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31 May, 2012

Mark Davies reviews four new 1/72 scale Spitfire Mk.VII and Mk.VIII kits from A.Z. Models, with detailed examination of the parts, their accuracy and comparison with other 1/72 scale kits. 17 images are included.
Rodger Kelly examines Yellow Wings Decals 1/32 scale "U.S. Navy BF2C-1 Biplane VF-5B USS Ranger". Images of the decal sheets, the cover and instructions are included.

30 May, 2012

Cameron Lynch is back, this time with a Feature Article on building his 1/48 scale Airfix Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XII. Eleven images of the model both complete and under construction are included.
Glen Porter reviews the all-new 1/72 scale Airfix Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, including 14 images of the kit's plastic parts, box top and single marking scheme.
Rodger Kelly examines Yellow Wings Decals' 1/48 scale U.S. Navy Curtiss F11C-2/BF2C-2 VF-1B USS Saratoga 1937. Images of the two decal sheets and the instructions are included.
Andrew Steinbeck reviews Maestro Models' 1/72 scale Bombkapsel m/90 for SAAB 37 Viggen and SAAB JAS 39 Gripen, including images of the resin parts and the instructions.

29 May, 2012

Tomorrow, I will be heading to Canada for the 17th Annual Western Canadian Regional Model Contest to be held this Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Alberta Aviation Museum in Edmonton. Spencer Pollard from Military In Scale magazine will also be in attendance, as will artists Ron Volstad and Robert Bailey; and authors Tom Cockle, Gary Edmunston, Jim Carswell, Vic Scheuerman, and Mark Proulx. Amongst other attractions at the museum and the model show, Vintage Wings of Canada will have a Boeing Stearman on display and offering flights. P-51D Mustang attendance is pending. The Military Vehicle Preservation group will also have their vehicles on display at the museum. This will be the first Canadian model show that I have attended, and I look forward to catching up with everyone there during our Q&A session or prowling the aisles. For more information, you can visit the Western Canadian Regional Model Contest website.
Cameron Lynch presents five images plus a reference photo of his 1/72 scale Hasegawa P-51B Mustang, improved using Hawkeye's resin wing.
Rodger Kelly has the last of his batch of Signifer reviews tonight with their 1/32 scale P-51 Mustang wheels set.
Andrew Steinbeck examines Maestro Models' 1/72 scale decals for shark-mouthed SAAB A32A Lansen, 32061. Images of the decals and the instructions are included.

28 May, 2012

Yufei Mao presents a big photo Feature on super detailing and correcting his Airfix 1/72 scale Sukhoi Su-27P. 88 images are included.
Mark Davies examines Czech Master Resin's 1/72 scale S.N.C.A.S.E. SE Mistral - the French version of the Vampire. 16 images of the kit's multimedia parts, decals and box top are included.
Rodger Kelly reviews Signifer's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 E exhausts, including images of the resin parts and the packaging.

25 May, 2012

Ted Taylor has a detailed construction article on his new Italeri 1/35 scale Vosper Motor Torpedo Boat on his Ted's Modelworks HobbyVista site. 26 images are included.
Mark Davies reviews A.Z. Models five new 1/72 scale Hurricane Mk.II and Mk.IV kits, with detailed examination of the parts, their accuracy and comparison with other 1/72 scale kits. 25 images are included.
G.W.H has announced the forthcoming release of a 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu on skis. Images have been posted to a Preview page.
Rodger Kelly examines Signifer's 1/48 scale resin exhaust pipes for Tamiya's Fieseler Fi 156 Storch.

24 May, 2012

Paul Coudeyrette presents 18 images of his 1/32 scale HobbyBoss F-84G Thunderjet. He must like these kits, as it is the third that he has built!
Brad Fallen reviews Pegasus Models' 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, including 20 images of the kit parts, decals, box top and instructions.
Rodger Kelly examines Signifer's 1/48 scale multimedia Forked Lift USAAF WWII. Seven images of the kit parts, the painted model and instructions are included.
Rob Baumgartner reviews Windsock Datafile 150 - Phönix C.I by Paolo Varriale. An image of the cover is included.

23 May, 2012

Tonight I review Tamiya's reissued 1/48 scale Avro Lancaster B.Mk.I/III and Dambuster / Grand Slam Bomber kits. 12 images are included.
For our Australian visitors, Scale ACT '12 will be held this weekend at a new location, Kaleen High School, 108 Baldwin Drive, Kaleen, Australian Capital Territory. This two day modelling event features scale model displays; competition (including special themed categories and awards, such as for the Best Aussie Model and our 40th anniversary category); local and interstate traders; a swap 'n sell for second-hand kits; books and accessories. More details are available by following this link to ACTSMS's website.

