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March 31, 2008 USS Enterprise CV-6 1944, Trumpeter 1:350 Scale, Built by Robet McGee - These are photos of Robert McGee's build of the CV-6 Enterprise. The kit is the 1/350 scale Trumpeter Hornet with a resin island conversion, photo-etch from both Gold Medal Models and White Ensign Models with additional planes from Trumpeter. Added to the Aircraft Carriers Gallery. 
March 30, 2008 HMS King George V, Tamiya 1:700 Scale, Built by Neal Clarke - This model was 13 years in the making but Neal Clarke has produced the spectacle of HMS King George V in 1:700 scale from Tamiya. Added to the Battleship Gallery. 
March 29, 2008 CSS Manassas, Thoroughbred Miniatures 1:160 Scale, Built by David LaPell - Here are photos of a Thoroughbred Miniatures 1/160 scale CSS Manassas. The model was built out of the box by David LaPell. Added to the Civil War Gallery. 
March 28, 2008 Gato Class USN Submarine, Revell 1:72 Scale, Built by Jack Walden - This is the Revell 1:72 scale kit of the Gato class submarine. Jack Walden had a lot of fun building this one. Added to the Submarine Gallery. 
March 27, 2008 USS Ingraham FFG-61, Dragon 1:700 Scale, Built by Carl Musselman - This model is the 1/700 scale USS Ingraham FFG-61 by DRAGON. It is mostly straight out of the box. Carl Musselman did, however, scratch-build the flag staff on the mast and added steel wire rod for the antennas. Added to the Destroyers Gallery. 
March 25, 2008 IJN Binocular Mounts, Voyager Model 1:350 Scale, Set VND0312 - Voyager Model has produced a resin and brass set of the binocular mounts used by Japanese warships of World War Two. Voyager set VND0312 provides three large binocular mounts and three small binocular mounts in 1:350 scale. Added to the Fittings Reviews section. 
March 24, 2008 USS Monitor 1862, Flagship Models 1:192 Scale - It is time to make those southern vermin pay for their wanton violation of Columbia. In response to the slow, lumbering "Colossus of Roads" in the form of the Virginia attacking the squadron at Hampton Roads, the stalwart sons of the north have the nimble, hard-punching Monitor that floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee. With the Flagship Models 1:192 scale USS Monitor the Union is saved! Added to the American Civil War Reviews section. 
March 23, 2008 USS Lexington CV-2 1942, Trumpeter 1:700 Scale, Built by Jeong-Hoon, Lee - This is Jeong-Hoon, Lee's "CV-2 Lexington 1/700". The model is from Trumpeter in 1:700 scale. Added to the Aircraft Carriers Gallery. 
March 22, 2008 CSS Palmetto State, Flagship Models 1:192 Scale, Built by Arthur Macon - This build is a Flagship Models 1/192 scale CSS Palmetto State. Arthur Macon constructed this based on the watercolor drawing by Charles C. Cawson cir. 1862. Added to the Civil War Gallery. 
March 21, 2008 IJN Large Searchlights, Voyager Model 1:350 Scale, Set VND0314 - With Voyager Model set VND0314 you get four resin and brass large IJN searchlights in 1:350 scale. These beauts are far more detailed than any others and are just right for those furious night fights off Guadalcanal. Added to the Fittings Reviews section. 
March 20, 2008 USN Depth Charge Fittings WWII, Lion Roar 1:700 Scale LE700062 - Lion Roar set LE700062 includes stern depth charge racks, side K guns, side racks and davits, which allow you to remodel this essential weapon system. Added to the 1:700 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
March 19, 2008 IJN Takso Class Turret Replacement Set, Voyager Model 1:350 Scale VND0502 - If you want more than than just the brass barrels for the Takao class heavy cruisers in 1:350 scale, as seen in Voyager Model Set VND0703, Voyager Model also produces at set of resin and brass photo-etch for replacement of all five turrets. Added to the Ordnance Reviews section. 
March 18, 2008 IJN 203mm/50 Nendo Brass Barrels for the Takao Class, Voyager Model 1:350 Scale - Voyager Model set VND0703 provides for ten turned brass barrels for the Imperial Japanese Navy 203mm/50 Nendo main gun barrels for the Takao class heavy cruisers in 1:350 scale. Added to the Ordnance Reviews section. 
