IPMS Number
44739
Jarrod Booth
Reviews By Author
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Aircraft Clear Display StandPublished: February 10, 2020 Minicraft recently released a second decal scheme for their Beech Bonanza F-33 kit. Along with the Bonanza model, this display stand was looking for a home and a kind word on the IPMS Review Corps list. This stand is packaged in an industrial strength clear plastic bag with a cardboard fold-over label stapled to the bag top. There are four parts of clear plastic, attached to the sprue… more |
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Battle of Britain 1940: The Luftwaffe's "Eagle Attack"Published: February 27, 2018 Battle of Britain 1940: The Luftwaffe’s “Eagle Attack” is a new title in a new series called Air Campaign. The author is Doug Dildy, a USAF Academy graduate and former USAF Colonel. He has a Degree in history and a Master’s Degree in Political Science. The art work and illustration are superbly done by Graham Turner. This book is a detailed account of the Luftwaffe’s Operation “… more |
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Messerschmitt Me 262B-1/U-1 Night FighterPublished: February 3, 2020 The Me 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the first operational jet fighter. Design and testing of the first German jet engine was well underway even before World War II started. Due to problems encountered with new materials needed, fatigue and German High Command intervention and delays, the aircraft did not see operational flying until April 1944. The Me 262 was highly maneuverable and faster than… more |
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Hawker Tempest Mk.II/V/VI and Hawker Fury/Sea Fury - Hispano Mk.V Cannon Barrel Tips and Pitot TubePublished: November 15, 2017 Master Model is a Polish company that makes aftermarket brass gun and cannon barrels, pitot tubes and other replacement parts for scale model aircraft, ships and armor. The finesse and detail of these parts are nothing short of spectacular. For this review, I have used Eduard’s 1/48 Hawker Tempest that was issued several years ago. It is the perfect candidate for these parts as no… more |
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Hurricane Mk. I TropicalPublished: February 3, 2020 The Hawker Hurricane needs little introduction. It was one of the finest fighters of the Second World War. It usually took second place to the more glamorous Spitfire. The “Hurri” served Britain and the Allies faithfully throughout the war and was adapted to many different environments. The subject of this build is a Hurricane Mk I Tropical that flew in North Africa. The kit comes… more |
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Snap-Tite 2018 Mustang GTPublished: February 3, 2020 Sometimes experienced modelers get so bogged down with the extensive projects we are working on, we forget to lift our over-taxed heads from the work bench, remove glasses and opti-visors, and smell the sweet success of a quick, easy build. So, while browsing the IPMS review list one day, I came upon this kit and “snapped” it up. My thought was to have my wife build it, but she took off in our… more |
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Boulton Paul Defiant F1Published: June 1, 2017 The Defiant is an interesting aircraft and until recently, a largely overlooked subject compared to the popular “mainstream” aircraft from WWII. It has been offered by various model companies like Classic Airframes and Airfix in 1/48 and 172 scale. This British aircraft was originally intended as a day fighter, with the rear turret harking back to WWI designs that were quite successful… more |
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Mi-24 Hind D/E Jak B-12.7 Machine Gun & DUAS ProbePublished: May 3, 2017 The Mil Mi Hind is an awesome and feared gunship/attack/transport helicopter. Its first flight was in September 1969 and introduced into service in 1972. It is still operating today. Master Models is a Polish company that specializes in producing some of the finest turned brass and resin aftermarket parts I have seen! This resin/brass set can be used on any 1/72 scale Hind D/E… more |
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F-14A/B Tomcat "Jolly Rogers" (2 kits) Limited EditionPublished: March 31, 2017 The F-14 Tomcat is well known as a formidable, and versatile Fighter aircraft. It served faithfully, and saw action from 1974, until its retirement from the US Navy following its last deployment in 2006. Iran is the only other operator of the F14 Tomcat and is still in service. In this package are two complete kits, and include decals for VF-84 Jolly Rogers aboard USS Nimitz in 1978,… more |
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Tiger II Ausf. B "Konigstiger" Photo Etch SetPublished: March 6, 2017 The Tiger II Ausf.B, Konigstiger, King Tiger or Royal Tiger, as it was called depending where you were from, was the most powerful tank produced by the Germans. It became operational in July 1944, during the Invasion of Normandy. This formidable tank fought on the Western and Eastern Fronts until the end of World War II. Hauler is located in the Czech Republic, and produces high… more |