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SAS 1/4 Ton 4x4 Patrol Commander’s Car

Published: May 19, 2013
Company: Dragon Models

The Product

The kit arrived in Dragon’s standard smaller box common for a kit of this size. All the parts were well protected in the typical Dragon poly bags. Also included was the standard instruction sheet, a photo-etch fret and a small decal sheet. The kit features 2 crew figures, newly tooled condenser w/modified engine grille, Vickers K machine guns, jerrycans w/photo-etch… more

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CMP Mk1 Otter Light Recon Car

Published: April 20, 2013
Company: Mirror Models Ltd.

History Brief

The Otter Light Reconnaissance Car was developed by General Motors Canada to meet the demand for a light armored car. The design followed the layout of the British Humber Mark III LRC. The Otter was based on the Chevrolet C15 Canadian Military Pattern truck chassis and used many standard GM components. The armament consisted of a hull-mounted Boys anti-tank rifle and a… more

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AH-64A “Gray Camo 2003”- Limited Edition

Published: April 8, 2013
Company: Academy Models

History Brief:

This is a “Special Edition” version of the AH-64 as seen during the Iraqi War in 2003. The aircraft was named after the North American Indian nation, the Apache from the southern Great Plains and beyond. Originally manufactured by Hughes Helicopters(1975-1984), then by McDonnell Douglas(1984-1997) and Boeing(1997-present), it was first flown on 30… more

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Soviet T-26 Light Infantry Tank Model 1931

Published: March 23, 2013
Company: Hobby Boss

History Brief

The T-26 tank was a Soviet light infantry tank, and was a development of the British Vickers 6-ton tank. Many consider it to be one of the most successful tank designs of the 1930’s. With more than 11,000 made, it was the most produced tank of its period.

The T-26 Served in many conflicts of the 1930’s and was used during World War 2. The tank served with the… more

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T-24 Medium Tank

Published: March 7, 2013
Company: Hobby Boss

History Brief

The T-34 was a Soviet medium tank built in 1931. Only twenty four tanks were completed. None of these tanks would ever see combat; instead, they were used as training aids or in other capacities. This was the first tank produced at the KhPZ factory in Ukraine. The same factory was later responsible for the amazingT-34 and T-54 Soviet tanks.

The T-24 was a well-… more

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USS Greeneville, SSN-772

Published: March 3, 2013
Company: Hobby Boss

History Brief

Our subject is a Los Angeles Class submarine, the USS Greeneville, SSN-772. It was named after the city of Greeneville, Tennessee, home of President Andrew Johnson, and is the only US Navy ship to have borne that name. She was ordered on 14 December 1988 with the contract going to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia. Her keel was laid… more

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HMS Dreadnought – 1907

Published: January 29, 2013
Company: Trumpeter

History Brief

May, 1905 – HMS Dreadnought approved for construction. Entered into service December, 1907, and served as the flagship of the British Royal Navy’s Home Fleet until 1912. March, 18, 1916, during the First World War, the HMS Dreadnought sank the German submarine U-29 in the North Sea. By 1918, the Dreadnought was assigned patrol duty of the Thames estuary. She was then… more

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ATTACK! 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry, 89th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers

Published: January 25, 2013
Company: Master Box Ltd

Three riders on horseback, swords drawn with the colors flying, charging into battle. All sculpted by A. Gagarin, and Master Box has added another fine set of figures to an already impressive list. Molded in a light tan color, the semi-soft plastic is flash-free and needs only minor clean up. The set features three mounted figures on the attack with full combat gear. Each horse and figure has… more

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Supermarine Seafang F.MK.32

Published: December 31, 2012
Company: Trumpeter

History Brief

The Seafang was essentially a Spiteful redesigned for the Royal Navy carrier use. Two prototype Seafang MK.32s were ordered on March 12, 1945, followed by an order for 150 Seafang MK.31s on 7 May 1945. To expedite entry into service, the interim Mk.31 was ordered, which was a navalised Spiteful with a tail hook, allowing the MK.32 to be developed. The Mk32 featured a… more

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Where Are the Damned Roads?

Published: December 22, 2012
Company: Master Box Ltd

The Product

Packaged in an end-opening lightweight cardstock box, you will find one tan colored sprue, four light gray parts sprues, and one clear parts sprue, five vinyl tires, one decal sheet, and one large fold out instruction sheet. All the parts were well protected and packaged in clear poly-bags. The parts are well appointed, feature fine detailing and appropriate seat and boot… more