March 17, 2008 Oerlikon 20mm Single AA Guns with Tripod Mounts, Voyager Model 1:350 Scale - Voyager Model photo-etch set VND0602 provides for single 20mm Oerlikons with open tripod bases in 1:350 scale. Added to the 1:350 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
March 16, 2008 USS San Francisco 1942, Trumpeter 1:350 Scale, Built by Chris Hartman - This is the Trumpeter 1/350 scale USS San Francisco 1942 out of the box build, except the catapults. Chris Hartman had to scratch build them after destroying the kit cats by trying to drill them out. Paint is Pollyscale acrylics. Added to the Cruiser Gallery. 
March 15, 2008 Dragon Preview, USS Buchanan DD-484 1942, 1:350 Scale - Dragon sent the box art for the bottom of the box for their upcoming 1:350 scale USS Buchanan DD-484 1942. The Buchanan is a member of the Gleaves class. Added to the Miscellaneous Gallery. 
March 13, 2008 IJN Aircraft Carrier Name Plates, Lion Roar, Set LE70070 - Lion Roar has released four sets of name plates, one each for the USN, German Navy, Royal Navy and Imperial Japanese Navy. Lion Roar set LE700070 is the set for the IJN and includes name plates for the six aircraft carriers of the Japanese strike force against Pearl Harbor. Added to the 1:700 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
March 10, 2008 USS Enterprise CVN-65, Tamiya 1:350 Scale, Built by Louis Carabott - Louis Carabott just finished this Tamiya 1:350 scale model of the USS Enterprise CVN 65. Gold Metal Models and White Ensign Models photo-etch were used to detail both the ship and the air wing, however, there was a lot of scratch building. Added to the Aircraft Carriers Gallery. 
March 9, 2008 Grille, German State Yacht & Aviso, Combrig 1:700 Scale, Built by Peter Fulgoney - The Aviso Grille was the state yacht of Germany before WW2, and was to play another part after the conflict. As it happened, the ship became a mine layer, and was sold after the war as a cruise liner. This is the Combrig 1:700 scale kit of Grille built by Peter Fulgoney. Added to the Auxiliary Gallery. 
March 6, 2008 HMS Renown 1916, Fisher's Favorite, NNT 1:700 Scale - Now you can get the last true battle cruiser, Jackie Fisher’s beloved HMS Renown. This beautiful large design maximized Fisher’s favorites of heavy hitting guns with 15-inch twin turrets and a high 32-knot top speed, while minimizing what Fisher considered unnecessary, armor. With the NNT 1:700 scale HMS Renown 1916 you can build this lovely, large floating magazine as she first appeared at the dawn of her long noble career. Added to the Battleship Reviews section. 
March 3, 2008 Modern USN Destroyer Superstructure Railing, Voyager Model 1:350 Scale Set VND0102 - For all modelers with a Dragon 1:350 scale Arleigh Burke class destroyer kit, the earlier Panda kit, or for that matter any kit of a modern USN subject, Voyager Model produces a brass fret of superstructure railing. Added to the 1:350 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
February 27, 2008 Imperial Japanese Navy Cable Reels, Set A, Voyager Model 1:700 Scale - For all of the perfectionists who model 1:700 scale warships of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Voyager Model brings another photo-etch pack of relief-etched brass detail. With Voyager set VNC0304 you receive two identical frets of 1:700 scale cable/hose reels for larger units of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Added to the 1:700 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section.
February 26, 2008 USS Pennsylvania BB-38 1944, Dragon 1:700 Scale - Dragon deserves a hearty round of applause. They went out on a limb to produce a one-off design. How many injected plastic companies do this with warship kits? DML spent a great deal of effort and time to get it right and in case you didn’t catch the discussions on the message board during the development of this kit, Dragon actually listened to the opinions of ship modelers. The Dragon 1:700 scale USS Pennsylvania should be in every waterline collection. Added to the Battleship Reviews section.
February 25, 2008 Royal Navy Capitol Ship Nameplates, Lion Roar, Set LE70073 - Lion Roar has four sets of relief-etched nameplates, one each for the USN battleships, German battleships and cruisers, Japanese aircraft carriers and here is the fourth. This is one for capitol ships of the Royal Navy in World War Two. Added to the 1:700 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section.
February 24, 2008 USS Coontz DDG-40, Niko Model 1:700 Scale, Built by Maurizio Chiaro - Here are some pictures of the USS Coontz DDG-40 (Farragut Class) in 1/700 scale by Niko Model, built by Maurizio Chiaro. At this moment the whale boat, and the starboard crew boat are not attached. The matt coat on the horizontal surfaces has not yet been applied. Added to the Destroyer Gallery. 
