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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20121126* – B-17F Flying Fortress “Memphis Belle” 1:72 scale Academy kit #2188 review
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The B-17F Flying Fortress “MEMPHIS BELLE” (Serial No. 41-24485) was one of 12,750 B-17’s built by Boeing Aircraft Co.  The BELLE was the most famous bomber, because she was the first heavy bomber in Hitler’s European war theater to complete 25 combat missions and keep her entire crew alive.  She flew for 10 months from November 7, 1942 to May 17, 1943.  The BELLE shot down eight enemy fighters, probably destroyed five others, and damaged at least a dozen more.  She dropped more than 60 tons of bombs over Germany, France, and Belgium.  During her 25 missions, she flew 148 hours and covered more than 20,000 combat miles.  The MEMPHIS BELLE and her crew left England for the USA on June 9, 1943 to make a War Bond and Public Relations Tour.  The MEMPHIS BELLE was named for pilot Capt. Robert K. Morgan’s wartime sweetheart, Ms. Margaret Polk.  The MEMPHIS BELLE is currently being restored at the Air Force Museum in Dayton, Oh.

For the modeler; Even in 1:72 scale this skill level 2 kit is a larger model with a 12” length and 17” wingspan. This kit includes: a highly detailed bomb bay, fully engraved panel line and rivet details, detailed cockpit, optional position landing gear and bomb bay door, nose armament and clear canopy, manually operated ball-turret in the belly, tail and waist gunner compartments. Decal markings are included for: Memphis Belle, 324th BS/91st BG/8th AF, June 1943 and Miss Ouachita, 322nd BS/91st BG/8th AF, Feb. 1944. This was a fun kit to build. I definitely recommended it for hobbyist or collector that wants a Memphis Belle. A complete listing of all the finishing colors, sequences, and techniques; multiple adhesive selection criteria, weathering choices with pastel powders; the use of masks; decal preparation steps and finishes; window enhancement with Future; fuselage and wing assembly procedures; F & G version changes; landing gear, tire, and turbo weathering; weighting the tires under load; cockpit, prop, bomb bay, and engine detailing; seam correction; camouflage and de-icing boot schema; are all fully examined in this exhaustive 19 page full color Step-by-Step review.

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RoR Step-by-Step Review 20121124* – 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 Ram Air 1/25 Foose Design 85-4905 Revell review
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I have been a long time fan of Chip Foose, so when this kit came out I knew I had to build it. When I opened the kit I realized that this is indeed a variation of original Firebird kit [#85-2342]. First, this kit is a 2N1 like the last release and builds as the stock Foose Design and drag versions. At 151 pieces this kit is very detailed. Finally the kit is nicely rendered with no flash to be found.

For the modeler; This is skill level 2 kit and features a racing or standard V-8 engine and authentic Foose Design graphics decals. The body parts are molded in white with red and clear transparent parts as well as a chrome tree. Authentic engine, body and interior color selection; the use of black washes; chassis and stance correction; exhaust detailing; wheel back chrome issue; the use of chrome foil; suggestions for extending the original Foose design with other parts; chassis insertion tips; rear quarter decal advice; are all fully examined in this Step-by-Step review.

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RoR SnapShot Review 20121117*
– Blue Angels F-18 Hornet Revell 1/100 scale Revell 85-1379 review –
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A SnapShot review by Doug Cole

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to see a performance of the Navy’s Blue Angels precision flying team then you know what the word awesome describes. As they thunder through their aerial acrobatics at hundreds of miles per hour you wonder how much practice – and how much nerve it takes to be a member of the team. The kit shown here is a testament to Revell’s commitment to today’s youth. This is a pre-decorated fully equipped F/A-18E Super Hornet that is an easy to assemble 22 piece SnapTite kit. It can be ready to soar through the skies in your child’s room within minutes of opening the box. My eight year old son had it fully assembled in about 20 minutes. Because it’s a Snap together kit – the bombs actually will come off and reattach easily and that makes for some fun playtime in the mind of a young pilot.

For the modeler; This kit is meant for children age 8 and above and I found that my son only had trouble with a couple items during its assembly. There is also one typo to be aware of. The box is printed with a model number of 85-1387 but that is incorrect. The instruction sheet shows the correct model kit number as 85-1379. If you go to find this kit online it may be listed under either number. The first thing that came up was in Step 1 where you attach the wing to the upper fuselage half. The kit is shipped with the upper and lower halves pressed together so they must first be separated with a thin blade before the wing can be installed. The only other item was the placement of the under-belly rocket. You need to open up the mounting holes a bit to keep from bending the rocket’s mounting posts. The rest of the kit snaps together easily by following the instructions. You’ll enjoy working with your youngster to assemble this Blue Angel’s jet. Aside from introducing kids to model building; it’s a great looking plane when finished.

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