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Today, your editor has built the Special Hobby 1/48 DFS-230 assault glider. It was a relatively uncomplicated build. Not that there were not some adjustments to be made, but nothing catastrophic.

For something a bit different, the Zvezda 1/350 K-266 'Oriol' is the kit preview.

The decal review is Aeromaster 48-467: JG 1 Fw-190As.

Looking for a good read? Here is Jagdwaffe Vol 3/3:  Desert Operations.

Thanks to Dennis Delong for his generous contribution to the MM Operating Fund. Your donation is much appreciated.

Here are some misc colors from White Ensign

Finally, page 17 from the Indianapolis Regional

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Tom Cleaver returns today with a slight modification of the Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish from the Mk I to Mk II variant. This is something that just about anyone can do.

Keith Walker brings us the preview by taking a look at the new Trumpeter 1/144 H6K5 Mavis flying boat.

For a decal review, here is Aeromaster 48-142 for the He-111 in 'foreign' service.

From Mushroom Models Publications comes the latest book on the A5M 'Claude'. A very useful reference.

Continuing from yesterday, here are USN/USMC Modern Colors from White Ensign.

There has been a new addition to the BTSK Contest.

Finally, here is page 16 from the Indianapolis Regional. As an aside, I see that the counter has exceeded 5 million visits in the last 4 years. Thanks to you all.

Mark Fordham starts us off today with his Eastern Express 1/72 Hotspur glider. This is actually an old Frog kit and Mark's done a fine job with it.

The ESCI 1/48 FJ-2/3 Fury is today's kit preview.

Only one decal review today and that is Superscale 72-166 for the OV-10 Bronco.

Here is the first in the Aircraft section of a new line of enamel paints from White Ensign. These are Colorcoat paints for USN WWII aircraft.

Adding to yesterday's book review here is Squadron/Signal's US Tank Destroyers Walk-Around.

Finally, here is  page 15 from the Indianapolis Regional

Because we all like things that are a bit off the beaten track, here is Jim Baker's Naboo Fighter in Adversary markings. Jim has a great sense of humor!

For a touch of nostalgia, here is the Monogram 1/131(or so)  C-121 Super Connie.

First decal review is Cutting Edge CED44002, Shuttle Orbiter Tile decals. This is an incredible sheet. Apparently I screwed up and did the logo sheet yesterday. Sorry for the glitch; I've fixed it.

Up next is Fox One 48005 for the B-1B.

My thanks to Robert Owens for his kind donation to the MM Operating Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Spurred on by a thread on the Forum, here is a new editorial.

Adding to the shuttle goodies, here is Cutting Edge sets CELO 44008 and 009 which are resin nozzles and camera fin mod.

For a book review, here is Squadron/Signal's C-130 Hercules Walk-Around.

Finally, page 14 from the Indianapolis Regional. All the but air racers on today's page are 1/32.

Starting us off after my forced holiday is Tom Cleaver with his build of the Grand Phoenix 1/48 FJ-4B Fury. Tom found that this kit was a bit more than he had initially planned.

As a bonus review, here is Michael Johnson's LTD 1/48 Boomerang

Fonderie Miniature's 1/48 MS.472 is the kit preview for today. Yes, another French short run kit, but yet another irresistible subject!

The first decal review is Cutting Edge CED44001, Shuttle Orbiter logo decals in 1/144.

Second is Third Group 48-043 for Bf-109E-3s of II./JG 51 during the Battle of Britain.

To go along with the decals, here is Cutting Edge CEBM 44002, tile masks for the 1/144 Shuttle Orbiter.

For an interesting read and a great reference, here is a look at Jagdwaffe Vol 3/2: Operation Barbarossa.

Jose Barata continues with images from Tiger Meet 2002

To continue with the show reports, here is page 13 from the Indianapolis Regionals

I've updated the Planes on Poles feature with a new addition.

Finally, there have been a few more entries into the BTSK Contest. We are now halfway through the entry period.

Today, here's a Tuesday two-fer for you.

First, is Eric Bergh's Lindberg 1/245 LST. Eric enjoys these old kits and has really done a fine job on this one.

Next is Rich Rowan's Revell 1/32 Spitfire. Rich is returning to modeling after a bit of an absence and has done this one as a presentation model for a friend; probably the best reason to build a kit that there is.

The Fujimi 1/48 Westland Wasp is today's kit preview. This isn't exactly a new kit as the price on the box was a buck!

Superscale 48-681 for 345 BG B-25Ds is the first decal review.

Second is Aeromaster 32-001 for the Hawker Hunter.

My sincere thanks to David Gauger and Tom Berto for their donations to the MM Operating Fund

Scale Model Accessories set SSPAR 005 is for 1/72 wheel chocks in two varieties.

I'd also like to announce a new hobby shop in Honk Kong called LuckyModel. They offer very reasonable prices and shipping rates. Check them out.

Finally, page 12 from the Indianapolis Regionals

Tim Mansfield starts this week with his Airfix 1/72 TBM Avenger. Tim likes these old kits as do many readers and has done a good job on it.

The Fonderie Miniature 1/35 LCA (Landing Craft, Assault) is the kit preview. It has been send on to a dedicated landing craft enthusiast for building so stay tuned.

