Author: Paul Boyer
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Meng 1/72 scale Convair F-102A
Meng surprised me with its brand-new 1/72 scale Convair F-102A plastic model kit. What pleased me is that Meng recognized there were two wing designs, and I was thrilled with the two-part clear canopy. The cockpit detail is good; the tub comes with the special “two-fisted” control stick and a mount for the open canopy.
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Sword 1/72 scale Harrier Mk.2/2A-TAV-8A
Sword’s new 1/72 scale Harrier I Mk.2/2A-TAV-8A plastic model kit is a welcome addition to fill a weak spot in the hobby market. The fuselage (except for alternate two-piece nose cones) is molded in halves. Optional short and tall vertical fins are also provided, as are a pair of Aden gun pods for the aircraft’s…
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Platz 1/72 scale X-47B U.S. Navy UCAS
Platz’s 1/72 scale Northrop Grumman X-47B U.S. Navy UCAS plastic model kit took twice as long to decal as it did to paint, and twice as long to paint as it took to build; assembly took one hour. Platz’s design philosophy is to molde good detail but keep the number of parts to a minimum.…
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Sword Republic 1/72 scale P-47N Thunderbolt
This model kit holds fine exterior detailing and excellent resin components for the wheel wells, cockpit, and engine.
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Cyber-hobby 1/72 scale F6F-5N Hellcat
For now, this is the go-to model kit for a 1/72 scale Hellcat, especially if you want the wings folded.
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Eduard 1/72 scale Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
Eduard’s 1/72 scale kit of the Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat is a fine representation of the classic World War II fighter. Not as complicated as Cyber-hobby’s kit, Eduard’s Hellcat has great detail where it can be seen.
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HobbyBoss 1/72 scale F9F-2 Panther
This model kit is well molded with finely recessed panel detail and not a lot of recessed rivets.
