Archives: Kit Reviews
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Tristar 1/35 scale SdKfz 222 Leichter Panzerspähwagen
The primary German light armored car in World War II, the SdKfz 222 participated in all major actions with the German army.
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Trumpeter 1/32 scale F/A-18-E Super Hornet
At the same time Trumpeter released its 1/32 scale Tomcat, it also issued a big-scale kit of the F-14’s replacement on U.S. carriers, the Super Hornet.
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HobbyBoss 1/35 scale Chinese ZTZ-99B MBT
Top of the line, main battle tank of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, the ZTZ 99B is considered one of the most advanced tanks in the world. With a seven-speed transmission, it can accelerate from 0-20 mph in 12 seconds.
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Pegasus 1/1400 scale “Galaxy Quest” NSEA Protector
It’s not the Enterprise, but rather the NSEA Protector from the 1999 movie “Galaxy Quest.” Pegasus’ kit inculdes a detachable command ship secured with magnets.
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HobbyBoss 1/48 scale Tornado IDS
Expected to remain in Royal Air Force service for many years, the swing-wing Tornado has flown missions in Desert Storm as well as Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Tasca 1/24 scale PzKpfw II Ausf F
Ausf F was the last major production variant of the Panzer II. More than 500 were built in 1941 and 1942 as reconnaissance tanks.
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Kinetic Model Kits 1/48 scale E-2C Hawkeye
The eyes and ears of carrier battle groups, Northrop Grumman’s E-2C Hawkeye provides all-weather early warning as well as command and control.
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HobbyBoss 1/48 scale F-111A Aardvark
Despite a rough conception and some problems on entering service, General Dynamics’ F-111 developed a reputation as a formidable strike aircraft with the USAF and Royal Australian Air Force.
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Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale Albatros D.V
New Zealand-based Wingnut Wings continues to astound modelers with high-quality moldings of World War I aircraft.
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Academy 1/35 scale USMC M50A1 Ontos
It would be hard to come up with a better name for the M50 than Ontos – Greek for “the thing.” The Vietnam era anti-tank weapon would look at home in a science fiction movie.