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As Airfix continues to recover from its 2006 bankruptcy, it is introducing a line of new 1/72 scale aircraft, including this Griffon-engined photo-reconnaisance Spitfire.
By Tom Foti
Published: December 18, 2009 |
 | Trumpeter has followed its big 1/32 F-100 with some smaller “Huns” in 1/48 and 1/72 scales. The first variant issued in these popular scales is the fighter-bomber F-100C. Trumpeter recognized the key differences between the C model and the more numerous D version – a different wing without landing flaps, and a different fin. This review covers both kits, which are nearly identical (except for size). Differences are in the level of surface detail, a few additional small parts in the 1/48 scale kit, and the decals. Paul Boyer built the 1/72 scale Hun; Jon Hergenrother built the 1/48 scale kit.
By Jon Hergenrother, Paul Boyer
Published: December 18, 2009 |
 | ICM has released a BM-13-16N Multi-ple Launch Rocket System vehicle, nicknamed Katyusha, based on its 1/35 scale Studebaker 6 x 6 cargo truck. By John Plzak
Published: December 18, 2009 |
 | There have been many kits of Supermarine’s iconic fighter, but few with as much detail and neat engineering as offered in Tamiya’s new 1/32 scale model.
By Jim Zeske
Published: December 18, 2009 |
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Just as Boeing modified the 707 airliner to create the E-3 Sentry for the U.S. Air Force, Minicraft added parts to its long-standing 707 kit to model the AWACS airframe.
By Chuck Davis
Published: December 18, 2009 |
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The Brigand replaced the Beaufighter as the Royal Air Force’s ground attack aircraft. The type served during the Malayan Emergency before being replaced by the Canberra.
By Walt Fink
Published: December 18, 2009 |
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The T-62 started life as an up-gunned version of the Soviet Union’s T-55. The newer tank’s 115mm main gun was the first smooth-bore cannon mounted on any tank.
By Aaron Skinner
Published: December 18, 2009 |
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At less than 7" long, ICM’s Type XXVIIB U-boat isn’t as big as Revell’s 1/72 Type VII or Gato-class submarines, but it still makes a grand model – and takes up a lot less shelf room, too!
By Charlie Scardon
Published: December 18, 2009 |
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Build Navy! Xtrakit’s 1/72 scale Scimitar fills a hole in many Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm collections. Supermarine’s tidy, single-seat jet fighter served from 1958 to 1969.
By Phil Pignataro
Published: December 18, 2009 |
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