FineScale Modeler reviews Revell Germany’s 1/35 scale plastic model tank kit. The M48A2GA2, with its 105mm gun and new mantlet, a new commander’s cupola, and a spotlight and case mounted on the rear turret (among other changes), was the last German upgrade of the M48 before the Leopard II entered service.
FineScale Modeler reviews Revell Germany’s 1/72 scale plastic model airplane kit. Revell Germany’s newest release represents the latest version of the Gripen and offers two marking choices: a colorful Czech aircraft decorated for the 2014 Tiger Meet, and a Swedish fighter that flew in a 2013 Air Force Red Flag exercise. Molded in light gray plastic,…
FineScale Modeler reviews Revell Germany’s 1/144 scale Airbus A400M Atlas plastic model aircraft kit. The A400M Atlas, Airbus’ military transport, bridges the gap between the C-17 and C-130. Derived from its earlier 1/72 scale release, Revell Germany’s new 1/144 scale Atlas is impressive. But it shares some challenges with its big brother.
Revell Germany’s 1/72 scale F4U-1A Corsair plastic model kit has some unique features: A separate upper forward section to its three-piece fuselage eliminates the usual pesky middle seam through the fuel-tank filler. Separate oil-cooler intakes and gun ports eliminate seams through their centers as well. The wingtips are separate parts, suggesting a future reissue as…