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From AOA Decal Manufacturer’s Notes14 options for JLTVs in US service: 2x Army Reserve (Fort McCoy)12x USMC - Additional decals are also included without the tape/exercise markings that cover some various unit markings. Decals for an M1102 trailer are also included for one JLTV option.Includes full JLTV stencil data set (enough for two vehicles) with variations.For Rye Field Model (RFM) 1/35 JLTV.Background and Historical NotesAs one of the military’s most important decisions, it put out a bid announcement for a replacement for its basic utility vehicle, what was to be called the ‘Joint Light Tactical Vehicle.’ View the full review
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What is in the Box4 gray injection molded plastic sprues [247 parts total]1 clear sprue1 decal sheet with 6 markings options1 3d printed instrument panel (three parts)2 Etched Brass frets1 canopy & wheel hub masks1 elastic vinyl tubing1 brass wire1 instruction book in FULL colorConstructionThe construction begins with the cockpit and the fuselage interior and this makes up the majority of the early construction sequence. Extra time spent here will pay dividends later in the build and I recommend a thorough reading of the instructions since they will alleviate most if not all construction problems. The sprue gates are on the mating surfaces, so it is imperative to cut them from the sprues with care and be sure not to over sand the sprue gate nubs. View the full review
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Show Shout Out and Bench UpdateView the full article
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RTS Annual Model Kit Exhibition Contest & Marketplace
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until50+ vendor tables 27 Model Contest Classes FIVE Figure catagories addded this year! Additional awards for: Best Police Vehicle Best TV OR Movie Vehicle Door prizes award all day! -
WW2 Vehicles – Through the Lens Volume 7 by Tom Cockle is a forthcoming photographic reference book focused on Second World War era military vehicles, part of the WW2 Vehicles – Through the Lens series. It’s designed primarily for military history enthusiasts, scale modelers, and researchers who want authentic period photography and detail on armored vehicles and related transport. The volume is a photo-centric reference book with minimal narrative — it emphasizes large, high-quality black & white images accompanied by concise captions that identify vehicles, locations, and sometimes field conditions. Each section groups photos around a specific vehicle type or theme. Featured subjects include: View the full review
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During World War II, the concept of creating airfields in days, rather than months or years, came about with the use of what was called “Pierced Steel Planking”. These were segments of metal, linked together to form runways, taxiways, and parking areas, to name a few. Its modern day equivalent is the M8A1 Landing Mat. This is a fairly simple, straight-forward kit. Six sprues, each containing one section of matting, comprised the entire kit. The instructions show two different ways of creating a rectangular mat, and I build the 2nd version. The only downside I have to mention is that when I assembled the kit, there was a minute gap down the center seam – although I cannot discount the possibility of an erroneous assembly procedure on my part. View the full review
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This ResKit 3D printed resin set includes three crew members: pilot, copilot, and a rear facing crew chief or flight engineer that controls the hoist. The figures come in three incredibly detailed resin blocks. The first includes the three figures seated in CH – 54 seats. The second block includes four heads for the figures. There are options for the pilots’ helmets to have visors down or up. The headsets on the helmet are printed with a gap between the figure’s face and the headset. The crew chief head is molded on the body with the visor up. The third block includes the control levers for the CH – 54. The ResKit figures are produced in cooperation with ICM so they will fit perfectly into the ICM cockpit. View the full review
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2026 Modelfest will be held on Saturday, August 29 at Liberty Christian Fellowship Church, 1815 W Liberty Dr, Liberty, MO 64068. This year's special theme is 'Prototypes and Experimental' Registration will be open from 9:00am until noon, with awards at 3:00pm. Admission * Adults (18+): $10.00 for the first 3 entries, $1.00 for each additional entry * Juniors (17 and under): free * Walk-in (not competing): $3.00 per person, kids under 12 are free Judging * All categories (except Juniors) will be judged according to IPMS rules * Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Best Of in each category * Junior categories will be judged using the Open System Raffle * Model kits from a vairiety of categories and subjects * Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 Vendors * Vendor tables are available for $20.00 each. Please contact Bill Blackwood at bblackwood1110@gmail.com for reservations.