22 May, 2012

Ray Rimell has sent two images of his 1/32 scale Wingnut Wings Albatros D.V, which features in the new Windsock Worldwide Modelling Special: Building the Wingnut Wings Albatros D.V/D.VA.
Christian Lehmann presents a new Construction Feature on his 1/72 scale Academy (mostly) Falklands War Dassault Super Entendard. 19 images are included.
Rob Baumgartner reviews AZ Models' 1/48 scale Gotha G.V, including 16 images of this kit parts, decals and box top.
Rodger Kelly examines Xtradecals' 1/48 scale "Yanks with Roundels Part 3 - Hellcat, Avenger, Corsair". Images of the cover sheet, decals and instructions are included.

21 May, 2012

Tonight I review GWH's 1/48 scale P-61A Black Widow Glass Nose version. Images of the new and revised parts are included.
I have also reviewed Eduard's 1/48 scale Brassin P-61 Wheel set. Images of the resin and photo-etched parts are included.
Jeff Brundt presents nine images and a description of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa A-7E Corsair II.
On Missing-Lynx, We have a new batch of reviews from Cookie Sewell:
- Dragon's 1/35 scale Ardel-Rheinmetall 8.8 cm Pak 43 Waffentraeger.
- Dragon's 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf. A 4.Serie/La.S.
- ICM's 1/35 scale BM-13-16N WWII Soviet Multiple Launch Rocket System
- Dragon's 1/72 scale Sd.Kfz. 171 Panther Ausf. D Early Production. This is an all-new kit having nothing in common with Dragon's earlier small-scale Panthers.
- Dragon's 1/72 scale Sd.Kfz. 263 Funkspaehwagen (8-rad)
MMiR #56 has just been released. You can see the cover and a list of contents right now on Ampersand Publishing'a website. They are also having a summer blowout sale with selected book and magazine titles at 50% off. Once again, details are available on the website.
For those concerned about the broken links to some of HyperScale's older reviews, I have now addressed the issue. As part of an ongoing rationalisation plan, I have been wanting to bring all the reviews and review indexes under the HyperScale domain name for some time now, but another year has passed without finding the time so I have renewed the kitreview.com domain for another year.
It was also brought to my attention that I had an old link for Anzac Steel on HyperScale's main page. I have fixed this now.

...and don't forget to catch the latest book, accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on Target"

18 May, 2012

Tonight I have posted four photos of my completed and painted Tamiya 1/48 scale Il-2 Shturmovik to the Gallery.
I also have a review of ADV Models' 1/48 scale Fiat G.91Y Yankee, including 21 images of the kit's resin, photo-etched, cast brass and vacform parts, decals and box top.
I also examine the newest book in Valiant Wings Publishing's Airframe and Miniature Series, "The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D and Ta 152: A Complete Guide to the Luftwaffe's Last Piston-Egine Fighters Fighter".

17 May, 2012

Raul Corral presents 12 images of his 1/72 scale Revell F-18E Super Hornet in the Gallery.
Rodger Kelly reviews Barracuda Studios' 1/32 scale P-51 Paper Drop Tanks for Tamiya's beautiful kit. Images of the instructions and the resin parts are included.
Brad Fallen examines AIMS Decals' 1/32 scale "Korean War Mustangs". Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
Hannants announces that it has purchased the entire stock of decals and resin accessories from the Aviation Workshop/Model Alliance of Ardington, Oxon who have ceased trading. All this stock has now been transferred to Lowestoft and as soon as it has been sorted out a further announcement will be made.
We have also received a farewell message from the Aviation Workshop team, which may be seen by following this link.

16 May, 2012

On Testor's ScaleWorkshop, Frank Cuden has a description and three images of his 1/144 scale Welsh Models C-119 Flying Boxcar.
Jean-Luc Mauméjean brings us five images of his 1/48 scale CyberHobby Messerschmitt Bf 110 D.
Mark Davies reviews Czech Master Resin's new 1/72 scale de Havilland Vampire FB-30 and FB.31 kits, including images of the kit's resin and photo-etched parts, decals and box tops.
Brad Fallen examines AIMS 1/48 scale decals, "Auntie Ju" for Revell's big Junkers Ju 52. Images of the cover, instructions and decals are included.
The current topic on Theme Pics, "Now on my Workbench",. is still going strong. Show us whatever you are working on at the moment, whether it is finished or now. We'll look forward to seeing your latest projects here soon!

15 May, 2012

I am pleased to announce that I will be attending Squadron EagleQuest XXI from Thursday 21 June to Saturday 23 June at the Embassy Suites DFW Airport Outdoor World Hotel, Grapevine Texas. I was also guest at this friendly show in 2010 and had a great time. While I am there I will be presenting a few sessions, including a Q&A. More information is offered on the registration form, available by following this link. I'll look forward to catching up with old friends and meeting new modellers there.

