From F-4 Phantom to A-10
by: Adie Roberts | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Adie Roberts takes a look at Pen & Sword latest offering from F-4 Phantom to A-10 Warthog memoirs of a Cold War fighter pilot Colonel Steve Ladd USAF (retired) to find out exactly what it must have been like for pilots during the Cold War.
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F-4E Early (1:48)
by: Michael Satin | Vendor: Zoukei-Mura Inc.
Michael Satin takes a detailed look at Zoukei-Mura's 1:48 F-4E Early Phantom II.
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F-100 Super Sabre
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Detail & Scale Aviation Publications
F-100 SUPER SABRE is a new volume by DETAIL & SCALE, known for their detailed aviation publications featuring history, technical details, and expansive galleries of images. Fred Boucher [JPTRR] brings us this look at this new book.
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F-4EJ Kai Phantom II (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Zoukei-Mura Inc.
Rowan takes a break from his usual diet of WWII and earlier aircraft to look at a pre-production example of Zoukei-Mura's forthcoming special limited edition anniversary boxing of the F-4EJ Kai.
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SU 27 Flanker B (1:48)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Hobby Boss
Darren Baker looks over the SU 27 Flanker B - Russian Knights release from Hobby Boss in 1/48th scale.
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L-29 Delfin (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Tim Hatton takes a look at Eduard’s 1/72 scale L-29 Delfin that features plastic from the moulds of AMK and Eduard supply the photo etch, paint masks and marking options
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Rutland Harriers
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: TP Aviation Books
Trackpad Publishing have ventured into wingy things, and thier first book in this new series is dedicated to the Harriers that served at RAF Cottesmore.
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MiG-21PFM cockpit (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard have released a resin cockpit replacement for thier 1/72nd MiG-21PFM kit, here we take a look at the contents.
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R-3R Missiles (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Andy Brazier takes a look at the 1/72nd R-23R missiles for MiG-21.
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The English Electric Lightning
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at a release from Pen and Sword as part of their Images of War series titled and covering ‘The English Electric Lightning '.
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Superbug (1:48)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Eduard
Darren Baker takes a look at the Superbug F/A-18E Limited Addition release from Eduard in 1/48th scale.
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The F-4 Phantom
by: Adie Roberts | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Adie Roberts takes a look at a Pen & Sword Images of War book on the iconic Cold War jet the very popular F-4 Phantom affectionately known as Spooky, a plane highly regarded by the aircrew who flew in them. Probably one of the most built post World War 2 jet planes built by modellers all over the world to see what he can find about them and what made them the famous long-lived multi-purpose jet used all over the world.
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The Hawker Hunter
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at a recent release from Pen and Sword titled and covering ‘The Hawker Hunter'.
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737-700/C-40B (1:144)
by: Is a secret | Vendor: Zvezda
Jessie_C takes a look at Zvezda's 1:144 kit of the Boeing 737-700 (USAF C-40B).
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MC-21 (1:144)
by: Is a secret | Vendor: Zvezda
Jessie_C reviews Zvezda's kit of the Irkut MC-21 airliner.
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F-4EJ Kai Phantom II (1:144)
by: Wiggus | Vendor: Platz
PLATZ brings us the model JASDF F-4EJ KAI PHANTOM II - 302 SQ. “THE LAST PHANTOM.” WIGGUS pre-flights it for us.
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FIREBEE BQM-34A MQM-34D (1:72)
by: H.G. Barnes | Vendor: Plus Model
We are "Cracking the Box" of Plus Model's exciting new Ryan FIREBEE BQM-34A jet powered target drone.
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FIREBEE Drone KDA-1 (1:72)
by: H.G. Barnes | Vendor: Plus Model
"Cracking the Box" of Plus Model's brand new RYAN FIREBEE KDA-1 Drone in U.S. ARMY markings.
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Sukhoi Su-15
by: Adie Roberts | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Adie Roberts gets his hands on the Cold War jet Sukhoi Su-15 book also known as the Boeing killer to see just what it can offer the modeller as well as the military enthusiast, will it be a hit or will this crash and burn
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FIREBEE BQM-34A with Cart (1:72)
by: H.G. Barnes | Vendor: Plus Model
We are "Cracking the Box" of Plus Model's exciting new Firebee BQM-34A jet target drone with a resin and photo-etch Transport Cart.
