29 July, 2010

• Rob Baumgartner examines EagleCals' two new 1/32 scale markings for early Focke-Wulf Fw 190 As - A-1, A-2 and A-3. Images of the covers and the decal sheets are included.

• Mark Davies reviews Pavla's 1/72 scale Mirage F.1 CT Cockpit Detail Set and replacement canopy for the Heller Kit.

• We are seeing some inspirational work on HyperScale's Plastic Pics Forum. Check 'em out!

27 July, 2010

• Maurizio di Terlizzi presents a new Construction Feature on Pacifc Coast Models' 1/32 scale Macchi C.205, upgraded with Tail Boom multimedia parts. 14 images are included.

• Yufei Mao returns with his 1/48 scale Trumpeter J-10A PLAAF fighter. 68 images of the model, both under construction and complete, are included.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Fokker Eindecker Weekend Edition. 13 images of the kit parts, decals and box top are included.

• Mark Davies examines Pavla's 1/72 scale cockpit, seat and canopy upgrades for Heller's T-28 Trojan. 10 images of the resin and vac form parts are included.

• We have a Preview images and information on the marking options and variants of the forthcoming Wingscale 1/32 scale B-25 Mitchell kits.

• Mick Evans reviews PT Decals' new 1/48 scale release, French Air Force, covering Dewoitine 520, Morane Saunier MS 500, SNCAC 500, DH-82 Tiger Moth and Nakajima Ki 43. Images of the cover and the decal sheet are included.

26 July, 2010

• Info Eduard is the new upgraded monthly newsletter from the prolific Czech manufacturer. In fact, this 30 page publication looks more like a magazine than a newsletter now, including photo galleries, reference articles, colour profiles and a build feature in addition to information about new and forthcoming releases. This PDF format publication is available for download free of charge from Eduard's website.

• Over the last few years I have been trying to rationalise the number of domain names that I use for HyperScale, and have gradually been cutting them down. I allowed two domains to lapse in the last week, hsfeatures.com and hsgalleries.com, in the belief that I had moved all the content to hyperscale.com sub-domains. It turns out that I missed some from 2003 and 2004, so I have renewed those domains again pending moving. If you have had trouble accessing some articles in the last few days, they should be available again now.

• On Missing-Lynx,Mark Davies presents a new Feature Article on building Trumpeter's 1/72 scale Char B1 bis. 13 images are included.

• Dennis Oliver brings us artwork of a Tiger I Ausf. E, attached to 1 Kompanie, schwere Panzer-Abteilung 510 in Lithuania, autumn 1944.

• Glen Porter reviews the two debut injection moulded kits from MK 72, a 1/72 scale Demag D7 (Sd.Kfz. 10) Europe and DAK. Images of the kit parts, box tops, decals and marking schemes are included.

• Cookie Sewell examines Dragon's 1/35 Scale ‘39-‘45 Series Kit No. 6572; Pz.Kpfw. II Ausf. B - Smart Kit.
  

...and don't forget to check out the great work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too.

23 July, 2010

• Mark Davies reviews the brand new 1/72 scale Profiline Hughes 500D & 500E, including images of all the clear and coloured plastic parts, instructions, decals and box tops.

• Mark has also made a few changes to his review of Pavla's 1/72 scale Supermarine S.6 and Supermarine S.6B/S.6A kits from yesterday. These include two reference photos from Tony Bourke in response to a question in the original review, and a revision of the quoted Modelimex prices.

• Rob Baumgartner examines Eduard's newest Brassin releases, 1/48 scale seats and wheels for F-4 Phantom and F-16 kits. Images of the resin and photo-etched parts are included.

22 July, 2010

• We are pleased to welcome MB Model Cars as sponsors of HyperScale's Car Chat Forum.

• Alan Price presents his 1/32 scale Revell Eurofighter Typhoon in the Gallery. This will be featured in a future issue of Model Airplane International magazine.

• Slawek Kusz brings us 17 images of RPM's 1/72 scale PWS-26 in the Gallery.

