Archives: Kit Reviews
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Cyber-hobby 1/700 scale USS Long Beach CGN-9
This beautiful model kit scales out perfectly and needs only a full set of railings to be truly complete.
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Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale Gotha IV
With a 30″ wingspan, Wingnut Wings’ Gotha is a big model — and it doesn’t skimp on the details.
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HK Models B-17G Flying Fortress, Tamiya Soviet T-55, & Dora Wings Lockheed Vega 5b
FSM reviews 3 new aircraft and armor kits
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HobbyBoss 1/35 scale German VK1602 Leopard
With its Leopard, HobbyBoss has joined the growing parade of paper panzers.
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Fujimi 1/72 scale F-22 Raptor
Underneath, Fujimi’s Raptor features detailed weapons bays with accurately hinged doors. The kit also includes removable engines with posable exhaust vanes and a dolly for display.
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Monarch 1/8 scale Sinbad
While figures are considered one of the hardest model types to finish successfully, Sinbad is one that novices and advanced figure modelers should enjoy.
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Valom 1/48 scale Antonov An-2
Provided you’re willing to spend time checking and adjusting fit, Valom’s Colt will make a good addition to your collection.
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HobbyBoss 1/48 scale Messerchmitt Me 262A-1a/U4
Parts are cleanly molded and nearly free of mold lines and flash, the engraved panel lines are consistent, and the detail is good.
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Zvezda 1/72 scale Mil Mi-24V/VP “Hind-E”
Despite the large quantity of parts, a confusing instruction sheet, and a complex series of options, I really enjoyed building the model.
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Tasca 1/35 scale M4A3E8 Sherman
The best Sherman kit I have ever built, with crisp detail and superb engineering, and arguably the best Sherman kit available today.