Review Topic: Aircraft
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Zoukei-Mura 1/48 scale J7W1 Shinden
This is a review of the Zoukei-Mura 1/48 scale J7W1 Shinden plastic model airplane kit.
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GWH 1/144 scale R.A.F. TSR.2
This is a review of the GWH 1/144 scale RAF TSR.2 plastic model airplane kit.
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Wolfpack T-38A Talon
Larry Shcramm build a pair of 1/48 scale T-38 Talons plastic model airplane kits for review in the October 2014 FSM: one from Trumpeter, the other from Wolfpack. This is the Wolfpack review.
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Zvezda 1/72 scale Su-27SM “Flanker B” Mod. 1
This is a review of the Zvezda 1/72 scale Sukhoi Su-27SM “Flanker B” Mod. 1 plastic model airplane.
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Revell Germany 1/32 scale Spitfire Mk.IIa
Revell Germany’s new 1/32 scale Spitfire MK.IIa plastic model kit is a welcome sight. It’s been 47 years since Revell Germany’s American counterpart introduced its groundbreaking 1/32 scale aircraft series, including an early-model Spitfire. The kit is cleanly modled in ligh blue plastic with a minimum of flash and no obvious molding marks. Options include…
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Airfix 1/72 scale Bristol Blenheim Mk.I
Seemingly determined to update its entire old catalog with new toolings, Airfix now presents a 1/72 scale Bristol Blenheim Mk.I light bomber plastic model kit. This new kit has ll the standard features you would expect — loads of detail in the cockpit, nice landing gear, engraved panel lines, even the option of dropped flaps.…
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Kitty Hawk 1/32 scale T-6 Texan
To my knowledge, Kitty Hawk’s Texan is the first injection-molded kit of the T-6 in 1/32 scale. (I seem to recall a resin release back in the day, but don’t hold me to it.) Molded in medium gray plastic, the kit features finely engraved panel lines and rivet detail. You get a fret of photoetched-metal…
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Academy 1/72 scale F-35A Lightning II
As the Lockheed Martin F-35A proliferates, so do the plastic models. Academy’s 1/72 scale release closely follows the Italeri kit and precedes the forthcoming Hasegawa F-35A. Like the real machine, this kit is state of the art, with crisp surface detail and finely molded detail in the cockpit, weapon bays, and wheel wells. Surprisingly, Academy’s…
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Eduard Bf 109G-6, Mirror Models CMP F15A van lorry, Zvezda Airbus A320, AMK Aero L-29 Delfin, AK Interactive paint sets
FineScale Modeler reviews cool new plastic model kits and acrylic paint sets.
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Zvezda 1/144 scale Airbus A320
FineScale Modeler reviews the Zvezda 1/144 scale Airbus A320 plastic model airliner kit. Two sets of engines are included. The busy, detailed instructions have main steps in numbered boxes, but also sidebars and sub steps for other assemblies along the way.