February 23, 2008 Hakata PL-05 High Endurance Cutter, Japan Coast Guard, Skywave 1:700 Scale - All Coasties will love the Skywave Hakata. This modern design has a dramatic bow sheer and the white and blue Japan Coast Guard paint scheme makes an interesting supplement to the white and orange-red USCG scheme. Added to Transports and Auxiliaries Reviews section.
February 21, 2008 South Dakota Class Replacement Turrets, Yankee Modelworks 1:350 Scale - Dissatisfied with the plastic turrets provided in the Trumpeter 1:350 scale Alabama and Massachusetts kits? Now, you don't have to take it like it. With Yankee Modelworks set YKM-3011 South Dakota Class replacement turrets, you dump the plastic turrets and use high quality resin and white metal YMW replacements. Added to the Ordnance Reviews section. 
February 20, 2008 Takao Class Japanese Heavy Cruiser Brass Photo-Etch Detail Set, White Ensign Models 1:350 Scale, Set WEM PE35100 - Grasshoppers! Your time has arrived. More perfect than any cherry blossom at Kyoto is the White Ensign Models brass photo-etch set for 1:350 scale Takao class heavy cruisers. With the fittings found in WEM PE35100 your Takao class will be the pride of the Pacific. Added to the 1:350 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
February 17, 2008 USS Intrepid CV-11, Trumpeter 1:350 Scale, Built by Jean Barby - Here are photographs of the famous CV11 "Intrepid". The basic kit is from Trumpeter in 1:350 scale and was built by Jean Barby. Added to the Aircraft Carriers Gallery. 
February 16, 2008 USS Constitution Maintop, Meteor Productions 1:35 Scale, Mastered by Joel Labow - The Old Salt Joel Labow has been busy mastering the parts and men for a new diorama in 1:35 scale for the maintop of Old Ironsides, the frigate USS Constitution from Meteor Productions. Added to the Diorama Gallery. 
February 15, 2008 USN Life Rafts, Voyager Model 1:350 Scale, VND0302 - Here is another Voyager Model product, which provides greater detail for your 1:350 scale models. Voyager set VND0302 provides twelve round-corner Carley rafts in resin and brass. Added to the 1:350 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
February 14, 2008 Schleswig-Holstein, Type 101A German Destroyer 1985, Admiralty Models 1:700 Scale - As with Pavel’s Hamburg, the Admiralty Schleswig-Holstein is outstanding. This kit is not just a repop of the Hamburg, the Schleswig-Holstein has significant differences in hull casting as well as the smaller resin parts. Now you can bring these ships into the missile age with their new Exocet missile canisters. Added to the Destroyer Reviews section. 
February 11, 2008 USS Massachusetts and Alabama Brass Photo-Etch Set, Gold Medal Models 1:350 Scale - Ahoy mateys! Join Long John Loren on the good ship Gold Medal Models in search for treasure. You don’t have far to go to find doubloons aplenty in the treasure chest in the form of the Gold Medal Models 1:350 scale brass photo-etch set for the Trumpeter USS Massachusetts and USS Alabama. Added to the 1:350 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
February 10, 2008 Jintsu, Japanese Light Cruiser, Fujimi 1:700 Scale, Built by Bob Cicconi - Here are photos of the Japanese light cruiser Jintsu as she appeared at the Battle of Java Sea in early 1942.Bob Cicconi used the old Fujimi kit and made some modifications to the foremast and bridge. Added to the Cruiser Gallery. 
February 7, 2008 USS St Louis CL-49 1942, Midship Models 1:700 Scale, Kit Review by Andrew Payne - The new Midship Model of USS St. Louis CL-49 portrays the ship as she appeared in summer and fall 1942. This review is a little bit different, as it is bifurcated. The actual kit review is by Andrew Payne and the photographs and history are by Steve Backer. Added to the Cruiser Reviews section. 
February 4, 2008 Chung Mu Gong Yi Sun Shin, Korean Destroyer 1:150 Scale, Scratch-Built by Song Jung Gun - This is the recent project of Song Jung Gun, the Korean destroyer-2(KD-2), Chung Mu Gong Yi Sun Shin. It took 5.5 months to complete. All of all materials are wood. The scale is 1/150. Added to the Destroyer Gallery. 
February 3, 2008 Chiyoda, Japanese Seaplane Carrier, Aoshima 1:700 Scale, Built by Grzegorz Nowak - This is the kit from Aoshima in 1:700 scale of the Japanese seaplane carrier "CHIYODA" in the early 1942 configuration. Built by Grzegorz Nowak, additional parts include photo-etch from Tom's Modelworks. Added to the Auxiliary Gallery. 
