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Shapes Templates

Published: November 13, 2020
Company: Eduard

Eduard Models is releasing some very useful tools for the modelers, like this series of templates.

The first set is “Circle and Oval”, SKU: 00027 with a total of 38 circular templates ranging from 0.8 to 6.2 mm. This set also has a fret with 34 oval templates, with sizes ranging from 1.8x1mm to 5.8x10.2 mm.

The next set is… more

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USAF Phantom Mig Killers, Part I

Published: May 11, 2014
Company: Speed Hunter Graphics

Speed Hunter Graphics, a new venture by Reid Air Publications, has released their first decal sheet, and it is devoted to F-4 Phantom airframes that are “MiG-21” killers. I should point out that all of the decal options represent versions of the airframes in the post-Vietnam era, with some of them featuring non-SEA camouflage, but still displaying the “kill” markings. This makes the decal… more

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Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15

Published: May 1, 2014
Book Author(s): Dariusz Karnas
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

The latest installment of the Yellow Series from Mushroom Model Publications is devoted to the iconic Mig-15. This book clearly is written with the modeler in mind, as well over 100 pages are devoted to pictures, drawings or color profiles of the airplane.

The book is divided in the following sections

  • Introduction
  • Development
  • Development Versions… more

Decal sheet

USAF/VNAF A-1E Skyraider

Published: April 22, 2014
Company: Caracal Models

Caracal Models has released a sheet for the 1/48 Revell (Matchbox) A-1E molds. This sheet includes decals for seven USAF and two VNAF aircraft (for an amazing total of 9 airplanes!).

The options on this decal sheet are:

  • A-1E 132649, (Medal of Honor mission aircraft)
  • A-1E 132619, "Carolyn's Folly"
  • A-1E 135007, "Miss Pussy Galore"
  • A-1E 133919… more

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Caracal Modes US Navy / USMC AD-5 Skyraider

Published: April 22, 2014
Company: Caracal Models

Caracal Models has released a second sheet for the 1/48 Revell (Matchbox) AD-5 molds. This sheet includes decals for seven aircraft

  • AD-5 Skyraider BuNo 133878, VU-1
  • AD-5 Skyraider BuNo 133893, NAS Los Alamitos
  • AD-5 Skyraider BuNo 133876, NAS Seattle
  • AD-5 Skyraider BuNo 132466, VA-125
  • AD-5 Skyraider BuNo 132442, NAS Anacostia
  • AD-5… more

Box Art

European Tram - Part 1

Published: February 10, 2020
Company: MiniArt

While growing up, I always had a soft spot for street cars, so I jumped at the chance of building and reviewing one as soon as I had the opportunity. MiniArt provides you with a “full meal” model of a European Tram: over 600 parts (on 25 sprues), including a very nicely detailed vacuform base with tracks, and two power poles. Before you open the box, just know that it is fully packed with… more

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Aces of the 325th Fighter Group

Published: March 22, 2014
Book Author(s): Thomas Ivie
Company: Osprey Publishing

Review

The 325th Fighter Group, also known as the “Checker Tail Clan” is one of the most well known units of the Mediterranean Theater of Operations. They flew P-40s, P-47s and P-51, making them a very interesting unit for modelers. They flew over North Africa, France, Italy, Eastern Europe and even the former Soviet Unit. Their distinctive tail markings helped aerial… more

Packaging

Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC - Hispano Mk I 20mm cannons (with flat recoil springs)

Published: February 3, 2020
Company: Master Model

Master Model from Poland specializes in metal turned parts for aftermarket kits. In my personal option, they are among the best in the market. I really like their products.

This set is devoted to the weapons of the Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC. There are several kit options in 1/48 scale: Hasegawa, Hobbycraft and Italeri. This set can be used with all of the above, with different… more

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Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC - Hispano Mk II 20mm cannons (with round recoil springs)

Published: March 14, 2014
Company: Master Model

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 probably one of the nicest I have seen from them.

This set is devoted to the weapons of the Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC. There are several kit options in 1/48 scale: Hasegawa, Hobbycraft… more

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S2F Tracker Propeller with Tool

Published: March 14, 2014
Company: Quickboost

Review

The S2F Tracker needs no introduction. It has been in service for decades with Navies from all over the world. Kinetic has the only 1/48 injection molded kit in town and as such it is getting the attention from different aftermarket manufacturers.

Quickboost has released a series of aftermarket details (wheels, pylons, radar, etc) including one for the propellers,… more