Archives: Kit Reviews
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AFV Club 1/35 scale Schwere Panzerspähwagen SdKfz 231 (8-Rad)
AFV Club’s 1/35 scale Schwere Panzerspähwagen SdKfz 231 (8-Rad) plastic scale model features hatches and storage bins that can be posed open or closed. The wheels may be posed, too. Interior detail is good, but the engine is represented only by its lower half.
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Meng 1/35 scale VsKfz 617 Minenraumer
Meng’s 1/35 scale plastic model of the enigmatic mine-clearing VsKfz 617 Minenräumer is molded in light gray plastic with minimal knockout marks, mold seams, and flash. The weld beads really stand out on the moldings, but many are damaged by sprue attachments. As heavy as the box is, it’s surprising how few parts there are.…
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Italeri 1/48 scale Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
Italeri’s 1/48 scale Hawker Hurrican Mk.I plastic model kit comprises 97 gray and 12 clear injection-molded sytrene parts, eight photoetched-metal parts, and a comprehensive decal sheet for six different schemes. There is also a nice reference booklet.
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Bronco 1/35 scale M24 Chaffee
Bronco’s 1/35 scale M24 Chaffee plastic model is molded in light yellow styrene with clear vision blocks and light lenses. There are no significant knockout marks to repair, and the mold seams are easily removed. A large photoetched-metal fret is included. Also provided are a string for the tow cable as well as packs and…
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Roden 1/144 Douglas C-124A Globemaster II
Although not the first kit of the Globemaster II in 1/144 scale, this is the first injection molded plastic model C-124. Roden’s release is of the initial production version, the C-124A, although it looks as if there will be later versions to come, judging by the wingtip heater pods (no, they aren’t tip tanks) and…
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Tamiya 1/48 scale Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik
Inside the box of Tamiya’s 1/48 scale Soviet Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik plastic model are 166 crisply molded parts, paint masks, and poly caps. Tamiya captures the plane’s look perfectly with parts that have a surgical fit.
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Trumpeter 1/32 scale Junkers Ju 87B-2 Stuka
Trumpeter’s new 1/32 scale Ju 87B-2 Stuka plastic model kit includes a complete engine, plenty of ordnance, full cockpit detail, vinyl tires, and wing-gun detail.
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Moebius Models 1/25 scale Hudson Hornet
Moebius’ latest 1/25 scale plastic model Hornet is characterized by gorgeous box art, highly detailed instructions, and a well-packaged kit. Most of the parts are spread out over several gray sprues. Clear parts for the windows and marker lights and a nice set of preprinted wide whitewall tires are also provided. The decals are improved…
