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Tamiya 1/35 scale H39 French Light Tank plastic model kit review

6 days ago | finescale.com | Robert Raver

The Tamiya 1/35 scale H39 French Light Tank plastic model kit captures the updated commander’s cupola and other subtle changes the Germans made after the fall of France. An evolution of the earlier H35, the Hotchkiss H39 featured a more powerful engine and an upgraded 37mm gun. Originally designed as a cavalry tank in pre-World War II France, the Germans repurposed many of these light tanks for security and policing duties.
Gaahleri Premium Series Mobius 0.2mm dual-action airbrush review

1 week ago | finescale.com | Timothy Kidwell

The Gaahleri Premium Series Mobius 0.2mm dual-action airbrush comes at a time when more and more hobbyists are picking up airbrushes to paint miniature figures, Gunpla, and other small, detailed models or components. Known for solidly designed airbrushes that won’t cost you an arm and a leg to purchase, Gaahleri steps up with its Premium Series Mobius models, offering you a choice between airbrushes with a .2mm and .3mm nozzle ($77.99).
Eduard 1/48 scale Royal Class P-40E Warhawk Dual Combo limited edition plastic model kit review

1 week ago | finescale.com | Andy Keyes

RELATED TOPICS: KIT REVIEWS | EDUARD | P-40E WARHAWK | AIRCRAFT Kit:R0023 // Scale:1/48 // Price:$145 Manufacturer:Eduard (Sample courtesy of manufacturer.) Pros:Incredible level of detail, both interior and exterior. Cons:Fit issues; extreme amount of detail derailed some of the fun Comments:Injection-molded plastic (neutral gray, clear); 646 parts (514 plastic, 42 resin, 90 photo-etched metal); decals
Academy 1/144 scale P-8A Poseidon plastic model kit review

1 month ago | finescale.com | Aaron Skinner

Built to replace the venerable P-3 Orion in the maritime reconnaissance role, the Boeing P-8 Poseidon entered U.S Navy service in 2013. Based on the 737-800, it is also operated by the air arms of Australia, the United Kingdom, Norway, and New Zealand and has been ordered by South Korea, Canada, and Germany. While there have been Poseidons in 1/72 and 1/200 scale before, the Academy 1/144 scale P-8A Poseidon plastic model kit is the first in the “standard” airliner scale.
Replicating box art paint scheme and weathering

Mar 5, 2025 | finescale.com | Robert Raver

The multi-color, pre-World War II scheme on Takom’s 1/35 scale Skoda PA 2 Turtle is depicted beautifully on the box art, which inspired me to replicate it on the model. This build was all about the finish, so I built the model straight out of the box. The first step in finishing the armored vehicle was overall dark gray primer. Using mixes of Tamiya Neutral Grey (No. XF-53) and Flat White (No. XF-2), I painted panels and highlights to obtain the proper preshading and light mapping.
Eduard Profipack 1/48 scale P-51B/C Mustang with dorsal fin plastic model kit review

Mar 4, 2025 | finescale.com | Andy Keyes

North American Aviation responded to the British Purchasing Commission’s request for license-built P-40s by creating an entirely new aircraft. One quite different from the bubble canopied P-51D that comes to mind when someone says Mustang. Between NAA’s original Allison-engined, low-level wonder and the superior, six-gunned escort, the P-51B/C was the first Merlin-powered production Mustang.
HobbyBoss 1/48 scale U.S. B-24J Liberator plastic model kit review

Jan 14, 2025 | finescale.com | Andy Keyes

Growing up, I shared a bedroom with my older brother. He had a Monogram 1/48 scale B-24J hanging from the ceiling. He took his model with him when he got his own room, so I built the same kit to replace it. Made with tube glue and corresponding fingerprints, that model is long gone. Forty-five years later, we have a newly-tooled kit of one of my favorite airplanes from HobbyBoss, a 1/48 scale B-24J Liberator plastic model kit.
Revell 1/25 scale Ford Bronco Half Cab plastic model kit review

Jan 9, 2025 | finescale.com | Al Hoffman

Another fine offering from Revell, the 1/25 scale Ford Bronco Half Cab plastic model kit represents the pickup version of the first generation Bronco and features a V8 engine, full glass, and a rear-mounted spare. The instructions include a brief history, 47 illustrated steps, parts index, and paint suggestions. The detailed 302 V8 mounts to the separate chassis. Don’t attach the air cleaner yet because it could create a clearance issue when mounting the body.
Tamiya 1/24 scale Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992) plastic model kit review

Jan 6, 2025 | finescale.com | Mike Klessig

There aren’t many cars that have defined the Porsche brand more than the Porsche 911. Although the GT3 RS (992) version is vastly different and much more capable than its predecessors, the basic design and styling of its roots are still evident. The rear-mounted flat-six engine now produces 525 HP. Extensive use of carbon fiber and lightweight design give the RS outstanding performance. Given its popularity, it’s unsurprising that the 911 has been well-represented in model kit form.
Tamiya 1/35 scale PzKpfw I Ausf B plastic model kit review

Dec 5, 2024 | finescale.com | John Plzak

Molded in dark gray plastic, the all-new Tamiya 1/35 scale PzKpfw I Ausf B plastic model kit features excellent detail including link-and-length styrene tracks with molded sag. Decals are provided for three different vehicles: two from the 4th Panzer Division — one in Poland in 1939, the other from France, 1940 — and a third from an unknown unit in Russia in 1941. Also included is a partial — from the knees up — commander figure to pose in the main hatch.