Author: Jim Zeske
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Revell Germany 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk.IIa
Revell Germany’s new 1/32 scale Spitfire MK.IIa plastic model kit is a welcome sight. It’s been 47 years since Revell Germany’s American counterpart introduced its groundbreaking 1/32 scale aircraft series, including an early-model Spitfire. The kit is cleanly modled in ligh blue plastic with a minimum of flash and no obvious molding marks. Options include…
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Eduard 1/48 scale Bf 109G-6
The Bf 109G-6 has to be one of the most popular variants of the Messerschmitt fighter, judging by the fact that every major model company has a kit in their product line. Now, Eduard has added one to its popular 1/48 scale ProfiPack line. The kit is cleanly molded in neutral gray plastic with exceptional…
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Dragon 1/35 scale M103A1
Cleanly molded in gray plastic, Dragon’s new M103A1 is the first 1/35 scale injection-molded plastic kit of this tank. A wire tow cable and single-piece Dragon Styrene tracks are provided. The M103 bears a strong resemblance to the M48, and Dragon appears to have reused many of the parts from its recent M48 Patton. I…
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HK Models 1/32 scale Gloster Meteor F.4
This is a review of the HK Models 1/32 scale Gloster Meteor F.4 plastic model airplane kit.
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Hasegawa 1/32 scale Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai “George”
The Kawanishi N1K2-J Shiden Kai (Violet Lightning Modified, Allied reporting name “George”) was one of the primary Japanese Navy fighters at the end of World War. Strangely, its origins can be traced back to a floatplane fighter design (Kawanishi’s N1K1 Kyofu, or Mighty Wind). This all-new N1K2-J finally provides a modern alternative to the ancient…
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Revell Germany 1/32 scale Bf 109G-8
While some modelers bemoan another Bf 109 plastic model kit, Revell Germany has made an effort to provide a more-accurate representation than previous offerings. Its all-new 1/32 scale Bf 109G-6 is cleanly molded in light blue plastic with a well-detailed cockpit, drop tank, optional tail configuration, canopy options, cowling options, and movable flying and control…
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Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale J2M3 Mitsubishi Raiden
Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale Mitsubithi Raiden (Allied code name “Jack”) plastic model kit is beautifully molded and engineered. The kit parts are crisp and cleanly molded in a neutral gray plastic. Options include full engine and cockpit detail, drop tank, interior wing and fuselage details, and posable canopy.
