Paul R. Brown
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UB-32A-24 Rocket Pods for Mi-24 HindPublished: December 28, 2016 The UB-32A-24 rocket pod is a Soviet/Russian rocket pod designed for use on helicopters such as the Mi-8, Mi-24 and the Ka-29. The pod carries 32 unguided rockets that can be launched singly or in a salvo. Eduard’s set provides 4 rocket pods allowing you to load up your Mi-24 Hind. Each rocket pod consists of three parts: a resin pod body, a resin aft shroud and a photo-etch back-plate… more |
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Su-25 "Frogfoot" Pitot TubePublished: December 23, 2016 This set provides replacement pitot tubes for the Su-24/39 Grach (Rook), better known as the “Frogfoot” in the West. The Grach has two nose mounted pitot tubes. The left pitot is a simple needle point pitot tube, while the right pitot has multiple vanes and spikes about halfway down the pitot, similar to many other Sukhoi fighters. The set includes three brass parts and one resin part… more |
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Su-9/11 "Fishpot/Fishpot C" Pitot Tubes and Missile Pylon HeadsPublished: December 21, 2016 This set provides replacement pitot tubes and missile pylon heads for the Su-9/11 Fishpot/Fishpot C aircraft. The Su-9 was developed in the late 1950’s alongside the Su-7. While the Su-7 was developed as a ground attack aircraft, the Su-9 and the later Su-11 were designed and flown as interceptors. Neither the Su-9 nor the Su-11 was exported, so they are not as well-known as the Su-7 or the… more |
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TS-11 Iskra Pitot Tubes, Undercarriage Indicators, 23 mm Gun BarrelPublished: December 16, 2016 The TS-11 Iskra (“Spark”) is a single engine two-seat primary jet trainer designed and constructed in Poland for the Polish Air Force. It was also used by the Indian Air Force. As the aircraft was not used by many countries, it was mostly overlooked by model manufacturers until recently. I am aware of two kits in 1/72 scale, the recent Arma Models kit and an older kit by Master Craft models. I… more |
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Su-24 "Fencer" Pitot TubePublished: December 13, 2016 This set provides a replacement pitot tube for the Trumpeter Su-24 Fencer kits. The set includes two brass parts and one resin part. The brass parts provide the circular tubes of the front and back of the pitot tube and the resin part replicates the fine vanes and protrusions commonly seen on Soviet pitot tubes. The packaging for the set is really well thought-out as the brass parts… more |
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USN Tie Down Points (Cross Type)Published: December 13, 2016 Whenever an aircraft or helicopter is not moving on a US Navy flight deck, it is attached to the deck with tie down chains which are connected to several tie down points scattered across the flight deck. While the real tie down points are sturdy enough to restrain a fully loaded Tomcat or Phantom, in 1/72 scale they would be a real bear to make. Thankfully Brengun has come to the rescue with… more |
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Su-15 "Flagon" Pitot TubesPublished: December 7, 2016 This set provides a set of replacement pitot tubes for the Trumpeter Su-15 kits. The set includes the nose mounted pitot as well as the pitot mounted in the leading edge of the left wing. The set includes 5 brass parts and two resin parts. The brass parts provide the circular tubes of the pitots and the resin parts replicate the fine vanes and protrusions commonly seen on Soviet pitot tubes.… more |
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R-33E Long Range Air-to-Air MissilePublished: December 7, 2016 The R-33E missile is a long range air-to-air missile similar to the US Navy’s AIM-54 Phoenix. It is one of the primary weapons of the MiG-31 Foxhound and is believed to have been intended originally for use against the SR-71 Blackbird, the B-1B Lancer and other high-flying targets, but is capable of attacking other targets at long range as well. The MiG-31 can carry 4 R-33’s and its weapon’s… more |
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BAe Systems Hawk 100 Pitot TubePublished: November 29, 2016 This set provides a replacement pitot tube for the Airfix BAe Systems Hawk 100 kit. As with all of Master Model’s replacement parts, this pitot tube is exquisitely made and show in the photos it is a big improvement over the kit pitot. It will be a welcome addition to your Hawk. This will be the easiest add-on you ever make, as even though the instructions tell you to drill a hole for… more |
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Handley Page Victor Pitot Tubes and Refueling ProbePublished: November 29, 2016 This set provides replacements for the wingtip pitot tubes and the refueling probe tip for the Handley Page Victor. As with all of Master Model’s replacement parts, these are exquisitely made and will be a welcome addition to your Victor. I have the old Matchbox Victor kit, so I compared the replacement parts with the kit parts, and as the photos show, Master Model’s parts are head and… more |