Archives: Kit Reviews
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IBG Models KTO Rosomak
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit, IBG Models KTO Rosomak The KTO Rosomaks are an 8-wheeled multipurpose family of vehicles similar to the German Boxer in operation with the Polish Army. The KTO stands for Kotowy Transporter Opancerzony, Polish for Wheeled Armored Carrier, and Rosomak means wolverine in Polish. This…
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Takom King Tiger
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit, Takom’s King Tiger. The SdKfz 182 Tiger II, or King Tiger, needs no introduction; almost every model company has had a go at the ultimate German tank of World War II. Takom takes its swing at the famous behemoth and brings something great to…
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Meng Hummer H1
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/24 scale plastic model car kit, Meng’s Hummer H1 Meng’s H1 is the first in 1/24 scale. The rather large box is filled with eight sprues; parts are crisp and clean with little flash. I noticed many ejector-pin marks, but most will be hidden. The body parts are molded in red…
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Platz F-15J Eagle J-MSIP
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/72 scale plastic model aircraft kit, Platz’s F-15J Eagle J-MSIP. Platz’s new Japanese Eagle can be built in either the Multistage Improvement Program I or II configuration. There are markings for seven aircraft. Exquisitely molded light gray plastic parts feature recessed panel lines and outstanding surface details.
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Meng Model T-72B3
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit, Meng Model T-72B3. The Soviet/Russian T-72 main battle tank is quickly approaching 50 years of service. Its longevity, much like the M1 Abrams, has been accomplished by several major updates in armor, armament, and electronics. The latest upgrade, the T-72B3, entered service in 2013;…
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Roden Lockheed C-141B Starlifter
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/144 scale plastic model aircraft kit, Roden Lockheed’s C-141B Starlifter. Like many modelers, I had been hoping for a kit of a C-141 in 1/144 scale to add to my ever-growing collection — and now Roden has released a new tooling of a C-141B! The eye-catching box art shows a Starlifter…
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Special Hobby Mirage F.1CE/CH
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/72 scale plastic model aircraft kit. Special Hobby captures that look in 1/72 scale nicely. I built the F.1CE/CH; the suffixes designate export versions for Spain and Morocco, respectively. Exquisite surface detail marks the parts, quality that extends to wheel wells, doors and the cockpit. These are the best moldings I’ve…
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Zvezda T-35
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit. Zvezda’s new T-35 kit captures the imposing bulk of the only widely produced five-turreted tank perfectly. The large box is filled with huge sprues; if your workspace is on the smaller side you’ll need to find a larger place to build. The dark green…
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Merit International HMS Ark Royal
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/350 scale plastic model aircraft carrier kit. Merit’s kit is finely molded in gray plastic with just a few areas of flash and nice detail throughout, including eyebrow gutters above the portholes. The air wing comprises five Fairey Swordfish torpedo bombers, four Fairey Fulmar fighters, and four Blackburn Skua dive-bombers. All…
