Dave Morrissette
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PV-1 Ventura Cockpit and Interior UpgradePublished: October 13, 2012 Eduard’s latest release for the Revell 1/48 PV-1 is a complete cockpit set which includes two frets. One of the frets is colorized and contains a new instrument panel and backing, seat belts, and lots of placards, panel faces, and levers for the cockpit. The second fret is standard metal with details for the gun turret, bottom gun, and other cockpit details, and is beautifully relief-etched.… more |
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PV-1 Ventura Undercarriage and Wheel Well UpgradesPublished: October 13, 2012 So how do you upgrade Revell’s beautiful new PV-1 Ventura? Well, one of the areas on the kit that isn’t bad but could use some love is the wheel wells and landing gear doors. Eduard has come out with two very nice PE sheets in this set to upgrade the kit. The frets address the main gear wells with replacement parts, added sidewall detail, and improved bulkheads. There are added covers… more |
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The Bride of FrankensteinPublished: September 26, 2012 Every time I open a Moebius Models box, I am more amazed than the last time. Frank Winspur and Moebius’ latest offering is a first for the figure industry, a two-figure diorama taken from the James Whale 1935 classic The Bride of Frankenstein, depicting the scene where the Frankenstein Monster is attempting to holds his Bride’s hand. This is one of those rare cases in… more |
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A-6E TRAM Intruder, plus Cockpit Detail SetPublished: September 26, 2012
A much anticipated new-tool kit from Kinetic supplied to IPMS by Lucky Model – this is a great day. Add to that the excellent colored PE set designed for the kit (also from Kinetic but produced by Eduard) and I am in plastic heaven. First, let’s look at the kit.… more |
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Spinner Car From "Blade Runner"Published: September 17, 2012 When Fujimi announced a group of vehicle kits based on the 1982 movie Blade Runner, I was excited. This is one of my favorite movies, with great actors like Harrison Ford and Rutger Hauer, moody lighting, and great special effects. The first release in this series is a 1/24th scale Spinner Police Car. The Spinner is one of the iconic cars in the series, as it is a flying police car… more |
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OPFOR Superpack - Resin and DecalsPublished: September 14, 2012 Creators
From Bob Sanchez at Twobobs Decals and Mike Reeves at TwoMikes Resin comes an instant classic – the IPMS/USA 2012 Nationals OPFOR Super Pack. Why list the Nationals? This item was only offered at the Nationals and sold there. A few were sent out afterward,… more |
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MiG-21SM/M/MF Fishbed J Pitot TubePublished: September 14, 2012 From Master Model in Poland comes a well made add-on to Trumpeter’s 1/32nd MiG-21 kit (although I think it might work on the older Revell kit, too). This set is a replacement pitot tube consisting of two brass parts and a set of photoetch fins for the probe. The two pitot tube parts are sleeved and fit into one another perfectly. There are also locating holes for the fins and even two… more |
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He-162 Pitot Tube, Gun Barrels and Landing Gear IndicatorPublished: September 10, 2012 From Master Model comes an excellent and quick detail set for the Tamiya or Dragon He-162. Included in the set are two brass barrel ends for the MG151 guns, a replacement pitot tube, and a landing gear indicator. All of the parts are turned brass and perfectly made. Use is simple. The gun barrels are direct replacements for the plastic parts and slide into the holes in the fuselage. The… more |
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Sino-French Naval War, 1884-1885Published: September 8, 2012 Like many modelers, my knowledge of history is never as complete as I want it to be, and when MMP issued The Sino-French Naval War, I found a great opportunity to learn more about the conflict that occurred in 1884-1885. For those of you unfamiliar with these actions, during this time colonization was the policy that many countries pursued to expand growth, secure mineral and… more |
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Boots on the Ground - The Fight to Liberate Afghanistan 2001-2002Published: September 8, 2012 Zenith Press has published and excellent read with Boots on the Ground. The book covers the build-up and start of the war in Afghanistan during 2001-2002. The book starts with coverage of the Soviet involvement prior to their invasion, including their poisoning of the Afghani President and his subsequent execution, as well as coverage of the Soviet invasion and their loss of 15,000… more |