Archives: Kit Reviews
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Moebius Models “Jonny Quest” Dragonfly
Premiering in prime time in 1964, “Jonny Quest” was one of cartoon giant Hanna-Barbera’s attempts to produce a realistic science-fiction adventure series — quite a change from the studio’s standard cartoons (“Tom & Jerry”) and comedic TV series (“The Flintstones”). The series followed Dr. Benton Quest, his son Jonny, Jonny’s best friend Hadji, and their…
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Eduard 1/48 scale SSW D.III
FineScale Modeler reviews Eduard’s 1/48 scale SSW D.III scale plastic model biplane kit. Many years ago, Eduard decided to make model kits instead of just supplying accessories for them. The first kit was a 1/48 scale Siemens-Schuckert SSW D.III, the quick-climbing, pugnacious World War I German fighter. A lot of kits later, Eduard returns to…
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale A-37A Dragonfly
FineScale Modeler reviews the Trumpeter 1/48 scale A-37A Dragonfly plastic model airplane kit. Developed from the T-37 trainer, the A-37 Dragonfly quietly assumed its role in the Vietnam War in close air support, night attack missions, and escorting helicopters, using its huge payloads to devastating effect.
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Dragon Black Label 1/700 scale USS Zumwalt
FineScale Modeler reviews the Dragon Black Label 1/700 scale USS Zumwalt. Dragon continues its Black Label product line with a cutting-edge modern ship, the USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000), due to begin sea trials in 2015. The kit has just 62 parts for a $7 billion vessel and can be built in a weekend.
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IBG 1/72 scale Diamond T 968 cargo truck
FineScale Modeler reviews the IBG 1/72 scale Diamond T 968 cargo truck plastic scale model kit. To fulfill the U.S. Army’s need for a 4-ton cargo truck, Diamond T produced the 968. The truck’s initial steel bed was soon replaced with wood to conserve precious resources. In 1941, the dashboard was modified to military standard…
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Airfix 1/72 scale Supermarine Swift FR.5
FineScale Modeler reviews Airfix’s 1/72 scale Supermarine Swift FR.5 plastic model aircraft kit. The Supermarine Swift was a fallback option for the Royal Air Force in the event Hawker’s Hunter didn’t pan out. Problems with the Swift’s development led to one setback after another, but — like the Vigilante and Voodoo — the aircraft became…
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Zvezda 1/35 scale SdKfz 251/1 “Stuka zu Fuss”
FineScale Modeler reviews Zvezda’s 1/35 scale SdKfz 251/1 “Stuka zu Fuss” plastic model halftrack kit. The German army added Wurfrahmen 40 rocket launchers to SdKfz 251 halftracks to provide powerful fire support to fast-moving panzer divisions: 28cm shells contained high-explosive warheads; 32cm projectiles, incendiary. In action, the crew dismounted and remotely fired the rockets from…
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Revell Germany 1/144 scale Airbus A400M Atlas
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.
