IPMS Number
46746
Will Kuhrt
Reviews By Author
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Early USN WildcatsPublished: December 22, 2022 This decal set is intended for the Eduard 1/48 F4F-3 Wildcat and is one of the three Wildcat decals sets from Starfighter Decals. The Early USN Wildcats set provides markings for six different aircraft: F4F-3A Number 3916 Ens. Daniels VF6; F4F-3A Bu. Number 3914 Lt. Rawle VF-6; F4F-3A Bu. Number 4031 Lt. E. O’Hare VF-2; F4F-3A Bu. Number 3976 Lt. J.S. Thatch VF-2; F4F-3 Bu. Number 2531 Ens.… more |
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F4F-3 WildcatPublished: December 22, 2022 Eduard’s new F4F-3 Wildcat is a beautiful and well-engineered kit. The recessed panel lines, raised and recessed rivets are gorgeous. The kit contains five gray and one clear sprues, beautiful pre-painted photo-etch parts and a decal sheet, which provides markings for six different planes. The kit, however, is not without its flaws. The 58-gallon drop tank, which all productions of the… more |
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Astro Vertical Frameless Display CasePublished: December 17, 2022 The Astro Vertical Frameless Display Cases are versatile display cases which come in a range of sizes and which are suitable for many model display applications. The cases are constructed of a seamless molded acrylic cover minimally framed in Cherry hardwood. The design features built-in handles, a cover which is easily removed with no special tools, the ability to be outfitted with… more |
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1/20 – 1/16 Traditional Military Style Crates #2Published: December 17, 2022 Value Gear Details, based in Flagstaff, Arizona, produces a wide range of high-quality resin accessories for most common model scales. Many of the accessories and stowage sets are universal, which is a nice advantage. This allows the model builder to customize the look they want by mixing sets or you can use one sets intended for specific subjects, such as the ‘Shermie Bits & Extras’.… more |
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Paasche D3000R Oil-less Air CompressorPublished: December 17, 2022 The Paasche Airbrush Company, based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was started in 1904 by Jens Paasche, a self-educated Norwegian immigrant, who through his self-educated inventive genius, became a leader in the air painting industry around the turn of the century. Today, the Paasche Airbrush Company is one of the world’s leaders in airbrush industry and produces a full line of equipment—airbrushes,… more |
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Small Arms for the Volkssturm Set 1Published: December 3, 2022 The set is part of a new line of 3D printed 1/35 scale accessories. The kit contains one instruction sheet, photo etched straps and a one 3D printed part with four weapons on supports. To begin, I primed the weapons using Tamiya Fine Surface Primer while they were still on the supports. Next, I air brushed them with a base coat using AK Interactive Gunmetal. I removed the first… more |
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F-4B Phantom II Ram Air Turbine 1/48 (RAT AC Generator)Published: December 3, 2022 BackgroundA Ram Air Turbine (RAT) is commonly found on modern aircraft – both military and civilian -- and is used only in emergency situations. In the event of the loss of primary and auxiliary power sources, the RAT will be deployed to power vital systems of the aircraft such as flight controls, hydraulics, and instrumentation. The AIRES Ram Air Turbine featured in this… more |
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Luftschutz Helmet (2pcs)Published: November 3, 2022 Thank you Bill & Phil for all you do for the Reviewers! The set is part of a new line of 3D printed 1/35 scale accessories. The Luftschutz helmet set contains two 3D printed helmets, one decal sheet and photo etch straps. The helmets are exceedingly well detailed and show no evidence of being 3D printed, i.e., print lines, support fingers, etc. The helmet surface is smooth… more |
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155mm Gun M1 “Long Tom” and 8-inch Howitzer in WWII and KoreaPublished: November 3, 2022 About the AuthorDavid Doyle is a familiar name and a prolific author of military history books. His published works have appeared in periodicals aimed at the hobby of historic military vehicle restoration. By 1999, this included regular features in leading hobby publications, appearing regularly in US, British and Polish magazines. Since 2003, over 200 of his books have been… more |
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Display Bases by Bill: 10th SS Panzer Division "Frundsberg" Armor Display BasePublished: September 9, 2022 About the CreatorsBases by Bill, LLC is one of those rare companies that began from love of the model building hobby, a good idea and true family involvement. They specialize in hand-finished hardwood display bases and cases and other presentation items for scale models. I had the great pleasure of meeting them at the 2022 IPMS National Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. The… more |