Author: Tom Foti
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Academy 1/350 scale USS Indianapolis
Academy’s 1/35 scale USS Indianapolis plastic model kit provides a choice of either a full hull on a stand (included) or a waterline model. Guns and turrets are movable, and the larger guns have hollow ends. The comprehensive instructions and painting guide are helpful. One set of markings is provided.
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Bronco 1/35 scale German Type XXIII U-boat
Tom Foti reviews the Bronco 1/35 scale German Type XXIII U-boat plastic model kit: “The kit has two detailed torpedoes, posable hatches, crisp molding, a bonus life raft, and a display stand. Markings are provided for five boats.”
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Dragon 1/35 scale Type 95 “Ha-Go”
Dragon continues its new Japanese World War II series with the release of the 1/35 scale Type 95 “Ha-Go” plastic model kit. The kit features posable hatches, turret interior, DS tracks, photoetched-metal optional parts, and markings for four vehicles. The first thing to do is decide on the paint scheme and markings. Road wheels and…
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Meng 1/35 scale AMX-30B
Glad to see a new mold of the AMX-30 and of post-World War II French armor! More than 3,500 of the tanks have been built since they went into production in the mid-1960s, and they remain in service today. The Meng Models 1/35 scale plastic kit contains well-formed parts, including clear parts and posable hatches,…
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Trumpeter 1/35 scale T-64 Model 1972
The T-64 was the Formula 1 of Soviet tanks in the late 1960s. It had the largest cannon mounted in a medium tank, and it was equipped with an auto-loader. Trumpeter’s 1/35 scale plastic model kit features a detailed hull and turret with posable hatches, and soft, gluable plastic to replicate canvas coverings for the…
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Trumpeter 1/35 scale BRDM-2 (Early)
Trumpeter’s 1/35 scale BRDM-2 plastic model kit has a detailed fighting compartment with posable hatches, radios, a gunner’s seat, and driver and commander stations. Markings are included for three different vehicles.
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Platz 1/72 scale T-33 Shooting Star
Platz’s 1/72 scale T-33 Shooting Star plastic model kit has interesting features, such as a split fuselage, detailed interior, and markings for five Japanese air force aircraft.
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Zvezda 1/35 scale Russian T-90
Zvezda’s 1/35 scale Russian T-90 plastic model kit features crisp molding, posable hatches, and vision ports. Markings cover two vehicle paint schemes.
