Greg Wise

	Fokker E.1 Early Published: March 3, 2014 Company: Wingnut Wings, Ltd History Brief The dreaded Fokker E.1 was the first fighter aircraft to enter service with the German Luftwaffe in World War I. When it arrived at the front in mid-1915, it set in motion a time known as the "Fokker Scourge," in which the E.1 and its lineal Eindecker siblings achieved air superiority over the Western Front. The Product My sample arrived in a higher-… more
	PV-1 Ventura Engines Published: February 25, 2014 Company: Quickboost The Product These highly detailed engines are a great way to enhance your next build. They are a drop in replacement for the kit parts. My samples were beautifully cast, and flawless. The engine’s pushrod tubes are not included in the casting, but locating holes for the pushrod tubes are present for those modelers wishing to add them. I highly recommend these babies to anyone wanting… more
	Luftwaffe Fighter-bombers Over Britain The Tip and Run Campaign 1942-1943 Published: February 25, 2014 Book Author(s): Chris Goss Company: Crecy Publishing, Ltd. The Following Text is a Historical Perspective from the Publisher. As the Battle of Britain came to a close, the Luftwaffe began arming its single-engine fighters with bombs, using them in preference to twin-engine bombers against many daylight targets. Two units were designated for these Jagdbomber (literally fighter-bomber) attacks – 10/JG 26. Their targets included… more
	British Battlecruiser vs. German Battlecruiser 1914-16 Published: January 10, 2014 Book Author(s): Mark Stille Company: Osprey Publishing Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this book offers a creditable account detailing the key rival battles between the Battlecruisers of the Royal Navy and the Kaiserliche Marine at the height of World War I. This book covers these opposing Battlecruisers and where they first met in January 1915 at Dogger Bank in the North Sea. The author explains why the battle was a… more
	Mitsubishi A6M3/3a ZERO FIGHTER Model 22 (ZEKE) Published: January 5, 2014 Company: Tamiya, Tamiya History Brief Following the Zero Model 21 (A6M2), the Model 32 (A6M3) Zero was introduced and entered service in the summer of 1942. It was powered by a Sakae 21 engine which featured superior high-altitude performance and an increased top speed. However, the Model 32’s reduced fuel capacity, heavier airframe design, and shorter clipped wings reduced the flight range. In order to fix… more
	Create and Shape Published: December 11, 2013 Company: Deluxe Materials The Product According to the manufacturer this stuff is a lightweight, non-shrinking scenic material for creating and casting realistic diorama groundwork. It dries without cracking, bonds to wood, plaster, plastic, foam and can be cut, sawn and filed to shape when dry without crumbling. There is a Youtube Demo -… more
	F-105B and F-105D (Double Kit) Published: December 10, 2013 Company: Hasegawa History Brief When the F-105 Thunderchief entered service in 1958, it was the heaviest single-engine combat aircraft and was commonly known as the "Thud" by its crews. In March 1956 the USAF placed an order for 65 F-105Bs and 71 were built. Although it set speed records the 105B was besieged with problems, typically the F-105B required 150 hours of maintenance for each flying hour.… more
	MAD MAX 2 The Road Warrior Interceptor Published: November 28, 2013 Company: Aoshima Car History Brief Mad Max's black Pursuit Special was a 1973 Ford XB Falcon GT351, limited edition hardtop (sold in Australia from December 1973 to August 1976). The car was modified by Murray Smith, Peter Arcadipane and Ray Beckerley. After filming of the first movie was completed, the car went up for sale, but had no buyers and eventually it was handed over to Murray Smith (film… more
	Ju-52 Seats with Safety Belts Published: November 26, 2013 Company: Quickboost The Product My sample arrived packaged in the all-too-familiar orange-topped poly sleeve with the typical card insert. After close inspection of the parts, I found them to be perfect. As you can see, the kit parts offer excellent detail; even so, the Quickboost seats are by far superior in detail, and they’re a drop-in replacement. They are easily detached from the pour block and… more
	A-1 Skyraider Gun Barrels Published: November 26, 2013 Company: Quickboost The Product My sample arrived packaged in the all-too-familiar orange-topped poly sleeve with the typical card insert. After close inspection of the parts, I found them to be perfect. These little beauties are just what the Doctor ordered. They’re a drop-in replacement for the kit parts. They’re easily detached from the pour block and ready to install. How easy is that? The… more