IPMS Number
46363

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Detail Parts

MiG-21MF Cockpit (Early)

Published: February 10, 2012
Company: Eduard

Eduard Models from the Czech Republic keep expanding its line of detail sets for its line of 1/48 MiG-21s. This time, they added a resin cockpit from their Brassin line for the MiG-21MF (early).

As with most Brassin line sets, there are resin and some photo-etch parts. The photo-etch fret is pre-painted and includes many details, like instrument dials, besides the traditional seat… more

Cover

Barbarossa 1941

Published: February 3, 2012
Book Author(s): Stanislaw Jablonski, Jacek Pasienczny, Arkadiusz Wrobel
Company: Kagero Publishing

Kagero has published a series known as “Mini-Topcolors” oriented toward modelers. Each book includes color profiles and decals in several scales.

“Barbarossa 1941,” the 25th title in the series, concentrates on armor involved in the invasion of Russia. As such, most of the profiles are of German tanks, but there are a couple of T-34/76 and a KV-2. There are a total of 18 color profiles… more

Mask Set

Mig-21MF Mask Set

Published: January 10, 2012
Company: Eduard

Eduard Models continues to expand its MiG-21 line, this time with an excellent addition that would save modelers time and grief: self-adhesive pre-cut masks.

The mask set includes pre-cut masks for the canopy, the landing lights, and some details like the rudder and wing wooden panels (for radar and ECM). The mask for the canopy provides you only with the edges of the canopy, you are… more

Box Art

P-47D Bubbletop "Tarheel Hal"

Published: January 3, 2012
Company: Hasegawa

This is a ‘teaser’ or preview of a full-length article to be published in the IPMS/USA Journal and in the IPMS/USA review website at a later date.

Hasegawa’s rendering of the P-47D Bubbletop in 1/32 scale is impressive, both in size as well as in engineering of the kit. It provides you with 169 parts including optional clear parts for an open or closed canopy. Parts are free of flash… more

Cover

FT17 / M1917 WWI Tanks Walkaround

Published: November 28, 2011
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

The FT-17 and its American copy, the M1917, set the stage for the modern tank by having a revolving turret, a front driver, and a rear engine. It was used by armed forces of many different countries and it was still in service with some minor European armies at the outbreak of WWII.

The book is profusely illustrated with color photographs, although all the pictures are from restored… more

Box Art

Peterbilt 352 Cabover

Published: November 3, 2011
Company: Revell, Inc.

This kit is molded in light blue, black and chrome parts. It has 59 parts and is being marketed as “snap tite.” The kit has no engine, but the oil pan and the transmission are present.

The fit is good for the most part. I only had trouble with the chrome parts fits. I was not able to get them to snap, and some of the chrome parts (like the tanks) have sizable gaps.

I put together… more

Cover

9. Panzer Division 1940-1943

Published: October 25, 2011
Book Author(s): Marek Kruk and Radosław Szewczyk
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

Mushroom Model Publications continues expanding its Green Line series devoted to armor units. Its latest installment is “9. Panzer Division 1940-1943.” Given the timeline on the title, one can only speculate that this book will be followed up by a second volume devoted to the history of the unit in 1944-1945.

The current book covers the history of the unit, from its inception as an “… more

Kitset Part

Pre-painted Marsden/PSP Base

Published: August 30, 2011
Company: Eduard

Eduard is planning to release a pre-painted injected plastic PSP base. The base has a copyright of 1999 in the back, so I think it is the “old” PSP base which now gets a pre-painted treatment.

What about the pre-painting? It is great. Deep browns and grey shades, with a touch of lighter spots and rusty shades. This is not just pre-painted, it is weathered, too!! Now, be aware that the… more

Box Art

P-51C "Bendix Racer"

Published: March 4, 2022
Company: Accurate Miniatures

Accurate Miniatures P-51C has been re-boxed many times. This is the “Bendix Racer” boxing of it. You get the standard sprues, which is a full military P-51C (i.e. machine guns are included in the kit).

Probably the main, and really the only problem about this kit, is the instructions. To begin with, they are very confusing regarding the left and right parts for the rear fuselage. You… more

Packaging

Alpha Precision Abrasives Modeler's Introductory Package

Published: July 14, 2011
Company: Alpha Precision Abrasives Inc.

Alpha Precision Abrasives is a manufacturer of industrial abrasives. It also has selection of abrasive tools for the hobbyist. Master Detail is packaging a selection of Alpha Precision Abrasives products into an introductory package. The package includes

  • 1/8-inch Sanding Files (100/180; 120/240 and 240/320 grit)
  • 3 Plastic Sanding Needles (150, 240 and 320 grit)
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