• Mark Davies offers a very detailed review and history of Pavla's 1/72 scale Supermarine S.6 and Supermarine S.6B/S.6A kits. 41 images of both kits' parts, decals and box art are included.

• Glen Porter examines Red Roo Models' 1/72 scale P-51D Hamilton Standard Cuffed Prop & P-51K Aeroproducts Prop. Images of all the resin parts are included.

21 July, 2010

• Joe Lyons' latest history and modelling article is "HMS Glorious and Embarked Aircraft - 8 June 1940". Joe's reference article also includes models of Glorious in 1/700 scale, plus a 1/48 scale Hurricane, Gladiator, Swordfish and Sea Gladiator.

• Paul Coudeyrette's latest model is Czech Models' 1/32 scale Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. 15 images are included.

• Mark Davies reviews Czech Master Resin's 1/72 scale de Havilland Vampire F. MK 1 Swiss AF. 16 images of the kit parts, decals and box top are included.

• James Fahey examines Pheon Models latest 1/48 scale decals release for the Halberstadt CL.IV. Nine images of the instructions and decal sheet are included.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Windsock Datafile 140 - Fokker C.I by Colin Owers. An image of the cover is included.

• AIMS has sent Preview images and information on their forthcoming decal release for Dragon's 1/48 scale Junkers Ju 88 G-6.

20 July, 2010

• Pasi Kiiski presents nine images of his 1/72 scale Matchbox Handley-Page Heyford Mk.II in the Gallery.

• David Hanners brings us a short new Feature on his new 1/96 scale card Ares 1-X rocket. Eight images are included.

• Mark Davies reviews four new multimedia upgrades from Pavla for the 1/72 scale Alpha Jet. 18 images of the resin and vacform parts are included.

• Steven Eisenman examines the new book, "Luftwaffe Gallery No. 1 – Photos and Profiles" by Erik Mombeek with profiles by Thierry Dekker. An image of the cover is included.

• Mick Evans reviews Dutch Decals new 1/72 scale release, Royal Netherlands Air Force Do215B-2, DH-85, Fokker D.XXIII, DB7B ML, PBY5(A), RNethNavy Martin B10, Ryan STM, Brewster B340. An image of the cover and the decal sheet are included.

• We are seeing lots of great new builds and progress on the Airfix Group Build Forum including a colourful Shorts SC.9 (Airfix 1/72 EE Canberra PR.9 and the Alley Cat conversion). Check it out!

19 July, 2010

• The Doctor is in! Frank Mitchell's latest scratch-built model is a 1/32 scale Nikitin-Chevchenko IS-2 prototype Soviet biplane. 20 images illustrate the build from balsa to completion.

• BarracudaGraphs has images and information on a forthcoming book on the 365th Fighter Bomber Group, "The Hell Hawk Thunderbolts in Profile". An image of the cover and two sample profiles are included.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews the newest Aviaeology decals by SkyGrid Studio, "RCAF Mosquitoes Special Edition – Canadians in Coastal Command #3". Images of the cover and the decals are included.

• On Missing-Lynx, Steve Zaloga presents an article on his 1/35 scale BT-42, based on the new Tamiya BT-7 plus JS Models' resin conversion (plus a few other bits and pieces).

• I review Tasca's new 1/35 scale M4A1(76)W Sherman, including 15 images of the kit parts, decals and box top.

• Marc Weismann brings us four images of his Dragon 1/35 scale King Tiger in the Gallery.

• Tim Bumb's artwork this week is entitled "The End is Near", featuring a Sherman.

• Cookie Sewell reviews Dragon's 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. N w/Winterketten s.Pz.Abt. 502 Leningrad 1943 - Smart Kit. An image of the cover art is included.

...and don't forget to catch the latest book, accessory and kit reviews from Frank De Sisto on Missing-Lynx's "Time on Target" Forum.

16 July, 2010

• Mark Davies presents a new Feature Article on building Trumpeter's 1/72 scale Sukhoi Su-15TM (Flagon F). 14 images are included.

• Patrick Gasser brings us seven images of his Hasegawa 1/32 scale Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8/R2 in the Gallery.

