IPMS Number
36721
Michael Novosad
Reviews By Author
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F-14D Seat BeltsPublished: November 29, 2018 The Tamiya 1/48th scale model of the F-14D recently introduced is a fantastic kit following the previous release of the -A version. The parts are chrisply molded and loaded with detail that will certainly stand by itself. As with some kit manufacturers photoetch seat belts and harnesses are not included in the package. However, the kit does include a comprehensive decal sheets that includes… more |
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F-14D Canopy MaskPublished: November 29, 2018 The Tamiya 1/48th scale model of the F-14D recently introduced is a fantastic kit following the earlier release of the -A version. The parts are chrisply molded and loaded with detail typial of Tamiya kits. This kit includes a printed sheet of masking material that must be individually cut out by the builder for the canopy clear areas. Also included in the Tamiya masking sheet are… more |
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Eagle Squadron Spitfire Vb DecalsPublished: November 26, 2018 Decal Sheet ContentsThere are three sheets of decals included in this package: the larger of the three has the roundels and fin flash along with aircraft codes. The mid-size sheet has additional aircraft codes and numbers, while the third and smallest sheet has individual pilot nose art. There are decals to model at least two of 10 photo-documented subjects, based on carefully… more |
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Yak-28PP BrewerPublished: November 22, 2018 Brief HistoryThe Yakovlev Yak-28 is a swept wing, turbojet-powered combat aircraft used by the Soviet Union. Produced initially as a tactical bomber, it was also manufactured in reconnaissance, electronic warfare, interception, and trainer versions, known by the NATO reporting names Brewer, Firebar, and Maestro respectively. Based on the Yak-129 prototype first flown on 5 March 1958… more |
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Modern Chinese Warplanes Chinese Naval Aviation-Aircraft and UnitsPublished: September 30, 2018 From the WebsiteChina's rising political ambitions have been accompanied by a demonstration of military presence in its area of influence. The Chinese navy and its naval air arm are playing an increasing role in achieving this goal. This comprehensive directory provides an extensively illustrated, in-depth analysis and overview of the Chinese naval aviation branch China’s… more |
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F-4J/S Phantom Exhaust MaskPublished: September 25, 2018 Company BackgroundNew Ware is a company in the Czech Republic that is well known to spacecraft modelers. They were new to me. I looked into their website and the text is a mix of English and Czech, and it is noted that Russian, German and Italian are also spoken. They offer kabuki-type masks for many of the popular scales from 1/24 down to the diminutive 1/144, plus eggplanes.… more |
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F-4J/S Canopy MaskPublished: September 24, 2018 Company BackgroundNew Ware is a company in the Czech Republic that is well known to spacecraft modelers. They were new to me. I looked into their website and the text is a mix of English and Czech, and it is noted that Russian, German and Italian are also spoken. They offer kabuki-type masks for many of the popular scales from 1/24 down to the diminutive 1/144, plus eggplanes.… more |
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Albatros D.VPublished: August 29, 2018 Brief HistoryThe Albatros D.V was a fighter aircraft used by the Imperial German Air Service during World War I. The D.V was the final development of the Albatros D.I family, and the last Albatros fighter to see operational service. Despite its well-known shortcomings and general obsolescence, approximately 900 D.V and 1,612 D.Va aircraft were built before production halted in early… more |
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F-16C Alaskan Splinter Part IIPublished: August 21, 2018 Note: Part II of my review for the Two Bobs F-16C Alaskan Splinter decal set 48-262 contains much of the information included in the original review, but has added information for the painting and decaling of a Hasegawa 1/48th scale F-16C. This is addressed under "Application" below. Two BobsTwo Bobs Aviation Graphics offers decals in 1/72nd, 1/48th… more |
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Sd.Kfz. 10 Leichter Zugkraftwagen 1TPublished: August 8, 2018 The AuthorAlan Ranger was educated mostly in the UK, He started his carrier in the Royal Engineer's Regiment of the British Army. Since then specializing in turbines from the early 1980's on he has been involved in various engineering projects around the world for a number of major global companies. He has had a number of books and articles published over the years mostly… more |