Brad Fallen reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale I-16 Type 10 over Spain Limited Edition Dual Combo, including 26 images of the kit parts, decals and box top.
Piotr Dmitruk brings us the tale of his apparently cursed "Double Trouble" project - two 1/72 scale Czech Master Resin Hughes 1Bs. 19 images and a description are included.
Eric Duval presents nine images of his Wingnut WIngs 1/32 scale Albatros D.V in the Gallery.
Ken Bowes examines Balkan Models' 1/72 scale Su-25 Frogfoots and 1/48 scale MiG-21 Exercise Markings decals. Images of the covers, instructions and decal sheets are included.

14 May, 2012

On Missing-Lynx, Cookie Sewell reviews some new releases:

...and don't forget to check out the outstanding work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too.

11 May, 2012

Tonight, I present a side-by-side comparison between the 1/48 Accurate Miniatures and Tamiya Il-2 Shturmovik kits. The question of whether Tamiya's forthcoming Il-2 Shturmovik will really be that much better than Accurate Miniatures' 1997 kit has been asked several times on HyperScale's Plane Talking Forum. I'll tell you what I think, but lots of photos are included to help you make up your own mind too!
Roy Sutherand has requested that anyone who has purchased the BarracudaCast 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang Cockpit Sidewall Set, please visit the Barracuda Studios blog page for some important additional information about installation.

10 May, 2012

Pierre Giustiniani brings us six images of his Wingnut Wings 1/32 scale Albatros D.Va.
Ayhan Toplu presents 17 images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Spitfire Mk.Vb/Trop in the Gallery.
Rodger Kelly reviews Xtradecals' 1/48 scale "Yanks with Roundels Part 2 - US Aircraft in Fleet Air Arm Service Wildcat, Hellcat, Avenger, Corsair". Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
Sinuhe Hahn reviews the recent book from Kecay, "Japanese Aircraft In Foreign Service Volume 1" by Jacek Jackiewicz and Severyn Fleischer. An image of the cover and a sampe spread are included.

9 May, 2012

Ken Bowes reviews three sets of Eduard BRASSIN Russian and Soviet weapons in 1/48 scale - UB-16/UB32 Rocket Launchers, AA-1 Alkali AAMs and B-8M1 Rocket Launchers. Images of the resin and photo-etched parts and the instructions are included.
Rodger Kelly examines Ventura Decals' 1/48 scale "RNZAF PV-1 Venturas Pacific Theatre No 1 (BR) Squadron, June and November 1943". Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
On Missing-Lynx, I review Tasca's brand-new 1/35 scale U.S. Tank Recovery Vehicle M32B1, including 17 images of the kit's plastic parts, multimedia content, decals and box top.
I have posted a brief description of my visit to the 2012 NSW Scale Model Competition and Expo last weekend, with 30 pictures of some of the military models on the tables.
Paul Handel has added information to his Anzac Steel "Humber 1 ton CT Truck in Australian Service" article with the identification of the vehicle in the final photo. Thanks to Richard Coutts-Smith and Barrie Wilson for filling in the gap.

...and don't forget to catch the latest book, accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on Target"

8 May, 2012

Roland Sachsenhofer presents 14 images and a description of his 1/72 scale Hasegawa Kawanishi H8K Emily in the Gallery.
Rodger Kelly reviews AJ Press' Fighting Units in Color 2, "Polish Mustang Units Polish Wing HQs and Nos. 303, 306, 309, 515 and 316 Squadrons in Britain" by Wojtek Matusiak and Zbigniew Kolacha. An image of the cover plus several sample spreads are included.
James Fahey examines Pheon Models' decals for Roden’s 1/32 Siemens Schuckert D.III. Images of the cover and the instructions are included.

7 May, 2012

I have posted 55 pictures and a brief description of my visit to the 2012 NSW Scale Model Competition and Expo this weekend.

4 May, 2012

Today I present a step-by-step illustrated report on building Tamiya's forthcoming 1/48 scale Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik. 38 captioned photos describe the assembly of the test shot.
ADH Books' website is now carrying the range of Kecav reference books and also Barracuda Studios' "Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks - 365th Fighter-Bomber Group in Words, Pictures and Illustrations" by Don Barnes, John Crump & Roy Sutherland.

3 May, 2012

Jung-ju, Jung brings us eight images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa F-4B Phantom in the Gallery.
Brad Fallen reviews Iliad Designs' 1/48 scale decals, Canadian Built Mosquitos, including images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet.
Glen Porter examines Kagero Publishing's recent book, Japanese Heavy Cruiser Tone - Super Drawings in 3D. An image of the cover is included.
For modellers around Sydney and Wollongong, the NSW Scale Model Show and Competition will be held this weekend, 5 and 6 May, at the Koonawarra Community Centre, Fowlers Road, ten minutes south of Wollongong. More details may be found on IPMA's website.

