M2 Cletrac (1:48)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Viking Models
Since WW2, the M2 CLETRAC HIGH SPEED TRACTOR was one of the most ubiquitous support vehicles on U.S. air fields. This 1/48 3D printed model is available from VIKING MODELS.
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Building the Crane Ruger H-3D (1:48)
by: H.G. Barnes | Vendor: Plus Model
H.G. Barnes builds the Plus Model 1/48 Crane Ruger H-3D
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Jet Boarding Ladders (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Plus Model
Here's a look at Plus Model's injection-moulded ladders for the F-106, F-22, F-101B and MiG-29.
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AMZ-53 Airfield Unit (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: North Star Models
Here's a look at North Star Models' neat resin and photo-etched kit of the Soviet-era AMZ-53 airfield trolley.
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100 Gallon Fuel Cart (1:48)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Plus Model
100 GALLON FUEL CART is a 1/48 multi-media kit by PLUS MODEL. It is part of their AERO LINE.
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Flightline Extinguisher TriMAX (1:48)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Plus Model
U.S. Army Aviation modelers can enhance their apron with FLIGHTLINE EXTINGUISHER, a 1/48 multi-media resin and metal kit from PLUS MODEL.
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Crane Ruger H-3D (1:48)
by: HG Barnes | Vendor: Plus Model
Quality and detail at its finest from Plus Model.
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Navy NC-8A (1:72)
by: Patrick Selitrenny | Vendor: F4 Models
Patrick Selitrenny takes a look at a NC-8A Power Unit in 1/72nd scale.
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MHU-12 Munition Trailer (1:72)
by: Kevin Brant | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
VideoAviation.Com has released a MHU-12 Muntion trailer in 1/72 scale, and here Kevin Brant takes a look.
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Ladder for the Su-27 (1:48)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Plus Model
Darren Baker reviews and builds a boarding ladder for an Su-27 in 1/48th scale.
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A-10 Ammunition Loader Cart (1:48)
by: Drabslab | Vendor: Flightpath
Flightpath A.10 Mechanised Ammunition Loader with Ammunition Cart is a 1/48 scale multi-media kit.
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F4 Mounting Ladder (1:35)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Plus Model
Darren Baker takes a look at and builds a boarding ladder for 1/48th scale Phantoms from PlusModel.
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Ladder for F-15 (1:48)
by: Darren Baker | Vendor: Plus Model
Darren Baker takes a look at and builds an aircraft access ladder specifically for an F-15 in 1/48th scale from PlusModel.
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Lime Tree (Multiple S)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: NOCH
NOCH has released a new series of Tall PROFI-Trees. This one is a LIME TREE.
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Nike-Hercules Guided Missile (1:48)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Aurora
Welcome to the final review of the late-great Aurora Model Company series of 1/48 missiles! “Nike Hercules Guided Missile with Launching Platform” was kitted in the late 1950s as kit 379-129. ”-129″ was the MSRP of $1.29, and one got a lot of model for that. We’ll judge this venerable kit today.
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Diorama Base (1:32)
by: Matt Odom | Vendor: Zoukei-Mura Inc.
If you're like me, then you have been long in search of a way to display your models that doesn't involve [yet another] small mirror
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MHU-12 Munitions Trailer (1:32)
by: Gino P. Quintiliani | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
Video Aviation brings a new 1/32nd accessory to the market in the form of the MHU-12 Munitions Trailer. This is a great accessory for modern Air Force dioramas.
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Albion 3-Point Fueller (1:48)
by: Matthew Lenton | Vendor: Airfix
Matthew Lenton looks over the brand new Airfix release of the early WW2 Albion AM463 3-Point Fueller truck.
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Bedford MWD (1:48)
by: Matthew Lenton | Vendor: Airfix
Matthew Lenton looks over the brand new Airfix release of the WW2-era Bedford MWD 15cwt truck.
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Junk Parts Bin (Multiple S)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Rusty Rail
Rusty Rail resin castings include a Storage Cabinet series. This crisp highly detailed casting is their 1/48 Junk Parts Bin.
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Coleman MB4 + Towbar (1:48)
by: Ben | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
If you are considering a 1/48 cold war era vignette or airfield diorama, or simply enjoy modelling airfield support equipment, this VideoAviation Coleman Tug Tractor is certainly worth a look.
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MJ1-B (late) (1:48)
by: Mike Wood | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
Video Aviation have followed up their 1/72 release of the MJ1-B with a version in 1/48 scale. Mike Wood takes a look at the larger version of this kit.
