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22 May, 2013

Tonight I review Eduard's new 1/72 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 G-4 night fighter, including 14 images of the kit's new plastic parts, photo-ecthed frets, decals, box top and two associated phot-etch releases.

21 May, 2013

Leo Stevenson presents four photos and a description of his 1/32 scale Gotha G.IV conversion based using Wingnut Wings' kit. This model features in Issue 25 of Military Illustrated Modeller magazine.
Rob Baumgartner reviews eight new 1/32 scale WWI pilot figures from Wings Cockpit Figures. Images of all the figures are included.
Brad Fallen examines Ventura Publications' revised edition of "D-Day to Berlin" by Malcolm Laird. Images of the cover and several sample spreads are included.
For Forum users still having trouble, there is now a new option for recovering passwords. If you still can't log in or have been locked out, you can try logging in again now. It will look for the old password and require you to create a new one. This temporary access to the old passwords will remain available for a few weeks.

20 May, 2013

Forum Password Update: If You're Still Having Problems...

Now that the dust has settled somewhat and there is a bit of breathing space, it seems that many visitors have successfully changed their password and are again able to access the Forums. If you have not changed your password yet, you can do so by following this link.

However, there will be some who might still be having difficulties.

In particular, if you originally registered with an email address that you no longer use, there will be no way for you to reset your password. If this is the case, or if you are having any other problem that prevents you from changing your password, you can set up a new user name and then apply for membership on HyperScale's Forums. The instructions on how to register for a new Network 54 login and then sign up for the Forums are listed at the bottom of each of the Forum pages.

I need to manually approve the Forum signups, so there may be a slight delay, but I will be checking several times a day for the next few days. I do apologise again for this situation.

19 May, 2013

URGENT: Password Change Required for All HyperScale Forum Members

The company that hosts Missing-Lynx's and HyperScale’s Forums has been hacked, and all user passwords were compromised. Network 54 promptly cancelled all passwords, so user accounts will not work. All users on both HyperScale and Missing-Lynx will need to change their passwords before they can post again. Please go to http://www.network54.com/Help/?topic=Accounts:Lost%20Password to get your new password.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

16 May, 2013

Marcus Nicholls has sent 16 photos of several built-up Tamiya 1/32 scale F4U-1 Corsairs plus box art on display at Tamiya Headquarters, in advance of today's Shizuoka Hobby Show.
Brad Fallen reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale "Pacific Lightings" Limited Edition with 34 images of the kit's plastic, resin and photo-etched parts, decals, marking schemes and box top.
Mark Davies examines three new decal sheets from Armycast M&M:
- 1/72 scale F-16 Falcon Drop Tanks US & Hebrew Stencils and
- 1/72 and 1.48 Israeli AF Victory Markings. Images of the instructions and decal sheets are included with both reviews.

15 May, 2013

Alan Price has three photos and a description of his 1/32 scale Revell Heinkel He 219 in the Gallery.
Phil Parsons reviews Eduard's Brassin 1/48 scale MiG-29 Cockpit, including 15 images of the resin and photo-etched parts and photos of the kit cockpit parts for comparison.
Mark Davies examines Iliad Design's 1/72 scale Milestone Aircraft decals. Images of the decal sheet and instructions are included.

14 May, 2013

Leo Stevenson is back, this time with his Silver Wings 1/32 Hawker Hart. Five images and a description are included.
Tonight I review G.W.H.'s new 1/48 scale MiG-29 Fulcrum C Type 9-13, including 42 images of the kit's plastic parts, photo-etched parts, decals and box top.
I also examine SuperScale's 1/48 scale 1942-1943 USAAF Insignia decal set in 1/48 scale. Images of the decal sheet and the cover are included.
Mark Davies reviews Armycast M&M's 1/35 scale OH-58D Kiowa Armament Set for Academy/MCR kit. Seven images f the resin and photo-etched parts plus the instructions are included.

