Honest product reviews published almost in real time is one of the joys of the internet. I don't think everything must be reviewed, but I intend to upload reviews in this section anytime whenever I think it is worth. For now I'm mixing kit & book reviews with modeling supplies and tools. If you have something interesting to add here, just let me know...



Kits:

Silver Wings first kit ever: the Superparine Southampton in 1/72 scale. A beautiful resin model. We finally have a Heinkel He-51 in the large scale. Silver Wings provided photos of the masters for this model.  Check it out.
Result of a Fine Molds / Model Graphix joint venture, this A6M2 Zero is reportedly the best Zero in 1/72 scale. Find out why.




Accessories, Decals & Detail sets:


Tom's Modelworks generic photo etched set for WWI german aircraft interiors (1/32). A drop-fit exhaust stack replacement Hasegawa's Stuka (1/32).

The impressive Voyager cockpit upgrade set for the Hasegawa Ju-87G (1/32).
A straight replacement set of wheels for the Hasegawa Ju-87G. Both treaded and smooth tires are provided (1/32).
Hobby Decal dry transfer stencils for the Fw-190 in 1/32 scale.Hobby Decal dry transfer stencils for the Bf-109 in 1/32 scale.
Hobby Decal dry transfer stencils for the Bf-110 in 1/32 scale.Hobby Decal dry transfer stencils for the Me-262 in 1/32 scale.
Airscale cockpit instruments for WWI aircraft in 1/32 scale.Airscale cockpit placards for WWII Allied aircraft in 1/32 scale.
AMS resin cockpit is a nice improvement for the Trumpeter's MiG-17  in 1/32.A careful look on the CMK's Me-262 V056 & V083 conversion for the Revell kit in 1/72.
Voyager PE fronds for palm trees in 1/72 scale.



Tools & supplies:


Sagyma SW770 professional double action airbrush.        
Gunze Sangyo (GSI Creos) Mr. Dissolved Putty
Trumpeter Hobby Rivet Maker Scale Modelsports photoetched scriber set.
A very useful and flexible (literally) tool: 3M No.471 Blue Tape A good replacement for Dymo tapes in rescribing jobs.
If you want a very thin disc to cut resin and model parts, this is it.



References:

F4U Corsair In Action. Book #220 in aircraft series.
U Boats - Mergulhando na História (Diving in History) is the personal account of the author after diving in several U boat wrecks around the world.



Rato Marczak © 2010