Michael Novosad
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Hungarian Light Tank 38M Toldi I(A20)Published: October 8, 2012 HistoryThe Toldi was a light tank manufactured for the Hungarian army and was based on the Swedish Landsverk L-60B tank. It was named after the 14th century Hungarian knight Miklós Toldi. The 38M Toldi was produced and developed under license from Swedish company AB Landsverk between 1939 and 1942. Only 202 were produced. There were four variants:
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MiG-23 Flogger Pitot TubePublished: September 23, 2012 Background This is the third item from this manufacturer that I have reviewed, and I am quite enthusiastic about the product line. This particular item is meant for all MiG-23 Floggers except the MLD variant. The MLD pitot tube (item number 48-059) is also available. The Review ProductThe parts are packaged in a small zip lock bag, stapled in a… more |
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F-14A Early Version Nose Tip and AOA ProbePublished: September 6, 2012 Background. Some plastic model kits may include the Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors as teeny, tiny separate parts that are most difficult to remove from the sprue, with clean up of the attachment point being most challenging. Oftentimes, these tiny parts are lost or broken while being transported from cleanup to the model. Some kits reproduce the AOA as merely a non-… more |
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T-34/76 Mod. 1943, No. 112 FactoryPublished: August 23, 2012 HistoryThe T-34 tank series proved to be quite a nasty surprise for the Germans after their invasion of Russia in June of 1941, and eventually influenced the design of future German armored vehicles. So impressed were they with its capabilities, the Germans actually considered building their own version of the T-34. The Russians built the T-34 in several factories during the war,… more |
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Supermarine Spiteful F.MK.14Published: August 7, 2012 HistoryThe Supermarine Spitfire series has often been described as the most aesthetically pleasing aircraft ever flown. During the course of its service life, the basic Spitfire design was progressively altered with heavier armament, camera installations and no armament, more powerful engines, canopy revisions, fixed and retracting tail wheel, larger vertical stabilizers and rudders… more |
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RCAF Beaufighter Decals Part II – The ApplicationPublished: August 7, 2012 Some months ago, I had the opportunity to review the Aviaeology RCAF Beaufighters in Coastal Command decals, product number AOD48002m, which ultimately resulted in an uncontrollable urge to build a Beaufighter and use the decals. I had two Tamiya Beaufighter kits in my stash with the goal, of course, to build both someday. The Aviaeology decals offered that inspiration. I believe the… more |
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GAZ-MM 1943 Cargo TruckPublished: August 7, 2012 History – The GAZ Model 1943 Cargo Truck was based on the original GAZ-AA and, due to material shortages caused by the war, incorporated several metal and miscellaneous components changes. The vehicle was equipped with a more powerful 50 HP engine, simplified cab, the right headlamp was omitted, and brakes were fitted to the rear wheels only. Wood doors were added to the cab… more |
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Beaufighter SeatsPublished: August 5, 2012 I have been a customer of the Canadian firm Ultracast for several years, and in the time I have seen their product line increase greatly with the addition of various resin accessories, decals, figures, and metal products for both the aircraft and armor modelers. Their website is quite easy to navigate. I have yet to be disappointed with any purchase from them. When I saw the 1/48th… more |
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RCAF MosquitoesPublished: May 19, 2012 The SquadronThe Mosquito was flown by 100 RAF, four RAAF, two USAAF and one RCAF squadrons, plus 45 other units. The RCAF unit was the 418 "City of Edmonton" Squadron This squadron was formed at Debden on 15 November 1941 in the night intruder role, equipped with Bostons. However, work up was slow and it was early spring 1942 before the squadron was fully operational, flying… more |
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McDonnell Douglas F-101B Voodoo Pitot TubePublished: February 10, 2020 BackgroundThe trouble (at least for me) with pitot tubes as furnished in most aircraft plastic kits is they are normally the last part installed and the first part broken off. I build 1/48th scale aircraft and will replace the kit pitot tube with lengths of aluminum or brass tubing. I use the kit part for the proper dimensions, but do allow at least ½” extra length in the main shaft… more |