Manufacturer: Trumpeter
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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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Trumpeter 1/32 scale A-6A Intruder
With more than 700 parts tightly packed into the box, the Trumpeter 1/32 scale A-6A Intruder plastic scale model kit does have a high parts count. However, many of the parts are used for ordnance. Molds are mostly flash-free and the level of detail is high throughout the molds. A small photoetched-metal fret is included,…
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale HU-16A Albatross
The release of Trumpeter’s 1/48 scale HU-16A plastic model kit comes as a pleasant surprise. Previously, the only ones available were Monogram’s 1/72 scale “toy” from 60 years ago and a couple of 1/144 scale kits from Amodel. In addition to being a modern release in a larger scale, this one depicts the early A…
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Trumpeter 1/32 scale A-1D (AD-4) Skyraider
In a large box full of plastic, Trumpeter’s Skyraider is packed with loads of detail. The engine alone has more parts than many 1/72 kits. The landing gear and cockpit also feature prominently on the list of detailed subassemblies. While detail color callouts are sparse, ample online references will help with painting.
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Trumpeter 1/200 scale “Bismarck”
The biggest battleship Germany ever built, Bismarck struck fear into the Allied powers of World War II even before it sailed for the Atlantic’s shipping lanes. Ironically, outdated British Swordfish torpedo bombers spelled the beginning of the end for the pride of the Kriegsmarine — but the debate of whether the Bismarck was ultimately sunk…
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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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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…
