Author: Andy Keyes
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Special Hobby Grumman Guardian
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/48 scale plastic aircraft model kit. I was excited when I heard Special Hobby was releasing a 1/48 scale Grumman Guardian. The Guardian started life as the XTB3F, designed as a torpedo bomber to replace the Avenger. With the war’s end, the Navy decided it no longer wanted dedicated torpedo and…
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Kinetic Sea Harrier FA2
FineScale Modeler reviews Kinetic’s 1/48 scale plastic model airplane kit. Kinetic’s brand-new Sea Harrier comprises 271 parts, including two sprues dedicates to ordnance, photoetched-metal wing fences, and a crystal-clear canopy. Markings for 28 aircraft from five squadrons are provided.
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Zoukei-Mura 1/48 scale J7W1 Shinden
This is a review of the Zoukei-Mura 1/48 scale J7W1 Shinden plastic model airplane kit.
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HobbyBoss 1/48 scale F-80 Shooting Star
HobbyBoss’ first release of the Shooting Star as a plastic model kit is their 1/48 scale F-80A. Six sprues of gray plastic feature incredibly petite engraved panel lines for 1/48 scale. However, the plastic’s grainy texture requires extra work for a natural-metal finish.
