Author: Jim Zeske
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale A3D-2 Skywarrior
Trumpeter’s new 1/48 scale A3D-2 Skywarrior is a welcome addition to 1/48 scale plastic model U.S. Navy aircraft kits, and the first time this aircraft has been offered in this scale. The kit is cleanly molded in light gray plastic. Details include wing- and tail-fold options, radar equipment, an open bomb bay, vinyl tires, and…
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Eduard 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXc late version
Eduard produces one of the most accurate 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXc late version plastic model kits ever.
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Zvezda 1/48 scale Yak-3
Zvezda’a Yak-3 is the first all-new 1/48 scale plastic model kit of this aircraft in more than 15 years. The parts are cleanly molded in neutral gray plastic. The kit provides parts for the cowling to be closed or open with complete engine detail. Along with parts that the kit supplies to pose the plane…
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale MiG-21F Fishbed
To my knowledge, Trumpeter’s new MiG-21F-13 is the first up-to-date early version of this MiG in 1/48 scale. The kit parts are cleanly molded in light gray plastic. Prominent features include vinyl tires, engine details, and a satisfying selection of bombs, rocket pods, missiles, and drop tanks.
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Trumpeter 1/35 scale Soviet BMP-1 IFV
Trumpeter’s 1/35 scale BMP-1 plastic model kit is cleanly molded in light gray plastic with no sink marks or flash apparent. The kit includes separate track links, photoetched-metal details, and a metal gun barrel. The kit was a straightforward build from the first time I looked at the instructions. Construction of the main hull goes…
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Trumpeter 1/72 scale Merkava Mk.III
Trumpeter’s 1/72 scale Merkava Mk.III plastic model kit adds to the list of Merkava kits available to modelers. It is neatly molded in gray plastic with no flash or ejector-pin marks to mar the exterior finish. No crew figures or photoetched metal are included.
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Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang
Zoukei-Mura’s 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang plastic model kit features a complete engine compartment, three canopy versions, full wing-gun detail, drop tanks, open or closed cowling, and posable flaps and control surfaces.
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AFV Club 1/35 scale M42 Duster
AFV Club’s 1/35 scale M42 Duster is the first all-new plastic model kit of this subject since Tamiya’s release in the early ’70s. Cleanly molded in dark-olive plastic, it features turned-metal gun barrels, metal recoil springs, vinyl one-piece tracks, and photoetched-metal gunsights.
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Trumpeter 1/32 scale Junkers Ju 87B-2 Stuka
Trumpeter’s new 1/32 scale Ju 87B-2 Stuka plastic model kit includes a complete engine, plenty of ordnance, full cockpit detail, vinyl tires, and wing-gun detail.
