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 | It was not an easy build, but I did enjoy working on this model kit.
By Chris Oglesby
Published: September 7, 2011 |
 | This model kit holds fine exterior detailing and excellent resin components for the wheel wells, cockpit, and engine.
By Paul Boyer
Published: September 7, 2011 |
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In keeping with the standard set by previous 1/32 scale model kits, Tamiya’s Mustang includes a detailed Packard Merlin engine with magnets to align scale thin cowl covers.
By Jim Zeske
Published: September 7, 2011 |
 | For now, this is the go-to model kit for a 1/72 scale Hellcat, especially if you want the wings folded.
By Paul Boyer
Published: September 7, 2011 |
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HobbyBoss crammed a lot of detail into this model kit, including a detailed cockpit and landing-gear bays, JATO bottles, and a comprehensive set of underwing stores.
By Larry Schramm
Published: September 7, 2011 |
 | HobbyBoss’ model kit has a separate hood to show off a detailed turbo diesel engine, complete with fan warning placards.
By Aaron Skinner
Published: September 7, 2011 |
 | Not only is this finished model kit impressively large, but the engineering, options, and fit are top-notch and make for an enjoyable building experience.
By Aaron Skinner
Published: September 7, 2011 |
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Bronco’s model kit captures the distinctive Humber, and the see-through option makes it an interesting model.
By Michael Scharf
Published: September 7, 2011 |
 | Any modeler with some experience should be able to handle this model kit.
By John Plzak
Published: July 6, 2011 |
 | Easy construction, balanced with smart engineering and a good level of detail, will satisfy most modelers and give superdetailers a good start.
By Aaron Skinner
Published: July 6, 2011 |
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Cyber-hobby’s big-scale model kit abounds with detail. The well appointed cockpit includes a nice instrument panel and controls, and the gear legs are modeled correctly as mounted to the fuselage frame rather than the wing. The Daimler-Benz engine and machine guns finish the front.
By Larry Schramm
Published: July 6, 2011 |
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Using a combination of plastic and photoetched metal, Eduard has produced a well detailed model kit of the Soviet Bloc mainstay, including sharp wheel wells and a cockpit that looks ready for a pilot to climb in and takeoff.
By Al Jones
Published: July 6, 2011 |
 | Bronco’s model kit comprises more than 1,000 parts, including a photoetched-metal sheet with enough parts to rival the inventory of some aftermarket companies.
By John Plzak
Published: July 6, 2011 |
 | There’s really not much to the assembly of this model kit.
By Paul Boyer
Published: July 6, 2011 |
 | The kit features optional heavy-duty bogie wheels which have never been provided in other Sherman model kits.
By Jim Zeske
Published: July 6, 2011 |
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The lack of refueling lines is unfortunate, and adding a full set of photoetched-metal railings to this model kit would help the cluttered look of the real ship.
By Bruno Schielzeth
Published: July 6, 2011 |
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Airfix packs this model kit with options, including posable control surfaces, including the flaps, folded wings, and canopies open or closed.
By Matthew Walker
Published: July 6, 2011 |
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Molded in light gray plastic, this model kit sports excellent surface scribing, a large number of finely detailed parts, and a photoetched-metal sheet for the exhaust, HUD, and seat harness.
By Phil Pignataro
Published: July 6, 2011 |
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