Duel Under the Stars
by: Fay Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Fay Baker takes a look at WW2 through the words of someone who was there. This offering from Pen and Sword is titled 'Duel Under the Stars - The Memoir Of A Luftwaffe Night Pilot In World War II by Wilhelm Johnen'.
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Battle of Britain Broadcaster
by: Fay Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Fay Baker takes a look at a new offering from Pen and Sword titled 'Battle of Britain Broadcaster - Charles Gardner Radio Pioneer and World War II Pilot'.
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RAF Fighter Pilots 1940-1945 (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Black Dog
Darren Baker takes a look at a Blackdog release in 1/32nd scale of two RAF Fighter Pilots 1940-1945 Set No4
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Pilot F4U Corsair (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Plus Model
Darren Baker takes a look at a 1/32nd scale World War 2 pilot figure indicated as being a F4U Corsair pilot. This offering is the PlusModel offering.
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Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot
by: Adie Roberts | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Adie Roberts takes a look at a book from Pen & Sword Publishing Memoirs of a Stuka Pilot, to just what life was like during this period in history that was exciting, terrifying, and very dangerous.
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Tempest Pilot (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Plus Model
Darren Baker takes a look at a 1/32nd scale World War 2 pilot figure indicated as being a Tempest Pilot. This offering is the PlusModel offering.
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Zero Aces 1940-42
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
A6M ZERO-SEN ACES 1940-42 from OSPREY PUBLISHING LTD is a new Aircraft of the Aces book by Japanese aviation authority Nicholas Millman. The text is fortified with color profiles.
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USAAF Pilots 1941-1945 (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: ICM Holding
Darren Baker takes a look at a new figure set from ICM offering 3 USAAF Pilots 1941-1945 in 1/32nd scale.
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WW1 Camel Pilot (1:48)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Plus Model
PILOT WWI CAMEL is a 1/48 resin pilot from PLUS MODEL.
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German Air Cadets (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: ICM Holding
Darren Baker takes a look at the figure set offering titled 'German Luftwaffe Cadets 1939-1945' from ICM in 1/32nd scale.
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RAF Pilot, Groundcrew & Monkey (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: CMK
Tim Hatton takes a look at the 1/72 scale RAF figure set released by CMK aimed at Special Hobby’s P-40 Kittyhawk
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VVS RKKA Pilots 1939 – 1942 (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: ICM Holding
Darren Baker takes a look at a 1/32nd scale figure offering from ICM. This offering is VVS RKKA Pilots 1939 – 1942 and will be a great addition to the 1/32nd scale aircraft release.
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Pilot F-8 Crusader (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Plus Model
New from Plus Model comes a 1:48 resin figure of a US Vietnam-era Crusader pilot.
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Little Bird Pilots (1:35)
by: Gino P. Quintiliani | Vendor: Black Ops Models
Black Ops Models has release a set of pilot figures for the Dragon AH-6J and here Gino Quintiliani provides a look.
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Jagdgeschwader 1 ‘Oesau’ Aces
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
JAGDGESCHWADER 1 ‘OESAU’ ACES 1939-45 is a new book from OSPREY PUBLISHING LTD. Packed with photographs and profile artwork and revealing first-hand accounts, this is a compelling story of Luftwaffe fighter pilots who battled to defend the skies of Germany.
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FW-190 Pilot (& Dog) (1:48)
by: Jim Starkweather | Vendor: Plus Model
There is something about a pilot with his faithful dog waiting for his return from battle.
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Luftwaffe Officer (1:32)
by: Richard Tonge | Vendor: Qing Yi Miniatures
A new addition by QING YI to his 1/32 scale Resin figures is a WWII Luftwaffe Officer.
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The Boy Airman
by: Stephen Lawson | Vendor: Casemate Publishing
Stephen Lawson reviews "The Boy Airman – An Absolute Stranger to Fear+ released by Casemate Publishing.
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Bf-110 Crew (1:48)
by: Adie Roberts | Vendor: Plus Model
Adie Roberts takes a good look at the Plus models Aero line Bf-110 Crew to see just how good it is.
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The Lafayette Escadrille
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Casemate Publishing
Aeroscale's Great War Guru reviews a history of international cooperation and intrigue.
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Manfred von Richthofen
by: Stephen Lawson | Vendor: Aeronaut Books
Stephen Lawson reviews two new volumes published by Aeronaut Books.
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Soviet Fighter Ace (1:32)
by: Richard Tonge | Vendor: Neucraft Models
Kevin Zhang of Neucraft Models has sent a Qing Yi Miniatures to us for review.