13 May, 2013

Leo Stevenson brings us an image and description of his 1/32 scale Roden DH.2 in the Gallery.
Tonight I review True Details' new 1/32 scale US WWII Parachute Packs. Images of the resin parts, the packaging and before-and-after cleanup shots are included.
Rodger Kelly examines the two new books, "Gold Star Aces - USAAF Fighter Aces Killed During WWII Vols. I & II" by Troy L. White. Images of the front and rear covers are included.
On Missing-Lynx, I have posted four photos of my new Tamiya 1/35 scale Tiran 5 Israeli tank.
I also review Inside the Armour's 1/35 scale A10 Cruiser full kit, including 13 images of the resin, turned brass and photo-etched parts.
Cookie Sewell reviews two new releases:
- Dragon's 1/35 scale StuG III Ausf. G Dec. 1944 Late Production - Smart Kit
- Trumpeter's 1/35 scale Russian BTR-60PU

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

10 May, 2013

Mark Davies writes that this model "...is the best all-resin kit that I have encountered". Big statement! Check out Mark's review of the Small Stuff 1/72 scale Sukhoi I-14 bis kit to find out why. 30 images of the kit parts, decals, box top and photos of the built-up model are included.
Estaban Murador presents 12 images of his 1/32 scale Tamiya P-51D Mustang in the Gallery.
Brad Fallen reviews Balkan Models1/48 scale decals, "No.352 RAF Squadron Partisan Spitfires". Images of the cover, the instructions and the decal sheet are included.
The first two eArticles from Air War Publications are available now from their website for €4.00. They are fully illustrated with rare aircraft and pilot photographs, aircraft profiles, colour maps and unit emblems. All eArticles are in printable PDF-format. The first two titles are "Christmas in Courland 1944" and "The Life of Fritz Schröter".
We have Preview images and information on Hussar's15 new 1/32 and 1/48 scale wheel sets for P-51 Mustang kits.

9 May, 2013

I review Fantasy Printshop's ambitious 51 (yes, 51!) WWII German Luftwaffe Serials decal sets. These one and two-sheet sets cover white, black, yellow, red, green and blue serial letters in sizes ranging from 2.5mm to 16.5mm for Luftwaffe bombers, ground attack, transport and liaison aircraft. Black solid numbers are available in a range of sizes too. The review includes a listing of all 51 sets and ten images of a selection of decal sheets.

8 May, 2013

Kirk Olsen presents a composite in-flight image of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa 1/48 scale Arado Ar 234 C in the Gallery.
Eduard has expanded their 1/48 scale Hellcat with an F6F-5 Early kit. Brad Fallen reviews this newest variant, including 32 images of the kit's plastic parts, photo-etch, Brassin resin wheels, decals, marking schemes and box top.
Mark Davies examines six 1/72 scale AH-64 Apache Conversion, Detail & Decal Sets from Armycast M&M. 14 images of the resin parts, decals and instructions are included.

7 May, 2013

Leo Stevenson treats us to a new article on his 1/32 scale Pacific Coast Models Spitfire Mk.XVI. Background and images of the subject's pilot are included.
Dimitri Berdebes reviews Eduard's 1/144 scale Junkers Ju 52 Airliner, with 13 images of the kit parts, decals, marking schemes and box top.
Brad Fallen examines Kagero Topcolor 28: Luftwaffe Over the Far North, which includes a decal sheet covering eight subjects in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Images of the decals, the cover and four sample spreads are included.
We have Preview information and images on Barracuda Studios' new 1/32 scale Heinkel He 219 accesories for Revell kit. Wish I had these when I built mine!
Glen from Kitty Hawk has advised that a new 1/48 scale F-101 Voodoo family is on the way. More information will be posted as it comes to hand.

6 May, 2013

Brad Fallen reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale I-16 Type 10 ProfiPACK, including 21 images.
Thomas Muggli presents a new Construction Feature on his 1/72 scale Czech Master Resin Swiss de Havilland Venom Mk.1R. Six images are included.
On Missing-Lynx, Andrew Judson reviews Meng Model's new 1/35 scale Pick Up w/ZU-23-2 (it is really a Toyota Land Cruiser, but don't tell anybody!). 14 images of the kit's parts, photo-etched fret, decals and box top are included.

