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Friday, 17 May - at 1,623 KM² is Salawati - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Your editor adds to his P-1 to F-117 collection with the RS Models 1/72 Northrop XP-79B.

KIT PREVIEW: A nicely done two seat version of this popular fighter is the Kitty Hawk 1/48 Mirage F.1B .

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: A nice set for the KV-1/2 is Bronco 1/35 Russian 650mm OMSH Tank Links (workable).

BOOK REVIEW: This is a very nice addition to their Aces series, Osprey's Fokker D.XXI Aces of WWII.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver has today's oldie with his Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Vb.

MM FEATURE:  From Antwerp and Stefan Buysee, here is page 3

MM CONTEST:  Voting is closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may start sending in your entries for the Canadian Whiffers Contest to m2cntst@aol.com

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items. Valiant Wings announces that their 109 book is now available.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Last donation 9 May.

Thursday, 16 May - at 1,612 KM² is Kunashir Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Peter Burstow does a nice whiffer with his Magna Models 1/72 Martin-Baker MB.3.

KIT PREVIEW: A very welcome release is the Starfighter Decals PK72-04: Curtiss F11C-2 .

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: Another set for a Tamiya kit is set is Scale Aircraft Conversions 48225: Spitfire I/Vb Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: After a bit of a lapse, here is Start's U-Boot im Focus #9.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT REVIEW II: The wrong images were sent in with the article, so with the proper ones, here is Dale Rannals' E-2046 1/6 Qiao Yin.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Olivier Lacombe did a very nice job on his Airfix 1/48 Spitfire Vb.

MM CONTEST:  Voting is closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may start sending in your entries for the Canadian Whiffers Contest to m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Wednesday, 15 May - at 1,605 KM² is Joinville Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Tom Cleaver  shares with us his build of the new Eduard 1/48 Spitfire IXc "Late Production".

MM COLUMN:  Welcome back George Paterson with another great piece of computer art in Slipping the Bonds

KIT PREVIEW: A nice kit for the armored car fan is the Dragon 1/35 SdKfz 234/4 Panzerspahwagen.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: This set is for the Tamiya kit:  Scale Aircraft Conversions 48224: Bf-109E Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: A nice addition to their SMI Library series (and it contains a huge decal sheet) is Kagero's P-47 Thunderbolt with the USAAF (Europe).

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Mike Still shared his build of the  Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk. V .

MM FEATURE:  From Antwerp and Stefan Buysee, here is page 2

MM CONTEST:  Today is your last day to vote for the New Airfix Contest. Cast your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Tuesday, 14 May - at 1,605 KM² is Tanahbesar - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Dale Rannals enjoys doing the occasional figure kit and his latest is the E-2046 1/6 Qiao Yin.

KIT PREVIEW: A great addition to their growing armor series is the Dragon 1/35 Panzer IV ausf H (mid-production w Zimmerit).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: A most welcome set for the venerable Monogram kit is Starfighter Decals 7212: F7F Tigercat Wheel Wells.

BOOK REVIEW: Another excellent title in their Luftwaffe photo books is Eagle Edition's Wings of the Black Cross #10 .

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II: Those who like prototypes will like the RS Models 1/72 Northrop XP-79B.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Greg Ewald showed us that a Spit can be cool with his Revell 1/48 Spitfire II.

MM CONTEST: Voting for the New Airfix Contest lasts until tomorrow. Cast your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Monday, 13 May - at 1,600 KM² is Oahu - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Carmel J. Attard begins our new week with another of his colorful builds with the Hasegawa 1/72 F-102 Delta Dart.

KIT PREVIEW: Another nice small scale armor kit is the Dragon 1/72 Ersatz M10.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: This set is for the Eduard kit, the Scale Aircraft Conversions 48223: Fokker D.VII Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: This is the latest in their Unit series and includes a superb decal sheet; Osprey's Tanks of Hitler's Eastern Allies 1941-45.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Lee Kolosna did his usual great work on the Revell 1/32 Spitfire II.

MM FEATURE:  From Antwerp and Stefan Buysee, here is page one

MM CONTEST: Voting lasts until 15 May for the New Airfix Contest. Cast your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

INDUSTRY NEWS: coming items. 

