P-38J/L Lightning Decals

Published: February 10, 2020
Company: Iliad Design

While the P-38 gained its notoriety over the waters of the Pacific, I have always preferred it in D-Day stripes. This sheet by Iliad Design caters to both theaters of operations.

There are 3 natural metal finish birds from the Pacific:

1. P-38J flown by Lt. Ken Ladd, 80th FS, 8th FG
2. P-38J flown by Lt. J.C. McHenry, 7th FS, 49th FG
3. P-38L flown by Maj. J.A.… more

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller, Volume 24

Published: April 23, 2012
Company: Happy Medium Press

This is the 3rd issue of this magazine I have had the privilege to review and it is undoubtedly my favorite one to date. Why, you ask? Well, not only did I like almost every subject in this issue, but mainly because of 3 very awesome dioramas. But, more on those later.

First off, a pet peeve of mine is articles that continue through 2 or more issues. Problem is, you may miss an issue… more

F-111 Aardvark Pitot Tube

Published: April 23, 2012
Company: Master Model

Out of Poland comes a series of add ons. This one is a turned brass replacement for the pitot tube on a F-111.

It looks fantastic and the instructions indicate that it replaces the kit part. The one thing missing is that they don't recommend which kit to use. According to their website it will work on any 72nd scale kit. I don't have an Aardvark in my stash to check but it sure looks… more

F-101B Voodoo Pitot Tube

Published: April 23, 2012
Company: Master Model

A nice replacement part from Poland, this is a turned brass pitot tube for the F-101B. This one is listed to work on any 72nd F-101B kit.

The instructions show to cut the kit part at the tip of the nose, drill a .8mm hole, and then glue in the replacement part.

I have the old Matchbox kit of the Voodoo and it looks like I will need to glue on the kit pitot tube and then cut it to… more

F-100D/F Super Sabre Pitot Tube

Published: April 23, 2012
Company: Master Model

Another turned brass replacement part from Poland, this one is for any 1/72nd scale F-100. According to the instructions, you need to cut the kit pitot off at the mounting base, drill a .5mm hole in the mounting base, and glue the replacement part. Then you mount the pitot on the airframe, simple.

The pictures show it compared to the Revell of Germany kit part. The brass part needs no… more

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Modeller, Volume 23

Published: January 10, 2012
Company: Happy Medium Press

This is the second volume of this magazine I have read since they changed to a quarterly format and I do like the amount of detail crammed into it. This issue is made up of 13 articles focusing on kit builds, scratchbuilds, and other fun stuff, so let’s get to it.

The first two builds are Bat-related kits by Polar Lights. These are the 1/25th scale Batboat from the old TV series and… more

B-17 Flying Fortress In Action

Published: December 8, 2011
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

I have been a fan of the B-17 Flying Fortress for as long as I can remember. Seeing the punishment many of these planes took and still brought back their crews is nothing short of amazing.

The Fortress has also been a popular subject for the In Action series. I purchased #1012 back in 1973 and #1063 came out in 1984 and now we have a 3rd volume. However, this time you can get it in the… more

M41 Walker Bulldog Walk Around

Published: December 8, 2011
Book Author(s): Chris "Toadman" Hughes
Company: Squadron Signal Publications

The M41 Walker Bulldog was a light tank developed after World War II, going into service in 1955. While the US never took it into battle, a few of the countries it was exported to did, notably South Vietnam, where it was the main tank until they got M-48s.

This softcover book covers the subject in many full color detail photos and several drawings. If you are modeling one of these and… more

Pan Am Orion Clipper Markings

Published: September 12, 2011
Company: Acreation Models

Acreation is one of several aftermarket companies that offers Pan Am decals for the new Moebius kit of the Orion III Space Clipper.

The small sheet is well printed and in register. It offers the Pan Am Globes, Pan American titles for the fuselage, and Pan Am titles for the wings. These last are not seen on the model used in the film but I have seen builds with them in the past. Also… more

Space Clipper

Published: July 4, 2020
Company: Moebius Models

For years I have wanted to replace the old Aurora kit of the Orion III that I lost years ago but the cost was too high and the old Airfix kit has several accuracy issues. But now my wait is over as Moebius has released their second kit from the movie 2001 and it is a beauty.

The new kit of the Orion III Space Clipper is very simple to build with only 12 white plastic parts and 5 clear… more