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

3 May, 2013

Tonight I present an initial analysis and some construction notes on the forthcoming all-new Revell 1/32 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6. Eight images of the test shot in various stages of construction are included.

2 May, 2013

Ed Kinney presents ten images of his 1/32 scale Trumpeter P-38 Lightning in the Gallery.
Brad Fallen reviews Kagero Publishing's Mini Topcolor 30: Luftwaffe Baptism of Fire. Images of the book and the two decal sheets are included.
Rodger Kelly examines four recent turned metal 1/48 and 1/24 scale pitot tubes and angle of attack probes from Master. Images of the parts and packaging are included.
I have archived HyperScale's "What's New" entries from October 2012 to March 2013. You may find these and earlier "What's New" entries linked from the bottom of this page.

1 May, 2013

Roberto Colaianni brings us seven images of his Eduard 1/48 scale Fokker D.VII OAW in the Gallery.
Brad Fallen reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 Weekend Edition. 26 images of the kit parts, decals, marking guide and box top are included.
Rodger Kelly examines three 1/32 scale radiator grille sets for the Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-2/F-4, G-2/G-6 and G-10/K-4 from RB Productions. Images of the photo-etched parts and the instructions are included.
For Australian-based modellers around Sydney and Wollongong, the NSW Scale Model Show and Competition will be held this weekend, 4 and 5 May, at the Koonawarra Community Centre, Fowlers Road, ten minutes south of Wollongong. More details may be found on IPMA's website.

30 April, 2013

Mick Evans reviews Kinetic's 1/48 scale Israeli Aircraft Industries Kfir C2/C7. 24 images of the kit's parts, decals and box art are included
Jorge Rivas Krause presents 15 images of his 1/48 scale Hasegawa SAAB J35 Draken in the Gallery.
Mark Davies examines Armycast's 1/72 scale S-70 B-2 Greek’s and RAN conversions, including images of the resin parts, decals and instructions.

29 April, 2013

Jorge Rivas Krause presents 16 images of his 1/72 scale Hasegawa F/A-18E Super Hornet in the Gallery.
Rob Baumgartner examines GasPatch Models' 1/48 an 1/32 scale WWI Turnbuckles and German Air Speed Indicator. Images of the parts and packaging are included.
On Missing-Lynx, Steve Zaloga presents six images and a description of his 1:35 scale Brach Model Renault R35. This model will also feature in a future issue of Model Military International magazine.
Tim Bumb's latest artwork is entitled "Tiger Maintenance Pt.2".
Cookie Sewell reviews a batch of new releases:

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

ANZAC Day, 2013

In a flurry of activity, I finished a 1/48 scale RAAF Spitfire Mk.VIII based on the Hasegawa kit and Aeroclub corrections yesterday too. Five photos and a description have been posted to the Gallery.
Mick Evans reviews HobbyBoss' 1/48 scale F-14D Super Tomcat. 44 images of the kit's plastic parts, decals and box top are included.
Valiant Wings Publishing advises that their next book, ‘The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Early Series (V1 to E-9 including T-series) - A Complete Guide To The Luftwaffe’s Famous Fighter’ by Richard A. Franks, will be increased in size to 208 pages thick and two sets of scale plans. The new retail price will be £19.95. However all existing and future pre-orders for Airframe & Miniature No. 5 will be honoured at the £18.95 price up to the projected publication date of May 15th and you will still get £2.00 off shipping costs.

24 April, 2013

I have posted photos and a description of my completed Eduard 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXc Late Verison to the Gallery.

23 April, 2013

Evgen Steiner presents 40 images of his ICM 1/72 scale TB-3 bomber in the Gallery.
Mark Davies reviews Czech Master Resin's 1/72 scale de Havilland Venom NF.3. 18 images of the kit's resin, photo-etched and vacform parts, the decals, instructions and box top are included.
Phil Parsons examines 14 1/48 and 1/32 scale Pitot Tubes and Angle of Attack Vanes from the Air Master Series. Nine images are included.
We have a Preview image and information about Modelcraft's Hammers, Punches and Pin Pushers.

