Category Archives: Kit Reviews

Minicraft P-3C Orion, No. 1147, in 1/72nd scale by Paul Gasiorowski Escuadrilla Aeronaval de Exploración (EA6E) (Exploration naval Sqd) The first P-3 Orion entered service in 1962. It was based on Lockheed passenger aircraft the Electra, shortened in the nose and a MAD … Continue reading →

Minicraft PB4Y-1 Liberator in 1/72nd scale by Charlie Scardon   The Minicraft PB4Y-1 kit has been around for some time now and is one of five versions they offer. It was the best B-24 available until the advent of the Hasegawa … Continue reading →

Thundercals National Insignia and Data Decals for the P-47, No 48-005 by the Tick 48-005 Type 4 national Insignia and data Decals Pt1 for the P-47 Thunderbolt Besides enough insignia to do 9 complete aircraft in multiple configurations, there is plenty … Continue reading →

  Flagship Models 13 inch Seacoast Mortar, Model 1861 in 1/35th scale by Glenn Estry Kit is almost 100% resin except for two or three pieces of brass rod (for levers). Resin parts were so poorly molded, that trying to remove … Continue reading →

Airfix Boulton Paul Defiant Mk.I in 1/48th scale by Mike Hanlon Airfix has been on a roll in the last few years with multiple releases of newly tooled kits in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/24 scale. A most welcome release is … Continue reading →

Airfix De Havilland Comet 4B in 1/144th scale by Paul Gasiorowski The De Havilland Corporation needed to re-build the aviation industry in Great Britain after the war. The first advanced turbojet was to be designed as the D.H. 106 Comet … Continue reading →

Revell: 1/40th scale Nike Hercules Missile by Mark Murray First… a little History. This missile system was developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company, in conjunction with Bell Telephone Labs & Western Electric Company. Knowing that these last two companies were … Continue reading →