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Category Archives: Reviews
Angle of Attack (AoA) Decals
“Black Ponies and More” 1:32 scale USN & USMC Broncos in the Vietnam War ($22) It was a bit surreal for me to discover a previously unknown decal maker while on Britmodeller.com forums, then visit the AoA site to see … Full Article→
Accurate Miniatures 1/48th “Doolittle Tokyo Raid” North American B-25B Mitchell
I obtained this kit (#3430) soon after its release in 1999. Construction, however, was finally started in January 2012. Overall, the kit was excellent, but it had a few inaccuracies. In a nutshell, the B-25 Mitchell had a glorious, historically … Full Article→
Product News: Handmade Wooden Propellers
Recently, I read an Aeroscale review of some very high-quality, handmade wooden props produced by ‘The Micro Group, LLC’ company. They looked very impressive and so, being curious, I sent an email inquiry to Craig Rosner, the company proprietor. He … Full Article→
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P4M-1 Martin Mercator: Kit Review & Build – Part 2
1:48 Scale Martin P4M Mercator by RCM (Robert’s/Combat Models) Order via website: www.combatmodels.us (kit 48-020 w/ resin detail set) $59.95 plus shipping Part 2: After my initial impressions of the Combat Merc, I have decided I would just “go for … Full Article→
SH-2F Landing Gear set from Scale Aircraft Conversions
Metal parts upgrade for the 1:48 Kitty Hawk kit Sometimes we get into a mindset and forget that we’re (usually!) talking with actual people on the “other end” of things. Case in point is when I recently offered my Seasprite … Full Article→
P4M-1 Martin Mercator: Kit Review & Build – Part 1
1:48 Scale Martin P4M Mercator by RCM (Robert’s/Combat Models) Order via website: www.combatmodels.us (kit 48-020 w/ resin detail set) $59.95 plus shipping Part 1: First off, let me share with you that this will not be a quick process. I … Full Article→
‘Detail & Scale’ Adopts New Publishing Paradigm
At the recent IPMS/USA Region 2 Convention in Roanoke, I had a wonderful opportunity to speak with Bert Kinsey, the publisher of the famed ‘Detail and Scale’ series of (primarily) aircraft detail & history monographs. Over the years, the series … Full Article→
Best Bang for your Buck? – 1:48 P-61 Update Sets
I’ve recently stumbled across yet another P-61 ‘Black Widow’ resin update set other than the True Details set I purchased a couple of months ago. Obtaining copies of Mark Buchler’s Model Shack (now Flightline Engineering as of June 2016) set … Full Article→
Screamin’ Demons Part 1: Decal Sheet review
1:48 Scale F3H-2/ F3H-2M ‘Demon’ by Furball Aero Designs Order through eBay: http://stores.ebay.com/Furball-Aero-Design/ Screamin’ Demons Part 1 (48-001) $20, free shipping in US (incl. APO/FPO), $6 shipping OCONUS Sometimes, you come across something on the internet and find out you … Full Article→