2 May, 2012

Manuel Soriano presents 21 images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Nieuport Ni-11 in the Gallery.
Phil Parsons reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Brassin wheel wells for their MiG-21 kits. 12 images of the resin and photo-etched parts are included.
Mark Davies examines Hobby Collective's 1/72 scale decals, "UH-60J – JASDF 40th Anniversary". Images of the cover, instructions and decals are included.

1 May, 2012

Aleksandar Andric presents his 1/72 scale Special Hobby Fairey Firefly Mk.I in a short new Feature Article with 12 images.
Phil Parsons resviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Brassin MiG-21BIS Exhaust Nozzle and MiG-21BIS interior set for the Eduard kit. 21 images are included.
Mark Davies examines Iliad Design's 1/72 scale P-38J/L Lightning decals, including images of the instructions and the decals themselves.

30 April, 2012

Matt Odom presents 20 images and a description of his 1/32 scale Trumpeter SBD-5 Dauntless.
Mark Davies reviews Valom's new 1/72 scale Saunders Roe Cloud. 22 images of the kit's plastic, resin and photo-etched parts, plus box top and decals are included.
Rodger Kelly examines the recent book, "Polish Wings No. 15 Supermarine Spitfire IX Part 2 - 1944-1946". Images of the cover and several sample pages are included.

27 April, 2012

Mick Evans builds the new 1/72 scale High Planes Models Dassault Mirage IIIO in a new Feature Article with 10 images.
Mike McCabe presents a short Feature Article on the history and building of the rescue of Umberto Nobile and the crew of Italia by the Soviet icebreaker Krasin in 1/700 scale. Seven images are included.
Mark Davies reviews Czech Master Resin's all-new 1/72 scale Bristol Sycamore helicopter kit, including 15 images of the kit's resin, photo-etched and vacform parts, decals and box top.
Rodger Kelly examines BarracudaCast's 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang cockpit update set, including images of the resin parts and instructions.
Rob Baumgartner reviews Windsock Datafile 151 - Albatros D.V/D.Va at War by Colin Owers. An image of the book's cover is included.

ANZAC Day - 25 April, 2012

Bruce Salmon builds Hasegawa's 1/48 scale two-seater Skyhawk as a New Zealand Post-Kahu TA-4K. 30 photos, including eleven reference images, accompany Bruce's detailed text.

On ANZAC Steel, Paul Handel brings us a new reference article, "M113A1 Fire Support Vehicle". Ten images are included.

Mark Davies reviews Valom's 1/72 scale Fokker F.VIIb / 3m "Southern Cross". 16 images of the kit parts, decals and box top are included.

Rodger Kelly examines BarracudaCast's 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang instrument panel, including images of the resin parts and instructions.

Brad Fallen reviews AIMS 1/48 scale Heinkel He 177 A-3 and A-5 decals. Images of the decal sheet and instructions are included.

24 April, 2012

Ed Kinney presents eight images of his newly completed Zoukei-Mura 1/32 scale Skyraider in the Gallery.

Mark Davies reviews Czech Master Resin's 1/72 scale De Havilland Sea Venom FAW.21/22/53 and the separately available Sea Venom "Folding Wings". 27 images of the resin and photo-etched parts, decals, box top and instructions are included.

Rodger Kelly examines BarracudaCast's 1/32 scale replacement resin sidewalls for Tamiya's 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang kit. Images of the resin parts and the instructions are included.

Rodger also reviews Zotz Decals' 1/32 scale "USAF A-1H/J Skyraider in the Vietnam War". Images of the decals, the instructions and the cover are included.

23 April, 2012

Tonight I review a set of test shot sprues from Tamiya's forthcoming 1/48 scale Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik in detail . 57 photos of the kit's plastic parts accompany the text. Later in the week I will conduct a side-by-side comparison with the Accurate Miniatures Il-2m3 kit.

20 April, 2012

Tonight I review the new book from BarracudaGraphs - "Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks - 365th Fighter-Bomber Group in Words, Pictures and Illustrations" by Don Barnes, John Crump and Roy Sutherland. An image of the cover plus several sample pages are included.

We have a triple treat from Ted Taylor tonight. He has built Revell's new 1/72 scale Halifax, and the 1/48 PV-1 Ventura, AND the 1/24 scale London Taxi. These may all be viewed on a new page on his HobbyVista website, "Ted's Modelworks".

On their website, Silver Wings has posted a build guide to their 1/32 scale Fairey Flycatcher by Doug Nelson with 38 photos.

18 April, 2012

Andy Brown presents six images and a description of his new Airfix 1/72 scale Canadair Sabre F.Mk.4 in the Gallery.

Phil Parsons examines Eduard's 1/48 scale BRASSIN B-8M1 Rocket Launcher and Loading Cart. Images of the resin parts, instructions and packaging are included.