• Ken Bowes examines Afterburner Decals' 1/48 scale release, Shogun Eagles 18th Fighter Wing, for F-15 Eagle kits. Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included. Ken has also supplied seven reference photos from his own collection.

• Glen Porter reviews Osprey Publishing's New Vanguard 166, "British Motor Gun Boats 1939-45". An image of the cover is included.

15 July, 2010

• Greg Goheen presents a new Feature Article on converting Dragon's Junkers Ju 88 kit to the striking V-6 prototype. 34 images are included.

• Robert Rensch reviews a test shot of Kiwi Resins' 1/72 scale Auster A.O.P. 6/7, including 15 detail images of the kit's injection moulded plastic parts.

• Ken Bowes examines Afterburner Decals' 1/48 scale Red Flag Tigers 64th/65th Aggressors, F-5E Tiger II. Images of the instructions, cover and decal sheet are included, plus three useful reference photos.

• Eli Raphael has sent seven Preview images from Zotz Decals' newest release for 1/32 scale Hawker Hurricane Mk.Ia kits.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Albatros Productions Limited Release Facsimiles for the 180hp Mercedes Engine and Sopwith Pup. Images of some of the reproductions pages are included.

14 July, 2010

• Glen Porter presents a new Feature Article on Fine Molds' 1/72 scale A6M2b Type 21 Zero. 20 images are included.

• In the Gallery, Stéphane Sagols brings us ten images of his Tamiya 1/48 scale P-51B Mustang.

• Tonight I examine the re-released Eduard 1/48 scale F6F-3 Hellcat, including images of all the kit parts, decals and box top.

• We have news and images of new and forthcoming releases from Sword, including 1/72 scale T-33s, a P-80, Re 2005 and more, posted to a Preview page. Images include box art, decals and sprues from the kits.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews three decal sheets from LPS Decals for Messerschmitt Bf 110 kits in 1/48 and 1/32 scales. Eight images of the decal covers and sheets are included.

• Martin Waligorski is commemorating some of the lesser known stories and events of the Battle of Britain with the 70th Anniversary upon us. Check out the Battle of Britain section of The Spitfire Site for more details.

13 July, 2010

• Aleksandar Andric presents a short Feature on his 1/72 scale Heller Junkers Ju 52/3m g5e, including 30 images of this superdetailed model.

• Jon Bryon brings us a detailed Construction Feature on his 1/48 scale Tamiya F-16CJ Fighting Falcon. 27 images of the completed model are included.

• Mark Davies reviews Rotor Craft's comprehensive 1/72 scale Westland Whirlwind HAS Mk.9 Conversion for the Italeri H-19/HO-5 Kits. 17 images of the conversion's resin, metal and photo-etched parts, decals, marking schemes and box top are included.

• Francesco Del Greco examines Silver Wings' 1/32 scale Fiat CR.32 / CR.32 bis kit, including 33 images of the kit's resin parts, decals and box top.

12 July, 2010

• On Missing-Lynx, I have published three images and a short description of my new Tamiya 1:35 scale BT-7 Model 1935.

• Cookie Sewell reviews Dragon's soon-to-be-released 1/35 scale M7 Priest Mid-Production. Images of the kit sprues and a built up test shot are included.

• I also examine 17 new 1/35 scale releases from Voyager Model. Images of the photo-etched and resin upgrades are included.

• Tim Bumb's latest artwork in the Gallery is a Tiger I entitled "Waiting for the Brits".

• ...and don't forget to check out the great work of Missing-Lynx's visitors on the Constructive Comments Forum too.

• I have added more information to the BarracudaCals Spitfire Mk.VIII decal preview.

9 July, 2010

• Raphaël Groteclaes presents a new Construction Feature on building MPM's 1/48 scale Heinkel He 177 Greif. 17 images are included.

• Samo Štempihar brings us six images of his Yugoslav Hasegawa 1/72 scale Hawker Hurricane Mk.IV.

• Arne Badent's latest artwork in the Gallery is a Mustang Mk.IV in service with 442 Sqn.