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Friday, 10 May - at 1,597 KM² is Rantau - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Your editor builds a kit that took a lot longer than usual, thanks to photo etch, the Platz 1/144 C-46D 'JASDF'.*

KIT PREVIEW: A very nice field gun is the recent Dragon 1/35 25 Pdr Mk. II Field Gun. *

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: This is for the huge Trumpeter kit, Scale Aircraft Conversions 48222: FW-200 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: This is the latest in their Unit series and includes a superb decal sheet; Kagero 97003: Units #3, St.G 2 'Immelmann'.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II: The next boxing in this series is the Roden 1/72 Opel Blitzbus - Ludewig 'Aero' (WWII Service) .

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Starting on a run of Spits here is Bob Laskodi's Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire I.

MM FEATURE:  Woody Straub has provided us images from the TriCon show this year. Here is page 5, the last one.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items. 

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Thursday, 9 May - at 1,590 KM² is Senja - Map .

KIT REVIEW: This may be Garth Yu's first full build article and it is on the Ben Hobby 1/100 MiG-21.

KIT PREVIEW: A well done replacement for the older Heller kit is the Sword 1/72 F-94B Starfire.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: An upgrade set for the Trumpeter kit is Scale Aircraft Conversions 48221: Vampire Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: The WWII aircraft modeler will find a lot to like in Kagero's Super Model International #3.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Modeled as it was on its first flight, here is the CMR 1/72 Supermarine Type 300.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Stephen Sundberg for helping out

Wednesday, 8 May - at 1,585 KM² is Flaherty Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Tom Cleaver does another model with a story with his Monogram 1/48 F9F-5 Panther .

KIT PREVIEW: Next in their line of Naval trainers is the Roden 1/48 T-28C Trojan.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: This set is for the brand new Airfix kit; Scale Aircraft Conversions 48220: Merlin HC.3 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: Next in their Armor at War series is Kagero's The Battleship USS Arizona.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II: A well done and interesting figure set is Dragon 1/35 German Brandenburg Troops; Leros 1943.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  This is one of Tom Cleaver's early MM builds, the DML 1/48 Spad XIII.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Tuesday, 7 May - at 1,560 KM² is Gran Canaria - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Pierre-André Boillat really did a superb job building his Fondiere Miniatures 1/48 Hampden.

KIT PREVIEW: A new kit that is most welcome is the Sword 1/72 T2V Seastar.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the recent Kitty Hawk kit, here is a look at Scale Aircraft Conversions 48219: Mirage F.1 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: Next in their Armor at War series is Concord's Panzer Vor! 7.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II: A nicely done short run kit with sort of whiffer markings is the RS Models 1/72 Tachikawa Ki-106.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Dimitriy Levin built a very nice MAC 1/72 Spad VII C.1.

MM FEATURE:  Woody Straub has provided us images from the TriCon show this year. Here is page 4.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

INDUSTRY NEWS: .Some super new bits for you from Barracudacast.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Rex Droste for helping out.

Monday, 6 May - at 1,557 KM² is Graham Bell Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Andy Garcia continues with his ongoing things Italian with his Hasegawa 1/48 Macchi C.205 Veltro.

KIT PREVIEW: Something a bit off from the norm is the Platz 1/35 'Girls und Panzer' Panzer IV Ausf D.

DECAL REVIEW: Though it is published as a book, I think of it as a killer decal set; Kagero's Messerschmitt Bf-109 over the Mediterranean part 1.*

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  Here is a metal gear set for an old Airfix kit, Scale Aircraft Conversions 14411: B.727 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: Next in their Air Vanguard line is Osprey's USAF McDonnell-Douglas F-4 Phantom II.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver built the unusual Spin Models 1/48 SPAD S.A-2.

MM FEATURE:  Woody Straub has provided us images from the TriCon show this year. Here is page 3.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Keith Weldon and Andrew Garcia for their generous assistance.

Friday, 3 May - at 1,544 KM² is Great Inagua - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Your Editor builds a very nice multi-media kit, the Steelwork 1/72 Lavochkin La-9.

KIT PREVIEW: Here is a neat armor piece that never made it out of mockup, the Dragon 1/72 Flakpanzer V 'Coelian'.

DECAL REVIEW: Harald Verweij provides a review of something for the PhantomII fan, HiDecal 48028 1/48 Turkish AF RF/F-4Es.

BOOK REVIEW: An excellent new book about USAAF aces who gave their lives during WWII is Gold Star Aces: Volume 1.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Kyle Bodily did his usual great work on the Special Hobby 1/48 Sopwith Tabloid.