Rodger Kelly reviews Zotz Decals' 1/32 scale "U.S. Navy A-1/H/J Skyraiders at War". Images of the instructions and both decal sheets are included.

17 April, 2012

I have the second of this week's late-war Luftwaffe jets tonight with Revell's 1/32 scale Heinkel He 162 A-2 in the Gallery. Five images and a description are included.

Rodger Kelly reviews AMS / Zotz's 1/32 scale A-4C Skyhawk conversion for Trumpeter's A-4E kit. Images of all the resin parts and decals are included.

Rob Baumgartner examines Windsock Worldwide Vol.28, No.1 - Jan / Feb 2012, including an image of the cover.

16 April, 2012

Tonight I present five images and a description of my Hasegawa 1/48 scale Arado Ar 234 C-3, finished as the first C series prototype, V19.

Ra'anan Weiss brings us 15 images of his Tamiya 1/32 scale P-51D Mustang finished in striking Israeli markings.

On Missing-Lynx, Kirk Olsen's Gallery entry descrbes two methods for applying Zimmerit, using Testor's 1/35 scale Elefant and Tamiya's Brummbar as examples.

I review Inside the Armour's new 1/35 scale Churchill ARV Mk.II conversion, including six photos of the parts.

Rob Baumgartner examines Kagero's Mini-Topcolours 8 "Barbarossa", which comprises a 20 page book plus decals for 18 vehicles in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 scales.

...and don't forget to check out the outstanding work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too.

13 April, 2012

Rafi Ben-Shahar likes Eduard's 1/48 scale MiG-21 kits that he has built seven of them so far! Rafi's seven models are shown tonight in the Gallery.

Glen Porter reviews High Planes Models' 1/72 scale Mirage IIIO, including 21 images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

Ken Bowes examines Fox Two's book, Panavia Tornado The Tornado IDS/ECR (Luftwaffe) in the 21st Century. An image of the cover plus five sample spreads are included.

fündekals is a new decal company that is launching with four new releases in three scales. Subjects include Spitfires, P-51 Mustangs, and a P-40N Warhawk. Images of the subjects and the decal sheets have been posted to a Preview page.

12 April, 2012

Dieter Wiegmann has built a test shot of Revell's forthcoming 1/72 scale B-17F Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle". Eight images have been posted to the Gallery.

Glen Porter reviews Dragon's 1/72 scale De Havilland Sea Venom FAW.21, including 17 images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

Ken Bowes examines Fairy Model's 1/48 scale Su-27 Flanker Family Vacform Canopies. Images of the vacform and resin parts are included.

On Thursday 12 April at 7:00pm U.S. Eastern Time, I will be joining Hawkeye Voigt on his Internet radio show, the Plastic Scale Modeling Hour. You can listen or join in for a chat, as we will be live on air.

11 April, 2012

Bill Cronk presents 12 images of his Revell-Monogram 1/48 scale Heinkel He 111 "Kanonenboot".

Phil Parsons examines Eduard's Brassin 1/48 scale R-27T/T1 AA-10 Alamo-B missile set. Eleven images, including a comparison with the equivalent Academy parts, are included.

Mark Davies reviews Aviaeology Decals' "RCAF Beaufighters Canadians in Coastal Command #1", available in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Seven images of the instructions and the 1/72 scale decal sheets are included.

10 April, 2012

Mike Prince presents a new Feature Article on building Trumpeter's 1/32 scale Skyhawk and converting it to an RAN A-4G. 17 images are included.

Mark Davies reviews RES-IM's 1/72 scale L-13 Blanik Cockpit Set for Eduard/Profiline kits. Images of the resin parts and the instructions are included.

Silver Wings has sent Preview information and 22 images of their new resin 1/32 scale Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA.

9 April, 2012

Dejan Lukic presents a short Feature on his 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 T-2 built using Eduard's kit and Alley Cat's resin conversion.

Phil Parsons reviews Eduard's 1/144 scale MiG 21SMT Dual Combo, including images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

Mark Davies examines three new releases from RES-IM - a cockpit set, wheel well replacement and ejector seat for RV's 1/72 scale MiG-23. Images of all the resin parts, unpainted and painted, are included.

Frank de Sisto's "Time on Target" product review Forum on Missing-Lynx has just hit the 1,000 review mark. Congratulations to Frank on this milestone.

Cookie Sewell reviews several new releases:

...and don't forget to check out the outstanding work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too.

6 April, 2012

Alexandre Vidigal presents Tamiya's 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-3 in the Gallery. Eleven images are included.

Jerry Boucher returns with artwork of B-25J Mitchell "Sunday Punch".

Tonight I examine six 1/48 and 1/32 scale Scale Aircraft Conversion white metal undercarriage sets, including a description and photos of actually installing one set on Hasegawa's 1/48 scale Arado Ar 234 C.

