Archives: Kit Reviews
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Meng 1/35 scale “technical” pickup with ZPU-1
Meng models of Hong Kong has released the first injection-molded kit of a technical (a civilian or normally unarmed military vehicle equipped with weapons, usually a machine gun or rocket launcher) in 1/35 scale. It is a 4-wheel drive 1997 Toyota HiLux armed with a ZPU-1 anti-aircraft gun.
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Vulcan 1/35 scale British Light Tank Mk.VIB
Vulcan Scale Models introduces the first injection-molded 1/35 scale Vickers-Armstrongs Mk.VI light tank. The kit is molded in dark gray plastic, and includes a fret of photoetched metal, along with markings for two vehicles.
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Wingnut Wings 1/32 Pfalz D.XII
In a reversal of real-life 1918, Wingnut Wings has placed its 1/32 scale Pfalz D.XII in production ahead of the vaunted Fokker D.VII. But while modelers seem to desire the D.VII, Wingnut’s Pfalz does not play second fiddle to any other large-scale World War I airplane.
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HobbyBoss 1/35 scale Land Rover Defender Wolf WMIK
HobbyBoss’ model kit has a separate hood to show off a detailed turbo diesel engine, complete with fan warning placards.
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Sword Republic 1/72 scale P-47N Thunderbolt
This model kit holds fine exterior detailing and excellent resin components for the wheel wells, cockpit, and engine.
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HobbyBoss 1/32 scale F-84E Thunderjet
HobbyBoss crammed a lot of detail into this model kit, including a detailed cockpit and landing-gear bays, JATO bottles, and a comprehensive set of underwing stores.
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Skunk Models Workshop 1/48 scale HH-60J Jayhawk
It was not an easy build, but I did enjoy working on this model kit.
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Airfix 1/72 scale Vickers Valiant BK.Mk.1
Not only is this finished model kit impressively large, but the engineering, options, and fit are top-notch and make for an enjoyable building experience.
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Cyber-hobby 1/72 scale F6F-5N Hellcat
For now, this is the go-to model kit for a 1/72 scale Hellcat, especially if you want the wings folded.