• Roy Sutherland has sent a Preview image of new 1/32 scale Barracudacals decals for Tamiya's forthcoming Supermarine Spitfire Mk.VIII. The sheet will also be available in 1/48 scale. The image has been posted to a Preview page, and more information will be available on BarracudaCals website.

• Rob Baumgartner examines AIMS' 1/32 scale decals for Revell's forthcoming Heinkel He 111 P-2. Images of the decal sheet and cover artwork are included.

• Glen Porter reviews the newest book in Kagero's Super Drawings In 3D series, "Russian Protected Cruiser Varyag". An image of the cover is included.

• Alley Cat has announced its first full kit, a resin 1/32 scale Hawker Fury Mk.I. This will be available in two separate boxings with different marking options. Images and more information have been posted to a Preview page.

• I incorrectly labelled Raul Corral's Academy F/A-18A Hornet as 1/32 scale yesterday. It is actually 1/72 scale.

• I have archived 2010's January to June "What's New" entries. These may be accessed from the bottom of the What's New page, or directly by following this link.

7 July, 2010

• Raul Corral presents a short new Feature on Academy's 1/72 scale F/A-18A Hornet finished in striking Spanish markings. Ten images are included.

• Ron Scholtz brings us seven images of his big 1/35 scale Japanese Type A Submarine from Accurate Armour.

• Rob Baumartner reviews Kagero's Monograph No.16 Messerschmitt Bf 110 Vol. 1, Second Edition. An image of the book's cover, a sampe page and scan of the masking sheet are included.

• Mick Evans examines Yellow Wings Decals' three neweest sets in 1/32 scale, "Boeing P-26A 1934-35 17th Pursuit Group". Images of the decal sheets are included.

• We are seeing some inspirational work on HyperScale's Plastic Pics Forum. Check 'em out!

6 July, 2010

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Eduard's new 1/48 scale Weekend Edition Albatros D.V. Images of the kit's plastic parts, decals and box art are included.

• While we are on the subject, James Fahey brings us a Preview of Pheon Models' two forthcoming decals for Wingnut Wings' 1/32 scale Albatros D.V and D.Va kits. Images of the artwork and decals are included.

• Rodger Kelly examines the new book from Stratus, "Polish Air Force 1939 Through German Eyes Vol. 1", including images of the cover and four sample pages.

5 July, 2010

• Gregory Conterio presents a new Feature Article on Trumpeter's 1/72 scale Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon. Seven images are included.

• Dave Kitterman takes a break from his usual scratch builds for something a bit different - Monogram's 1950s Vintage Dipsy Doodle "B" Class Three Point Hydroplane. Six images are included.

• And while we are on the subject of Monogram, Joe Nassi finishes Monogram's 1/48 scale North American B-25J Mitchell as a Marines PBJ-1J. Five images are included.

• Rob Baumgartner reviews Mushroom Model Publications' recent release, "Messerschmitt Me 163". An image of the book's cover and a sample piece of artwork are included.

• Mark Davies examines four new releases from Owl Decals for 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 and Bf 109 models. Images of the artwork and the decal sheets are included.

• AIMS has sent Preview images and information about three Mistel Ju 88 G-1 conversions for Revell's 1/32 scale Junkers Ju 88 kit.

• Colin from Freightdog Models has sent an image and information of the forthcoming Pegasus Models 1/72 scale DH4 kit.

3 July, 2010

• I have posted a report on last week's Squadron EagleQuest XIX, including 69 images of models in competition, to HyperScale's Reference Library.

1 July, 2010

• We are seeing some really impressive work on the Airfix Group Build Forum lately, including several of the new 1/48 scale Airfix Messerschmitt Bf 109 E kits. Check out progress (and a few completed models too).

• Model Airplane International magazine is now 100 pages, and the next four Issues (60 - 63) include a free paint cross refererence card on the front cover. Visit the MAI website for more details.

• Time flies - Lucky Model is holding a big 7th Anniversary Sale that ends on 3 July. Check out Lucky Model's website for more details.

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