Acrylic Filters

Published: September 11, 2021
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

Ammo by Mig has released an extensive line of acrylic filters, I think there are 30 different colors in the line. This review includes the following colors

• A.Mig-0808 Marine Blue
• A.Mig-0811 Yellow Green
• A.Mig-0823 Medium Brown
• A.Mig-0824 Tan

Filters are translucent paints (highly diluted paints) that are intended to be applied over a… more

Yugoslav Fighter Colours 1919-1941 – Vol 1

Published: June 25, 2021
Book Author(s): Oganjan Petrovic
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

MMP Books continues its series of “Colours of…” Eastern European Air Forces. This time the Yugoslav Air Force before and up to World War 2. The second volume covers the period mainly the mid-1930’s until April 1941. Volume 1 has… more

SdkFz.251: 251/9 and 251/22 Kanonenwagen German Army and Waffen-SS Western and Eastern Fronts, 1944-45

Published: June 4, 2021
Book Author(s): Dennis Olivier
Company: Pen & Sword

Pen and Sword continues to expand its LandCraft series, this time with an installment of the SdkFz.251, focusing on the /9 and /22 versions of one of the most versatile halftracks of WW2. These units were first used for infantry support and later as tank-hunters with the 7.5 cm gun.

The book is divided in the following sections

• The Panzer Units
• The Panzer… more

Macchi C.202 Folgore

Published: June 4, 2021
Book Author(s): Przemysław Skulski
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

MMP Books continues its Orange Series, this time with the 3rd Edition of the “Macchi C.202 Folgore” book by Przemysław Skulski.

The C.202 Folgore was probably the most significant aircraft of Italian design during WW2, given that is was one of the best performers of the bunch -maybe not the best, but among the best- and certainly the one produced in the larger numbers among those… more

How To Paint WWII RAF Early Aircraft

Published: June 4, 2021
Book Author(s): Ammo by Mig
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

In recent months I had the opportunity to review some products from Ammo by Mig and I have been impressed with the quality and ease of use of them. To the point that I started purchasing some other items from the line… but at times it is not clear what the product is for, or rather, how to use it.

Enter “Solution Book” series. Each book of this series describes what the products are… more

Albatross L-39Z0

Published: June 4, 2021
Company: Aires Hobby Models

Aires Models from Czech Republic specializes on aftermarket details; for the most part releasing “drop-in” resin replacement parts.

This set is intended to replace the wheels of the 1/48 Trumpeter L39Z0. The parts are molded in grey resin, free of bubbles or imperfections and with great surface detail, down to the manufacturer of the tires molded with enough raised detail that will… more

Mirage III and Mirage 5/50

Published: May 26, 2021
Book Author(s): Robert Pied, Nicolas Deboeck
Company: HMH Publications

I discovered HMH Publications and Duke Hawkins Series recently and they are quickly becoming favorites of mine. The quality of the content that is covered (i.e level of detail) and the printing are fantastic. The paper quality is super, with a satin finish. All pictures are in color, with proper exposure and very sharp focus, so all details are crisp.

The pictorial book is split in the… more

Dewoitine D.520

Published: May 24, 2021
Book Author(s): Marek Rys
Company: Kagero Publishing

The Topdrawings series specializes in line-drawings of a given subject in each booklet. The 104^th installment in this series is devoted to the Dewoitine D.520.

This booklet has line drawings (front, back, left, right, top, bottom, plus fuselage contours) for the D.520 C-1 early series (long spinner), D.520 C-1 late series (short spinner) and the two seat trainer the D.520 DC… more

Spotlight on F-15 Eagle

Published: May 24, 2021
Book Author(s): JP Vieira
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

The Spotlight ON series specializes in color profiles of a given subject. In this case it is the F-15 Eagle.

The book starts with a two pages description (landscape format) the characteristics of the aircraft and operational history of it. It is not meant to be exhaustive; it is just a primer as the real reason for this book are the fantastic 40 color profiles of the F-15 Eagle in… more

WWII Regia Aeronautica – Early Colors and Late Colors

Published: May 24, 2021
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

I have been using enamels for many years (a couple of decades) now. Enamel hobby paints are getting hard to find and there are the health considerations on enamels, so I have been exploring different acrylics options out there. I was excited to see I had the chance to review the AMMO products as my recent experiences with their products have been good.

The set A.mig - 7237, Regia… more