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176th Fighter Squadron F-16Cs (1:32)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Euro Decals
Here's a look at Eurodecals markings for a very attractive quartet of Wisconsin ANG F-16Cs.
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Early Jet Fighters 1944 - 1954
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at a recent release from Pen and Sword titled and covering 'Early Jet Fighters 1944 - 1954 the Soviet Union and Europe'.
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MiG-17 Photo etched set (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
No sooner has Airfix's 1/72nd MiG-17F hit the shelves, Eduard released several upgrade sets.
Andy Brazier opens the bag on the main photo etched set destined for the kit.
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MiG-17 wheels (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Here we take a look at Eduard's Brassin set of wheels for Airfix's 1/72nd MiG-17.
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MiG-17 mask set (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Although not a challenging kit to mask Airfix's 1/72nd MiG-17 still has plenty of clear parts dotted around the airframe, so Eduard have produced a mask set for these areas as well as the wheel hubs.
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Bye-Bye Mirage F.1 (1:48)
by: Kevin Brant | Vendor: Italeri
Italeri has re-release the Mirage F.1 in 1/48 scale with new decals and here Kevin Brant has a look the kit.
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Buccaneer S.2C Detail Set (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
The new tool Airfix 1/72 scale Bucanner S.2C has been released to rave reviews and Eduard has responded with a photo etched release that will add further detail. Tim Hatton takes a look.
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MiG-21 F.O.D. (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard have released a set of F.O.D covers for the MiG-21 in 1/72nd scale, so we take a quick look at the contents.
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F-4 Phantom - William Tell '76 (1:32)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Euro Decals
Here's a look at Euro Decals' markings for an F-4C Phantom II that participated in William Tell 1976.
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MiG-21PF/PFM exhaust nozzle (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard have recently released thier 1/72nd MiG-21PFM, they have also released a nice upgrade for the exhaust in thier Brassin range, which we will take a look at here.
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MiG-21PFM (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Here we take a look at Eduard's latest boxing of thier MiG-21 in 1/72nd with the PFM version.
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MiG-15bis (1:144)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Here we take a look at Eduards 1/144th scale MiG-15bis kit which has been recently re-released.
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F/A-18E/F Super Hornet /EA-18G
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Detail & Scale Aviation Publications
DETAIL & SCALE is known for their high-quality aviation publications. Fred Boucher [JPTRR] brings us this look at their latest, F/A-18E & F/A-18F SUPER HORNET ALSO INCLUDES THE EA-18G GROWLER IN DETAIL & SCALE.
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Airframe Detail 8 - Horten 229
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Valiant Wings Publishing
Valiant Wings' latest addition to their Airframe Detail series examines the Horten brothers' radical flying wing jet fighter - among the top of WWII's "what ifs" and a staple for Luft '46 modellers.
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Starfighters in Combat (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Iliad Design
Here's a look at Iliad Design's 1:48 decals for a septet of F-104 Starfighters that all saw combat - some as victors, others as vanquished.
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JASDF T-1A Jet Trainer (1:72)
by: H.G. Barnes | Vendor: Platz
"Cracking the Box" of the PLATZ 1/72 JASDF T-1A Jet Trainer and Photo-Etch set.
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F8U-2 Crusader (1:144)
by: Wiggus | Vendor: Platz
PLATZ's 1/144 F8U CRUSADER offers braille scalers this legendary USN fighter. Aeroscaler Wiggus [Wiggus] shows us why the kit blew him away and he recommends it.
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MiG-15bis (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard's braille scale MiG-15 is a welcome re-release as the bis version, so we take a look at this little kit of the iconic Soviet fighter.
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AIM-132 ASRAAM (1:48)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Eduards Brassin range of 1/48th modern external weapons continues with the air to air missile the AIM-132 ASRAAM.
