Roger Rasor
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Windsock Worldwide Vol.29, No.6Published: February 23, 2014 The Nov/Dec 2013 issue of Windsock Worldwide (now branded ‘WINDSOCK World War Centenary’) is the last issue of Volume 29 and it’s pages continue the publication’s tradition of delivering some of the most interesting, accurate and unique information about WWI aviation to be found anywhere. As an example, this issue initiates a new mini-series titled 100 Great Warplanes, that… more |
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Windsock Datafile 162, MACCHI M.7Published: February 23, 2014 The name Macchi is often associated with flying boats and one of the reasons for that is the subject of Windsock Datafile No.162. The Macchi M.7 was one of the most successful biplane flying boat designs to come out of WWI and it enjoyed a phenomenally lengthy and active career from its introduction in 1918 well into the mid-1930s. Serving with other nations in the post-WWI years, examples of… more |
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RAF Late Type TurnbucklesPublished: February 23, 2014 WWI aircraft model builders will be interested to know that GasPatch’s line of aftermarket detail parts also now includes cast metal turnbuckles for rigging late war and between-the-war RAF aircraft. As previously noted in IPMS/USA product reviews, the Gas Patch aftermarket details represent “…a significant and notable advance in the quality of aftermarket parts for WWI aircraft”. These… more |
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Fokker D.VII F - Part 1Published: September 10, 2021 The AircraftWhat hasn’t been said or printed about the Fokker D.VII? The legendary fighter is widely considered to be the best German fighter aircraft to emerge from the Great War and it was certainly the most numerous type engaged in the conflict. Nearly 3,300 Fokker D.VIIs were built by three manufacturers, (Fokker, Albatros & OAW) in the summer and autumn of 1918, and many of… more |
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Metal Anchor Points/EyeletsPublished: January 19, 2014 GasPatch’s growing line of aftermarket detail parts includes cast metal detail parts that will add considerable detail to rigged aircraft. This line includes a wide array of turnbuckles and anchor points (available in both 1/48 and 1/32 scale) for Allied and Axis WWI aircraft. As a previous review of the Gas Patch product line accurately states: “these items represent a significant and notable… more |
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Hawker Hunter Ejection Seat w/Safety BeltsPublished: January 14, 2014 Quickboost has added a well-detailed Hawker Hunter Martin Baker Mk.2H ejection seat to their growing line of detail parts. It is a replacement for the one found in the Academy (and Italeri) 1/48 scale kits and will greatly enhance the cockpit of a model built from either of those kits. It is reported that RAF Hunters were manufactured with either Mk.2H or Mk.3H seats (and some Hunters… more |
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FAB-100 Soviet WWII BombsPublished: January 10, 2014 Aires has come up with a remarkably accurate rendition of the WWII Soviet FAB-100 bomb, and now a pair of them in their new Aero Bonus detail part line. Aero Bonus set #480 058 provides six resin parts that make up into two of these little bombs. Unlike some of the other Aero Bonus bomb and rocket sets, this one does not include painting instructions or decals for markings. The photos below… more |
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MiG 15 Ejection Seat w/Safety BeltsPublished: January 3, 2014 Quickboost has released a highly detailed MiG 15 ejection seat to replace the ones found in the Trumpeter and Tamiya 1/48 scale kits. The seat may be easier to find than the Tamiya kit these days, but it is a welcome detail part for anyone with that kit. Anyone building the easier to come-by Trumpeter kit will likewise be pleased with the opportunity to considerably enhance the cockpit of that… more |
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Windsock Worldwide Vol.29, No.5Published: December 13, 2013 The Sept/Oct 2013 issue of Windsock Worldwide is the fifth issue of Volume 29 and it continues the publisher’s ongoing commitment to provide model builders with accurate and diverse information about WWI aviation. The cover image of a highly detailed Wingnut Wings DH9a also continues the publication’s practice of focusing on that manufacturer’s line of impressive 1/32scale kits. But, this… more |
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Windsock Datafile No. 161 Caudron R.11Published: December 13, 2013 When Windsock Datafile No. 161 arrived in the mail, I was reminded of that classic Monty Python lead-in line: “And, now for something completely different” because the subject of this Datafile is a somewhat little known WWI aviation escort fighter with a most unusual appearance. Although serving with some distinction, the fact that it was introduced into the conflict in limited numbers in the… more |