IPMS Number
44177
Keith Gervasi
Reviews By Author
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P-2H Neptune JMSDFPublished: February 10, 2020 HistoryFirst flown in May of 1945, the P2V-7 was the final variant of the P2V produced by Lockheed. It was powered by R-3350-32W and J-34 engines and fitted with lower drag wingtip tanks, AN/APS-20 search radar in a revised radome, and a bulged cockpit canopy. 287 of this type were built, with 48 of them being assembled in Japan. First delivery of P2V-7s to the Japanese was in 1959… more |
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Nakajima B5N2 Type 97 Model 3 Kate “Folding Wing”Published: February 3, 2020 HistoryThe B5N2 Kate entered service in 1939, replacing the B5N1. The B5N2 was given a more powerful engine and streamlined a bit to try and make it capable of outrunning enemy fighters. The B5N2 was replaced by the B6N Tenzan starting in 1943, but continued to serve right through to the end of the war. The KitAfter opening the box, I was impressed by what I found… more |
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Junkers Ju88S-1/3 ‘KG 66’Published: May 11, 2013 HistoryThe Ju88 was first flown in 1936 and remained in production until the end of the war (or as factories were overrun). Probably the most versatile aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe in WWII as it was used as a level bomber, dive bomber, torpedo bomber, reconnaissance, photo reconnaissance, day fighter, night fighter, pathfinder, pilotless missiles… (You get the picture). The Ju 88S… more |
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Type 95 Light Tank "Ha-Go" Early ProductionPublished: May 11, 2013 HistoryProduction for the Type 95 began in 1936, and was first introduced in combat in 1937. The type 95 was a small, light tank weighing in at 7 tons and having a crew of 3. It was armed with a 37mm main gun augmented by 2 Type 97 light machine guns. The early version was powered by an 110hp Mitsubishi diesel engine for a top speed of 25mph (road) and was later replaced by a 120hp… more |
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Ju-87D-5 Interior SetPublished: March 30, 2013 What’s InsideThe interior set is comprised of 2 PE frets (one is pre-painted and has some self-adhesive parts), a small clear film, and a 5-page instruction sheet. There are just over 80 pieces to this set, and it is pretty nice if I say so myself! The instructions are broken down into manageable sections, starting with the cockpit floor. The radio operator’s seat support is… more |
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Ju-87D-5 Exterior SetPublished: March 30, 2013 What’s InsideYou get 1 large fret and a 5-page instruction sheet. The instructions take you in order from the front of the aircraft to the back. Starting with the oil cooler intake, supercharger intake, bomb rack fittings and, if you use it, the flame dampener. Next up are the underwing radiators, and there is some minor surgery required. Be careful not to take too much off, but… more |
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JGSDF Mitsubishi Type 73 Light TruckPublished: February 27, 2013 The Mitsubishi Type 73 light truck was based on the Jeep CJ-3Bs. Mitsubishi produced these under license from Willys. Production began in 1973 and ended in 1997 – a pretty good run, I’d say. This light vehicle can be outfitted with a variety of weapons such as anti-tank pods, anti-tank missile launchers, light & heavy machine guns. and the recoilless rifle. The KitThis kit… more |
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Messerschmitt Bf-109E-7/TropPublished: February 12, 2013 HistoryBeing that there is so much out there on the Bf-109, I will not take up any time with the history. The E variant was the first major upgrade of this airframe and was the main variant from the beginning of the war until mid-1941. The KitThis kit is made up of 3 sprues of grey injected plastic and 1 clear sprue. The parts are flash-free and have very fine… more |
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Short Sunderland Mk. IPublished: January 18, 2013 HistoryThe Sunderland prototype first flew on October 16th, 1937, and the first of the production Sunderlands flew on April 28th, 1938. Production started in 1938 and was ended after 8 years. 777 Sunderland’s of all variants were built, and it served in the RAF from June, 1938 ,to May, 1959! Twenty-one years in frontline service for the RAF, and even later for France and New Zealand… more |
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Messerschmitt Bf-109F-2Published: November 17, 2012 HistoryThe 109F variant was the 2nd major design change for this aircraft. It first appeared in 1940, the -2 in April of 1941. The -2 was similar to the -1 with the exception of a better cannon firing through the nose (mg 151/15). The KitA snap together kit!!! Now, that is my speed! This kit comes in an end-opening box. You are provided with two sprues of grey… more |