Review Topic: Aircraft
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Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale F.E.2b
Wingnut Wings has added two 1/32 scale plastic model kits of the F.E.2; the F.E.2b depicts the aircraft in its later years. A number of optional parts are included, such as two styles of propellers, various interior fittings, armament and ordnance, and of course, Wingnut’s standard of five decal options.
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Cyber-hobby 1/72 scale Sea Vixen FAW.1 desktop
Download a desktop image of the Cyber-hobby 1/72 scale Sea Vixen FAW.1 built by Phil Pignataro for FSM’s May 2012 issue.
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Hasegawa 1/32 scale Raiden
Hasegawa’s 1/32 scale Raiden is the long-awaited successor to the 30-plus-year-old Revell kit. It is beautifully molded and engineered, with crisp, clean parts and features like a full engine, detailed cockpit, and a pilot figure.
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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.