Aeromaster 48-043 for the Mossie VI is the first decal review.

Second is  EagleCals 4818 on Hs-129Bs

My thanks to Lutz Gretschel of F-15EStrikeEagle.com for his generous donation to the MM Operating Fund

Ian Sadler returns with a book review on all you wanted to know about Jeeps.

Here is page 11 from the Indianapolis Regionals

Finally, I spent some time this weekend in Louisville, Kentucky at Wonderfest, probably the USA's premiere fantasy/sci-fi convention. Besides the usual crowd of black t-shirted individuals, there were lot of vendors, a very good model contest (photos to come) and of the many celebrities there, one was Ray Harryhausen, a master of stop-motion animation. A truly excellent time for all and a show that I enjoy a great deal. Yes, I did buy 'stuff' from the vendors. I can never seem to leave there without at least a couple of resin kits!

For those of you who pay attention to history, today is the 59th anniversary of D-Day, the greatest invasion of modern history.

Your editor has managed to complete yet another kit in time for the Friday review, this time building the Hasegawa 1/32 FW-190D-9, a kit that is sure to become very popular.

With its recent reissue by Revell of Germany, here is a look at the Monogram 1/48 B-58 Hustler

The initial decal review is Aeromaster 48-129 for the Bf-109s of JG 53

Next is Superscale 72-333 for a F9F-2, F-4J and A-7E of CAW-7

My sincere thanks to David Boschetti and Kevin Austin for their very generous donations to the MM Operating Fund. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

For a great set of accessories, Johnny Canuck Images 1/35 RAF and British Army posters will enliven your next diorama.

A truly super reference on the type is WarBird Tech #11 on the NA-16/SNJ/AT-6. You won't find a better primer on the many variants of this famous aircraft.

There has been a new entry into the BTSK Contest

Finally, here is page 10 from the Indianapolis Regionals.

Steve Davis starts us off with a brief review of the MAC 1/72 Reichenberg IV. Steve only sent in a couple of images for this one as his dog used the model as a chew toy!

Today's preview is another French short run kit, the Fonderie Miniature 1/72 Nord 1402, a French experimental jet from the mid 1950s.

Aeromaster 72-006 on European theater P-51Ds is the first decal review.

the second decal review is  EagleCals 3258 on FW-190D-9s

Ian Sadler returns with another book review, this time on the Schwimmwagen.

If you haven't sent feedback regarding the Survey for an Aussie Hobby Shop, please do so now as tomorrow will be the last day I'll have the link.

Finally, here is page 9 from the Indianapolis Regionals.

Today we return to the WWI time period with Tom Cleaver's Eduard 1/48 Albatros D.V. This is the Profipack version and Tom's done his usual super job on it.

Bill Michaels provides today's preview with another first war kit, the Eduard 1/72 Airco DH-2.

 EagleCals 4807 on Sturmstaffel FW-190As is the first decal review.

Second is another dig into the archives for Aeromaster 48-408 on the F-84G Thunderjet.

Thanks go to Frank Henriquez for his generous donation to the MM Operating Fund. I'd like to take this opportunity to repeat my thanks to all of you who have helped to keep MM up and operating with your donations. It is all appreciated very much.

Jim Hohenzy provides today's book review as he looks into US Amphibious Ships and Craft by Norman Friedman.

I have updated the Ship of the Month.

Finally, here is page 8 from the Indianapolis Regional.

Blair Stewart starts today's inputs with his superb Accurate Miniatures Corvette Gran Sport. Blair has slid even farther down that slippery slope with this real beauty.

Here is a peek at a kit that is quite often overlooked and and can usually be picked up for a very reasonable price at swap meets; the ESCI 1/72 F-104G

The first decal review is Aeromaster 48-475 for the P-61 Black Widow.

Superscale 72-302 for aircraft of CAG-2 is the second. This covers some interesting types.

A big thank you to Martin Sczepan for his most welcome donation to the MM Operating Fund

I have updated the Picture of the Month.

To go along with one of the decal reviews, here is a review of WarBird Tech #15, the P-61 Black Widow, from Specialty Press.

There have been some new entries into the BTSK Contest. Keep them coming in!

Finally, here is page 7  from the Indianapolis Regionals

With the start of a new month, there is a new Modeler's Musings from our resident psychic, Lee Kolosna.

Georg Eyermann returns after a bit of an absence with another of his armor excursions in Modeling from the Edge.

Today's kit review is from our Kiwi correspondent Mark Fordham (you know, the masochistic one who likes PITA (pain in the ass) kits) with the Airfix 1/72 SBD Dauntless.

Tom Cleaver has our kit preview as he scopes out the new Trumpeter 1/48 SM.79 Sparvierio

The first decal review is Luftwaffe im Focus sheet one with aircraft from the second volume of their magazine.

Second is Aeromaster 48-327 for the N1K2-J Shiden-kai.

Many thanks to Anthony Lambert for his most kind donation to the MM Operating Fund

To look at things to read, Ian Sadler looks at a new book on the Soviet IS-2 Tank.

There have been some new entries into the BTSK Contest, and it is about time!

Finally, here is page 6  from the Indianapolis Regionals

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