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untilModel Kit Swap Meet Saturday, May 30, 2026 10 am–1 pm At Oregon Stamp Society 4828 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211 Please join Oregon Modelers Society for our annual Model Kit Swap Meet, where you’ll find hundreds of model kits, tools, and supplies for sale—many at bargain prices. Bring lots of cash so you don’t miss out! -Free to attend, and open to the public -Doors open at 10 am sharp, no early entry -Bring cash! -Sellers—tables are $20 each and must be reserved in advance; contact Bill Chilstrom at bchilstrom1@gmail.com to reserve before tables sell out (tables and chairs are provided) -Seller setup opens at 8:30 am (NO EARLY SHOPPERS) -We ask all sellers to arrive by 9 am and finish setup before 10 am -This is a sale only, no model show or contest -For questions, contact Bill Chilstrom at bchilstrom1@gmail.com All meetings and events at: Oregon Stamp Society 4828 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211 (NE 33rd Ave & Alberta Ct Our meetings and events are always free and open to anyone interested in buildingmodels. OMS is a member chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS). Free parking in lot and on the street Wheelchair accessible TriMet Bus 70
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I am familiar with Scale Aircraft Conversions but have never used any of their products. Having a Fine Molds Ki-43 III, I was keen to compare these metal landing gear parts to the kit parts provided by Fine Molds. The SAC landing gear provides additional strength being metal, and the ability to slightly bend the gear if needed. Upon close inspection, the landing gear provided by Fine Molds is my preference over the metal landing gear offered by Scale Aircraft Conversions. In my sample, the metal landing gear has mold part lines, heavy pitting, and a shape that is more oval than round. One of my struts had a curve coming out of the packaging, but this was easily bent back to shape. View the full review
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Scale Aircraft Conversions has been creating parts for modelers since 1990 and has long supported the IPMS-USA Review Corps with their items for review. The white metal parts are meant to replicate the original kit parts, but with the additional strength of being metal instead of plastic. There is also an advantage in that the metal gear can be slightly bent, if necessary, once installed to allow for improved positioning. View the full review
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IPMS Phantom Phlashers Phantom Phurball Annual Show!
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untilVENDORS TABLES: $20.00 EACH. RESERVATIONS OF MORE THAN 5 TABLES WILL BE CHARGED $20 FOR THE FIRST TABLE AND $15 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL TABLE. VENDOR CONTACT: TREY RUSH at: PHANTOMVENDORS@GMAIL.COM PHONE: (205) 478-4091 CONTEST CONTACTS: JOEY RICHARDSON & WILL NICHOLS at: PHANTOMPHOCUS@GMAIL.COM PHONE JOEY (205) 388-0269 or WILL (205) 616-5499 JOHN CORNETT at: JCORNETT@MTTRENG.COM PHONE (205) 283-5881 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Vendor setup starts at 7am. Doors open to the public & registration begins at 9am. Noon: Registration closes, raffle begins. Judges meeting is at 12:15 in the lobby. Judging begins promptly upon its conclusion. Pizza lunch for judges! The contest area is closed during judging. 3pm judging closed, awards placed, and contest area reopened. Special awards ceremony to follow. SPECIAL AWARDS: BEST F-4 PHANTOM, AIRCRAFT, ARMOR, AUTO, SCIFI, MISCELLANEOUS, JUNIOR, &THE PHANTOM PHLASHERS MEMORIAL AWARD. BEST AMERICAN ACE OF THE EUROPEAN & MEDITERRANEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. (INCLUDES NORTH AFRICA) BEST EUROPEAN MADE RACING CAR ENTRY & ADMISSION ENTRY FEES: $10.00 FOR YOUR 1ST MODEL, $1.00 PER ADDITIONAL MODEL. $2.00 IPMS DISCOUNT. JUNIORS (17 & UNDER) $5.00 UNLIMITED MODELS. FREE GENERAL ADMISSION -
HistoryThe Kokusai Ta-Go (Ki-128) was a dedicated Kamikaze attack plane designed to use non-strategic war materials in its construction. Developed by Captain Yoshiyuki Mizuyama at the Japanese Army Aerotechnical Research Institute in Tokyo, his idea was to produce a simple aircraft that could be produced in small workshops. He initially had some issues in getting his design approved and produced by the Tachikawa company at first. After having some production setbacks, he went to the Nippon Kokusai Company, which eventually gave him the backing to move forward with his project. View the full review
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When I received this set, I thought the parts were too small to be 1/32 scale. Turns out the Tunnan has a round fuselage with all the gear contained within it. This allows for very short landing gear legs. SAC appears to have duplicated the kit parts in their usual soft white metal. My research indicates the landing gear in the base kit is tricky to install, so don’t expect the fit you might get from other brands these days. I also read comments about the need for stronger main gear legs since the completed model has a bit of heft to it. View the full review
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Neverland Hobby has provided this beautiful new tool release of the German armored version of the classic G Wagen, in this 1/35 scale. Ten Tan SpruesOne Clear SprueOne Photo Etch setOne Mask setOne Decal sheetSix rubber tiresSix rubber bushesOne Metal foil decal sheetSet of four 3D printed resin partsOne Instruction guideThe detail quality is excellent in every way with this kit; crisp and detailed molding, as I have seen on other Neverland Hobby kits. The Assembly is quick and easy. You must select which version you are going to build before you start, I chose version -B based on a vehicle on Kabul service in 2009. View the full review