MM FEATURE:  Woody Straub has provided us images from the TriCon show this year. Here is page 2.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items.. Here is the latest from LVM Studios. More great books and decals from Dutch Decal.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to George Oh and Richard Smith for their generous help.

Thursday, 2 May - at 1,541 KM² is Eglington Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Roger Hardy did a superb job on his Trumpeter 1/32 Swordfish.

KIT PREVIEW: One way to make the best of your modeling dollars is with kits like the Eduard 1/48 P-39Q Airacobra Weekend Edition.

DECAL REVIEW: Harald Verweij takes a look at something for the big scale fan, Flevo Decals FD32-014 F4U-4 Corsair, Korean War.

CD/DVD REVIEW: Another of their superb photo CDs is Aero Research's F-14 Tomcat Part 3.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Michael Moore built a very nice Roden 1/48 1 1/2 Strutter Comic Night Fighter.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Wednesday, 1 May - at 1,536 KM² is Middle Andaman Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Peter Burstow presents a rather interestingly marked High Planes 1/72 DH.94 Moth Minor.

KIT PREVIEW: Here is a look at the RS Models 1/72 Tachikawa Ki-94-II.

DECAL REVIEW: Harald Verweij takes a look at Flevo Decals FD48-014 Korean War.

BOOK REVIEW: The most recent offering in the Weapons series is  Osprey's German Automatic Rifles 1941-45.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Peter Hobbins did a very nice job on his Toko 1/72 Sopwith Snipe.

MM FEATURE:  Woody Straub has provided us images from the TriCon show this year. Here is page 1.

MM CONTEST: Entries are closed for the New Airfix Contest. You may now start casting your votes at m2cntst@aol.com

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Tuesday, 30 April - at 1,535 KM² is Clavering Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW:  Leszek Golubinski has done some extra work on his Dragon 1/144 X-15.

MM COLUMN:  Welcome back George Paterson with another great piece of computer art in Slipping the Bonds

KIT PREVIEW: Here is a look at the RS Models 1/72 P-400 Airacobra.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II: This is one of their more interesting sets; the ICM 1/35 WWII German Firemen.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver shares his experiences building the Warrior Models 1/48 Blackburn Skua.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Today is the last day for entries. Do not vote until you get the OK.

Monday, 29 April - at 1,527 KM² is Pioneer Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW:  Dan Lee begins our week with his build of the Tamiya 1/32 P-51D Mustang.

KIT PREVIEW: Another of their new easy assembly kits is the Hobby Boss 1/72 IL-2 Sturmovik.

BOOK REVIEW: One of their more recent offerings in the Weapons line is Osprey's The M60 Machine Gun .

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II: In one of their 'whiffer' boxings is the RS Models 1/72 XFL-1 Airabonita.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Brian Baker did a nice job on the KP 1/72 Skoda D.1.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is Page 15. This is the last page so thanks again to Pat for providing them.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Tomorrow is the last day for entries. Do not vote until you get the OK.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to D. Curt Osterheld for his kind support.

Friday, 26 April - at 1,524 KM² is Great Karimun - Map .

KIT REVIEW:  To go along with the current group build, your editor muddles through the Airfix 1/144 Boeing 737-200.

KIT PREVIEW: A very nice prewar light tank kit is the Hobby Boss 1/35 T-26 Light Tank Mod 1935.

DECAL REVIEW: Now for the 1/72 modeler, here is Leading Edge Decals 72.86: RCAF 401 & 438 Squadrons.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  This is a must have for anyone building the Hasegawa kit, the Pavla C 72114: B-47E Stratojet Cockpit.

BOOK REVIEW: An interesting book about a little known conflict is Osprey's The New Zealand Wars 1820-72.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  Though already reviewed, here is a look at what's in the box with the Airfix 1/48 Spitfire PR.19  .

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  A kit that was rather filler intensive was the AA 1/48 Shenyang F-8IIM.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is Page 14.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a few more days to go.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Last donation 22 April.

Thursday, 25 April - at 1,523 KM² is Catanduanes - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Frank Reynolds continues his Spit builds with the Airfix/ICM 1/48 Spitfire XIVe.

KIT PREVIEW: Another of their nice helo kits is the Hobby Boss 1/72 Mi-2URP "Salamander".

