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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
The 1/48th scale MiG 21 is my favorite Eduard model. It is highly detailed. It is not over engineered and does not pose un-expected design hurdles. Most of all it has almost endless attractive color schemes.
Here are two examples of the [...]
Two Lancaster models are presented here that differ in the engine layout and the H2S radar.
Tamiya's venerable Lancaster was criticized for the poor fit of parts, especially the engine nacelles to the wings and (wrongly) for the raised [...]
Eduard's 1/48 Zero series is similar to previous offerings by the company. Texture surface is excellent and there are plenty of details. However, the engineering of the kit and the quality control are not up to the high standard of [...]
Years ago, when Wingnut Wings was in business, I received the 1/32 Albatross D.V for review.
I chose the mount of Fritz Rumey with the black lines spiraling along the fuselage on white background. Instructions specified that there were two [...]
The French Mirage is among the most elegant aircraft ever produced. Kinetic managed to capture well the sleek lines of the Mirage 2000 variant.
The kit is good, but not trouble free. The fit of parts is has more to be desired. Whenever I [...]
A short run kit and a difficult build, but well worth the effort.
The gem of Tamiya's armor gems.
The 1/48th Hasegawa Skyhawk variants is a favorite model of mine. Although it has sparse cockpit detailing and some fit issues, the texture details are excellent. And most importantly, the model looks like the real aircraft when [...]
A nice kit by ICM. I chose to build the Malta Gladiator "Charity." The fit of parts is good, but the attachment of fuselage halves requires test fitting. The cockpit does not give a realistic impression. Probably, because of the [...]
One of Revell's Luftwaffe giants. Unlike Revell's previous Ju-88A-1, the A-4 with the longer wing span and overall more familiar features makes a better impression. However, the building process is marred by the crude parts resulting with [...]
