Chris Martin
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References for Modellers No. 4, Messerschmitt Bf 110 CPublished:
The following is taken directly from the publication:
What You GetAn 8.5 x 11.5 soft-bound book. A small set of decals for Bf 110 C-1, L1 + IH in 1/72 and 1/48 scale. The book has a glossy heavy card-stock cover enclosing 26 pages of heavyweight paper. All photos are black and white. Text/captions are in the original Polish with English translations underneath. The first 12 pages contain 13 photos of Bf 110 C variants C-1, C-2, C-4, and C-7.… more |
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References for Modellers No. 6, Junkers Ju 87 DPublished:
BackgroundThe following is taken directly from the publication. The REFERENCES series books are a compilation of photographs, illustrations and drawings already published in other KAGERO PUBLISHING series as well as content that have not been released there yet due to lack of space. The REFERENCES will also feature previously unedited material. What You GetAn 8.5 x 11.5 soft-bound book. A small set of decals for Ju-87D-1 T6+BC in 1/72 and 1/48 scale. The book has a heavy glossy card-stock cover enclosing 30 pages of heavyweight paper. All photos are black and white. Text/captions are in the original Polish with English translations underneath. The first 11 pages contain 18 photos of Ju-87D variants D-1, D-3, and D-5 as well as detail… more |
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Warpaint Special No.7 - Curtiss SB2C HelldiverPublished:
This is an 8.5 x 11.5, soft-bound book with a glossy heavy card stock cover enclosing 112 pages of glossy heavy weight paper. Along with the test, there are 161 black and white photos and 22 color photos, including 4 color photos on the front and back covers and front panel. Also included are five tables covering technical specifications, Helldiver squadrons, aircraft production numbers, and foreign operators, plus a chart of tail and wing markings used between January 27 and July 27, 1945. This coincides with the period of highest use of the Helldiver. The first chapter is a detailed history of Curtiss Aircraft from its beginnings through 1951. It goes into some depth of the troubles the company had with corruption and poor quality during the pre-war and war years. The… more |
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Zimmerit, The Ultimate Modelling GuidePublished:
A hard-bound, 205 pages, 8½ x 12 inch volume containing six chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 provide historic context, while chapters 3 through 6 are for the modeler. Chapter 1: Zimmerit: History and RiddlesOne word best sums up this chapter ... Wow! The introduction points out that the interest zimmerit is inversely proportional to its real use. As modelers we all “know” what zimmerit is. An anti-magnetic paste applied to defeat magnetic anti-tank mines. Furthermore we are all familiar with the typical parallel line and waffle patterns. But did you know there were 18 different patterns? And that certain patterns were used exclusively by a single… more |
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Airfield of the Luftwaffe Bomber GroupPublished:
SummaryICM continues their run of “dioramas in a box,” this time by kitting the kits as one; the He‑111H-3 WWII German Bomber (Kit 48261). Luftwaffe airfield equipment (Kit 48409), and German Luftwaffe ground personnel (1939-1945) (Kit 48229). BackgroundThe He-111 was initially designed as a fast airliner. But the secret Luftwaffe wanted an aircraft that could also be converted to a bomber with minimal adaptation. The first He-111 flew in February 1935. The first incarnations of the He-111 looked nothing like what became an infamous bomber of the Blitz. The He-111A through 111F all had a normal nose and cockpit configuration. Not until the introduction in 1938 of the He-111P did the full glass nose appear. The He-111H-3 was powered by two, 1,200 HP Jumo… more |
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Bristol Beaufort Mk.1A with RAF PilotsPublished:
ICM continues their run of “dioramas in a box,” this time by kitting their recently released Bristol Beaufort Mk1A with tropical air filters (Kit 48311) with their RAF bomber and torpedo pilots (Kit 48090). BackgroundThe Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber entered service with RAF Coastal Command in late 1939. In the spring of 1942 all of Coastal Commands Beauforts were sent to the Mediterranean for use in attacking German convoys that were resupplying the Afrika Korp in North Africa. The high temperatures encountered in this region of the world required the carburetor air intakes to be modified to allow greater air intake. The Beauforts were initially stationed in Malta, but would later be moved to Egypt and the Pacific and Far East. What’s in the Box
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G7101 in German Service with InfantryPublished:
SummaryThis is a re-boxing of the earlier G7107 1½-ton truck. That kit was reviewed in December 2021 by Mr. Phillip Cavender. I used Mr. Cavender’s review as a “heads-up” for any issues. From reading his review ICM has changed the assembly sequence with this re-boxing. Mr. Cavender noted that the engine is assembled in steps 20-28 after the axles are attached to the frame (steps 16-19). In the current instruction sheet the engine is assembled first (in steps 16-25) and the axles attached after that (steps 26-45). The only difference with this set is that a new bag with three sprues to create four infantry figures with equipment. BackgroundThe following is excerpted from the instruction sheet. What’s in the Box
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AGM-84D Harpoon, AGM-88 HARM, AIM120C AMRAAM, AIM-9L/M Sidewinder Missile SetsPublished:
SummaryThese highly detailed missiles would make a great addition to any of today’s super detailed models. The text on the labels is legible with magnification. There is minimal construction, but be prepared to spend a lot of time applying the numerous small decals. BackgroundThe following are excerpts from the website. The description for the AGM-84D is from https://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-84.html The AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation air-to-air missile. It has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range capability and is scheduled to be operational beyond 2000.The AMRAAM is… more |
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Southeast Asia Intruders (2) USN A-6a, A6-B & KA-6D Intruders in the Vietnam War DecalsPublished:
SummaryThis updated 1/48 decal sheet supersedes 48-006 and now includes additional options from 32-023 (VA-65) and 32-027 (VA-75). Five Navy squadrons are covered with multiple options for each squadron. New full airframe data/stencils provided for one aircraft; however, additional data/stencil sheets are also available to purchase separately, see 48-023. Decals also included for MERs and fuel tanks. What’s in the Bag7 total double-sided 8½ x 11 glossy sheets
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G7101 in German Service with InfantryPublished:
SummaryThis is a re-boxing of the earlier G7107 1½-ton truck. That kit was reviewed in December 2021 by Mr. Phillip Cavender. I used Mr. Cavender’s review as a “heads-up” for any issues. From reading his review ICM has changed the assembly sequence with this re-boxing. Mr. Cavender noted that the engine is assembled in steps 20-28 after the axles are attached to the frame (steps 16-19). In the current instruction sheet the engine is assembled first (in steps 16-25) and the axles attached after that (steps 26-45). The only difference with this set is that a new bag with three sprues to create four infantry figures with equipment. BackgroundThe following is excerpted from the instruction sheet. What’s in the Box
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