Author: Phil Pignataro
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Azur Frrom 1/72 scale Dassault Mystere IVA
Azur Frrom released three 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the Dassault Mystère IVA — the same kit in French, Indian, and Israeli markings (the latter reviewed here). The model features excellent surface detail, a photoetched-metal fret (mostly for the cockpit), resin pieces that include a nice ejection seat, an acetate instrument panel, and a…
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Meng Models 1/72 scale Mansyu Ki-98
Meng Models’ 1/72 scale Mansyu Ki-98 plastic model is its second “drawing board” aircraft. The kit is molded in light gray plastic with finely scribed panel lines. A 10-page foldout instruction booklet takes you through 12 steps and ends with a decal and painting guide. There are decals for three hypothetical camouflage schemes: Japanese, Manchurian,…
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Hasegawa 1/72 scale Eurofighter Typhoon II
A review of the Hasegawa 1/72 scale Eurofighter Typhoon II plastic model kit. Molded in sturdy, light gray plastic, the kit has 215 parts, including 17 for a stand, four for a pilot, and enough pieces for 30 missiles and three drop tanks. There is a lot of plastic in the box, an extensive decal…
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Eduard 1/72 scale Bf 110E
Eduard’s 1/72 scale Bf 110E plastic model kit is a gem that outclasses previous releases in this scale. Surface detail is exquisitely rendered, and there is lots of photoetched metal. Decals provide five sets of markings. A canopy mask also is part of this “ProfiPACK” kit.
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Airfix 1/72 scale Fairey Swordfish Mk.I
Airfix’s 1/72 scale Fairey Swordfish Mk.I plastic model kit is first-rate, with excellent detail, a choice of wing configuration, and different weapon options. Though not overly complicated, construction is involved.
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Revell Germany 1/72 scale Grizzly
Everything about the new 1/72 scale Airbus A400M “Grizzly” plastic model kit from Revell Germany is big: box, decal sheet; the works. Construction is straightforward and the instructions are clear. Finishing suggestions are given for four planes: two prototypes and one for France and Germany each. The latter two are speculative, since the Grizzly has…
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Zvezda 1/72 scale Yakovlev Yak-3
Zvezda’s new 1/72 scale Yak-3 plastic model is a snap-fit kit. You’ll find nicely molded detail throughout, particularly in the cockpit. Instructions are straightforward, with a seven-step construction process that has subassemblies within each step. The final page of the booklet is a painting and decal guide.
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Trumpeter 1/72 scale J-20 Mighty Dragon
On Trumpeter’s 1/72 scale J-20 Mighty Dragon plastic model, you’ll find finely engraved panel lines, and lots of detail for the cockpit, ejection seats, wheel wells, and landing gear. A separate color guide offers paint choices for Gunze Sangyo products, but the only camouflage scheme is black.
