Yugoslav Fighter Colours 1919-1941 – Vol 1

Published: January 16, 2021
Book Author(s): Petrovic & Nikolic
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

MMP Books continues its series of “Colours of…” Eastern European Air Forces. This time the Yugoslav Air Force in the 1919-1941 period is covered. The first volume covers the period immediate to the end of World War I up to a few years before World War II.

In particular this book covers the following airframes

• Nieuport 24 & 27
• Spad S.7
• Albatross D.… more

Swedish Bomber Colours – 1924-1958

Published: January 16, 2021
Book Author(s): Mikael Forslund
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

MMP Books continues its series of “Colours of…” Smaller European Air Forces. This time, the Bombers of the Swedish Air Force in the 1924-1058 period are covered. This period cover the critical years of World War II when these aircraft performed a critical job of protecting Swedish neutrality.

Don’t let the word “Colours… “ in the title fool you. This book is not just about color… more

Sea Harrier FRS.1/FA.2 Exhaust Nozzles

Published: January 16, 2021
Company: Aires Hobby Models

Czech manufacturer Aires released a resin drop-in set for the Kinetic Sea Harrier in 1/48 scale.

Parts are cast in a cream-colored resin, with good surface detail (including rivets and panel lines) and no part lines. The parts are free of any surface defects or bubbles.

Attachment points of the pouring blocks are thin and easy to remove. More importantly, they are located… more

Sea Harrier FRS.1/FA.2 Wheel Bay

Published: January 16, 2021
Company: Aires Hobby Models

Czech Manufacturer Aires Hobby Models has released an aftermarket set to replace the Sea Harrier FRS.1/FA.2 wheel bays. The Sea Harrier has two main wheel bays (nose and ventral) and this kit provides you parts for both. As an ‘extra’ you even get the interior part of the SHAR air intake -the area just behind the cockpit area- molded in resin.

All parts are molded in cream-colored… more

P-51K/Mustang Mk.IV Exhaust

Published: December 20, 2020
Company: Quickboost

Quickboost is a company that specializes in drop-in resin replacement parts to enhance the appearance of your models. Being “drop-in” replacements, it is very rare you need you modify the original parts, hence the “quick” name.

In this case I am reviewing the exhaust engine for the well-known P-51D Mustang in 1/48 scale from Airfix.

As you can see from the pictures the resin… more

USAF Aggressors Desert & Artic Colors Set

Published: December 20, 2020
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

I have been using enamels for many years (decades) now. Enamel hobby paints are getting harder 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 some of my modeling buddies had good things to say about them.

Readying the AMMO website, you learn… more

USAF Aggressors Blue Colors Set

Published: December 20, 2020
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

I have been using enamels for many years (decades) now. Enamel hobby paints are getting harder to find and there are the health considerations on enamels, so I have been exploring different acrylic options out there. I was excited to see the chance to review the AMMO products, as some of my modeling buddies had good things to say about them.

Reading the AMMO website, you learn that… more

Mirage F.1

Published: November 11, 2020
Book Author(s): Duke Hawkings
Company: HMH Publications

I’ll be honest. I’ve never heard of HMH Publications or Duke Hawkings before I had the opportunity of reviewing the first book of this series (Sepecat Jaguar). But I am very glad to have been introduced to them. These books exude quality.

The quality goes both on the content that is covered (i.e. level of detail) and the printing. The paper quality is super, with a satin finish. All… more

Sanding Sticks Collection (Multipurpose, Standard and Large Surface)

Published: July 5, 2022
Company: AMMO by Mig Jimenez

This review covers the following standing sticks from the AMMO line

• Standard sanding stick with grits 180/320/600/2000; MSRP: $1.50
• Large Surfaces sanding stick with grits: 320/600/4000; MSRP: $2.10
• Multipurpose sanding stick with grits 150/240/320/600/1200/2000; MSRP: $2.30

All these sticks have the different grits identified by color… more

Italian Tanks & Semoventi M-13/40 M-14/41 M-40/41

Published: October 25, 2020
Company: Italeri

Italeri has released a brand new mold kit for “Italian Tanks” that can be used for wargaming or as a nice break from more complex builds.

In the cover of the box you have both a medium tank and a self-propelled artillery. Be aware that the parts in the kit only allows you to build one. Or if you are a bit creative, to have an interchangeable top and being able to display it as one or… more