Review Topic: Aircraft
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Meng 1/72 scale Fiat G.91 light fighter-bomber
Meng’s 1/72 scale Fiat G.91R light fighter-bomber plastic model kit comes with optional parts and markings for a Luftwaffe machine, and a Frecce Tricolori aircraft as well, the most colorful versions are pretty well covered. A high-quality PVC Frecce Tricolori patch is included with the kit. The kit has beautiful surface detail, but the fit…
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GWH 1/48 scale MiG-29 ‘Fulcrum’
G.W.H. is the latest to release a 1/48 scale MiG-29 Fulcrum plastic model kit, which is also G.W.H.’s first modern-age jet. Opening the box, I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely packed everything was. All of the ordnance was wrapped individually in its own packaging. Also squeezed into the box was a print of the…
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GWH 1/144 scale Avro Vulcan B.2
I have been hoping for a 1/144 scale plastic model kit of the Avro Vulcan B.2 — and, now, G.W.H., formerly Great Wall Hobby, has released a great one. The kit, molded in light gray plastic, has 74 pieces, finely recessed panel lines, and two clear parts for the canopy. There are even two tiny…
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Azur Frrom 1/72 scale Dassault Mystere IVA
Azur Frrom released three 1/72 scale plastic model kits of the Dassault Mystère IVA — the same kit in French, Indian, and Israeli markings (the latter reviewed here). The model features excellent surface detail, a photoetched-metal fret (mostly for the cockpit), resin pieces that include a nice ejection seat, an acetate instrument panel, and a…
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Sword 1/72 scale T-28C Trojan
This is a review of the Sword 1/72 scale T-28C Trojan plastic model kit. The plastic parts have excellent exterior detail, good interior and small parts, and the decals are excellent. In this kit, a fine resin casting replaces the plastic engine. Clear parts include a three-part canopy, wingtip navigation lights, and other small items.…
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Academy 1/48 scale F-4B Phantom
The Academy 1/48 scale F-4B Phantom plastic model kit features engraved panel lines and full intake trunking. The kit is molded in three colors — gray, white, and black — for those of you who want a nice-looking model without painting. It really doesn’t look too bad that way, either. It comes with a variety…