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  A very comprehensive set for the Revell kit is the Master Details 1/32 He-111H/P Cockpit Set.

BOOK REVIEW: A very useful and interesting book for the ship fancier is Osprey's Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919-45 (1).

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  A very non-cutting edge kit was the Novo/Frog 1/72 Sea Vixen FAW.2.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a few more days to go.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Wednesday, 24 April - at 1,500 KM² is Charcot Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Dan Lee did a very nice job on his Dragon 1/700 USS Long Beach (CGN-9).

KIT PREVIEW: I was surprised to see this one done in 1/35 and am jazzed that they decided to do it in standard car scale. Here is a look at the ICM 1/24 G4 (1939 production).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  A very comprehensive set for the Italeri kit is the Pavla C 72115: Sunderland I Cockpit.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  Always a month or so late to these shores, here is a look at the Airfix 1/72 Vampire T.11.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Carmel J. Attard has today's look in the archives with his Aeroclub 1/72 Sea Otter.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is Page 13.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a few more days to go.

INDUSTRY NEWS: OZmods has some neat new stuff. Here is the latest info from Valiant Wings.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Tuesday, 23 April - at 1,490 KM² is Rupat - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Carmel J. Attard does another of his great vac kits with the Execuform 1/72 C-131F.

KIT PREVIEW: Another nice easy assembly kit is the Hobby Boss 1/72 Ju-87D-3 Stuka.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  Apparently some aircraft did not come with these, but if they did, here is Pavla U 72-144: Sunderland I Propeller Spinners.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver had a fun time building the Classic Airframes 1/48 Sea Hornet.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a few more days to go.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Here is what is coming in April from Kagero.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Monday, 22 April - at 1,466 KM² is Nares Land - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Otis Goodin does his usual superb work on the Wingnut Wings 1/32 Fokker D.VII (OAW).

KIT PREVIEW: A nice kit that is complete with all the p.e. you'll need is the HobbyBoss 1/700 USS Lassen DDG-82.

DECAL REVIEW: A welcome updated reissue for the 1/72 modeler is Leading Edge Decals 72.89: CAF C-47 (late).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  Adding to their bits for the Italeri kit, here is Pavla U 72-143: Sunderland I Propellers.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  A kit that took a bit of work but turned out well was the Classic Airframes 1/48 Hawker Seahawk .

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is Page 12.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a few more days to go.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. My thanks to Richard Hopkinson for his generous donation.

Friday, 19 April - at 1,448 KM² is South Andros - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Your editor can not seem to stay away from this stuff, so here is the Amodel 1/72  Alekseyev I-211.

KIT PREVIEW: If you liked their earlier kit, you will like the GWH 1/48 MiG-29  type 9-13 Fulcrum C.

DECAL REVIEW: A welcome updated reissue is Leading Edge Decals 48.89: CAF C-47 (late).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  Apparently there is need for improvement to the Italeri kit so here is the first upgrade set, Pavla U 72-142: Sunderland I Engine Cowlings.

BOOK REVIEW: A superb and most complete reference book is McFarland Publishing's American Military Transport Aircraft since 1925.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  A new kit that should be on shelves is the Hobby Boss 1/72 Macchi C.200 Saetta.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver did a nice, but pricey kit, the Fisher Models 1/32 Sea Fury.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is Page 11.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a couple of weeks to go.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items. Here are the latest releases from Mark 1.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Thursday, 18 April - at 1,446 KM² is Kauai - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Ray Mehlberger shares his experiences building the Trumpeter 1/35 RF-8/GAZ-98 .

KIT PREVIEW: A nice addition to their easy build line is the Hobby Boss 1/72 Gloster Gladiator.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  This set is for the Airfix kit, the Scale Aircraft Conversions 72061: TSR.2 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: A most welcome reprint is Osprey's Spitfire Aces of Burma and the Pacific.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Julien Dixon did for us his quite nice Matchbox 1/72 Fairey Seafox.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is Page .

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a couple of weeks to go.

INDUSTRY NEWS: A pair of well researched books on US fighter aces is available from Troy White.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of M

Wednesday, 17 April - at 1,441 KM² is Bhola Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Tom Cleaver does a relaxing build with his Hasegawa 1/48 FW-190A-3 .

KIT PREVIEW: A kit that quite a few modelers have been waiting for is the Hobby Boss 1/32 P-61B Black Widow.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  A most welcome update for this venerable Hasegawa kit is Pavla U 72-141: B-47 Engine Pods.