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MJ-1 bomb lift truck (1:72)
by: Peter Ganchev | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
The Jammer has been carrying bombs and missiles since the early 50s, and is still in service in some air forces. Peter Ganchev takes a look and builds the loader.
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MD-3 power cart (1:72)
by: Peter Ganchev | Vendor: VideoAviation.com
A companion to most Cold War era NATO aircraft, the MD-3 finally gets easily accessible in kit form.
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US Airfield Fuel Truck (1:48)
by: Gary Bottoms | Vendor: Tamiya, Inc.
Gary gives us his impressions of this new 1/48 scale kit from Tamiya.
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JGSDF 3 ½t Fuel Tanker (1:72)
by: Mark Doremus | Vendor: Aoshima
Aoshima has released a line of 1/72 JGSDF medium trucks based on the Isuzu type 73/SKW chassis. This inbox review is for the 3 1/2 ton aviation fuel truck.
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Shop Cabinet with Open Door (Multiple S)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Rusty Rail
A new O scale-1/48 casting is available from Rusty Rail: a parts cabinet with positionable door.
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U.S. Motor Scooters (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: Plus Model
Plus Model have released a range of delightful little resin kits of 1940s/early '50s Cushman motor scooters.
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Parts Bin (1:35)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Rusty Rail
This review looks at Rusty Rail's model Parts Bin, RRCB-O-05. It is shown with 1/35 and 1/48 figures.
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NATO R-11 Fuel Truck (1:48)
by: Drabslab | Vendor: Skunk Models Workshop
This is a review of the 1/48 R-11 US/NATO Fuel Truck by Skunkmodels.
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Hand Tools (Multiple S)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: VectorCut
Vector Cuts creates amazingly precise and fine laser-cut buildings and accessories in popular railroad scales. They are also perfect for military scales 1/48 through 1/87. This set of hand tools is incredibly cut and detailed.
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Tow Tractor (1:48)
by: Russ Amott | Vendor: Skunk Models Workshop
SkunkModels Workshop offers a new tow tractor, this one for land based aircraft, to add to your diorama potential.
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US Navy Missile Carts (1:48)
by: Russ Amott | Vendor: Skunk Models Workshop
Skunkmodels Workshop has added another useful accessory for US Navy aircraft carrier dioramas. This set features missile carts with various loading options and 5 crew figures.
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Berlin Airport Heavy Firetruck (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Protect your aerodrome with this fire fighter! This review is of the one-time edition of the Herpa 1/87 (HO scale) Rosenbauer Panther heavy fire-fighting vehicle operated by the airport of Berlin. It features rubber wheels, rotating fire nozzles, and exceptional lettering.
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Weapons loading cart (1:48)
by: Michał Sindera | Vendor: Aerobonus
Michał Sindera looks at the resin weapons cart, released few weeks ago by Aerobonus in 1:48 scale, often seen in the neighborhood of Russian and post-Russian airplanes.
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Houchin Mk.5 GPU (1:72)
by: Spaarndammer (Jelger) | Vendor: Flightpath
Here's a look at the Houchin Mk.5 electrical starter unit, part of the wide range of airfield accessories offered by Flightpath.
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Women of WW II Era (1:32)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Master Box Ltd.
Master Box Ltd. keeps creating new interesting sets that appeal to a wide range of modeling subjects, military and civilian. It has been stated many times that this is the golden age of modeling and I certainly agree, with Master Box refining modeling subjects with sets like Women of WW II Era. This set includes figures of four young adult women plus a little girl sculpted in period clothing and hairstyles, in a variety of poses, with normal body types.
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Toolbox and Tools (Other Scal)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: PK Tinyland
PK Tinyland have released a miniature photo-etched toolbox and accompanying hand-tools in a range of scales.
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Zuikaku Carrier Deck Lift Area (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard may have the answer to how to display your favorite 1/72 IJN aircraft with this pre coloured photo etched section of the Zuikaku Carrier Deck lift area.
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Kfz. 385 Wheels (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: SBS Model
S.B.S Model have released a beautifully cast set of replacement wheels for the Italeri/Supermodel Opel Blitz kits (also re-boxed by Tamiya)).
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Bf 110 Workshop Ladders (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard has released a pre coloured photo etched set so that you can make up two step ladders, a ladder and a stepped platform to create a diorama around the Eduard 1/72 Bf 110E.
