Archives: Kit Reviews
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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…
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Academy F/A-18F Super Hornet
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/72 scale plastic model aircraft kit. Surface detail comprises fine, shallow recessed panel lines and fasteners. The largest part incorporates the upper fuselage from just aft of the radome to where the exhaust nozzles are attached and includes the top of the wings. To this you simply press fit the bottom…
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Takom Type 69-II
FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic model armor tank kit Takom’s kit represents a Type 69-II in Iraqi service. Fine detail marks the gray plastic. Features include individual track links separated from the sprues, clear headlight lenses and periscopes, and two photo-etched (PE) frets. A nice touch is the inclusion of actual twisted wire…
