The 1/32 Italeri Macchi M.C. 202 Folgore (Kit No. 2518) has garnered great attention for the large scale of an important yet often overlooked WWII Italian aircraft. This Aires aftermarket accessory provides everything for an early version seat for the pilot.

The resin and PE are well executed and defined, along with easy-to-follow instructions for construction. The Aires aftermarket seat is designed to integrate into the Italeri kit, using pieces of the seat frame, namely the tubular stand and pilot headrest. The construction of the seat was straight forward, and the use of PE straps gave a lifelike look to the seat, and thus the cockpit.

If you have never opened a Kagero Book, be advised they are some of the most informative out there. In many cases, a decal of the subject aircraft is included as a “bonus” within the pages… A truly worthwhile investment if your subject matter is covered. For Kagero’s staff, IPMS is grateful for your contribution and fully appreciate your support!

Kagero addresses more than a few subjects in their voluminous catalog… one can browse them for a long time and wish for all the time and funds to build models their titles address. I have used some of their specialist titles (such as the P-38 in Pacific Service) to great effect; the profile artwork provides ample impetus to build the subject, and Kagero’s decals ensure a subject out of the mainstream will be the result.

From the Kagero Website – a new series of A-4 size volumes. Each consists of 16-24 pages and includes selected archive photos, colour painting schemes or 3D renders. Some books would contain scale drawings, too. One can find high-quality decal sheet with both 1/48th and 1/72nd scales of one specific painting scheme. If the illustration differs in details from the decal, we will present photos, which were used to develop sheet. Series for modellers as a supplement to other publications or compilation of already published materials.

Established in 1997, Crécy Publishing is one of Europe’s leading publishers of transport and military history titles. We have a strong emphasis on aviation titles and, since the acquisition of the Ian Allan Publishing list, we are also the world’s leading railway book publisher. Starting with the publication of a single book, our company has grown through a mixture of organic growth and the acquisition of quality publishing lists. Today, Crécy Publishing imprints include: ABC guides, Classic, Goodall, Hikoki Publications, OPC (Oxford Publishing Company) Pilot’s Notes. Imprints we have absorbed into our list include Air Data, Flight Recorder, Ian Allan, Noodle Books and Nostalgia Road.

Continuing Kagero’s new series of books aimed at modelers is this volume focusing on the Dora version of the Bf-109. It is packaged in a self-sealing sleeve with a 8.5 x 11 booklet of 26 pages. Included is a small decal sheet.

The cover is heavy card stock and the pages are high quality gloss paper. The format is similar throughout the series. This one is slightly different, however. This volume sports single pages of high-quality images. These large images allow you to see the weathering and wear marks that modelers love.

There are five full color profiles, including the centerfold of a colorful Swiss Bf-109D-1 in red and white stripes. The decals for this machine are included in 1/72^nd and 1/48^th scale.

Also unique in this volume is the inclusion of full color 3D drawings which should prove useful for modelers. There are six pages of line drawings, including two pages that go from the Bf-109A to the 109D-1 (Late).