Archives: Kit Reviews
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Trumpeter 1/32 scale MiG-23MF “Flogger-B”
One of the first variable-geometry aircraft in operational service, the MiG-23 has served in the Red air force as well as seeing combat in the Middle East and Africa.
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Cyber-hobby 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110D-3
The Bf 110D-3 langstrecken (long-range) Zerstörer was developed from the C series as a convoy escort equipped with external fuel tanks or a bomb rack. The longer fuselage housed a rubber dinghy aft.
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MiniArt 1/35 scale BA-64B Soviet armored car
Based on a GAZ-67 jeep, the BA-64B served the Red army in reconaissance and liaison roles from 1943-46.
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Italeri 1/48 scale Macchi MC.200 Saetta
Fighting through the early years of World War II, the MC.200 was the start of a line of Macchi-built fighter aircraft.
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Cyber-hobby 1/700 scale USS Independence LCS-2
The “trimaran” Independence-class littoral combat ship is designed as a small assault transport. The new ship can reach speeds of 40 knots.
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Special Hobby 1/48 scale Fiat B.R.20
The Fiat B.R.20 was a late-1930s design that served the Regia Aeronautica from the Spanish Civil War through the start of World War II. Interestingly, the Japanese purchased several B.R.20s and used them in China.
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FineMolds 1/35 scale Japanese Type 94 6-wheeled truck “Canvas Top”
Designed by Isuzu and built in large numbers, the Type 94 gained a reputation for reliability. The vehicle served as the basis for cargo and fuel trucks as well as weapons carriers.
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Dragon 1/35 scale M7 Priest (midproduction)
Officially known as the 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M7, the self-propelled artillery piece was dubbed Priest by the British army because of its pulpit-like machine-gun mount. The moniker is in keeping with church-themed artillery names such as Deacon or Bishop.
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Eduard 1/48 scale Su-22/Su-17M3 Fitter
Eduard’s kit may be a bit more than beginning modelers will want to try, but those who have previously tackled a couple of limited-production kits and can pay a great deal of attention to detail will enjoy this build.
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HobbyBoss 1/35 scale ZSL92 IFV
China’s amphibious six-wheeled ZSL92 IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) entered service in 1995.