BOOK REVIEW: Fresh out of my mailbox is IPMS Canada's Random Thoughts 35/1.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Michael Leduc built a very nice Tamiya 1/48 Seafire III.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is Page 10.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. Just a couple of weeks to go.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Here is the latest for you from PJ Production.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Fabio Hirai for his help.

Tuesday, 16 April - at 1,437 KM² is Fergusson Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Scott Lyle has today's feature article with his Skunkmodels 1/48 MQ-9 Reaper.

KIT PREVIEW: One of their special boxings from a bit back is the Hasegawa 1/48 Ju-87B-2 w/skid.

DECAL REVIEW: An updated reissue is Superscale 481268: VF-84 F-4B Phantom II.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  This one is for the Hobby Boss kit: Scale Aircraft Conversions 72060: T-50 PAK-FA Landing Gear.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver did some nice work to make the Hasegawa 1/32 Seafire Ib conversion.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to David Cummings for his generous support

Monday, 15 April - at 1,436 KM² is Urup - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Richard F shares with us his first resin build, the Anigrand 1/144 HL-20 Personnel Launch System.

KIT PREVIEW: This is a neat addition for the two wings fan, the Roden 1/48 DH.9C Commercial.

DECAL REVIEW: A colorful new sheet for the upcoming Kinetic kit, Superscale 481267: T-45C Goshawk.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  Nothing improves a jet cockpit like nice bang seats. For the Hasegawa kit, here is Pavla S72078: Weber ejection seat for B-47E .

BOOK REVIEW: An interesting book on a relatively little-known aircraft, Dutch Profile: Douglas DB-8A/3N.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Sebastien Privat built the very nice Dynavector 1/48 Supermarine Scimitar.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 9.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Friday, 12 April - at 1,410 KM² is Sao Luis Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Your editor shows how to take a simple conversion, and make it a major undertaking with his Trumpeter 1/48 Vampire F.3.

KIT PREVIEW: A great addition to their twin boomers is the CMR 1/72 Venom NF.3.

DECAL REVIEW: Another very useful sheet is Superscale 481266: USAAF insignia 1943-1947.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the Hasegawa kit, here is Scale Aircraft Conversions 72059: Su-33 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: A very interesting book on one of America's few heavies, Osprey's M103 Heavy Tank 1950-74.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Mark Fordham did a fine job on his Airfix 1/72 SM.79 Sparviero .

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 8.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items. Here is some good news from Valiant Wings.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Thursday, 11 April - at 1,398 KM² is Rhodes - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Frank Reynolds has his build of the Airfix 1/48 Seafire FR.47 for us today.

KIT PREVIEW: A most welcome new kit is the Roden 1/144 C-47 Skytrain.

DECAL REVIEW: Their third Mustang sheet offers some markings not done before in this scale; LPS Hobby LPM72-11: P-51 (Tuskeegee Mustangs).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the recent Italeri kit here is a look at the Pavla V 72103: Sunderland Mk I Canopy.

BOOK REVIEW: One of the best books I have read in a long time is Osprey's The White Rose of Stalingrad.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Our look into the archives today is Carmel J. Attard's Airfix 1/72 Saunders-Roe SR.53.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 7.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Wednesday, 10 April - at 1,382 KM² is King George Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Tom Cleaver finds the Zvezda 1/48 Yak-3 to be a super build.

KIT PREVIEW: Peter Burstow takes a gander at the Magna Models 1/72 Martin-Baker MB.3.

DECAL REVIEW: A most welcome insignia sheet is Superscale 481265: USAAF insignia 1942-1943.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the recent Eduard kit, here is Scale Aircraft Conversions 72058: Bf-110 Landing Gear.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Gordon Zammit tackled one of the most complex camo schemes ever done with his  Heller 1/72 Saab Viggen.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Tuesday, 9 April - at 1,378 KM² is Graham Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Peter Burstow builds an interesting civil subject, the Omega Models 1/72 DeHavilland DH.80A Puss Moth.

MM COLUMN:  Welcome back George Paterson with another great piece of computer art in Slipping the Bonds

KIT PREVIEW: Another addition to the big scale stuff is the Trumpeter 1/32 Bf-109E-7.