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German Fighter Pilots (1:32)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Black Dog
Black Dog have released a pair of excellent resin German fighter pilots that will make an ideal accompaniment for the growing number of 1:32 kits available.
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Crew AH-1 Cobra
by: Jim Starkweather | Vendor: Plus Model
A look at this resin set of figures from Plus Model's Aero Line series in 1/48 scale.
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US Navy Crew Chief (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
Darren Baker takes a look at a couple of figures released by Video Aviation.com in 1/32nd scale and depicting two US Navy Crew Chief Figures.
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Flightline Crew Chief (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
Darren Baker takes a look at a figure offering from Video Aviation.com of a USAF Flightline Crew Chief with Tools Draw.
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2 USAF Crew Chiefs (1:32)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
Darren Baker takes a look at two 1/32nd scale figures of USAF Crew Chief Figures from Video Aviation.com.
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Polish Aviators in France
by: Jessica Cooper | Vendor: Azur-FRROM
This new reference was published by Artipresse and FRROM, covering the history of the Polish air and ground crews who escaped the fall of Poland to fight against Germany in exile.
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WWII Soviet Ground Crew (1:72)
by: Peter Ganchev | Vendor: Zvezda
A 5-man ground crew set and accessories
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Luftwaffe Ground Crew (1:72)
by: Peter Ganchev | Vendor: Zvezda
New mold 5-man German ground crew:
IntroductionWorld War II Luftwaffe is famous for its pilots and the high tech aircraft they employed in missions during 8 years of war. None of that would have happened without the relentless work of the ground crew, which are critically underrepresented as compared to the number of aircraft kits. Zvezda has added a new set as a part of their “war game” series.
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Chinese Aces
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
ACES OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA AIR FORCE, Aircraft of the Aces 126 reveals the story of ace pilots who flew for the Republic of China. Author Raymond Cheung has woven together this remarkable history of Chinese fighter pilots from history fragmented by years of war, civil war, and Cold War.
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Henry Ford and Co (1:24)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: ICM Holding
Darren Baker takes a look at a 1/24th scale figure release from ICM titled 'Henry Ford and Co'. This one could be an unexpected bonus for the large scale aircraft modeller.
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Extinguisher (1:32)
by: Richard Tonge | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
The Extinguisher cart and tank is typical of that used by the USAF and USN.
Avalible in different sizes and colours ,this model is of the 150 lb size range Extinguisher
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Crew Figure (1:32)
by: Richard Tonge | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
VideoAviationhas sent us a 1/32 scale resin USN crew figure with holdback.
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Bomb Skid (1:32)
by: Richard Tonge | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
VideoAviation has sent us a 1/32 scale resin Aero 12C Bomb Skid and the kit also includes a USN Red shirt.
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Grenadier WWI (1:32)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Copper State Models Ltd
Copper State Models Ltd has produced a finely detailed German figure in the guise of a enlisted soldier assigned to the Aerodrome munitions crew. Lets have a look.
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British pilot – standing (1:32)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Copper State Models Ltd
Continuing with their figure series Copper State Models Ltd. has given us another fine example of Master figure maker Andrey Blyoskin's imaginative work. Be prepared to be impressed.
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RFC Pilot -standing (1:32)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Copper State Models Ltd
Copper State Models Ltd is continuing their fine run of 1/32 figures for early aviation subjects.I think you'll like this one too.
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Crew for UH-1 Huey (1:48)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Plus Model
Darren Baker takes a look at a pair of figures released by Plus Model for their Aero Line Range covering 2 1/48th scale Vietnam War period helicopter crew.
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Hellcat Aces of VF-9
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
OSPREY PUBLISHING continues their AIRCRAFT OF THE ACES series with F6F HELLCAT ACES OF VF-9. It features detailed text and original artwork.
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P-47 Pilot (1:48)
by: Mike Wood | Vendor: Plus Model
Aeroline by Plus Model have added a standing P-47 pilot to their range of pilot figures. Mike Wood takes a look at this figure.
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Aces of the 325th FG
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
Osprey Publishing's 117th book in their Aircraft of the Aces series chronicles the USAAF 325th FG, the legendary "Checkertail Clan", so popular with model builders. It features Osprey's color profiles, plenty of photographs and, best of all, many pilot accounts!
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Aces of JG 3 Udet
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
Aces of Jagdgeschwader 3 ‘Udet’ is the 116th title in Osprey's popular Aircraft of the Aces series. This book chronicles the history of JG 3 aces throughout the war.
