FINAL REVEAL : F4U-1/2 CORSAIR : TAMIYA : 1/48 SCALE MODEL

F4U-1/2 CORSAIR The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought, the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear, whose Corsairs were designated FG, and Brewster, designated F3A. The Corsair was designed and principally operated as a carrier-based aircraft, and entered service in…

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BRITISH HEAVY TANK CONQUEROR MARK 2 : DRAGON : 1/35 SCALE MODEL : IN BOX REVIEW

CONQUEROR MARK 2 The FV 214 Conqueror, also known as Tank, Heavy No. 1, 120 mm gun, Conqueror was a British heavy tank of the post-World War II era. It was developed as a response to the Soviet IS-3 heavy tank. The Conqueror’s main armament, an L1 120 mm gun,[1] was larger than the 20-pounder (83.4 mm) gun carried by its peer, the Centurion. The Conqueror’s role was to provide…

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FAIREY BARRACUDA : TRUMPETER : 1/48 SCALE MODEL : IN BOX REVIEW

FAIREY BARRACUDA The Fairey Barracuda was a British carrier-borne torpedo and dive bomber designed by Fairey Aviation. It was the first aircraft of this type operated by the Fleet Air Arm (FAA) of the Royal Navy to be fabricated entirely from metal. The Barracuda was developed as a replacement for the Fairey Albacore biplanes. Development was protracted due to the original powerplant intended for the type, the Rolls-Royce Exe, being cancelled.…

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FINAL REVEAL : A6M3 ZERO TYPE 22 : EDUARD : 1/48 SCALE MODEL

A6M3 ZERO TYPE 22 ProfiPACK edition kit of Japanese WWII naval fighter plane A6M3 Zero Type 22 in 1/48 scale. Kit represents A6M3 Zero Type 22 and 22a versions. The Mitsubishi A6M “Zero” is a long-range carrier-capable fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from 1940 to 1945.…

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ALVIS FV622 STALWART MK.2 : AIRFIX : 1/35 SCALE MODEL : IN BOX REVIEW

ALVIS FV622 STALWART MK.2 Product Info Build this impressive Alvis FV622 Stalwart Mk.2 in 1:35 scale and you’ll be able to appreciate the incredible performance of the original amphibious truck. With 211 pieces and three scheme options to choose from, this kit guarantees many happy hours at your workbench and is best for more experienced…

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FINAL REVEAL : SEPECAT JAGUAR GR.1/GR.1A : AIRFIX : 1/48 SCALE MODEL

SEPECAT JAGUAR GR.1/GR.1A In May 1965, the Defence Ministries of France and the UK agreed on a joint programme to develop a supersonic trainer and tactical strike aircraft. France had already decided upon the Brequet 1221 design and this, together with the Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour engine became the basis of the Jaguar.  Design leadership was with…

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SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE TR.9 : AIRFIX : 1/48 SCALE MODEL : IN BOX REVIEW

SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE TR.9 Product Info Surely no aviation modeller can resist the urge to build a Spitfire and this model kit features a two-seater design, inspired by the many experience flights around the UK today. In a chunky 1:48 scale, this kit is made up of 128 pieces with two scheme options – buy two…

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A6M3 ZERO TYPE 22 : EDUARD : 1/48 SCALE MODEL : IN BOX REVIEW

A6M3 ZERO TYPE 22 ProfiPACK edition kit of Japanese WWII naval fighter plane A6M3 Zero Type 22 in 1/48 scale. Kit represents A6M3 Zero Type 22 and 22a versions. The Mitsubishi A6M “Zero” is a long-range carrier-capable fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It was operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) from 1940 to 1945.…

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SEPECAT JAGUAR GR.1/GR.1A : AIRFIX : 1/48 SCALE MODEL : IN BOX REVIEW

SEPECAT JAGUAR GR.1/GR.1A In May 1965, the Defence Ministries of France and the UK agreed on a joint programme to develop a supersonic trainer and tactical strike aircraft. France had already decided upon the Brequet 1221 design and this, together with the Rolls-Royce/Turbomeca Adour engine became the basis of the Jaguar.  Design leadership was with…

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MIG-15 : IN BOX REVIEW : EDUARD : 1/72 SCALE

MiG-15 1/72

MIG-15 Manufacturer: Eduard Scale: 1/72 Box Release Date: 2014 New Tool Date: 2013 Presented By: Bobby Waldron Marking options: 5 Model dimension: Length: ?? Width: ?? Height: ?? Decals: Eduard PE parts: Yes Painting mask: Yes Resin parts: No Item No: 7057 The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 (Russian: Микоя́н и Гуре́вич МиГ-15; USAF/DoD designation: Type 14; NATO reporting name: Fagot)…

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