Archives: Kit Reviews
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Pacific Coast Models 1/32 scale Hurricane Mk.I
Early versions of Hawker’s iconic Hurricane featured fabric-covered wings and heavy, two-bladed wooden propellers.
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Platz 1/144 scale A-4E and A-4F Skyhawk
Platz includes parts for two complete jets in the box. Now all we need is a 1/144 scale Essex- or Midway-class carrier to display them. Or maybe a Christmas tree?
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Gallery Models 1/350 scale USS Wasp
In addition to a plentiful complement of aircraft, Gallery’s Wasp includes two types of landing craft as well as numerous ground vehicles.
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Aoshima 1/24 scale Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG
Nice! Aoshima’s kit nails the look and stance of Mercedes-Benz high-performance roadster.
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale Sukhoi Su-24M “Fencer-D”
With a role similar to that of the F-111, the swing-wing Fencer is an all-weather strike aircraft. It’s been used by Soviet and Russian air forces in Afghanistan and Chechnya.
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Trumpeter 1/700 scale USS Massachusetts BB-59
Now a museum in Fall River, Mass., USS Massachusetts served throughout World War II, shelling Vichy French targets during Operation Torch in 1942 and the Japanese home islands in August 1945.
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Moebuis 1/35 scale Jupiter 2
The Robinson family’s famous ride gets its due in a 1/35 scale kit from Moebius. Now, where do I put the Chariot?
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AFV Club 1/48 scale Northrop F-5E Tiger II
A development of the F-5A Freedom Fighter, Northrop’s more-powerful Tiger II has served around the world and as an aggressor aircraft to train U.S. pilots.
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Roden 1/48 scale Fairchild AU-23A Peacemaker
The Peacemaker, a license-built variant of the Pilatus Porter, was designed as a light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft for the U.S. Air Force in Southeast Asia. Fairchild built 35, all of which were transferred to Thailand after unsatisfactory combat trials.
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Italeri 1/48 scale Arado Ar 196A
Like the American OS2U Kingfisher, Germany’s Arado Ar 196 was a shipborne, versatile World War II floatplane. It was well-known for serving on Kriegsmarine warships like the Bismarck and Graf Spee. Some were also deployed from coastal bases.