Archives: Kit Reviews
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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.
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Special Hobby 1/48 scale He 178V-2
Heinkel’s He 178 became the first jet-powered aircraft when it took to the air August 27, 1939. The second prototype with a different wing is replicated in Special Hobby’s kit.
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Academy 1/35 scale K9 Self-propelled Howitzer
With the long barrel, Academy’s K9 Thunder dominates the 1/35 scale battlefield. The real vehicle can land three rounds on a target at the same time.
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Hasegawa 1/48 scale F-22A Raptor
Hasegawa’s F-22A captures the shapes and stance of the U.S. Air Force’s premier fighter.
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Revell Germany 1/144 scale Type VIIC/41 U-boat
The Type VII U-boat was the most numerous submarine ever and a workhorse of the Kriegsmarine throughout World War II. The VIIC/41 was the final variant and had the latest features to improve survivability.
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Moebius 1/32 scale “Battlestar Galactica” Colonial Viper Mk.II
Like Rebel ships from “Star Wars,” Galactica’s Vipers take a beating. Aaron used weathering powders to make Starbuck’s fighter look like it’s tangled with a more than a few Cylons.
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Hasegawa 1/24 scale Nissan Fairlady 240ZG Police Car
Hasegawa’s 1/24 scale Nissan Fairlady 240ZG Police Car is a curbside kit molded in white, black, chrome, and clear. A beautiful set of metal transfers is included for all the emblems and mirror surfaces.
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Tamiya 1/20 scale Lotus Type 79 1978
Tamiya delivers uncompromised quality with its 1/20 scale model kit.