22 April, 2013

Fuad Pashayev presents 25 images of his Fine Molds 1/72 scale Kawasaki Ki 61 Hien in the Gallery.
Mark Davies reviews Brengun's 1/72 scale Bachem Ba 349a Natter “What-If” & Bachem Natter Detail Set. 19 images of the kit and detail parts, instructions, packaging and finished model are included.
Floyd Werner has sent Preview and pre-ordering information about a forthcoming 1/35 scale MH-47E conversion from Werner's Wings and Storm Miniatures. 12 images of the conversion masters are included.
Brad Fallen examines Modeling Time Productions' 1/32 scale decals, "Spitfire V and IX in Italian Service ". Four images of the cover, the instructions and decal sheet are included.

20 April, 2013

To coincide with the release of the new Airfix Typhoon kit, Valiant Wings Publishing is offering their extensive 1/72 Typhoon detailing set at only £8.50 (normal RRP £9.95) for one day only to all visitors to their stand at the Milton Keynes ModelKraft show on Sunday April 21st. (Prices quoted here include UK VAT). Details of the contents can be found by following this link.

19 April, 2013

Roland Sachsenhofer brings is the concluding instalment of his 1/48 scale Eduard Airacobra series, this time a British Mk.I. 14 images are included.
Roger Hardy presents a build/review of the Airfix 1/72 scale Supermarine Spitfire F. Mk. 22. Seven images of the model are included.
Mark Davies reviews five 1/72 scale British Type 23 Frigate Helideck Detail & Diorama Sets from Scale Warship Limited. Images of the photo-etched parts, masks and intructions are included.
We have Preview information about the newest releases from Freightdog Models - 1/72 scale Hawker Typhoon update, Entendard IVP converison and the BAe EAP kit. More details are provided on the Preview page.

18 April, 2013

Estaban Murador presents eight images of Wingnut Wings' 1/32 scale S.E.5a in the Gallery.
Phil Parsons reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale BRASSIN AIM-120 AMRAAM missile sets. Images of the resin and photo-etched parts, instructions and packaging are included.
Rob Baumgartner examines "Knights in Canvas – the Aviation Art of Jim Dietz" published by Aeronaut Books. Images of the cover and two sample pages are included.
We have Preview information and images on Czech Master Resin's new 1/72 scale Vampire F.2 "Elephant Ears" and Spitfire Mk.21 / 23 Prototype. A description and images of the box arts are included..

17 April, 2013

The Doctor is in - again! Frank Mitchell presents a Construction Feature on his scratch built 1/32 scale Curtiss XP-31 Swift. 13 images are included.
Phil Parsons reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale BRASSIN R-23R and R-23T / AA-7 APEX missile sets. Images of the resin and photo-etched parts, instructions and packaging are included.
Mark Davies examines 4+ Publications' Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik Type3, Il-2 Type3M, IL-2Kr & UTI-2. Images of the cover and six sample pages are included.

15 April, 2013

Ayhan Toplu presents 15 images of his 1/48 scale Eduard Focke-Wulf Fw 190 D-9 in the Gallery.
Phil Parsons reviews Eduard's 1/48 scale BRASSIN R-60 / AA-8 Aphid missile set. Images of the resin and photo-etched parts, instructions and packaging are included.
Rodger Kelly examines Valiant Wings Publishing's "The Hawker Sea Fury A Complete Guide to the Fleet Air Arm's Last Piston Engine Fighter" by Richard Franks. Images of the front snd rear covers plus six sample pages are included.
Valiant Wings Publishing also has a new prize draw offering anyone who pre-orders or has pre-ordered their new Airframe & Miniature title ‘The Messerschmitt Bf 109 Early Series (V1 to E-9 including T-series) by Richard A Franks the chance to win one of Eduard's Bf 109 E kits. Full details may be found on Valiant Wings' website.
On Missing-Lynx, Cookie Sewell examines three new products:

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

12 April, 2013

Tonight I present a detailed Construction Feature on building Eduard's brand new 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXc Late Version with the separately available BRASSIN cockpit. 56 images of the build are included.

