IPMS Number
42218
Eric Christianson
Reviews By Author
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German L4500A (with) 5cm Flak 411Published: February 11, 2023 Trumpeter has recently released several WWII German, truck-mounted Flak platforms based on the Mercedes Benz L4500A, including the subject of this review. As with previous releases, Trumpeter continues to stick to its roots in providing interesting and often one-of-a-kind subjects for a competitive price. The L4500 was a heavy-duty truck built by Daimler-Benz from 1939–44 in the… more |
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Crusader Mk.III with British CrewPublished: February 11, 2023 Modeling powerhouse Italeri has re-released an old classic; the British Crusader Mk III, this time with updated decals and an all-new figure set. The Crusader was used extensively in the North African campaign and, while ideally suited for combat in desert terrain, it’s light armor and moderate armament were not able to adequately match the German anti-tank guns and vast mine fields, causing… more |
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WWII German Mortar (s.Gr.W.34)Published: January 24, 2023 Kiev, Ukraine-based ICM is back with a new offering from its infantry support heavy-weapons line, this time with a WWII German s.Gr.W.34 8cm Mortar. This nice little one-hour build comes with a bunch of extra goodies, and will fit right into a diorama or open halftrack/truck bed. This highly detailed and diminutive subject includes a deployed mortar, three ammunition boxes with lids, four… more |
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Fiat 2000 Italian Heavy TankPublished: January 23, 2023 Vargas Models, a prolific maker of extraordinary resin, 3-D printed, limited-run armor models is back with another unusual subject; the Fiat 2000 Carro Armata or ‘heavy tank’. The Fiat 2000 was Italy’s first tank ever developed, with the first prototype displayed in mid-1917, and the final production prototype unveiled the following year. The FIAT 2000 was a substantial vehicle, of… more |
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US Marines WWII Figures Acrylic Paint SetPublished: November 6, 2022 The AMMO range of acrylic paints for figures has recently been expanded to include another new set of paints specifically designed for the US Marines in the Pacific Theater, the subject of this review. Opening the box reveals a set of six industry-standard 17ml. ‘eyedropper’ style bottles of high-quality acrylic paint from their Ammo-Mig line, each containing a ‘stirring ball’ (a BB-… more |
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M119/L118 105mm Light HowitzerPublished: October 25, 2022 Up here in Seattle we have a large IPMS club. Over the past two years or so, one of our members, Rick Taylor, has been busy building a large variety of very unusual resin, 3-D printed, limited-run armor models from a small company called Vargas Models. Owner Luis Vargas specializes in 1/35th (and more recently 1/72nd) scale models that, for the most part, cannot be found elsewhere. His… more |
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Erbsenmuster Pea Dot Camouflage PaintPublished: June 21, 2022 The AMMO range of acrylic paints for figures has recently been expanded to include two new sets of paints specifically designed for the late war German Eichenlaubmuster (‘Maple Leaf’) and Erbsenmuster (‘Pea Dot’) camouflage schemes, the latter of which is the subject of this review. Opening the box reveals a set of six industry-standard 17ml. ‘eyedropper’ style bottles of high-quality… more |
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Waffen SS Autumn Camo German Eichenlaubmuster PaintsPublished: June 19, 2022 The AMMO range of acrylic paints for figures has recently been expanded to include two new sets of paints specifically designed for the late war German Eichenlaubmuster (‘Maple Leaf’) and Erbsenmuster (‘Pea Dot’) camouflage schemes, the former of which is the subject of this review. Opening the box reveals a set of six industry-standard 17ml. ‘eyedropper’ style bottles of high-quality… more |
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Winterizer Real Snow SetPublished: June 16, 2022 This set contains all the products required to recreate the texture of snow on any surface including terrain, vehicles, and buildings. This product has been designed for easy use, particularly for beginners. With the products included in this set, you will be able to recreate recently fallen pure white snow to the distinctive slush and refreezing of the thaw. The unique formula ensures… more |
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German Type G4 PartisanenwagenPublished: April 13, 2022 Ukraine-based ICM has enhanced their venerable six-wheeled G4 Staff Car with a couple of post-mounted Type 34 machine guns; a configuration that served to transport high command staff of the Wehrmacht, as well as guards and escorts. Vehicles in this variant were called Partisanenwagen. While the vehicle itself sports the older sprues from previous versions, the machine guns and mounts are new… more |