Mark Davies also reviews three 1/72 scale white metal undercarriage replacements from Scale Aircraft Conversions, 72039 – P-39 Airacobra, RQ-4B Global Hawk and E-2C Hawkeye. Images of the white metal parts are included.

5 April, 2012

Jerry Boucher presents a new piece of artwork in the Gallery - Iyojo Fujita's A6M2b in combat with P-36 fighters over Pearl Harbour on December the 7th, 1941.

Alexandre Vidigal brings us 26 images of his 1/48 scale Tamiya Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-7/Trop wearing interesting hybrid camouflage.

Rodger Kelly examines a new book from Stratus - MMP, "Japanese Experimental Transport Aircraft of the Pacific War in WWII" by Giuseppe Picarella . An image of the cover plus seven sample pages are included.

Mark Davies reviews a selection of 1/72 scale vacform replacement canopies from Pavla. Images of the packaging and parts are included.

4 April, 2012

Tonight I review Eduard's 1/72 scale Hellcat Mk,I / Mk.II Dual Combo package, including images of the kit's marking options, decals, photo-etched parts and box top.

Roland Sachsenhofer presents 16 images of his 1/72 scale Eduard Limited Edition B-24D Liberator in the Gallery.

We have Preview images and information on True Details 1/48 scale PV-1 Ventura resin cockpit. This is available now from Squadron for $17.09.

3 April, 2012

Roland Sachsenhofer presents 12 images of his Special Hobby 1/32 scale A5M4 Claude in the Gallery.

Mark Davies reviews Platz's 1/72 scale T-33 Shooting Star and the separately available colour photo-etched fret. 15 images are included.

Rodger Kelly examines SAM Publications' new book, "Carrier Strike - US Naval Air-Power at Sea". An image of the cover plus eight sample pages are included.

The current topic on Theme Pics, "Now on my Workbench",. is still going strong. Show us whatever you are working on at the moment, whether it is finished or now. We'll look forward to seeing your latest projects here soon!

2 April, 2012

Roland Sachsenhofer presents ten images of his Hobbycraft 1/48 scale P-59A Airacomet in the Gallery.

Phil Parsons reviews HobbyBoss' 1/72 scale F-14A Tomcat. 21 images of the kit's parts, decals, instructions and box art are included.

Shesto has sent Preview information and an image of their Rotacraft Accessory Sets.

On Missing-Lynx, I review Tamiya's brand new 1/48 scale Russian Heavy Tank JS-2, including 18 images of the kit's parts, decals and box top.

Harvey Low presents his Pit Road 1/35 Japanese Army Type 92 Heavy Armoured Car (early version) in the Gallery.

...and don't forget to catch the latest book, accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on Target"

30 March, 2012

Ted Taylor has a new article on Italeri's 1/35 scale ELCO 80 ft Torpedo Boat PT596X Ted has provided a description plus 32 photos of the model under construction and completed on his "Ted's Modelworks" HobbyVista site.

29 March, 2012

Larry Davis presents three images of his 1/32 scale Czech Models RF-80A Shooting Star, made with the True Details conversion.

Phil Parsons reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Limited Edition Su-27 Flanker B. More than 40 images of the kit's plastic and resin parts, photo-etch and marking instructions are included, plus a discussion about value.

Tonight I examine Ultracast's 1/48 scale replacement resin PV-1 Ventura wheels with covered and uncovered hubs. Images of the resin parts are included.

Jennings Helig has sent images, a description and purchasing information on his new 1/32 scale Albatros Nail Head Decals.

28 March, 2012

Brett Harvey presents his 1/48 scale Classic Airframes Fiat CR.42 and CR.42N kits in the Gallery.

Tonight I have posted the second of my Luft '46 pigeon pair, Planet Models' 1/48 scale Blohm und Voss P.211, in the Gallery. Four images and a description are provided.

Mark Davies reviews Sword's two new 1/72 scale Curtiss Seamew kits. 21 images are included.

We have Preview information and images of MUSTHAVE!'s next 1/48 scale release, a North American F-86K Sabre.

27 March, 2012

Tonight I present four images and a description of my 1/48 scale Planet Models Heinkel P.1077 Julia in the Gallery.

Ted Taylor has built Revell's new 1/24 scale London Bus. Ted has provided a detailed description plus 21 photos of the model under construction on his "Ted's Modelworks" HobbyVista site.

Mark Davies reviews Sword's 1/72 scale Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXe, LF Mk.XVIe & LF Mk.XVIe Bubble-Top kits. 29 images, including reference and comparison photos, are included.

We have Preview information and images on the latest releases from Special Hobby, MPM and Azur in various scales.

26 March, 2012

Jim Maas reviews MMP Books' "Consolidated Mess - The Illustrated Guide to Nose-turreted B-24 Production Variants in USAAF Combat Service" by Alan Griffith. Images of the cover and seven sample pages are included.

