RB-51 'Red Baron' Reno Racer - Part 1

Published: October 21, 2010
Company: Fisher Model and Pattern

It is my distinct pleasure to present to you Paul Fisher’s latest full resin kit effort, the RB-51 “Red Baron”. I guess what surprises me most, having had the opportunity to build and review each of his magnificent 1/32nd scale aircraft kits, is his innate ability to continue to raise the bar on himself each time. This one is no exception, Paul having produced quality models for 32 years now… more

Killer Rays

Published: October 18, 2010
Book Author(s): Mark Frankel
Company: Specialty Press

This 8.5 x 11 hardbound publication contains 240 pages and more than 500 photographs, both color and black and white completely one of the most extensive compilations of information on both the F-4D Skyray and F-5D Skylancer. It is well written, very complete and successfully gets the history across to the reader about the Navy’s first delta wing fighter.

The text takes you through… more

Lockheed – Vega PV-1, Ventura PV-2 Harpoon

Published: October 18, 2010
Book Author(s): Steve Ginter
Company: Ginter Books

Soft cover, 192 pages of black and white detail drawings and photographs covering both of these aircraft and their varying roles in Naval as well as civil service.

This book starts by covering the aircraft’s beginnings with the predecessor Lockheed (Electra) 10s, (Electra Junior) 12s and (Super Electra) 14s, and segues on to its wartime role as a patrol bomber used not only in England,… more

Weighted Wheels and Tires

Published: October 16, 2010
Company: Aires Hobby Models

These represent a fairly new product from Aires, long time producer of quality resin aftermarket aircraft accessories and they are absolutely GORGEOUS !!!

As image shows, all tires and hubs are cast flawlessly as separate pieces which makes making painting a breeze. The tires have raised “Goodyear” and tire info in raised letters that take a light dry brushing extremely well. Images… more

A6M2 Exhausts

Published: October 14, 2010
Company: Quickboost

Beautifully cast as “plug in” replacements for the kit parts these parts are ready to use. Designed for the Tamiya A6M-2 Zero.

Many thanks to Quickboost/Aires for the review samples. Visit them on their website at www.quickboost.net for this and many other fine products.

This item is highly recommended.

F-4 Phantom II Intake Covers

Published: October 14, 2010
Company: Quickboost

Recently released by Quickboost, Intake covers in 1/32^nd scale for the Tamiya kit are now available. Beautifully cast, just cut off the moldings, paint red and apply the supplied “remove before flight decals”.

This product is recommended.

Thanks to Quickboost for the review item.

Loon Models No Cut Conversions - Scale Engine and Cowlings

Published: February 10, 2020
Company: Loon Models

This is a fairly new company coming to us from a familiar name, Roll Models, offering a very nice set of complete “twin row” engines and cowlings for the almost antique (although still a nice kit) Revell/Monogram B-26 Marauder. The set is nicely cast in cream colored resin, with a very slight amount of flash, easily removed by 1 or 2 passes with the sanding stick.

In the box you'll find… more

E-2C Hawkeye Markings for VAW-117 and VAW-120

Published: October 11, 2010
Company: Bingo Decals

On the heels of their earlier releases, Bingo Decals has released an all new sheet that includes selected markings from VAW-120 “Greyhawks” and VAW 117 "Wallbangers".

Printed by Micro Scale, these are of the same excellent quality as those previously reviewed on this site. This particular sheet contains markings for 5 aircraft and 2 of them are the “salad shooter” style prop blades.… more

Aircraft Modelling - Osprey Modelling Master Class

Published: February 3, 2020
Book Author(s): Brett Green
Company: Osprey Publishing

This most recent release in the Osprey "Master Class" series (designed to give the modeler the “biggest bang for the buck”) is printed with a hard cover and a spiral binder holding 192 pages loaded with easy to follow text and color shots of “how to” sequences. It also gives us beautifully completed models by Brett Green, world renowned master modeler, as well as highly talented folks such as… more

Lockheed – Vega - PV-1 Ventura PV-2 Harpoon

Published: September 30, 2010
Book Author(s): Steve Ginter
Company: Ginter Books

Soft cover, 192 pages of black and white detail drawings and photographs covering both of these aircraft and their varying roles in Naval as well as civil service.

This book starts by covering the aircraft’s beginnings with the predecessor Lockheed (Electra) 10s, (Electra Junior) 12s and (Super Electra) 14s, and segues on to its wartime role as a patrol bomber used not only in England,… more