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Decal Package

Early Dutch Insignia and Serials Decals

Published: June 15, 2012
Company: Dutch Decal

This 1/72 set from Dutch Decals comprises 2 sheets of silkscreen decals and a folded instruction sheet covering aircraft using the early Dutch insignia.

Each decal sheet measures a little less than 6”x8 1/2”. The first sheet has letters, numbers (in a unique font) in both black and white, as well as serial numbers, data plates, and some rooster decals for use on both camouflaged and… more

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North American A-36A Apache

Published: June 12, 2012
Book Author(s): Przemyslaw Skulski
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

The latest issue in MMP’s ever-expanding “Yellow” series is specifically dedicated to the North American A-36A Apache.

The first 47 (out of 128) pages of this book are a mixture of text and photos describing the development and combat experiences of the A-36. The first few chapters cover the design and development of the A-36. The following chapters are each dedicated to an individual… more

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B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles

Published: May 16, 2012
Book Author(s): Robert Hilton
Company: Squadron Products

This is the first of Squadron’s “Combat Chronicles” series I have had a chance to read and review. The format is a little different than most other publications from this publisher, in that it is focused specifically on the combat operations of a particular unit operating the title aircraft.

This volume focuses on the training and combat operations of the 40th Bomb Group/58… more

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P-47 Thunderbolt Units of the Twelfth Air Force

Published: May 4, 2012
Book Author(s): Jonathan Bernstein
Company: Osprey Publishing

Osprey’s newest volume in their “Combat Aircraft” series, Number 92, covers P-47s of the Twelfth Air Force. The book is in the standard Osprey format – softcover, chronological text (with lots of accompanying photos), and several pages of nicely done color profiles.

This is not a topic that has had extensive coverage, so I was very much looking forward to reading and reviewing this… more

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Consolidated Mess – Nose-turreted B-24 Production Variants

Published: May 4, 2012
Book Author(s): Alan Griffith
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

This is probably one of the best, and most descriptive, titles for a modeling/aircraft reference book I have seen. To quote the author: “The B-24 went through more turret changes than any American combat aircraft before or since.” This books attempts (quite successfully) to guide the reader through these various changes on all of the turret-nosed B-24 models.

There was an absolutely… more

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Japanese Experimental Transport Aircraft of the Pacific War

Published: March 19, 2012
Book Author(s): Giuseppe Picarella
Company: Mushroom Model Publications - MMP Books

The very first thing I would like to say about this excellent book is that the title does it a disservice. This book does a great job covering ALL transport aircraft of the Japanese Army and Navy Air Forces during the Pacific War. In fact, out of the thirteen chapters in the book, only three are devoted exclusively to experimental aircraft.

This book is hardbound and comprised just… more

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Model Art Modeling Magazine, #836, January 2012

Published: February 6, 2012
Company: Model Art

Although I am quite familiar with Model Art Publications “Specials”, covering a variety of subjects, this was my first time looking through one of their standard magazines. I say “looking through” because the entire publication is in Japanese which I, unfortunately, do not know how to read!

Despite my linguistic challenges, I think this is a magazine that can be quite useful to just… more

Decal Packaging

Pacific P-51 Mustang Decals, Part 1

Published: July 4, 2020
Company: Kagero Publishing

This is the first release in Kagero’s new Red Series. From what I understand, the Red Series will consist of decals accompanied by 8 pages of color instructions. Although I have the 1/48 scale sheet for review, it is available in 1/72 and 1/32 as well.

The decals and accompanying booklet come in a re-sealable plastic sleeve, which is useful for storage purposes. The booklet itself is… more

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Fw-189A-2 Detail Sets

Published: December 19, 2011
Company: Eduard

The entire crew area of the Focke Wulf 189 is housed under a greenhouse, and thus is highly visible. While Great Wall’s 1/48 kit is very nicely detailed and actually does include some photoetch, these Eduard sets augment the kit’s interior in a meaningful way.

  • Interior SA set is $33.00, Stock # 49565
  • Zoom detail set is $20.00, Stock # FE565

Eduard’s #49565… more

Decal Packaging

Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki Decals Part 3

Published: December 19, 2011
Company: Lifelike Decals

This is one of three new sheets Lifelike Decals has released covering the Ki-44 Shoki. In looking at Lifelike’s website, I see most of their decals are available in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32, but these sheets appear to be only available in 1/48 as of now.

Clearly, a lot of time and effort has gone into the research on this sheet. Ten different references books are listed and cited… more