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MiG-17F (1:72)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Airfix
Here we take a look at Airfix's new tool 1/72nd MiG-17F.
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Early Jet Bombers 1944 - 1954
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at another release in the Images at War series published by pen and Sword, this time the title is ‘Early Jet Bombers 1944 - 1954'.
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F-5E/N Tiger II (1:144)
by: Wiggus | Vendor: Platz
PLATZ has released a 1/144 F-5E/N TIGER II and WIGGUS shows us what it is like.
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Gloster Meteor
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at a title from Pen and Sword as part of their Flight Craft series on the Gloster Meteor in British Service.
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Mitsubishi JASDF F-15J Eagle (1:72)
by: Wiggus | Vendor: Platz
William Wilgur takes a look at the Platz Japanese F-15J Eagle.
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V-Bombers
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at one of the Flight Craft series of books from Pen and Sword covering the V-Bombers Valiant, Vulcan and Victor.
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TS-11 Iskra Bis DF (1:72)
by: Kevin Brant | Vendor: Arma Hobby
Arma Hobby has release a Polish TS-11 Bis DF in 1/72 scale and here Kevin Brant has a look in the box.
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English Electric Lightning
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at a title from Pen and Sword as part of their Flight Craft series on the BAC Lightning.
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Colors & Markings of the F-102
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Detail & Scale Aviation Publications
COLORS & MARKINGS OF THE F-102 DELTA DAGGER is a companion book to DETAIL & SCALE'S book F-102 DELTA DAGGER IN DETAIL & SCALE.
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Superbug (1:48)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Tim Hatton takes a look at Eduards recent limited edition release of the F/A-18E Superbug in 1/48 scale
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Meteor F.Mk 8 In Detail
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Wings & Wheels
Here's a look at WWP's highly detailed photo study of the Meteor F. Mk 8s preserved at RAF Hendon and IWM Duxford.
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A-4F (1:144)
by: Andy Brazier | Vendor: Eduard
Here we take a look at Eduards re-boxed Platz A-4F Skyhawk in 1/144 scale.
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F-105 vs MiG-17
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
USAF F-105 THUNDERCHIEF VS VPAF MIG-17 from OSPREY PUBLISHING is a new title in their series DUEL. It examines the amazing air-to-air history of two dissimilar fighters clashing over Vietnam.
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Panavia Tornado (1:144)
by: Wiggus | Vendor: Platz
William Wligur gives another take on a small scale kit with the Platz Panavia Tornado
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F-102 in Detail & Scale
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Detail & Scale Aviation Publications
DETAIL & SCALE has issued a two volume set about the F-102 DELTA DAGGER. The volumes present the F-102's history, technical aspects, plus colors and marking.
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YAK-130 Russian Jet Trainer (1:48)
by: H.G. Barnes | Vendor: Kitty Hawk
We take a look at the 2018 release of KITTY HAWK's 1/48 YAK-130 Russian Jet Trainer.
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F-15C Oregon ANG Special 2016 (1:32)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Euro Decals
Euro Decals have released superb decals for the Oregon ANG's spectacular 2016 75th Anniversary "Eagle" colour scheme sported by an F-15C.
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F-104 Starfighter
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Pen & Sword Books
Darren Baker takes a look at a Pen and Sword offering written by Martin W. Bowman and titled 'Lockheed F-104 Starfighter a History'.
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XB-70 Valkyrie
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Osprey Publishing
The incredible NORTH AMERICAN XB-70 VALKYRIE is the subject of this OSPREY PUBLISHING LTD book. It is the 7th title in the series X PLANES and presents as much information about the design, building, and testing of that extraordinary bomber as possible in 80 pages.
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Naval T-Birds (1:72)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Iliad Design
Through popular demand Iliad Design have reprinted their excellent set of markings for US Navy TV-2 Shooting Stars.
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Airframe Album 15 - Meteor
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Valiant Wings Publishing
The latest Airframe Album from Valiant Wings covers the Gloster / Armstrong-Whitworth Meteor, combining historical references and colour-scheme details, model builds and a comprehensive walk-around of both single- and two-seater variants.
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