Dick Montgomery
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #822, June 2011Published: May 30, 2011 Model Art Modeling Magazine is one of the finest periodicals on the market. Each issue covers subjects across the modeling spectrum. Regardless of your area of interest you will, sooner rather than later, find something of significance to you. The quality of the images within each issue is stunning, and that is important since the magazine is published in Japanese. There are always “work in… more |
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #820, May 2011Published: May 30, 2011 Model Art Modeling Magazine is one of the finest periodicals on the market. Each issue covers subjects across the modeling spectrum. Regardless of your area of interest you will, sooner rather than later, find something of significance to you. The quality of the images within each issue is stunning, and that is important since the magazine is published in Japanese. There are always “work in… more |
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Canopy Frame Mask for Zvezda La-5Published: May 11, 2011 The “Parts”Eduard is known for supplying kits and hobby supplies of superior quality and excellent engineering and the EX330 Canopy Mask for the La-5 is no exception. The mask is a 2x2 inch square, with the mask components pre-cut to fit the canopy of the Zvezda La-5, kit # 4803. AssemblyThe instructions that accompany the mask are easy to use and clearly identify… more |
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Knob and Toggle Switches and Electric ConnectorsPublished: April 22, 2011 The Detail PartsHobby Design offers the modeler a wide range of detail products, tools, masking materials and decals for a wide variety of modeling subjects. The three items discussed in this review are compatible with 1/20th, 1/24th, and 1/25thautomotive subjects. Each of these three items are contained in a small plastic baggie that is,… more |
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HTV H-II Transfer VehiclePublished: March 14, 2011 A Brief History The High Transfer Vehicle nicknamed “Kounotori” or “White Stork “was designed as an unmanned resupply module for the Japanese Experiment Module and for the International Space Station. JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) began development and design work in the early 1990’s with the first flight of “White Stork” taking place on September 10, 2009… more |
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Hayabusa Muses-CPublished: February 26, 2011 A Brief HistoryFor seven years, 1 month and 4 days, Hayabusa (translated as Peregrine Falcon) traveled to and from the asteroid, 25143 Itokawa. Returning to Earth, the Hayabusa, or more precisely, that portion of the spacecraft designed for re-entry and landing on Earth, landed near Woomera, Australia. Hayabusa returned particles of the asteroid for study, resulting in a… more |
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Hispano 20mm CannonPublished: January 11, 2011 Master Model is known for producing high quality brass armament for aircraft and ship models. This new offering, AM-24-004, Hispano 20mm brass cannon for the AM-24-004, is another fine addition to this line of products. The Master Model parts replace all four of the 20mm cannons that are included in the Airfix kit. It is necessary to remove and use the breaches from the kit parts but… more |
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Ju-88 On the Russian FrontPublished: December 17, 2010 Illustrator and author, John Weal, has provided the third and final publication in the Ju-88 trilogy with the release of Ju-88 Kampfgeschwader on the Russian Front. Previously published are Mr. Weal’s books featuring the Ju-88 on the Western Front and on the North African/Mediterranean Front. Mr. Weal is fluent in German and that ability adds significant color and detail to the… more |
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Moon Bus Decal SetPublished: November 14, 2010 TSDS makes products designed for the Sci-Fi modeler and the decal set for the Moebius Moon Bus is just one example of the excellent quality for which TSDS is known. The decals are advertised as color water-slide decals and indeed they are both colorful and use the traditional dunk-and-slide application technique. The decals are printed on a single sheet, approximately 5x9. The… more |
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Moon Bus Lighting SetPublished: November 14, 2010 JAI produces a growing number of lighting sets for the Sci-Fi modeler, and for general modeling purposes. In conjunction with a recent review of the new Moebius Moon Bus, JAI provided their “Moon Bus Lighting Kit.” Contained in the package were:
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