11 April, 2013

Frank Mitchell's latest Feature Article describes his ambitious 1/32 scale Panther Productions De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2. 17 images of the model, both complete and under construction, are included.
Mark Davies reviews Eduard's 1/72 scale Messerschmitt Bf 110 E Weekend Edition. Images of the kit parts, box top and decals are included.
Rodger Kelly examines Philedition's Allied Wings 16, Short Singapore Mk.III. Images of the cover plus five sample pages are included.

10 April, 2013

Roland Sachsenhofer presents the second of his 1/48 scale Eduard Airacobras, this time a P-39Q. 16 images are included.
Rodger Kelly reviews Philedition's Allied Wings 15, Grumman SF. Images of the cover plus five sample pages are included.
And don't forget to check out the latest models from HyperScale's visitors on the Plastic Pix forum.

9 April, 2013

Roland Sachsenhofer presents his third 1/32 scale Revell Arado Ar 196, this time with the wings, the floats and the horizontal stabiliser in real Alumium! 11 images and a description are included.
Rob Baumgartner reviews Japo's "Luftwaffe Over Czech Territory 1945 Vol. 4 - Messerschmitt Me 262 Production & Arado Ar 234 Final Operations". Images of the cover and seven sample spreads are included.
Mark Davies reviews Pegasus' 1/72 scale Wood Effect Decals, including an analysis of their potential usage. Four images are included.
Glen Porter examines Trumpeter's 1/350 scale Tribal Class Destroyer, HMS Eskimo 1941. 22 images of the kit's plastic parts, photo-etched fret, decals and box top are included.

8 April, 2013

Pedro Fuster presents five images of his Hauler 1/72 scale Wasserfall rocket in the Gallery.
Mark Davies reviews Platz's 1/144 scale C-46D JASDF Transport Aircraft plastic kit plus the separately available photo-etched upgrade. 19 images of the kit and the update set are included.
Brad Fallen examines Osprey Publishing's Air Vanguard 1, Allison-Engined P-51 Mustang. Images of the cover and five sample pages are included.
On Missing-Lynx, I review Meng Model's 1/35 scale AUF1 Self-Propelled Howitzer. 18 images of the kit parts, decals and box top are included.

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

5 April, 2013

Tonight I review Eduard's all-new 1/48 scale Spitfire Mk.IXc Late Version. 50 images accompany the detailed text, including reference photos and relevant comparisons.

3 April, 2013

Tonight I review Wingnut Wings' new 1/32 scale Fokker D.VII F, plus Wingnut Wings' 1/32 scale decals, Fokker D.VII F, Fighting Fokkers Part 5, offering five additional marking options for the new kit. Images of the new parts, decals and box top are included.
Roland Sachsenhofer presents 16 images of his 1/48 scale Eduard P-39 Airacobra in Soviet markings.
Phil Parsons examines Eduard's 1/48 scale BRASSIN MiG-21 Bronze Undercarriage Legs. Images of the bronze and resin parts as well as comparison to the plastic parts are included.

2 April, 2013

Wingnut Wings has just added the BMW-powered Fokker D.VII F to its 1/32 scale aircraft range. In addition, a brand new 1/32 scale Fokker D.VII F decal sheet has been released with five additional marking options.These new releases may be ordered now from Wingnut Wings' website.

Remi Schackmann presents 45 images of his 1/72 scale Special Hobby Brewster Bermuda in the Gallery.
Brad Fallen reviews RB Productions' Scribe-R File tool. Five images accompany Brad's text.
Rob Baumgartner examines the first two titles in a new series from Aeronaut Books, "The Blue Max Airmen – German Airmen Awarded the Pour le Mérite" Volumes 1 and 2 by Lance J. Bronnenkant. Images of the cover plus sample artwork from each book are included.
MMP Books has just released its first Interactive Ebook, Gloster Gladiator, at Apple iBooks Store. You can find it on the iTunes Store > Books > History > Military > Alex Crawford >. The Interactive Gloster Gladiator Book may only be viewed on an iPad using iBooks 2 or later. iOS 5 or later is required. A book trailer may be viewed on Youtube.