DECAL REVIEW: Their second nicely done P-51 sheet is LPS Hobby LPM72-10: P-51K (British Camo Mustangs).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  A welcome addition to the old Hasegawa kit is Pavla V 72102: B-47E Canopy.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Ruud van der Salm has today's look into the archives with his Hasegawa 1/72 J.35J Draken.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 6.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

INDUSTRY NEWS:  MMP Books reissues four long sought volumes.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Bruce Hilton for helping out.

Monday, 8 April - at 1,376 KM² is North Andaman Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Stehen Foster begins our week with his superb Revell 1/72 DH-2.

KIT PREVIEW: A real oldie for the preview is the Hawk 1/48 Howard DGA.6 'Mr Mulligan'.

DECAL REVIEW: Their third big scale Eagle sheet is Caracal Models CD 32005: ANG F-15C Part 3.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  You get two sets for the Airfix kit with Scale Aircraft Conversions 72057: P-51D Landing Gear.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Danny Luey moves up to hero status by actually completing the Zhengdefu 1/48 Su-35 Flanker.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 5.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

 MM Sales Pages still have some nice items.

Friday, 5 April - at 1,375 KM² is Pitt Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Your editor finally finishes something, the rather nice, but large Hasegawa 1/32 P-40N Warhawk.

KIT PREVIEW: One of their earliest 1/72 aircraft kits is the Zvezda 1/72 MiG-21PFM.

DECAL REVIEW: A very nice sheet for late war Mustangs is LPS Hobby LPM72-09: P-51K (British Silver Mustangs).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For those who like their helos big, the Scale Aircraft Conversions 32072: Lynx HAS.3 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: Another interesting title in their 'Elite' series is Osprey's Italian Navy and Air Force Elite Units WWII .

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Clarence Wentzel did a very nice job on his PM Models 1/72 Su-21F Flagon.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 4.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items. Here are the latest kits from CMR.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Thursday, 4 April - at 1,372 KM² is Nottingham Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Jeroen Koen has today's feature and a rather long term build of the Revell 1/72 F-18E Super Hornet.

KIT PREVIEW: Another sale kit is the RS Models 1/72 Do-17M.

DECAL REVIEW: The next offering for the big scale Eagle is Caracal Models CD 32004: ANG F-15C Part 2.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the Trumpeter kit, this set corrects some errors, the Scale Aircraft Conversions 48218: Attacker Landing Gear.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  An interesting 1/144 kit was the Attack Hobbies 1/144 Su-7UM.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Wednesday, 3 April - at 1,359 KM² is Flinders Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Peter Burstow does a kit that needs a stand, the Frog 1/72 E.E. Canberra PR.7.

KIT PREVIEW: One I picked up on sale is the Azur 1/72 Dassault MD. 311 Flammant .

DECAL REVIEW: Another nice T-bolt sheet is the LPS Hobby LPM72-08: P-47D (SEAC).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the GWH (Great Wall) kit is Scale Aircraft Conversions 14410: Vulcan Landing Gear.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Mark Fordham did his work on the ICM 1/72 Su-2.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 3.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Tuesday, 2 April - at 1,352 KM² is Desolacion Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Richard F has today's feature article with his nicely done Cyber-hobby 1/200 XB-35 Flying Wing.

KIT PREVIEW: One of their nearly half dozen Meteor boxings is the MPM 1/72 Meteor F.4 'Fuerza Aerea Argentina'.

DECAL REVIEW: For those who like really big jets, Caracal Models CD 32003: ANG F-15C Part 1.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the Trumpeter and other big scale Stormbirds, BarracudaCast BR 32067: Me-262 Wheels (Smooth Hub).

BOOK REVIEW: An excellent addition to their Essential History series is Osprey's The Soviet-Afghan War 1979-1989.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  A kit that is quite basic but builds into a nice model, Testors/Hawk 1/72 SNJ/T-6 Texan

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. A bit of a change in plans for the next contest. This next one will be Canadian Whiffers.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Robert Faulks for his assistance.

Monday, 1 April (no foolin') - at 1,350 KM² is Ramree Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Frank Reynolds gives April a good start with his Airfix 1/48 Spitfire PR.19.

KIT PREVIEW: A very nicely done double kit is Cyber-hobby 1/700 USS Ingersoll and Delta III.

DECAL REVIEW: After a bit of a long absence, some more great decals from these folks in Brazil. Here is LPS Hobby LPM72-07: P-47D (36 & 48 FG) .