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USN Carrier Deck 1943-44 (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard is expanding its range of 1/72 pre coloured photo etched decks with this recent release for a US Navy carrier deck during 1943-44.
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Zuikaku Carrier Deck (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard continue releasing their excellent pre painted photo etched carrier decks. This time the striking camouflaged deck of the Zuikaku is represented in 1/72 scale.
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Akagi Carrier Deck (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Tired of seeing your favourite 1/72 scale WWII IJN aircraft sitting on a wooden or glass shelf? Well Eduard may have the perfect answer with this pre coloured photo etched section of the Akagi carrier deck.
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USN Carrier Deck 1944-45 (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard continues with their series of 1/72 pre coloured photo etched Carrier decks. This one is for the lift area found on a US Navy carrier deck from 1944-1945. It represents the deck that is stained in the very distinctive blue that was applied during the later period of WWII.
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Kfz. 385 T-Stoff Tankwagen (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: SBS Model
SBS Model have released a highly detailed bowser conversion for Italeri's quarterscale Opel Blitz.
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Apple Tree, 7.5 cm high (Multiple S)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: NOCH
This apple tree is the top-line offering of NOCH PROFI series, designed to be true to scale and as professional models. They strive for realistic forms and natural colors.
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U.S.Bulldozer (1:48)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Wespe Models
This Wespe Models review is of the 1/48 Caterpillar RD-4 bulldozer resin model. This kit with remarkable detail is also available in 1/72 and 1/87, offering every well-equipped Allied airfield or base diorama an exciting model.
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Oak, 16 cm 6.3'' (Multiple S)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: NOCH
PROFI trees are the high quality offerings by NOCH, designed to be true to scale and as professional models. They strive for realistic forms and natural colors.
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USN Carrier Deck 1942-44 (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Eduard continues with their series of 1/72 pre coloured photo etched Carrier decks. This one is for a US Navy carrier deck from 1942-1944.
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Akagi Carrier Deck Lift Area (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
Bored of seeing your favourite 1/72 scale WWII IJN aircraft sitting on a wooden or glass shelf? Well Eduard may have the perfect answer with this pre coloured photo etched section of the Akagi Carrier Deck lift area.
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Airfield Semitanker (1:87)
by: Frederick Boucher | Vendor: Herpa
Herpa has taken on the worldwide distribution of Roco Minitanks, and continues the series with this detailed Iveco Magirus 320 D aerodrome tanker semitrailer.
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USAF/NATO Missile Cart (1:48)
by: Drabslab | Vendor: Skunk Models Workshop
Drabslab reviews the Skunk Models Workshop USAF/NATO Missile Cart in 1:48
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Kfz 385 Tankwagen Details (1:48)
by: Rowan Baylis | Vendor: SBS Model
SBS Model have released a neat resin/etch upgrade set for Italeri's popular German fuel bowser kit.
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WWII US Forked Lift kit (1:48)
by: Jean-Luc Formery | Vendor: Signifer
Jean-Luc Formery reviews Signifer's 1:48 scale resin WWII US Forked Lift kit.
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PSP Runway Display Base (1:72)
by: Tim Hatton | Vendor: Eduard
A lot of modelers consider displaying their model aircraft on some sort of a base, but few of us get round to producing one. Eduard have provided aircraft modelers with a injected plastic base in 1/72 with surface detail representing PSP [Pierced Steel Planking] a common site on forward airfields during WWII, Korea and Vietnam.
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USS Nimitz Carrier Deck (1:48)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Skunk Models Workshop
SkunkModelWorkshop keeps issuing unique and exciting model displays with this 1/48 USS Nimitz deck with four figures. Not only is it a display base, it is a model unto itself!
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Carrier Deck Display Base (1:48)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Skunk Models Workshop
Skunkmodels Workshop brings us an easily assembled modular 1/48 WWII USN wooden deck display base with real wood decking and photo-etched tie-down grating.
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Modern Carrier Deck Display (1:48)
by: Fred Boucher | Vendor: Skunk Models Workshop
Skunkmodels Workshop brings you an easily assembled modular 1/48 modern USN carrier deck display base.
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Ford T Ambulans (1:48)
by: Jeam - Luc Formery | Vendor: RPM
Here is a preview by Jean-Luc Formery (TedMamere) of a very nice surprise release by Polish Company RPM: a 1:48 scale Ford T Ambulans. There are not many injected plastic kits of WWI subjects so this one is very welcome indeed.
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