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RAF Pilots (1:32)
by: Jessica Cooper | Vendor: Master Box Ltd.
Master Box' 6th 1/32 set is a group of RAF pilots engaged in "shooting a line", watched over by a dog.
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U.S.A.F Fighter Pilots (1:48)
by: Michal Sindera | Vendor: Aerobonus
Aerobonus, part of the Aires, have recently started a new product line of add-ons for the quarterscale airplanes which are resin figures of their pilots. One of their first releases are two figures of standing American pilots of the U.S.A.F during the Vietnam War.
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Soviet pilots (1:48)
by: Michał Sindera | Vendor: Aerobonus
Aerobonus, part of the Aires, have recently started a new product line of add-ons for the quarterscale airplanes which are resin figures of their pilots. One of their first releases are two figures of standing Soviet pilots.
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F-4 Phantom Crew (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Plus Model
Plus Model have released a quarterscale F-4 Phantom II crew as part of their Aero Line range of figures and accessories.
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MiG-15 Pilot (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Plus Model
Among the latest Aero Line resin figures from Plus Model is a finely sculpted Soviet fighter pilot from the early jet-age.
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WWI German 2 seater crew (1:32)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Model Cellar
Which came first? The 2 seater or the single seater. It was of course the 2 seater. And now Model Cellar has given us their first set of Germany's WWI "Franz and Emil" in 1:32.
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Ritt. Manfred von Richthofen (1:32)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Model Cellar
When we hear the name Manfred von Richthofen it becomes clear we are talking about the Red Baron. When we hear the name Model Cellar we recognize a company that creates highly detail miniatures. Let us see what happens when we put them together.
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K.u.K. pilot & Admin officer (1:48)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Wiener Modellbau Manufactur
Peter Plattner has been a contributing member of Aeroscale for many years. Specializing in Austro-Hungarian subjects of WWI we have been treated to many wonderful builds and now he shows us a second set of his 1:48 figures.
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Ltn. Max Immelmann (1:32)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Model Cellar
"Eagle of Lille" helped lay the foundation for single seat fighter tactics in World War I. Today, he is best remembered for the "Immelmann turn," a half-loop followed by a half-roll.
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Piloten of the K.u.K. (1:48)
by: Stephen T. Lawson | Vendor: Wiener Modellbau Manufactur
Peter Plattner has been a contributing member of Aeroscale for many years. Specializing in Austro-Hungarian subjects of WWI we have been treated to many wonderful builds and now he shows us some of his 1:48 figures.
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Spitfire Aces: Burma & Pacific
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific presents the story of the pilots who fought in the legendary Spitfire against Imperial Japan.
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US WW2 Tropical Pilot Figure (1:32)
by: Jean-Luc Formery | Vendor: Master Details
Jean-Luc Formery reviews Master Details' useful largescale WW2 pilot in tropical gear.
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The White Rose of Stalingrad
by: Jessica Cooper | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
The all-time female Ace of Aces, Lidya Litvyak shot to prominence in the dark days of the siege of Stalingrad, then equally quickly vanished into obscurity after she went missing in action.
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RAF Fighter Command Pilot
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
Osprey’s 164th title of their Warrior series introduces us to the fighter pilot of the Royal Air Force in the first part of World War Two. Numerous photographs, color plates and original color artwork support the text as it explains the men, machines, doctrine, and history of Fighter Command.
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P-38 Lightning Aces
by: Randy Harvey | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
This is a review of the Osprey Publishing LTD book P-38 Lightning Aces of the 82nd Fighter Group by author Steve Blake and illustrator Chris Davey, cover illustrator artist Mark Postlewaite and series editor Tony Holmes.
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Spanish Republican Aces
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
Spanish Republican Aces details the exploits of those pilots who remained loyal to the Spanish government. Flying obsolete Nieuport-Delages, Dewoitines, Hawkers, and many other types as well as modern Soviet fighters, the loyalists did their best against modern Fiat CR.32s, Heinkel He 51s and Messerschmitt Bf 109s. This title complements previous works in the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces series on Nationalist CR.32 Aces and Polikarpov I-15, I-16 and I-152 Aces.
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Naval Aces of WW1, Part 2 (Other)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) can not claim the only Naval Aces of World War 1. Osprey's sequel recounts the German Navy Land Feld Jagdstaffeln and Seefront Staffeln, Americans, Austrians, Germans, Greeks, Italians and Russians.
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