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  For the Hasegawa and other big scale kits; BarracudaCast BR 32061: P-47 Wheels (Cross Tread)

CD/DVD REVIEW: A pretty interesting choice of subjects is Aero Research's Ag Aviation.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Bill Michaels did a very nice job on his Roden 1/72 Se.5a.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 2.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. A bit of a change in plans for the next contest. This next one will be Canadian Whiffers.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Friday, 29 March - at 1,347 KM² is Öland - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Carmel J. Attard finishes off an interesting month with his Airmodel 1/72 XF-92.

KIT PREVIEW: The king of limited reissues did the Hasegawa 1/72 A-10 Thunderbolt "103 FW".

DECAL REVIEW: After a bit of a long absence, some more great decals from these folks in Brazil. Here is LPS Hobby LPM48-04: British Thunderbolts.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW:  This is the 'other side' so to speak. The True Details 1/32 USAAF WWII Parachute #2.

BOOK REVIEW: A most interesting look into one of the largest armies in the world, Osprey's The Chinese People's Liberation Army Since 1949.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver has yet another blast for us with one of his many Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SB2U-1 Vindicators.

MM FEATURE:  Pat Davis brings us images from the IPMS Silverwings show. Here is page 1.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. A bit of a change in plans for the next contest. This next one will be Canadian Whiffers.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Otis Goodin for his kind assistance.

Thursday, 28 March - at 1,336 KM² is Qeshm - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Dan Lee had a bit of a struggle to complete the Moebius 1/4105 Battlestar Galactica.

KIT PREVIEW: A very well done real space kit is the Aoshima 1/350 H-IIB Launch Vehicle &  Mobile Launcher.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: Here is a set that first war fans will find useful, Noy's Miniatures WWI displays with backdrops.

BOOK REVIEW: Another superb edition for figure fans is Scale Model Handbook: Figures vol 6.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver presented one of his many SBDs with the Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SBD-5 Dauntless.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. A bit of a change in plans for the next contest. This next one will be Canadian Whiffers.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Here is the latest from BarracudaCast.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Wednesday, 27 March - at 1,308 KM² is Lougheed Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Brian Baker has today's feature article with the very sleek looking Special Hobby 1/72 IMAM Ro 57.

KIT PREVIEW: A kit many are pleased to see, though there is a glitch with the Trumpeter 1/48 Vampire FB.9.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: A super set for any big scale 262 is BarracudaCast BR 32066: Me-262 Wheels (Ribbed Hub).

BOOK REVIEW: An interesting addition to their Campaign series is Osprey's Vercors 1944.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Bill Michaels did a nice job on his Hasegawa 1/72 SBD-4 Dauntless.

MM FEATURE:  Stefan Buysee brings us some great photos from the Eeklo, Belgium show. Here is page 5.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. A bit of a change in plans for the next contest. This next one will be Canadian Whiffers.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM

Tuesday, 26 March - at 1,290 KM² is Dawson Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Frank Spahr does another of his nice ship builds with the Kombrig 1/700 SMS Weissenburg.

MM COLUMN:  Welcome back George Paterson with another great piece of computer art in Slipping the Bonds

KIT PREVIEW: A kit I am glad was finally done, the Special Hobby 1/72 B-18 Bolo "Pre War Service".

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: For the really big Hobby Boss kit, here is True Details 1/32 P-61 Wheel Set .

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  Peter Burstow tells us all about the Airfix 1/72 DH.89A Dragon Rapide.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  A pretty old mold kit that still makes into an acceptable representation is the MPC/Airfix 1/72 SBD-3 Dauntless.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. A bit of a change in plans for the next contest. This next one will be Canadian Whiffers.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Michael Kleber for his assistance.

Monday, 25 March - at 1,288 KM² is Barents Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Richard F gets our week underway with his build of the Revell 1/144 Junkers G-38.

KIT PREVIEW: Something a tad different is the Amodel 1/72 Yak-12A  .

DECAL REVIEW: A very nice new sheet is Starfighter Decals 72-138: Colorful Dauntless.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: A superbly complete set for the appropriate Dragon kit is Griffon Model 1/35 2cm FlaK - Vehicle Mount Upgrade Set.

BOOK REVIEW: An excellent book on one of the most daring events of WWII is Osprey's The Fall of Eban Emael - Belgium 1940.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Tom Cleaver did a nice job on his Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SB2C-1 Helldiver.

