Landing Gear for the HKM Lancaster B MK. 1

Published: March 29, 2022
Company: Scale Aircraft Conversions

Scale Aircraft Conversions, located in Texas, is well known to be a source of high-quality white metal landing gear sets for aircraft. Visiting the SAC Home Page on the internet, SAC states that,

“We manufacture a line of white metal landing gear for 1/18 to 1/144 scale aircraft. Some sets consist of the main gear only while others include the nose gear, tail gear and/or adjacent… more

British Aircraft of World War One

Published: March 28, 2022
Book Author(s): Lee Chapman
Company: Key Publishing Ltd

The title of this publication is, “British Aircraft of World War One: A Photographic Guide to Modern Survivors, Replicas, and Reproductions".

It is, indeed, a photographic guide. Every page of the 128 pages in the book contains at least one photograph. Some of the images are of aircraft that date back to World War I, those being the Survivors. Also covered in text and photographs are… more

Normandie 1944: 2. Panzer-Division Tome III Falaise et Repli

Published: February 10, 2022
Book Author(s): Frédéric Deprun
Company: Heimdal

C'est une magnifique publication, riche en prose et en photographie. Présentée en français, mon manque de maîtrise du français me fait passer à côté de la qualité de la prose, mais la photographie ne nécessite pas de traduction précise.

In English - This is a magnificent publication, rich in prose and photography. Presented in the French language, my lack of command of French means… more

Raptor Pilots

Published: November 8, 2021
Company: Cozmic Scale Models

Cozmic Scale Models has created a set of Raptor Pilots in 32nd scale that can be used to “crew” a Battlestar Galactica Raptor. There are two sets of the Raptor pilot figures, one with the crew wearing their flight helmets, and the set being reviewed, not wearing their helmets. The helmets are, however included in this set. It is not intended to have these two figures wearing their headgear,… more

Cross & Cockade 2022 Calendar

Published: January 4, 2022
Book Author(s): Roger Tisdale
Company: Cross & Cockade International

A note about the price of the calendar; The C&C website shows the price in Pounds Sterling and not in Euros.

The 2022 issue of the Cross & Cockade calendar continues the well-established tradition of past year’s calendars: that being of high quality with excellent artwork. As in past years, you are advised to order your copy now, and not wait. There may be a limited supply of… more

Messerschmitt Bf-109 F-G Color Profiles and Decal

Published: September 10, 2021
Book Author(s): Arkadisuz Wrobel
Company: Kagero Publishing

Information from the Product Web Page

The Bf 109 F (Friedrich) is the successor of the E version with the same engine in the DB 601E version - produced from the turn of 1940/1941. However, the airframe changed the external appearance completely: a new propeller cap was used, the front part of the fuselage was completely changed using a more rounded engine cover and the shape of the… more

The Weathering Aircraft Issue 19, WOOD

Published: September 8, 2021
Book Author(s): Karim Bibi, Chicho Abad, Manuel Gil, Mario Gabas, Julio Fuentes, Michael Scarborough
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

Viewing the products and publications shown at the link provided below will be an aide to those reading this review.

https://www.migjimenez.com/en/308-the-weathering-aircraft

There are at least 50 publications listed. Some of the publications are available in various languages, the six publications below are in… more

Normandie 1944: 2. Panzer-Division Tome II Caen-Vire-Mortain

Published: January 26, 2022
Book Author(s): Frédéric Deprun
Company: Heimdal

C'est une magnifique publication, riche en prose et en photographie. Présentée en français, mon manque de maîtrise du français me fait passer à côté de la qualité de la prose, mais la photographie ne nécessite pas de traduction précise.

In English - This is a magnificent publication, rich in prose and photography. Presented in the French language, my lack of command of French means… more

ICM O-2A (Late Production)

Published: July 6, 2021
Company: ICM

About ICM

ICM is based in Ukraine and offers a variety of modeling subjects including armor, aircraft, and figures. Upon visiting the URL that takes you to the ICM website to view the information on the kit being reviewed, you will notice a button that asks, “You Like It? Find out where you can buy it.” Rely on the information that this link provides in order to find a domestic… more

Colors & Markings of the F9F Cougar in U. S. Navy and Marine Corps Service

Published: May 15, 2021
Book Author(s): Bert Kinzey and Rock Roszak
Company: Detail & Scale, Inc.

When visiting the D&S website, note that when the page opens it will feature a series of publications labeled, “Detail & Scale Series”. To find the publication being reviewed here, scroll down to find the “Colors & Markings Series” in which this publication is listed.

About the Authors

Bert Kinzey is well known as the creator/author of the Detail & Scale… more