I have archived HyperScale's "What's New" entries from October 2011 to the end of February 2012. You may access this archive and all the others back to 2008 from the links at the bottom of the page. All other content may be found in the Indexes.

23 March, 2012

Frank Mitchell presents his scratch built 1/32 scale Blackburn Blackburn in his latest Feature Article. 21 images of the model both complete and under construction are included.

Mark Davies reviews Sword's 1/72 scale Nakajima Ki 44-II Shoki (Tojo). 16 images of the kit's plastic and resin parts, colour photo-etch, decals, marking schemes and box top are included.

We have Preview information and images of the standard and Premium editions of the Encore 1/232 scale Protected Cruiser USS Olympia. Images of the plastic, timber and metal parts are included.

22 March, 2012

Mike Prince presents his detailed and corrected 1/32 scale Revell Mirage IIIO in RAAF markings. 21 images of the model are included.

Mark Davies reviews Sword's 1/72 scale Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden Type 21, with 20 images of the kit's box top, plastic and resin parts, decals and colour schemes.

The third book from Valiant Wings Publishing, The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D & Ta 152-A Complete Guide To The Luftwaffe’s Last Piston Engine Fighters by Richard A Franks is now available. To order go to www.valiant-wings.co.uk or call +44 1234 273434. The book will also be available from all good specialist bookshops, hobby stores and ADH Books. If you’ve preordered a copy these will all be shipped by close of business Thursday 22nd March.

MasterCasters has sent information and images of six new and forthcoming accessories for Italeri's 1/35 scale S-Boot, previously produced by Cammett.

21 March, 2012

Jamie Haggo presents two images of his 1/48 scale Great Wall Hobby P-61A Black Widow in the Gallery.

Simon Gosling brings us four images of his scratch built 1/14 scale Apollo Lunar Module.

Mark Davies reviews Sword's new 1/72 scale P-47N Thunderbolt, including images of the plastic, resin and photo-etched parts. Is this the best P-47N in 1/72 scale yet released?

Phil Parsons examines Eduard's 1/48 scale BRASSIN R-27R/R1 AA-10 Alamo-A missile set. Images of the cover, the instructions, the resin and photo-etched parts are included.

20 March, 2012

We have Preview information about a new 1/32 scale Heinkel He 111 H conversion for the Revell He 111 P from Large Scale Conversion Models. Images of the parts under construction and complete are included.

Tonight I review the HobbyBoss 1/48 scale F3H-2 Demon, including 26 images of the kit's plastic parts, photo-etch, decals and box top.

...and the debut decals from Furball Aero Design – "Screamn' Demons", F3H-2/F3H-2M Part 1 in 1/48 scale, reviewed here last month by Jim Rotrame, will be perfect for this kit too.

Rob Baumgartner examines the new release from MMP Books' Maritime series, "Austro-Hungarian Submarines in WWI" by Jiri Novak. Images of the cover and a sample spread are included.

19 March, 2012

Is it a bomb? Is it a plane? Well, it is in 1/35 scale! I have posted five images and a description of my Bronco 1/35 scale Fieseler Fi 103 RE-4 Piloted Fying Bomb to the Missing-Lynx Gallery.

Mark Davies reviews Caracal Models' 1/72 scale MQ-9 Reaper decals. Images of the cover, instructions and the decal sheet are included.

We have Preview images and information for three forthcoming Kagero books - He 111 Ps of KG 27, Luftwaffe's Baptism of Fire and Pz.Kpfw. VI Tiger. All the books include decals.

I review MMP Books newest military release, "Into the Valley – The Valentine Tank and Derivatives 1938-1960" by Dick Taylor. Images of the cover plus six sample spreads are included.

Cookie Sewell examines three new small scale releases:

...and don't forget to check out the outstanding work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too.

16 March, 2012

Barracuda Studios' new book, "Thunderbolts of the Hell Hawks", is available for shipping today. Roy Sutherland has supplied images and information on the book, and this has been posted to a Preview page.

Tonight I review Tarangus' 1/48 scale SAAB A32A Lansen, including 20 images of the kit parts, decals and box top. I also examine Maestro Models' aftermarket Lansen decals in the same review.

A2Zee Models has sent Preview images and informaiton on the new 1/48 scale Vickers Vimy kit, and the Montex kits that will now be offered under the Alley Cat range. 46 images are included.

15 March, 2012

Tonight I review Tamiya's brand new 1/72 scale Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero. 21 images of the kit parts, decals and box top are included.

Dario Giuliano presents four images of his Fine Molds' 1/72 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4/Trop in the Gallery.

Mark Davies examines Maestro Models' 1/72 scale SAAB J29 Tunnan Access Ladder. Images of the packaging, the instructions and the photo-etched parts are included.

