F/A-18E/F F414 Exhaust Nozzles

Published: April 24, 2024
Company: Fab Scale

These F/A-18E/F/ [F 414] Exhaust Nozzles (for the Meng Kit primarily) are a recent release by the Chinese manufacturer Fab Scale. Fab Scale’s online presence is hard to find with the provided QR codes stating that the site can’t be reached. The same is for the supplier, Warspite Model Company. These are nice drop-fit replacements for the exhaust on the Meng kit and I suspect it would also fit… more

OV-10D Bronco

Published: February 19, 2024
Company: ICM

What is in the Box

• 4 gray injection molded plastic sprues
• 1 clear sprue
• 1 decal sheet with 4 markings options
• 1 instruction book

The North American OV-10 Bronco was designed as COIN [Counter Insurgency] light attack aircraft with VSTOL [vertical and/or short take-off and landing ] capability. IT was primarily introduced to USMC and… more

Decal Fixer and Decal Softener

Published: November 29, 2023
Company: Green Stuff World

From the GSW Website, here are the use and application of these new items. I used them on my review build of a Supermarine Spitfire and you can see the results.

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Hurricane Mk IIC

Published: September 30, 2023
Company: Arma Hobby

What is in the Box

• 3 gray injection molded plastic sprues
• 1 clear sprue
• 1 set of pre-cut masks
• 1 decal sheet with 3 markings options
• 1 instruction book

Construction

The Arma 1/48 Hurricane IIC starts with an unconventional build sequence, wings first, which was like their 1/72 kit. The parts are cleanly molded with… more

Supermarine Spitfire IA [Mid]

Published: July 19, 2023
Company: Kotare Models

Kotare has released a brand new tooled injection molded kit in 1/32 of the Mid Production Spitfire IA, which hasn’t been done since 1967. This kit was released on March 7, 2023 and is the first from this manufacturer. IT includes a beautifully illustrated color instruction booklet with actual period photographs of wartime Spitfires, which is a nice touch! This is very similar to another New… more

Hurricane Mk II D

Published: May 11, 2023
Company: Arma Hobby

What is in the Box

• 2 gray injection molded plastic sprues
• 1 clear sprue
• 1 3-D printed resin parts
• 1 set of pre-cut masks
• 1 decal sheet with 5 markings options
• 1 instruction book

Construction

This Arma 1/72 Hurricane IID starts with an unconventional build sequence, wings first, which includes the… more

A-26 Invader: Douglas A-26/B-26 from WWII through Vietnam

Published: March 15, 2023
Book Author(s): David Doyle
Company: David Doyle Books

The author is David Doyle who is an American writer on historic military vehicles, aircraft, hardware and warships. He has written over 100 books published by various publishers. He also sells books through his own website. He has published through Schiffer publications on numerous occasions. David Doyle books can be purchased directly… more