From the ICM website,

Soviet-made aircraft from Ukraine’s military aviation fleet have undergone special modifications to integrate Western weapons systems. Specifically, some Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters were modernized to use JDAM-ER precision-guided glide bombs. Special pylons mounted under the aircraft wings allow each plane to carry two bombs. The JDAM-ER bombs’ range — which can reach 70 kilometers under favorable conditions — depends on the carrier aircraft’s altitude and speed. These bombs strike important targets like bridges or military command posts that lie beyond the reach of standard air-based weapons and ground systems.

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.

The DH.82A Tiger Moth biplane was developed by de Havilland in the mid-1930s. Produced in large quantities—over 8,000 units by the end of World War II—it served extensively as a training and liaison aircraft. The DH.82A Tiger Moth gained widespread adoption, with Norway, Portugal, and Sweden establishing their own licensed production facilities. The aircraft also saw service with pilots from Belgium, France, and the USA. Simple yet reliable, the DH.82A Tiger Moth earned genuine affection and respect from novice and experienced pilots alike. Some even quipped that the letters “DH” stood for “durable” and ” hefficient”—apt descriptors for this remarkable aircraft. The Tiger Moth continues to delight enthusiasts today, gracing both flying clubs and aviation shows with its presence.

Publisher’s Notes

The markings on tanks of the United States Marine Corps during World War II are so varied that some have concluded they were meaningless, even anarchic. Official documents offer little insight, but a careful study of period photographs and film, cross-referenced with combat reports and veteran accounts, reveals the different systems of markings that combat units used to identify their vehicles. These markings varied between units, and from one campaign to the next, but were well-thought-out and designed to be practical and easy for tankers to interpret. In addition to tactical markings, most tankers were given names by their crews, and these were added to the tank’s markings. Personifying the tank often boosted crew morale and led to even more careful maintenance of the tank. Names were approved by tank commanders, and also followed systems that aided quick identification in combat.