F7U-3M Cutlass, Part 2

Published: May 18, 2012
Company: Fisher Model and Pattern

Big Cutlass… Part Deux

Well, shiver my swashes and buckle my timbers…at last. The finishing touches have been applied to this magnificent beastie! The stance of the aircraft can be referred to as a cross between a praying mantis and a Great Dane passing a peachpit. In any case, this has to be one of the most unique carrier aircraft ever produced. Although not the most popular among… more

T-6A Texan II

Published: March 20, 2012
Company: Ibex Plastic Models

From a company, although 10 years old but brand new to injection molded kits, comes a brand new model of the T-6 Texan II. To the best of my knowledge, this is a first-time release of a never before kitted aircraft in 1/48th scale. First, a little about the Texan II, a modified version of the Pilatus PC-6. My stepson was the lead A&P mechanic of Hawker Beechcraft that was able to obtain… more

B-25J Mitchell 'Glass Nose' - Part 1

Published: March 7, 2012
Company: HK Models Co.

As those of you who know me, my scale of choice for a long time now has been 1/32^nd (aka Braille scale!). Needless to say, I’ve been ecstatic with the explosion of offerings from numerous manufactures. This is one I have been patiently waiting for for the last two years- Hong Kong Models B-25J.

The one pictured here, the glass nose “J” model, and I find it absolutely… more

Air Modeller #39, December/January 2012

Published: December 19, 2011
Company: Air Modeller

This issue is one I’ve been looking forward to for a while now, and the reason is the subject on the cover…Zoukei Mura’s beautiful new 1/32nd scale A-1H Skyraider! In addition to a full 10 page build article, there is also included a ten page walkaround with numerous photos in both color and black and white. Without a doubt, this is likely the most impressive array of interesting subject… more

P-51D Gun Bay and Seatbelts PE

Published: December 3, 2011
Company: Eduard

#32732 – 1/32nd Tamiya Early P-51D gun bay photoetch set, includes pre-painted ammo belts, door placards, gun placards, plus all the goodies to create a winner should you decide to open the bays. Very well done and engineered. MSRP - $ 33.00.

# 32731 – Prepainted seat belts for the 1/32nd Tamiya P-51D. Not much to be said here that the image doesn’t show, except that Eduard is and has… more

A-1H Skyraider

Published: November 22, 2011
Company: Zoukei-Mura

What a great time to be a modeler! Zoukei-Mura continues their excellent 1/32 scale releases with an A-1H Skyraider. The kit is stunning with the option to fold the wings already included, great cockpit detail, and a full interior. Other options include positionable air brakes, a highly detailed engine, detailed gun bays, and many other options.

The kit is available now and Zoukei-Mura… more

Accessories for Four Aircraft

Published: November 15, 2011
Company: Fisher Model and Pattern

Paul Fisher has continued to expand his stable of exceptionally well done aftermarket products. These are, without exception, beautifully mastered and flawlessly cast in cream colored resin. No warps or pinholes (no surprise there). The four new items are shown in the images. Many thanks to Paul for the review samples. Please visit his website for these and many other quality Fisher Model… more

SAC Landing Gear in Three Scales

Published: November 9, 2011
Company: Scale Aircraft Conversions

Well, it’s November and Ross McMillan and his elves appear to be busy as ever with six new SAC releases. These range in scale from 1/72nd through 1/32nd and, as always, are welcome additions to his ever-growing list of metal replacement gear. This month’s releases are as follows:

• #32057 – Dewoitine D.520 Landing Gear – replacement for 1/32 Azur - $ 14.95
• #48152 – Mirage… more

The Modelers Guide to the Skyraider

Published: October 20, 2011
Book Author(s): Jay Sherlock
Company: Aero Research

AERO RESEARCH offers their FIRST BOOK !

Recommendation – Most High

I will say that purely from the standpoint of a modeler, this has to be one of the most informative and well thought out publications I’ve seen to date. It comes to you soft bound with a plastic spiral binder (much easier to lay open on the workbench), 104 pages… more

U.S. Navy Late Style Wheel Chocks

Published: October 20, 2011
Company: Wheeliant

New from Wheelliant come 2 styles of U.S. Navy (late) wheel chocks. Both are beautifully cast in resin, come with complete photo instructions, and are very simple to complete. One set has the braided rope handles and the other has the “slide bar” arrangement to adjust for the size. Images show both styles completed and painted with a dark wash. These are an excellent addition to a 1/32nd scale… more