Review Topic: Armor
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Dragon 1/35 scale M103A1
Cleanly molded in gray plastic, Dragon’s new M103A1 is the first 1/35 scale injection-molded plastic kit of this tank. A wire tow cable and single-piece Dragon Styrene tracks are provided. The M103 bears a strong resemblance to the M48, and Dragon appears to have reused many of the parts from its recent M48 Patton. I…
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Trumpeter 1/48 scale Westland Whirlwind
FineScale Modeler reviews the Trumpeter 1/48 scale Westland Whirlwind plastic model airplane kit. Trumpeter’s newly tooled Whirlwind is molded in light gray styrene with subtly engraved panel lines and rivets. Clear parts are packaged separately, then wrapped in foam. I have to say, when it comes to clear parts, Trumpeter does an outstanding job: crystal-clear…
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Riich.Models 1/35 scale Universal Carrier Mk.II
FineScale Modeler reviews Riich.Models 1/35 scale Universal Carrier Mk.II plastic model kit. Fans of British armor are enjoying a recent flurry of new releases. Riich.Models has done its part with Universal Carriers, first a Mk.I and now a Mk.II. The latter adds a towing hitch. The rear compartment is rearranged to increase space, and steps…
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Revell Germany 1/72 scale T-90
Gone are the days of minimalistic tanks with little more than armor, guns, and optical sights. The T-90, Russia’s premier tank features reactive armor, advanced sights, and missile jamming. Revell’s 1/72 scale kit features posable hatches, optional parts for three variants, four-piece tracks, and markings for one Indian and two Russian vehicles. Building the lower…
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Takom 1/35 scale St. Chamond French heavy tank
This is a review of the Takom 1/35 scale St. Chamond French Heavy Tank plastic model kit.
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Tamiya 1/48 scale U.S. 2 1/2-ton 6×6 airfield fuel truck
This is a review of the Tamiya 1/48 scale U.S. 2 1/2-ton 6×6 airfield fuel truck plastic model kit.
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Airfix 1/48 scale BAE Warrior tank
This is a review of the Airfix 1/48 scale BAE Warrior plastic model tank kit.
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Merit International 1/35 scale M19 Tank Transporter
Merit International has made a splash with the M19 as its first 1/35 scale plastic model release. It’s a big model: 698 plastic parts molded in dark yellow, with clear-styrene lights and windows. There are also 37 vinyl tires, two photoetched-metal frets, and a piece of string for the winch cable. Flash and knockout marks…
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Amusing Hobby 1/35 scale Object 279 Soviet heavy tank
The Amusing Hobby 1/35 scale Object 279 Soviet heavy tank plastic kit comprises more than 1,500 parts (most for the running gear), perhaps based on the belief that if two parts is good, four or six is better. Two small photoetched-metal sheets provide details for the hull and turret along with straps for the external…
