Jarrod Booth
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SA-342M Gazelle (Airfix/Heller Kit)Published: August 20, 2022 Brengun is an aftermarket company that supplies parts and accessories for a vast variety of models, as well as their own model kits. This photo etch set included just about everything needed to enhance and upgrade the old “classic” Airfix/Heller 1/72 Gazelle helicopter. Much of the set accommodates various antennae’s, windscreen wipers, Rotor head cyclic and collective push… more |
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C-160 TransallPublished: May 30, 2022 The C-160 Transall is a twin engine transport aircraft conceived and built by a French and German alliance. It is about the same size as the Lockheed C-130 but uses two high powered Roll Royce engines as opposed to the C-130s four smaller engines. The Transall is slowly being fazed out and replaced by the larger Airbus A-400 Atlas. This soft cover book is made using high quality paper… more |
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B-26K Counter Invader with USAF Pilots & Ground PersonnelPublished: May 18, 2022 ICM Is a Ukrainian company who has really made a name for themselves in the plastic model community. An informative history of the B-26K Counter Invader is included on the cover of the instruction manual and I took a picture of so it could be read there. The model was contained within a very strong, lid opening box. The sprues were found inside several plastic bags which protected the… more |
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Atlas A400MPublished: May 17, 2022 The Airbus Atlas A-400M is a 4 engine, turbo prop, military transport filling a place (size wise) between the Boeing C-17 and Lockheed’s C-130. It is operated by the French, Italians, Britain and others. This soft cover book is made using high quality paper and is superbly put together. It shows the aircraft in its various air force colors, variants and an extensive pictorial excursion… more |
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Boeing 747Published: February 19, 2022 Lance Cole is the author of this and many other worthy books detailing numerous aircraft types. This book – Boeing 747 is a timely and fitting tribute to one of the all-time classic aircraft and the very first “Jumbo Jet”. As the 747 is being retired by most airlines and carriers after 50 years of faithful service, plus the fact that I personally have flown as a passenger on every model of the… more |
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CH-47A ChinookPublished: January 14, 2022 The Chinook helicopter needs little introduction and has been a mainstay transport of many armies, air forces and navies around the globe. This Hobby Boss kit represents the first operational aircraft, which I understand only the United States used. The C-47A Chinook helicopter served in the Vietnam conflict. Trumpeter is Hobby Boss’ parent company and I was curious to see if… more |
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Aircraft Models Stands (Black Edition)Published: July 19, 2021 ICM has fast become a leader in the field of plastic models. These stands represent some of their latest releases. The black plastic set was preceded by a clear stand edition – A001. This was a simple set and included six parts for assembling three black stands of different sizes for aircraft models. The stands could be used for the followed scales:
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Scania R730 StreamlinePublished: July 19, 2021 Having previously built Italeri’s Iveco Hi-Way 40th Anniversary and the… more |
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MV-22B OspreyPublished: April 30, 2021 The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey had a checkered development history and near cancellation of the project. However, persistence paid off and this unique and versatile hybrid aircraft has seen great success in the US Marine Corp (MV-22B) and US Airforce (CV-22). It is also being integrated into the US Navy (CMV-22B) to replace the aging Grumman C-2 Greyhound’s, as well as a Presidential (Marine MV-… more |
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Tornado GR. 4Published: February 19, 2021 From Italeri: The Tornado Gr.4 arose from a collaborative project between Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom for the production of a multi-role high-performance combat aircraft. The primary requirement, however, was to develop a ‘state of the art’ modern aircraft able to perform low-altitude penetrating strike missions. This need was met by the development of a twin-engine combat aircraft… more |