Author: Chuck Davis
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HobbyBoss 1/48 scale An-2 Colt
It seems as if the modeling world is starting to produce as many An-2 Colt kits as the Soviets did in real life. (Well, OK, maybe not more than 18,000.) HobbyBoss now enters the fray with its 1/48 scale plastic model kit, which offers some options not yet seen. Included are skis and a cropdusting…
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Hasegawa 1/200 scale Boeing 787-8
Hasegawa has released a newly tooled 787-8 Dreamliner plastic model kit in its infrequent 1/200 scale series of airliners. Hasegawa’s Dreamliner may not have many parts (67), but it doesn’t lack detail where it counts. There are no cabin or cockpit windows included, but these are ably covered on the decal sheet. Only one scheme…
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Roden 1/144 Douglas C-124A Globemaster II
Although not the first kit of the Globemaster II in 1/144 scale, this is the first injection molded plastic model C-124. Roden’s release is of the initial production version, the C-124A, although it looks as if there will be later versions to come, judging by the wingtip heater pods (no, they aren’t tip tanks) and…
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Tamiya 1/48 scale Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik
Inside the box of Tamiya’s 1/48 scale Soviet Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik plastic model are 166 crisply molded parts, paint masks, and poly caps. Tamiya captures the plane’s look perfectly with parts that have a surgical fit.
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Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale F.E.2b
Wingnut Wings has added two 1/32 scale plastic model kits of the F.E.2; the F.E.2b depicts the aircraft in its later years. A number of optional parts are included, such as two styles of propellers, various interior fittings, armament and ordnance, and of course, Wingnut’s standard of five decal options.
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Eduard 1/144 “Dual Combo” MiG-21MF
Eduard’s new 1/144 scale MiG-21MF kit includes two models with canopy masks and decals for eight options. The detail and molding finesse on these kits is excellent, with nice wheel bays and cockpit detail.
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Dragon 1/144 scale Stealth Helicopter “Operation Geronimo”
Reputed to be a heavily modified Blackhawk helicopter, the “Stealth Hawk,” as depicted by Dragon’s 1/144 plastic kit, vaguely resembles a simple origami version of the standard UH-60 with multifaceted flat panels and the now-famous tail rotor assembly that tipped off the public. The models are simple, but detail is delicately portrayed, including photoetched-metal intake…
