Archives: Kit Reviews
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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…
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Bronco U.S. GPW 4 x 4 1/4-ton utility truck
When I opened the box box to Bronco’s 1/35 scale U.S. GPW 4 x 4 utility truck plastic model kit, I thought, “How the heck are they going to fit all of these parts in this tiny little model?” Parts are plenty, but, to Bronco’s credit, they practically fall into place in this well-engineered kit. …
