MQ-9 Return of the Reaper

Published: April 30, 2015
Company: Caracal Models

Thanks to Caracal Models for sending these excellent decals for review. Thank you to the IPMS Reviewer Corps for letting me review them! I am very appreciative of the chance to contribute back to the scale-modeling community.

This review covers a new release of decals for the MQ-9 UAV, including the NASA Ikhana version from the long-since sold out inaugural 1:48 scale sheet produced by… more

UH-34D Seahorse Operation Deep Freeze

Published: February 3, 2020
Company: Gallery Models

Thank you to MRC and Gallery Models for providing another example of an iconic USN helicopter, this time in the distinctive Operation Deep Freeze color scheme. The kit was a very pleasant and enjoyable build. Thank you also to the IPMS Reviewer Corps staff members who do the hard work behind the scenes, getting us kits to review and publishing our work.

This kit is the latest in a… more

Late US Navy Paint Set

Published: April 5, 2015
Company: Hataka Hobby

Thanks to Hataka Hobby and Steven International for sending samples of this new line of acrylic model paint. Thank you to the IPMS Reviewer Corps for letting me review them! I am very appreciative of the chance to contribute back to the scale-modeling community.

Hataka Hobby of Poland produces model paints exclusively. Hataka has conveniently bundled related paint colors into 4 to 6… more

Chairs with Armrests

Published: February 25, 2015
Company: Plusmodel

Thanks to Plus Model for sending these elegant chairs from the Easy Line product series for review and thank you IPMS Reviewer Corps for letting me review them! I am very appreciative of the chance to contribute back to the scale-modeling community.

Parts for 2 chairs are crisply molded in gray resin with pour stubs conveniently located for holding during painting and nearly-effortless… more

Bofors 40mm air-cooled gun barrels

Published: February 22, 2015
Company: Master Model

Thank you to Iwona and Piotr Czerkasow of Master Model and all those at the IPMS Reviewer Corps for providing me an opportunity to examine apply some superb parts for improving ship model kits. Master Model’s recent addition to their Sea Master Series is very welcome. The aftermarket world is greatly enhanced with the products Master Model offers.

Twenty elegant turned-brass… more

Easy Line Old-Style Movie Camera

Published: February 19, 2015
Company: Plusmodel

Thanks to Plus Model for sending this excellent and very unique diorama accessory from the Easy Line product series for review and thank you IPMS Reviewer Corps for letting me review it! I am very appreciative of the chance to contribute back to the scale-modeling community. I had a great time building a very well done “micro” kit that was nothing short of pure fun.

Parts for the old-… more

Metal Landing Gear for the HK Gloster Meteor

Published: January 29, 2015
Company: Scale Aircraft Conversions

Many thanks to Mr. Ross MacMillan of Scale Aircraft Conversions and the IPMS Reviewer Corps for allowing me to try this neat conversion and replacement set for the Hong Kong Models Gloster Meteor. I am delighted to report on another sweet add-on and upgrade.

The 9 white-metal parts arrived in a blister pack, backed by the distinctive SAC company logo. The heft of the parts is very… more

Vought F4U-1A Corsair

Published: January 28, 2015
Company: Tamiya

Thank you to Tamiya, Inc. for providing this wonderful kit for review and to the IPMS Reviewer Corps for allowing me to document my build experiences. The sharing of this review with the scale modeling community would not be possible without the exceptional support of the IPMS Reviewer Corps. Thank you everyone!

Summary

The F4U Corsair needs no introduction as one of the… more

Aircraft Pictorial #7 F4U-1 Corsair Vol. 1

Published: February 10, 2020
Book Author(s): Dana Bell
Company: Classic Warships Publishing

Thank you to Classic Warships Publishing for providing another exciting volume in the excellent Aircraft Pictorial series. I am also very appreciative of the IPMS Reviewer Corps for allowing me the chance to examine this volume and report my opinions.

Overview

This volume is the seventh in the Aircraft Pictorial series, adding a definitive research work describing an iconic U… more

A-7A Corsair II

Published: February 10, 2020
Company: Revell, Inc.

Thank you to Revell, Inc., for providing this kit for review. I had fun building the kit and trying new techniques while polishing older skills. Thank you to the IPMS Reviewer Corps for allowing me the opportunity to review this reissued classic.

The A-7A Corsair II is a distinctive former workhorse of many flying services. Two aircraft are represented by this kit, with markings… more