Review Topic: Military

  • ICM Horch 108 Typ 40

    ICM Horch 108 Typ 40

    FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic vehicle model kit. Ukrainian manufacturer ICM expands its catalog of 1/35 scale softskin military vehicles with a Horch 108 It represents a later version than the old Italeri kit; the most noticeable difference is the location of the spare tire inside the crew compartment.

  • Flyhawk 1/700 scale HMS Naiad

    Flyhawk 1/700 scale HMS Naiad

    FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/700 scale plastic ship model kit. Flyhawk HMS Naiad is a unique combination of engineering and the art of camouflage for a specific era and. It’s a 1/700 scale kit with the detail of a 1/350 or 1/200 scale model!

  • Academy 1/72 scale F-4J Phantom

    Academy 1/72 scale F-4J Phantom

    FineScale Modeler builds the 1/72 scale plastic airplane model kit. A label on Academy’s 1/72 scale Phantom says, “Intuitive build, loads of details without having to glue.” Well, this isn’t your old-fashioned snap kit. It is, however, molded in four colors (gray, white, black, and clear), and all of the parts can be simply pressed…

  • Meng 1/35 scale Leopard 1A5

    Meng 1/35 scale Leopard 1A5

    FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/35 scale plastic tank model kit. Meng builds on its previous Leopard 1A3/A4 kit using new and updated parts to create this Leopard 1A5. The kit is cleanly molded with sharp features. Features include working tracks, photo-etched-metal and vinyl details, clear parts, and metallic film for mirrors.

  • Kitty Hawk 1/32 scale F-86D Dog Sabre

    Kitty Hawk 1/32 scale F-86D Dog Sabre

    FineScale Modeler reviews the 1/32 scale plastic aircraft model kit. Kitty Hawk’s big F-86D Sabre Dog kit looks great just sitting in the box. You get seven sprues of light gray plastic and one in clear, as well as a photoetched-metal fret with seat belts.

  • Meng A7V

    Meng A7V

    FineScale Modeler reviews Meng’s 1/35 scale plastic model tank kit. Meng’s new A7V is a masterpiece with terrific detail on the tan plastic parts. The hull armor has rivets, bolts, and panel lines. Ejector-pin marks are inevitable but minimal on these parts, especially those where both sides will be visible.

  • Tamiya 1/32 scale De Havilland Mosquito

    Tamiya 1/32 scale De Havilland Mosquito

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  • Academy T-34/85

    Academy T-34/85

    FineScale Modeler reviews Academy’s 1/35 scale plastic model tank kit. Academy’s all-new T-34/85 is the first complete kit with the turret style that has been called the No. 112 “composite,” or “hard-edged.” Cleanly molded in dark green plastic, it features link-and-length track, two styles of turrets, two versions of the commander’s cupola, photoetched-metal parts, external fuel…

  • Zvezda BMPT “Terminator”

    Zvezda BMPT “Terminator”

    FineScale Modeler reviews Zvezda’s 1/35 scale plastic model tank kit. Molded in gray plastic, the kit features link-and-length tracks; the chassis comes from Zvezda’s T-90 kit. Clear parts are provided for the headlights, periscopes, and sensors. Two sizes of white plastic mesh are provided to detail the engine grates and rear barrier.