Mike Van Schoonhoven
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MG 34 GunPublished: March 12, 2015 The MG34 was mainstay of the German Army up until 1942 when the MG42 was introduced. Even with MG42 in use the MG34 continued in service until the end of World War II. Eduard Brassin is designed as resin and photo etch accessories for scale plastic kits at a reasonable price. The kit comes with four grey resin parts and a small brass photo etch fret. The resin pieces are of the… more |
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C-17A Globemaster IIIPublished: January 4, 2015 HistoryThe C-17 was funded for development in 1984 and the first one was delivered in 1991 to the USAF for testing. The C-17 was originally designed to replace the C-130 and augment the C-5 and C-141. As we all know the C-130 and the C-5 are still going and the C-141 has been removed from service and has been sent to the boneyard for scrapping. The initial order was for 120 units… more |
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Model Art Modelling Magazine No. 53, 2014 Autumn - Vessel Model SpecialPublished: December 10, 2014 This is Model Art Magazine’s special quarterly issue that focuses on naval subjects. As with the regular Model Art Magazine this is printed in Japanese with some English subtitles. The feature article in the Autumn 2014 Vessel Model Special is on the IJN Battleship "Ise and "Hyuga". The article uses period photos and models to show the changes made to these battleships during the… more |
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Model Art IJN Aircraft Database 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 #1Published: December 6, 2014 Model Art Magazine is a monthly magazine that covers aircraft, armor, ships and car modeling. Model Art started releasing magazines in 1966 and has evolved from there over the past forty six years. This is a special issue released by Model Art covering plastic model aircraft of the IJN in scales 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32. The book is broken down into six sections. Interceptors, Night… more |
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Model Art October 2014 No. 902Published: November 29, 2014 Model Art Magazine is a monthly magazine that covers aircraft, armor, ships and car modeling. Model Art started releasing magazines in 1966 and has evolved from there over the past forty eight years. The October issue starts off with several small articles which include the IJA/N Airplane Illustrated and a build article on the Tamiya 1/35 WW1 British Tank Mk. IV Male. This features a… more |
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Topgun, US Airforce, Navy & Marine Corps AggressorsPublished: November 5, 2014 Do you have an interest in aircraft that are used in dissimilar air combat training? Not familiar with that term? I bet you are familiar with aggressor aircraft though and the squadrons. This book takes an in depth look at the aircraft flown by USAF, USN and USMC. The book is chocked full of color photographs and color plate drawings. The book obviously starts with the beginnings of… more |
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Mini Punch & Die Set, Multi Shape & Hexagon Punchs, 3 Brush Set, Capsule Centering Jig and Bar Cutting GuidePublished: November 5, 2014 When the name John Vojtech is mentioned in the Modeling community, one of the first things that comes to mind if you are familiar with him is the level of detail usually associated in his models. Through John's desire for a higher level of detail he has created his own tool line to make it easier for modelers to achieve this level in their own models. The Mini Punch and Die set… more |
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Mesh 6x6 Rhomb type Steel 00025, Mesh 4x4 Rhomb type steel 00035, Stripes 0.2 to 1mmPublished: November 13, 2020 Eduard is well known for their photo etch accessories to help modelers enhance their models. These sets are just another great addition for modelers. The one thing with these particular parts is that you will have to cut and fit them. I used the 6x6 screen and the 1mm Stripes on an Academy M551 turret storage rack to show as an example of what can be done to enhance your models. I chose this… more |
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Military Miniatures in Review No.61Published: October 12, 2014 Military Miniatures in Review is an 80-page, full color, perfect bound, bimonthly magazine. Regular features include new product announcements, book reviews and figure reviews. One of the first things that notice about this magazine is the construction. It has very thick front and back cover with the pages being bound together with glue. All of the photographs are in color and very… more |
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #900, September 2014Published: October 11, 2014 Model Art Magazine is a monthly magazine that covers aircraft, armor, ships and car modeling. Model Art started releasing magazines in 1966 and has evolved from there over the past forty eight years. The September issue starts off with several small articles which include the IJA/N Airplane Illustrated and a build article on the Trumpeter 1/35 Soviet JS-7 Heavy Tank which… more |