Review Topic: Aircraft
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HobbyBoss 1/48 scale Yakolev Yak-38 “Forger”
HobbyBoss’ Yak-38 “Forger” is the first plastic model kit of it’s kind in 1/48 scale. It comprises 160 cleanly molded parts and a nice decal sheet with markings for three aircraft. Instructions consist of 15 clear, concise steps. Several build options are included.
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HobbyBoss 1/48 scale F3H-2 Demon
HobbyBoss captures the F3H-2 Demon in fantastic detail with it’s new 1/48 scale kit. The wings can be folded, and all of the control surfaces are molded separately. The wheel wells are nicely detailed, and the engine exhaust duct and nozzle are impressive.
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Eduard 1/144 “Dual Combo” MiG-21MF
Eduard’s new 1/144 scale MiG-21MF kit includes two models with canopy masks and decals for eight options. The detail and molding finesse on these kits is excellent, with nice wheel bays and cockpit detail.
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Great Wall Hobby 1/48 scale Northrop P-61A
Great Wall Hobby’s 1/48 scale Northrop P-61A “Black Widow” is the first P-61 in this scale since Monogram’s release back in 1974. The model consists of gray plastic parts on 14 sprues, photoetched metal, and a choice of two sets of markings.
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Special Hobby 1/72 scale CAC CA-12 Boomerang
Special Hobby’s 1/72 scale release of the Boomerang sports recessed panel lines, fine surface detail and a great-looking decal sheet with four options for markings. On the sprue, the kit promises to build into a great model.
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Special Hobby 1/48 scale D-558-1 Skystreak
Special Hobby’s 1/48 scale D-558-1 Skystreak “NACA” consists of gray and clear plastic parts, photoetched-metal and cast-resin parts, all packaged in clear plastic bags. Decals are included, along with a 12-page instruction booklet.
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Revell Germany 1/32 scale Heinkel He 111P-1
The Heinkel He 111 is one of the most recognizable bombers from World War II. Revell Germany’s newly tooled kit comprises 433 light blue and clear plastic parts with engraved panel lines and nice detail.
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Dragon 1/144 scale Stealth Helicopter “Operation Geronimo”
Reputed to be a heavily modified Blackhawk helicopter, the “Stealth Hawk,” as depicted by Dragon’s 1/144 plastic kit, vaguely resembles a simple origami version of the standard UH-60 with multifaceted flat panels and the now-famous tail rotor assembly that tipped off the public. The models are simple, but detail is delicately portrayed, including photoetched-metal intake…
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Zvezda 1/144 scale Sukhoi Superjet 100
Zvezda’s 1/144 scale Sukhoi Superjet 100 follows its excellent Tu-154, Boeing 767 and 787 kits, and demonstrates the same level of detail and ease of construction. Molded in dark gray plastic, the parts feature ultrafine recessed panel lines that hold up well under light paint coats. The kit can be built with the landing gear…
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AZ Model 1/48 scale Vultee Vengeance
AZ Model in the Czech Republic as released a 1/48 scale plastic model of the A-31/-35 Vultee Vengeance. The kit provides markings for four different aircraft, and parts are molded in dark gray and clear plastic. Instructions feature a brief history, a parts map, a color list, and a symbol key.