February 2, 2008 USS Boston CAG1, Modified Trumpeter 1:700 Scale, Converted by Edwin Chan - Edwin Chan finished the USS Boston (CAG 1) by converting from the Trumpeter 1/700 Baltimore kit. He used some of the guns, part of the main deck and the hull. The rest are scratch-built from styrene sheets. Added to the Cruiser Gallery. 
January 30, 2008 HMS Ark Royal, Brass Photo-Etch Set, White Ensign Models 1:720 Scale - If you want to build a plastic HMS Ark Royal, you probably have purchased the Revell 1:720 scale of the Ark at least once. Now you can speed back to the future and have the old Revell kit leap off of its deathbed. What is the secret of this modern Lazarus? It is no secret, just everyday photo-etch magic from White Ensign Models. Added to the 1:700 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
January 28, 2008 RN Gorizia, Zara Class Italian Heavy Cruiser, DelphisModels 1:700 Scale, Built by An Chu - The RN Gorizia was one of the Zara class of Italian heavy cruisers. She was the only survivor of the the class, as the other three were sunk at the Battle of Cape Matapan. An Chu built the Delphis Models 1:700 scale kit of the RN Gorizia. Added to the Cruiser Gallery. 
January 26, 2008 Hood's Final Moments, Tamiya 1:700 Scale, By Michael Griggs - This shows the battleship in it's last moments May 24, 1941. She is flying the signal 'turn by blue pendant' which was made as she and Prince of Wales began their turn to port to engage all their main armament. Added to the Diorama Gallery. 
January 25, 2008 USS South Dakota BB57, Conversion Set, Yankee Modelworks 1:350 Scale - With Yankee Modelworks USS South Dakota BB57 YKM-3014 conversion set for the Trumpeter 1:350 scale models of Alabama or Massachusetts, any modeler can now build the unique lead ship of the class. Whether it is the "Dirty Dick" blazing away at Japanese aircraft at Santa Cruz or engaging the Japanese Navy in a bar room brawl off of Guadalcanal, now the South Dakota can be captured in all her 1:350 scale glory. Added to the Decks & Conversion Set Reviews section. 
January 24, 2008 German WWI Brass Barrels for 210mm, 350mm and 380mm Guns, Plus Tapered Conical Masts, NNT 1:700 Scale - Do you need the best in brass accessories for your 1:700 scale High Seas Fleet. If so, NNT has a whole line of brass barrels for the German warships of World War One. Here are the three newest barrel sets from NNT. Added to the Ordnance Reviews section. 
January 23, 2008 Modern US Navy Railing, 1:350 Scale LE350006 - For modern USN modelers Lion Roar has a set of ship railings in 1:350 scale. Set LE350006 provides five different sets of railings. Added to the 1:350 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
January 21, 2008 HMCS Sackville, Canadian Flower Class Corvette, Halifax, Canada - Photographs sent by Adam Baker - When it comes to warship museum sites of steam powered warships, it is the battleship and fleet aircraft carrier which hog the glory. In any evaluation of the Battle of the Atlantic, it is the diminutive corvette that played a greater role in victory over the U-Boats than either of their huge cousins. The HMCS Sackville is just waiting for you in Halifax. Added to Warship Photo-Tours section. 
January 20, 2008 HMS Queen Mary, Combrig 1:700 Scale, Built by Frank O'Neill - Here are pictures of the Combrig in 1:700 scale. Queen Mary. Frank O'Neill used the Combrig photo-etch that comes with the kit and added Tom's Modelworks photo-etched railings, stairs and ladders. Added to the Battleship Gallery. 
January 19, 2008 USS England, USN Destroyer Escort, Trumpeter 1:350 Scale, Built by Sang Hyun Park - This is the USS England DE-635, Buckley Class Destroyer Escort by Trumpeter in 1/350 scale built by Sang Hyun Park. Added to the Destroyer Gallery. 
January 18, 2007 Motozatteres Series 1, Italian Motor Barges, Regia Marina 1:700 Scale - Now you too can be a Mr. Moto with the Regia Marina Motozatteres Series 1 in 1:700 scale. One box gives you a feisty fleet of motorized barges to launch an armored assault to freeze the French and blast the British. Added to Transports and Auxiliaries Reviews section.
January 17, 2007 HMAS Sydney 1914, H-P Models 1:700 Scale, Review by George Hargreaves - HMS Sydney engaged the German light cruiser Emden on 9th November 1914 and sank her. George Hargreaves reviews the H-P Models 1:700 scale kit of the HMAS Sydney of the First World War. Added to the Cruiser Reviews section. 
