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| November 20, 2009 |
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 1:32 Nieuport 16C
A-Model have joined the growing list of manufacturers releasing largescale WW1 aircraft kits with a limited-run Nieuport 16C.
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| November 19, 2009 |
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 1:72 Canberra PR9
Here's a look at Airfix's 1:72 Canberra - very much a scaled-down version of their earlier quarterscale kit.
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1:48 Wildcat Resin Upgrades
Steffen Arndt looks at two more resin sets from Vector designed for the HobbyBoss Wildcat.
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1:32 Siemens Schuckert D.III
The Roden 1:32 Siemens Shuckert D.III kit has well defined overall pieces, plastic has minor flash and needs the usual clean up. It also has finely moulded cockpit and some detail parts. I will discuss and also reference the variations you can make to alter this kit into either this late production verison the early production D.III variant or the later model D.IV.
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| November 17, 2009 |
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Portable Spray Booth
There's no doubting the health and safety benefits of good spray booths, but what can put modellers off is the high price of so many of them. But here Matthew Toms looks at an efficient, low price, spray booth from Expo Models in a review Syndicated from Armorama.
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Cross & Cockade Intl
After twenty years I am still a member. My association with this organization has done nothing but feed the love I have for this area of study. Their aim is to research and publish information on all aspects of the First World War in the air, 1914 - 1918. (This concerns mostly aviation subjects.) They are known for a high quality journal, produced quarterly, which contains articles written by the members.
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"The Badger Patriot"
The purpose of an airbrush in scale modeling is to give you a reasonable representation of a scaled paint scheme. Whether you preshade or not. I was very happy with the amount of paint I could laydown consistantly. Now truthfully this is 60% the paint consistancy, 30% the airbrush design and 10% the modeler's ability. If you have an average experience in the first and the last issues the middle is fully met in the Model 105 Patriot.
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| November 15, 2009 |
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Finding The Few
Andy Saunders investigates the lives and ultimate fates of some of the RAF pilots listed as "Missing" in the Battle of Britain, and exposes the reasons they lay unidentified in the wrecks of their aircraft for so long.
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1:72 Hurricane IIc
Ben Micklem looks at Revell's popular kit of the Hawker Hurricane IIc with Desert Air Force and SEAC markings options.
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| November 14, 2009 |
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 Portfolio - BlackWidow
Here is a Portfolio which shows only a small part of Torsten Rossmann's (BlackWidow) 1/48 scale aircraft model collection. Torsten builds his models out of the box and likes them "Factory fresh"
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 Aircraft at SMW 2009
Andy Brazier (betheyn) has compiled a report of the recent Scale Model World show held in Telford, England. There are 9 pages of photos, a real feast for the eyes!
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1:48 Spitfire Mk Vb
Hermann Kopper used the 1:48 Tamiya kit to build "Sailor" Malan's Spitfire Mk. Vb.
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| November 13, 2009 |
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1:72 AZ Model Spitfire Mk. 1
Magnus Fridsell casts a critical eye over AZ Model's new Spitfire Mk. 1 "Early" - part of an ambitious series of new-tool Spitfire Mk. I and II kits.
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1:48 TBM-1/TBF-3 Landing Flaps
Eduard have released an impressive set of Landing Flaps for the 1:48 scale Hobby Boss Avengers. The end result should look stunning on the finished model.
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1:48 A6M3 Zero Landing Flaps
Here is a review of Eduard's small but fine photo etched landind flaps for Hasegawa's 1:48 scale A6M3 Zero Type 32. An ideal starter set for PE newcomers.
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1:32 F6F-5 interior S.A.
Here is a review by Ted Hayward of Eduard's 1:32 scale F6F-5 interior S.A. set. Ted has added this stunning new detail set to his Trumpeter F6F-5 Hellcat model.
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1:48 Bf 109G-10 and Do 217 Sets
S.B.S Model have announced their next upgrade sets - a complete new resin / etch Bf 109G-10 cockpit and new resin mainwheels for the Do 217.
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| November 11, 2009 |
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1:48 Bf 109E Cockpit Upgrade
Here's a look at S.B.S Model's new resin / etched upgrade designed for both the Hasegawa and Tamiya quarterscale Emils.
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1:48 Mirage IIIC Upgrade
The box says "Cockpit Set", but S.B.S Models beautifully detailed upgrade set actually goes much further, including wheel wells too.
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 MPM Newsletter November 2009
MPM Production have sent us their Novembre 2009 newsletter. It's a as if Santa Claus is one month in advance. The much anticipated Fiat BR.20 bomber should be released just in time to find it's place under this year's Christmas Tree.
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CMK News 09/2009
Here is the November 2009 Newsletter from CMK. There is plenty of aircraft related stuff this time especially in 1:32 scale for Eduard's Bf 109 E kit. But CMK didn't forgot the smaller scales.
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Eduard's Neu Breed of War Horse
One of Eduard's best selling kits to date has been the early manufacture of their 1/48 Albatros D.V/ Va kits. #8013, 8019 & 8030. At the beginning of 2002 we saw that Eduard released their * 'neu' mold of the Albatros D.V kits. Here after seven years and at least 5 appearances since then ( #1111, 1107, 1124, 1136 & 1136X ) The mold has seemed to prove itself well over time. It is the buildup for the Eduard #8112 “Profipack” version that we will discuss here.
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| November 10, 2009 |
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Model Aviation World
Here's a look at a new magazine launched this month - Model Aviation World.
