IPMS Number
19789
Tim Hortman
Reviews By Author
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Mitsubishi A6M ZeroPublished: November 26, 2016 There is no question that the Mitsubishi A6M Zero is one of the most famous and recognizable aircraft of the Second World War. From its early days of domination over the skies, to the end of the conflict where the once seemingly invincible aircraft was relegated to Kamikaze missions; the Reisen saw service throughout the war in Japanese Naval Air Force service. Author James D’Angina… more |
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2013 Camaro ZL1Published: October 29, 2015 General Motors brought back the Camaro in 2010, and in 2012 came out with the ZL1 version. The ZL1 features a more powerful 6.2L 580hp LSA V-8 engine and for many, is the flagship Camaro on the market today. The kit itself comes with a pre-finished body, and 48 parts. It’s listed as a “skill level 3” kit and comes in an attractive box that shows the color of the car. My review sample… more |
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Kawanishi N1K1-JB Shiden (George) Type II Otsu "Genzan Flying Group"Published: October 11, 2015 Hasegawa continues to add to their excellent WWII Japanese line with a re-boxing of the Mid-Wing “George”. This limited edition kit (#07378) of the Kawanishi N1K1-Jb Shiden Type 11 Otsu “GENZAN Flying Group” is only the second boxing of the George which allows the builder to do the later variant (Jb) of the aircraft with twin cannons housed in each wing. Earlier Ja versions had the second… more |
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JASDF F-4EJ Kai 301st SQ 40th AnniversaryPublished: February 1, 2015 DXM, or Double Excellent Model, is from Taiwan and is offering a growing line of decals for the aircraft modeler. Take a few minutes and check out their website as they offer a wide range of modern aircraft schemes and different markings, including many other JASDF schemes. Today’s review is on their excellent 1/48 scale JASDF F-4EJ Kai 301st SQ 40th Anniversary decal set. The… more |
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USN F-14B Tomcat VF-103 Jolly RogersPublished: February 1, 2015 DXM, or Double Excellent Model, is relatively new to the world of decals. The company is from Taiwan and is offering a growing line of decals for the aircraft modeler. Take a few minutes and check out their website as they offer a wide range of modern aircraft schemes and different markings, including many JASDF schemes. Today’s review covers their excellent 1/48 scale F-14B Tomcat… more |
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Battlestar Galactica Upgrade SetPublished: January 31, 2015 Moebius Models continues to add to their excellent line of Battlestar Galactica kits. This time with a detail set for the Galactica. This set is designed to be used with the Moebius Models kit #915 1/4105 Battlestar Galactica Included in this set are three sprues of detailed rail guns, two photo-etched museum windows, and an enhanced decal sheet. Because there is some minor… more |
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Battlestar GalacticaPublished: August 17, 2014 Moebius Models continues to add to their growing line of Battlestar Galactica kits, including issuing some prefinished built up display kits. Having grown up watching the original Battlestar Galactica, I was thrilled with the modern television series of the past decade. It is great to be a plastic modeler and have kits available from the series – thanks to Moebius Models! … more |
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Battlestar Galactica Viper Mk VIIPublished: August 16, 2014 Moebius Models continues to add to their growing line of Battlestar Galactica kits, this time issuing some prefinished built up display kits. Having grown up watching the original Battlestar Galactica, I was thrilled with the modern television series of the past decade. It is great to be a plastic modeler and have kits available from the series – thanks to Moebius Models! … more |
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Imperial Japanese Army Artillery Type 41 Mountain Gun "Infantry Regiment"Published: August 8, 2014 Fine Molds has recently released two new-tool versions of the WWII Japanese Army Type 41 75mm Artillery. This boxing differ only slightly, and this review represents the slightly modified gun with a smaller shield and a crew of 4 figures in poses transporting (pulling) the weapon kit # FM39 Imperial Japanese Army Artillery Type 41 Mountain Gun “Infantry Regiment”. The smaller… more |
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N1K1-J Shiden ExhaustPublished: July 19, 2014 Here is another great addition to the growing Quickboost line of detailed exhaust parts. Here we see a set for the 1/48 Hasegawa N1K1-J “George” WWII Japanese Naval Fighter The exhaust set comes in the typical Quickboost plastic sleeve packaging, and contains a single resin part attached to a ‘base plug’ which is easily removed. The Quickboost set is a direct replacement part… more |