books cover ambulances and medical vehicles of WWII, Chevrolet Trucks of WWII, U.S. Army vehicle markings 1944, and U.S. Army Signal Corps vehicles 1941-45.

From Review Insert

Between 1940 and 1945, Diamond T Motor Car Company supplied just over 50,000 vehicles to the US… more

Airmark In Profile & In Scale; Modellers Airguide #3, Lockheed S-3 Viking

Published: October 29, 2022
Book Author(s): Andy Evans
Company: Phoenix Scale Publications

Background

Phoenix Publications is a partnership of four people whose combined experience equals over 100 years working in both the aviation and modelling press. After so many years working for others, we have come together as equal partners in this new venture, with each partner bringing their own unique talents.

This Modellers Airguide is the third issue in a current set of… more

SPAD XIII c1 WWI French Fighter

Published: July 28, 2022
Company: Roden

Summary

Let me start by sending sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of Valery Grygorenko the illustrator for Roden Models. I learned through my local hobby shop that he was killed in the ongoing war in Ukraine

Like most Great War fighters this is a relatively uncomplicated kit. There are some issues that one needs to be careful with during construction, but nothing… more

WWII RAF Airfield

Published: July 28, 2022
Company: ICM

Summary

This can be considered a “diorama-in-a-box” in that it contains everything one would need to create a nice airfield diorama. There are some frustrating fit issues, so I would recommend this kit to any modeler with a good dose of patience.

Background

The Spitfire MkVII airframe was based off of the MkV. It incorporated the improved Merlin 61 series engine. It… more

Opel Blitz Radio Truck

Published: June 3, 2021
Company: Italeri

Summary

This appears to be a re-issue of an older kit. While the level of detail is okay, the details themselves are a bit soft. The parts layout and build sequence is simple and straight forward. Anyone with a kit or two experience should not have any troubles with the few issues I encountered.

Background

The Opel Blitz was the "working mule" of the Wehrmacht… more

Rommel’s Mammoth DAK AEC Armored Command Vehicle

Published: March 15, 2021
Company: AFV Club

Summary

Following the release of the AEC Armoured Command Vehicle Dorchester ACV, AFV Club has “converted” the model to those captured by the German’s in North Africa in 1941. My guess is this is essentially the same kit, but with the addition of resin German radios and different decals. This thought is supported by the fact that the sprue for the exterior tools also has British… more