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New Soviet Aviation Color Range
The AKAN range of paints are specifically color-matched to cover Soviet/Russian aviation shades. Now, they are being imported into the U.S.. The full list of the range, prices and links, can be seen:
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1:24th P-47 Decals Reviewed
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Nigel Julian takes a look at the first 1:24th scale release from Zotz Decals.
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FW 190 Sturmböcke vs B-17
Neil Page turns the pages of Osprey's new "Duel" title.
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1:72 Bristol Brigand
Sean Langley looks at Valom's exciting new kit of the Bristol Brigand.
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New Fw 190D Book and Decals
Eagle Editions have announced the publication of the eagerly awaited Vol. Two of Jerry Crandall's in-depth study of the Fw 190D. Hot on its heels will be new EagleCals sheets featuring aircraft from the book.
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| November 09, 2009 |
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1:32 Encore Fokker F.I
Here are some infos and facts about Encore's new 1:32 scale Fokker F.I model kit, courtesy of MMD Squadron. Nine pictures of an assembled model (unpainted) as well as the boxart are included in this news story.
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Eduard Novembre products available
Eduard have published the November 2009 Newsletter on their official homepage. The new items (model kits, photo etched sets and masks) are already available on their website and should hit the shelves soon...
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1:32 New Custom Dioramics PSP Base
MMD Squadron have sent us some infos about Custom Dioramics latest product, a huge 1:32 scale resin Marsden Mat Display Base, ideal for WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War aircraft dioramas.
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New True Details A-10 resin wheels
New from True Details are two sets of A-10 resin wheels. One set is 1:32 scale and the second 1:48. Pictures are from MMD Squadron.
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| November 07, 2009 |
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New resin figures from Warriors
MMD Squadron have sent us some infos and pictures of the new Warriors resin figures. Amongst them two useful references if you have purchased the Czech Model kits of the 1:32 scale F-80C and the 1:48 scale Bamboo Bomber.
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1:32 US Ground Crew in Winter Gear
Master Details from USA have sent us some infos about their latest 1:32 scale resin figure: U.S. Army Air Force Ground Crew (WWII and Korea) in Cold Weather Gear with B9 Parka (Cat. 32020 - MSRP: $12.95 USD).
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1:48 Heinkel He112
Steffen Arndt (alpha_tango) has built Rest Models' 1:48 scale all resin Heinkel He112 model and found it to be a very enjoyable build thanks to the high level of quality of the kit. The final result is superb out of the box as you can see in this photo feature.
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1:48 Fiat G.55A
Andrew Beard (cmot70) has sent us a detailed build report of his 1:48 scale Fiat G.55A model. This is the Special Hobby kit in the "Post War Service" boxing. Andrew chose to do finish the aircraft in post war markings of the Egyptian Air Force.
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C4 Open Model Expo
Here is a photo report of the C4 Open Model Expo that took place in Malmö in October 2009. The feature is of course focused on aircraft models. A big thank you to Magnus Fridsell (magnusf) for having played the Aeroscale reporter there.
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| November 05, 2009 |
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1:32 Aero L-29 New Colours
Modelimex have released details of MPM's new version of their resin Delfin with decals for a trio of new colour schemes.
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1:32 Siemens-Schuckert D.III
Modelimex have released shots of Roden's new largescale Siemens-Schuckert D.III.
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| November 03, 2009 |
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1:32 New Vector Resin Engines
Sergey Kosachev has anounced three new superdetailed resin engines to debut at the Telford show.
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| October 31, 2009 |
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1/48th Lightning Mk.1A/Mk.2
A inbox review of Eduard's latest offering, the magnificent BAC Lightning Mk.1A/Mk.2 (F.1A/F.2), in 1/48th.
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HLJ Tokyo Show Video 2
The focus turns to Tamiya, and the Spitfire Mk. IX and its designer in particular, in the second of HLJ's reports from this year's Tokyo Model Show.
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Premi-Air G35 Airbrush
Here's a look at the excellent low cost G35 dual-action airbrush from The Airbrush Company (Airbrushes.com).
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1:48 Bf 11G-2 Etched Details
Eduard have released a highly detailed set of etched parts for their recent Messerschmitt Bf 110G-2.
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New F-4 Phantom book now available
DACO Products have sent us some infos about their new US Navy F-4 Phantom book which is now available. Judging from the preview pictures, it looks as if it would be a worthwhile addition to every collection of Phantom enthusiasts.
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Merchweiler Model Expo 2009
Here is a photo report of this years Merchweiler Model Expo. It is of course focused on aircraft subjects. It's amazing how many different high quality models are displayed on such shows. It's always very inspiring...
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1:32 The mouse behind the ace
Esteban Murador (ModelAces) has sent us some images of his fine looking 1:32 scale Bf 109 E-4 model. No it's not the Eduard kit, but the "old" Hasegawa one. Esteban choose to paint the aircraft in the colors of Adolf Galland's machine and added some historical notes to the article.
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1:32 He 51B Floatplane
Here's a look at Ryszard Holak's superb He 51B-2 floatplane fighter built from the Silver Wings resin kit.
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| October 29, 2009 |
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1:48 FM-2 Wildcat Correction Set
Steffen Arndt examines Vector's superb resin correction set designed for the HobbyBoss FM-2.
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1:48 F-2B Anniversary Decals
Platz are re-releasing on of their popular decal sheets that's been unavailable for some time - a striking F-2B JASDF 50th Anniversary scheme.
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