Author: Chris Oglesby
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Orochi M3A3 Bradley CFV
FineScale Modeler reviews Orochi’s 1/35 scale plastic model fighting vehicle kit. Orochi offers two M3A3s: The Deluxe Edition includes a figure, a metal barrel for the 25mm cannon, and metal tracks. The Standard Edition I built doesn’t include those bells and whistles — but that doesn’t mean it lacks detail!
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale A-37A Dragonfly
FineScale Modeler reviews the Trumpeter 1/48 scale A-37A Dragonfly plastic model airplane kit. Developed from the T-37 trainer, the A-37 Dragonfly quietly assumed its role in the Vietnam War in close air support, night attack missions, and escorting helicopters, using its huge payloads to devastating effect.
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G.W.H. 1/48 scale McDonnel-Douglas F-15B/D Eagle
Great Wall Hobbies’ release of the F-15B/D was exciting — I am a huge fan of the Eagle! Since we haven’t had a newly molded Eagle in some time, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this kit to see how it stacked up with older molds by Hasegawa and Academy. Tightly packed in…
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Airfix 1/48 scale BAE Warrior tank
This is a review of the Airfix 1/48 scale BAE Warrior plastic model tank kit.
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Xuntong 1/48 scale Tupolev Tu-2S
Newcomer Xuntong Model’s first plastic model kit is a different one: The Soviet 1/48 scale Tupolev Tu-2 medium bomber is an interesting choice for a maiden voyage, to say the least. Inside the box are nearly 400 gray styrene parts. Initially, I thought the molds looked OK. But after taking a closer look, I noticed…
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Trumpeter 1/32 scale A-6A Intruder
With more than 700 parts tightly packed into the box, the Trumpeter 1/32 scale A-6A Intruder plastic scale model kit does have a high parts count. However, many of the parts are used for ordnance. Molds are mostly flash-free and the level of detail is high throughout the molds. A small photoetched-metal fret is included,…
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Tamiya 1/32 scale Corsair
Having set a high standard with its 1/32 scale P-51D, Tamiya had a lot to live up to with its new F4U-1. However, if anything, the new 1/32 scale Corsair plastic model kit exceeds the Mustang in fidelity and ease of assembly.
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Tamiya 1/35 scale M561 Gama Goat
Looking for a fun weekend build? Tamiya has you covered with its new 1/35 scale M561 Gama Goat plastic model kit. Parts count is low (104 pieces) and fit is excellent, making it an ideal kit for someone looking to squeeze an easy build into a couple of days.
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HobbyBoss 1/32 scale P-61B Black Widow
The first 1/32 scale P-61 Black Widow in injection-molded plastic comes to us from HobbyBoss — and it is a massive undertaking! Nearly 19″ long, with a wingspan of 25″, it is huge. More than 700 parts are crammed into the big box. Two frets of photoetched metal spice up the detail; a vinyl fret…
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GWH 1/48 scale MiG-29 ‘Fulcrum’
G.W.H. is the latest to release a 1/48 scale MiG-29 Fulcrum plastic model kit, which is also G.W.H.’s first modern-age jet. Opening the box, I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely packed everything was. All of the ordnance was wrapped individually in its own packaging. Also squeezed into the box was a print of the…