Archives: Kit Reviews
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Airfix 1/72 scale Bristol Blenheim Mk.I
Seemingly determined to update its entire old catalog with new toolings, Airfix now presents a 1/72 scale Bristol Blenheim Mk.I light bomber plastic model kit. This new kit has ll the standard features you would expect — loads of detail in the cockpit, nice landing gear, engraved panel lines, even the option of dropped flaps.…
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Kitty Hawk 1/32 scale T-6 Texan
To my knowledge, Kitty Hawk’s Texan is the first injection-molded kit of the T-6 in 1/32 scale. (I seem to recall a resin release back in the day, but don’t hold me to it.) Molded in medium gray plastic, the kit features finely engraved panel lines and rivet detail. You get a fret of photoetched-metal…
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Dragon 1/35 scale M103A1
Cleanly molded in gray plastic, Dragon’s new M103A1 is the first 1/35 scale injection-molded plastic kit of this tank. A wire tow cable and single-piece Dragon Styrene tracks are provided. The M103 bears a strong resemblance to the M48, and Dragon appears to have reused many of the parts from its recent M48 Patton. I…
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Academy 1/72 scale F-35A Lightning II
As the Lockheed Martin F-35A proliferates, so do the plastic models. Academy’s 1/72 scale release closely follows the Italeri kit and precedes the forthcoming Hasegawa F-35A. Like the real machine, this kit is state of the art, with crisp surface detail and finely molded detail in the cockpit, weapon bays, and wheel wells. Surprisingly, Academy’s…
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Eduard Bf 109G-6, Mirror Models CMP F15A van lorry, Zvezda Airbus A320, AMK Aero L-29 Delfin, AK Interactive paint sets
FineScale Modeler reviews cool new plastic model kits and acrylic paint sets.
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale Westland Whirlwind
FineScale Modeler reviews the Trumpeter 1/48 scale Westland Whirlwind plastic model airplane kit. Trumpeter’s newly tooled Whirlwind is molded in light gray styrene with subtly engraved panel lines and rivets. Clear parts are packaged separately, then wrapped in foam. I have to say, when it comes to clear parts, Trumpeter does an outstanding job: crystal-clear…
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Zvezda 1/144 scale Airbus A320
FineScale Modeler reviews the Zvezda 1/144 scale Airbus A320 plastic model airliner kit. Two sets of engines are included. The busy, detailed instructions have main steps in numbered boxes, but also sidebars and sub steps for other assemblies along the way.
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Airfix 1/72 scale C-47 Skytrain
Molded in Airfix’s now-standard soft light gray plastic, the 1/72 scale C-47 Skytrain includes good interior detail for the flight deck and cabin. You even get both lowered and folded troop seats. The main cargo door is molded in three pieces and can be posed opened.
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Revell Germany 1/48 scale Panavia Tornado IDS
FineScale Modeler reviews the Revell Germany 1/48 scale Panavia Tornado IDS plastic model airplane kit. Revell Germany’s all-new Tornado generated a lot of interest. Finally, the swing-wing strike jet gets its due!
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Italeri’s big Mirage, Takom’s Skoda gun, Airfix’s Battle of Britain airfield set, and Elizabeth and Aaron square off in a “Star Wars” build challenge
FSM reviews four new plastic scale model kits.