Archives: Kit Reviews
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GWH 1/48 scale MiG-29 ‘Fulcrum’
G.W.H. is the latest to release a 1/48 scale MiG-29 Fulcrum plastic model kit, which is also G.W.H.’s first modern-age jet. Opening the box, I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely packed everything was. All of the ordnance was wrapped individually in its own packaging. Also squeezed into the box was a print of the…
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GWH 1/144 scale Avro Vulcan B.2
I have been hoping for a 1/144 scale plastic model kit of the Avro Vulcan B.2 — and, now, G.W.H., formerly Great Wall Hobby, has released a great one. The kit, molded in light gray plastic, has 74 pieces, finely recessed panel lines, and two clear parts for the canopy. There are even two tiny…
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Italeri 1/35 scale PT-109
Italeri has revamped its 1/35 scale model of the Elco 80′ PT boat to reissue the kit as the famous PT-109. The kit features a one-piece hull, and several new sprues to backdate the kit to the earlier PT-103-class boat. Just before its last mission, the crew of PT-109 had lashed a 37mm cannon to…
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Academy 1/35 scale King Tiger
Academy surprised everyone with its newly tooled 1/35 scale King Tiger plastic model kit, representing one of the vehicles rushed from the factory to defend the autobahn near Kassel, Germany, at the end of World War II in May 1945.
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Azur Frrom 1/72 scale Dassault Mystere IVA
Azur Frrom released three 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the Dassault Mystère IVA — the same kit in French, Indian, and Israeli markings (the latter reviewed here). The model features excellent surface detail, a photoetched-metal fret (mostly for the cockpit), resin pieces that include a nice ejection seat, an acetate instrument panel, and a…
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Sword 1/72 scale T-28C Trojan
This is a review of the Sword 1/72 scale T-28C Trojan plastic model kit. The plastic parts have excellent exterior detail, good interior and small parts, and the decals are excellent. In this kit, a fine resin casting replaces the plastic engine. Clear parts include a three-part canopy, wingtip navigation lights, and other small items.…
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Academy 1/48 scale F-4B Phantom
The Academy 1/48 scale F-4B Phantom plastic model kit features engraved panel lines and full intake trunking. The kit is molded in three colors — gray, white, and black — for those of you who want a nice-looking model without painting. It really doesn’t look too bad that way, either. It comes with a variety…
