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Hurricane MkIIC Hispano 20mm Cannon w/Round Recoil SpringsPublished: January 23, 2015 Master Model from Poland specializes in metal turned parts for aftermarket kits. In my personal opinion, they are among the best in the market. I really like their products, and this set in particular is really nice. This set is devoted to the weapons of the Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC in 1/24 scale. As far as I know, there is only the Trumpeter kit of a Hurri MkIIC in 1/24, but they might… more |
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Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC - Hispano Mk I 20mm Cannons (with Flat Recoil Springs)Published: January 22, 2015 Master Model from Poland specializes in metal turned parts for aftermarket kits. In my personal opinion, they are among the best in the market. I really like their products, and this set in particular is really nice. This set is devoted to the weapons of the Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC in 1/24 scale. As far as I know, the only 1/24 scale kit of a Hurricane Mk IIC is made by Trumpeter, but… more |
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Metal Gun Barrel Set - Jagdpanzer IV/70(V) LangPublished: January 17, 2015 Tamiya has recently released a great kit of the Jagdpanzer IV/70(V) (Stock 35340). This detail set is designed to enhance an excellent kit. This whole detail set is meant to improve the gun, and only the gun. It provides an extra sprue to build the gun breech –in plastic, and provides an aluminum turned replacement gun. The breech/loading mechanism builds together beautifully… more |
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Jagdpanzer IV/70(V)LangPublished: January 14, 2015 ReviewI want to start this review with a disclaimer: I am not an “armor guy”. I built mainly airplanes and the occasional soft skin. But armor has been calling me recently and the release of an all new-tooling Tamiya Jagdpanzer was too tempting as to not trying it. This kit has a total of 252 pieces. It comes with plastic tracks, includes the torso of two figures and it has… more |
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Spitfire Mk IX Tubular ExhaustsPublished: January 12, 2015 Ultracast from Canada has released several detail sets for the Eduard Spitfire MkIX in 1/48 scale. This particular set is a drop-in replacement for the Spitfire tubular exhaust. It has been casted in a pale cream-colored resin with a delicate pour stub that will make removal an easy task. As you can see, the surface is very smooth and the detail is delicate with thin, hollow… more |
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Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX 4-Blade Propeller and Spinner ConePublished: January 12, 2015 Ultracast from Canada has released several detail sets for the Eduard Spitfire MkIX in 1/48 scale. This particular set is a drop-in replacement for the Spitfire propeller. It has been casted in a pale cream-colored resin with a delicate pour stub that will make removal an easy task. There are no bubbles or surface defects anywhere. The only difference I can see between the kit’… more |
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Spitfire Mk IX Cockpit DoorPublished: January 12, 2015 Ultracast from Canada has released several detail sets for the Eduard Spitfire MkIX in 1/48 scale. This particular set is a drop-in replacement for the Spitfire Cockpit door. It has been casted in a pale cream-colored resin with a delicate pour stub that will make removal an easy task. As you can see, the finish is very smooth and the surface detail is delicate and petite. It… more |
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Masks for Tamiya Light Utility Vehicle "Tilly"Published: December 28, 2014 Res-Im is an aftermarket company out of Czech Republic that specializes in resin details and masks. This set is designed for the 1/48 Tamiya “Tilly”. The set includes masks for the tires, the clear parts (headlamp, windshield, windows), plus masks for the RAF version, as well as masks for the American version (Stars), with and without a surrounding circle. Applying the masks is… more |
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F-2A "Detail Up"Published: December 27, 2014 Hasegawa has re-released their 1/48 F-2A, this time as a “Detail Up” Limited Edition, with photoetch parts. The detail set includes seatbelts, landing gear wiring and some details for the underwing pylon stations and air discharging cones in the wings/tail section. When opening the box you find 12 sprues for a total of 179 pieces. Typical of Hasegawa the underwing stores include drop… more |
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Typhoon D-Day 70th AnniversaryPublished: December 11, 2014 Twobobs Aviation Graphics have released a Typhoon D-Day 70th Anniversary decal set for the 1/48 scale Revell Eurofighter Typhoon. This decal set includes three sheets with markings for a single Typhoon (ZK308) in Royal Air Force service. The scheme features special markings honoring the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, including prominent black-and-white invasion stripes. The instruction… more |