Mark Peacock advises that the next book from Valiant Wing, "The Focke-Wulf Fw 190D & Ta 152 - A Complete Guide To The Luftwaffe’s Last Piston-Engine Fighters", has been expanded from 128 to 164 pages owing to the sheer weight of information available on both types. Cover price remains £17.95 per copy. More details are available on the Preview page, or from Valiant Wings' website.

14 March, 2012

Great Wall Hobby has provided information and images of their next kit release - a 1/48 scale P-61A Black Widow with clear nose, top turret and a number of important corrections. You can see more details and images on the Preview page.

Ray Rimell has sent two images of his 1/32 scale Wingnut Wings Rumpler C.IV, which will appear in the April issue of Windsock Worldwide.

Mark Davies reviews four new 1/72 scale Sea Vixen cockpit and nose upgrade sets from Pavla for the new Dragon kit. Images of the parts are included.

David Veres examines a new book from Specialty Press, "Soviet Tactical Aviation" by Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov. An image of the cover is included.

Jeff Garrity advises that Rare Plane Detective is having a three-day decal sale, starting today and running until March 16. Check it out!

13 March, 2012

Mark Davies presents a short Feature Article on his 1/72 scale CMR Jet Provost T.3. Seven images accompany Mark's text.

Tonight I review Freightdog Models' 1/72 scale Halifax B.II Improvement Set, including images of the 22 resin parts.

Mark Davis reviews Pavla's 1/72 scale Martin Baker Mk.1 T-10F Ejection Seats for MB.339. Images of the resin parts are included.

In industry news, Sprue Brothers LLC has acquired Great Models Webstore. More details may be found by following this link.

12 March, 2012

Mark Davies reviews Admiral's 1/72 scale Vought F6U-1 Pirate Early & Late Version kits. Images of the kits' plastic and resin parts, decals, photo-etch and box tops are included.

Czech Master Resin has sent Preview images and information on their new 1/72 scale Sea Venom kits, due out in the coming days.

On Missing-Lynx, I review Tamiya's new 1/35 scale T-55 Enigma, including eight images of the kit parts, decals and box top

...and don't forget to catch the latest book, accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on Target"

9 March, 2012

In the Gallery, Chris Heugl brings us five images of his 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 K-4 in a diorama setting.

Squadron has sent Preview images and information on three new 1/48 scale SuperScale decal sheets covering A-37 Dragonflys and P-61 Black Widows.

Mark Davies reviews A.Z. Models' 1/144 scale Tupolev Tu-134. Images of the kit's plastic and photo-etched parts, decals and the box top are included.

8 March, 2012

I have just fixed a couple of related problems that I found. The Kinetic S-2 Tracker review had been overwritten by the Kinetic Greyhound review, and the latter had been uploaded with the wrong file name. The are now both restored to the right place:

We are continuing to see some great models from HyperScale's visitors on the Plastic Pics Forum. Check 'em out, and post some of your own!

7 March, 2012

Alan Price presents two images of his 1/72 scale Airfix Vickers Valiant in the Gallery.

Mark Davies reviews A.Z. Models' 1/144 scale Yak-40 kits, both civilian and military. Images of the kit's parts, decals and the two box tops are included.

6 March, 2012

In the Reference Library, Dwayne Holt presents an interview with Lt. Leon "Woodie" Spears, Original Tuskegee Fighter Pilot and Red Tail Angel. The article includes two photos and artwork.

Dana Bell has sent information and images on his new book, Aircraft Pictorial No. 4, F4F and FM Wildcat.

Mark Davies reviews Pavla's 1/72 scale Robinson R-22 helicopter, including images of the resin, photo-etched and vacform parts; plus the box top, decals and instructions.

5 March, 2012

Paul Coudeyrette's latest model in the Gallery is Hasegawa's 1/32 scale P-47D Thunderbolt in French markings.

Mark Davies reviews Xtradecals' new 1/72 scale markings for the Handley Page Halifax B.II, B.II Series 1A & B.II Series 1A Special. Images of the instructions and the decal sheet are included.

On Missing Lynx, I have posted four images and a description of my 1/35 scale BT-7M Model 1937 based on Tamiya's kit with Rhino Armour Models' conversion.

Cookie Sewell reviews two forthcoming releases:

...and don't forget to check out the outstanding work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too.

1 March, 2012

Pedro Chiappe presents his artwork of a Junkers Ju 87 D-3 Stuka on the Eastern Front in 1942.

Larry Davis has sent an additional five images of his 1/32 scale Kinetic F-86F Sabre. I have added these to his Gallery from earlier this week.

Rob Baumgartner reviews Kagero Publishing's new book in their "Legends of Aviation in 3D" series, Fokker Dr.I. Images of the cover and seven sample pages are included.

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