IPMS Number
41627
Mike Van Schoonhoven
Reviews By Author
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #46, Winter 2012 – Special Ship Model EditionPublished: January 5, 2013 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. In this issue, the main focus is on the IJN Unryu-class aircraft carrier. There is a multitude of color and black and white photographs that show both models and period photos of the ships… more |
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #859 – JASDF Modeling & Equipment GuidePublished: December 29, 2012 This is a special issue from Model Art Magazine that deals specifically with the JASDF (Japanese Air Self-Defense Force). The magazine is broken in to three sections. It is printed in Japanese with some English subtitles. The first section shows off some wonderfully built models and several aircraft walkarounds of the JASDF. Model Art really did a great job covering… more |
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #860, January 2013Published: December 28, 2012 Model Art Modeling Magazine is a Japanese publication that is released monthly. The text is mainly in Japanese with some English subtitles throughout. One feature of these magazines is the high quality of the photographs and the models that are used. The feature article in this months issue showcases the IDF (Israel Defense Force). They use a multitude of well-built models, photographs… more |
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #858, December 2012Published: December 27, 2012 Model Art Modeling Magazine is a Japanese publication that is published monthly. The text is mainly in Japanese with some English subtitles throughout. One feature about these magazines is the high quality of the photographs and the models that are used. In the December issue of Model Art, they start out with a modeler’s how-to guide. In this section they cover how to replicate wood on… more |
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KC-135 Stratotanker Walk AroundPublished: November 27, 2012 The KC-135 started as the Boeing Model 717, which was based on the Model 367-80. Boeing delivered 820 KC-135 and derivative models between 1957 and 1966. The KC- 135 has gone through many modifications over the years and is still in active U.S. Air Force service today. This is the first time that I have ever gotten a Squadron Signal book upon its release and all I can say is wow! The… more |
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U.S. Waterproof BagsPublished: November 13, 2012 Plusmodel released this set of resin U.S. waterproof bags. You get thirteen pieces in the kit. Included are several different sizes of bags and one field telephone. The bags are produced in a light gray resin and are nicely detailed. There is a decal sheet of stencils for the bags. The stencils are done in a white color. Just my opinion – these should have been done in black and, for… more |
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M-60 Machine GunPublished: November 13, 2012 The M-60 machine gun began development in the late 1940’s. The U.S. Army adopted the M-60 in 1957, and it is still widely used today within the U.S. armed forces. In the Easy Line / Plusmodel kit, you get enough pieces to make two complete guns. The parts in the kit are of a well-mastered resin with a malleable photo etch brass. There was minimal flash on the resin, with small… more |
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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #856, November 2012Published: January 24, 2022 For those unfamiliar with Model Art Modeling Magazine, it is a Japanese-produced modeling magazine that is released monthly. Along with the monthly releases, the company also releases several special issues. These special issues cover a multitude of subjects from IJN submarine depot ships to F1 race cars to airbrushing, as a few examples. The text is primarily in Japanese with some… more |
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F2A Buffalo Landing GearPublished: November 1, 2012 Scale Aircraft Conversions comes to the rescue again with another of their white metal landing gear upgrades. One of their latest upgrades is for the Czech Model F2A-3, Special Hobby F2A-2, and the Model 239 & 339 Buffalo kits. The replacement parts included are the main landing gear (MLG), retraction struts for the MLG, uplock roller brackets (not in the kit), barrier guards for… more |
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Model Art Auto Modeling, #855, October 2012 – Special Auto Modeling, Vol. 27Published: October 26, 2012 Let me start by saying that this review really took me out of my comfort zone. I am not a car modeler by any scope, but I feel that with reviewing this magazine it gave me a better appreciation for car models. In this special of Model Art, the focus is primarily on the F1 series race car. Now, all of the F1 fans please be gentle with me as I give my review, as I am doing my best to… more |