January 16, 2008 Modern Russian/Soviet Railing, Lion Roar 1:350 Scale LE350015 - Lion Roar produces a set specifically designed for 1:350 scale models of modern Russian subjects. Set LE350015 includes railing in six different patterns, plus safety netting and vertical ladder. Added to the 1:350 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
January 14, 2008 HMS Onslow, White Ensign Models 1:350 Scale, Built by Phil Reeder from WEM Kelly Kit - This is a White Ensign Models 1/350 scale kit of the Kelly, converted to HMS Onslow by Phil Reeder. Added to the Destroyer Gallery. 
January 13, 2008 USS Galveston, Denver Class Peace Cruiser, Commanders/Iron Shipwright 1:350 Scale, Built by Felix Bustelo - Here are some photos of the USS Galveston built by Felix Bustelo, based on the Iron Shipwright's 1/350 scale USS Denver class peace cruiser kit. Added to the Cruiser Gallery. 
January 12, 2008 Giuseppe Garibaldi, Modern Italian Aircraft Carrier, Delphis Models 1:700 Scale, Built by Riccardo Benco - This is a new model built by Riccardo Benco of Associazione Modellistica Monfalconese Italy. It is the Delphis Models 1:700 scale Giuseppe Garibaldi, Modern Italian Aircraft Carrier. Added to the Aircraft Carriers Gallery. 
January 11, 2008 USN Battleship Nameplates, Lion Roar, Set LE700071 - Among the Lion Roar relief-etched nameplate series is one on famous USN warships of World War Two. Lion Roar set LE700071 includes nameplates of six battleships: Arizona, North Carolina, Washington, Iowa, New Jersey and Missouri. Added to the 1:700 Scale Photo-Etch Reviews section. 
January 10, 2008 USS Cimarron, Modern USN Replenishment Ship, JAG 1:700 Scale - JAG is the best-known producer of modern warship and auxiliary designs. The JAG USS Cimarron is another in their line of extraordinary multimedia kits in 1:700 scale. The JAG Cimarron does not disappoint in that it provides superb parts for a first class reproduction of this replenishment ship. Added to Transports and Auxiliaries Reviews section.

In the middle of winter, it's time to think of the dog days of summer. The 2008 US IPMS Convention is set for August 6-9, 2008 at Virginia Beach, Virginia. A perfect location where the missus and the kiddies can enjoy the beach and the Atlantic surf while you get to go to the show, nearby Norfolk or Oceana NAS right there at Virginia Beach. Now you can check up on the latest announcement for the Nats with the 2008 IPMS icon found on the main page. 
January 9, 2008 USS North Carolina Technical Reference 1, By Randall S. Shoker - USS North Carolina, Technical Reference 1 2nd Edition by Randall S. Shoker, is an outstanding reference for the ship, which provides the exact type of coverage essential to the modeler. All Showboaters should have this volume in their library. Added to Book Reviews section.

 
January 7, 2008 Agosta, Modern French Diesel-Electric Submarine, L'Arsenal 1:400 Scale, Review by Felix Bustelo - The Agosta, the first in a class of four French patrol diesel-powered submarines, was launched in 1974. This class of conventionally powered submarines proved to be a very successful design which featured innovative architectural elements and state-of-the-art equipment. Felix Bustelo reviews the L'Arsenal 1:400 scale kit. Added to the Submarine Reviews Section. 
January 6, 2008 Charles Martel, French Battleship 1900, Yumemato 1:700 Scale, Built by Bob Cicconi - Bob Cicconi built the 1/700 scale Yumemato Charles Martel circa 1900. The kit is one of the limited run resin series made by the model maker from Japan. Added to the Battleship Gallery. 
January 5, 2008 USS Mindoro CVE-120, FleetNet 1:700 Scale Built by Carl Musselman - This is the build of the FleetNet 1/700 scale Commencement Bay CVE-105 resin kit by Carl Musselman. Carl built the kit to reflect the USS Mindoro CVE-120 during the late 1940's / early 1950's. Added to the Aircraft Carriers Gallery. 
January 4, 2008 USS Truman, Air  Wing 3 Decals, Starfighter Decals 1:700 Scale - When it comes to intricate detail done to en exhaustive level of completeness, in the decal world no one does it better than Starfighter Decals. Here is another one of their incredible products, set 700-46 Carrier Air Wing 3 2004-2005 for the air wing of the USS Truman CVN-75. Added to the Decals Reviews Section. 
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