MM FEATURE:  Stefan Buysee brings us some great photos from the Eeklo, Belgium show. Here is page 4.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest. A bit of a change in plans for the next contest. This next one will be Canadian Whiffers.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Thanks to Kevin Smith for helping.

Friday, 22 March - at 1,270 KM² is Lembata - Map . *

KIT REVIEW: Your editor finishes off a major 'shelf of doom' kit, the Aeroclub 1/72 Fiat G.91T.

KIT PREVIEW: A nice rebox is the recent Revell AG 1/48 Seafire XV.

DECAL REVIEW: For their next 'campaign' set here is Starfighter Decals 72-137: USN at Coral Sea.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: Their next set for the Hasegawa (and others) kit is BarracudaCast BR 32060: P-47 Wheels (Diamond Tread).

BOOK REVIEW: Part of their 'Elite' series is Osprey's WWII Tactical Camouflage Techniques.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Michael Wolf has today's look into the archives with the Classic Airframes 1/48 SBC-3 Helldiver .

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

INDUSTRY NEWS: Dragon USA has their weekly update of upcoming items. Coming very soon from Valiant Wings.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Last donation 13 March

Thursday, 21 March - at 1,265 KM² is Basilan - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Tom Cleaver does an aircraft that has special meaning to him, the Hasegawa 1/72 SP-5B Marlin.

KIT PREVIEW: A kit you will not see on everyone's display shelf is the Dragon 1/72 Type 2 'Ka-Mi' w floating pontoon.

DECAL REVIEW: For the 1/72 builder, here is their larger sheet in your scale, the Caracal Models CD 72012: MiG-29 (9-12).

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: A detail item I would have never thought about, True Details 1/32 USAAF WWII Parachute #1.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  Rick Reinbott tells us all about the Trumpeter 1/35 T-54B Model 1952 Tank.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Brian Baker showed us that nice models can be done from old kits with the Frog 1/72 Tupolev SB-2.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Last donation 13 March

Wednesday, 20 March - at 1,258 KM² is Shannon Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Peter Burstow is back with another interesting build, this time it is the Huma 1/72 Klemm Kl-25.

KIT PREVIEW: The most recent limited edition of this kit is the Hasegawa 1/32 P-40N Warhawk '502nd Fighter Squadron'.

DECAL REVIEW: An interesting sheet for modern ship modelers is Starfighter Decals 700-101 USS Enterprise CVN-65  Markings.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: A most welcome set for the big Hasegawa kit is BarracudaCast BR 32059: P-47 Wheels (Block Tread).

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  Another of their interesting short run kits is the Amodel 1/72 Alekseyev I-211.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Drew Nix built the ERTL/ESCI 1/48 Lockheed S-3A "Viking".

MM FEATURE:  Stefan Buysee brings us some great photos from the Eeklo, Belgium show. Here is page 3.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

Tuesday, 19 March - at 1,258 KM² is Mill Island - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Andrew Garcia continues his trend of things Italian with the Hasegawa 1/48 Macchi C.205 Veltro.

KIT PREVIEW: A reissued kit is the Zvezda 1/35 QF-6 Mk II British Anti-Tank gun.

DECAL REVIEW: A most welcome new set for the Monogram kit is Caracal Models CD 48027: AV-8A/C Harrier.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: Next in their line of metal gear is Scale Aircraft Conversions 48217: A-10 Landing Gear.

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  Frank Reynolds takes at look at the Revell 1/48 Spitfire XVI .

BLAST FROM THE PAST:  Here is another great build from Bob Laskodi, the Eduard 1/48 Roland C.II 'Walfisch'.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM. Last donation 13 March

Monday, 18 March - at 1,250 KM² is Morfil - Map .

KIT REVIEW: Pablo Calcaterra begins our week with his build of the Classic Airframes 1/48 Hurricane I.

KIT PREVIEW: Another excellent armor kit is the Bronco 1/35 Marder IID.

DECAL REVIEW: A nice new set with seven different options is Leading Edge Decals 48.86: RCAF 401 & 438 Squadrons.

DETAIL SET/ACCESSORY REVIEW: Next in their line of metal gear is Scale Aircraft Conversions 48216: H-34 Landing Gear.

BOOK REVIEW: A well written and interesting book is Osprey's USAF & VNAF A-1 Skyraider units of the Vietnam War

MM FEATURE: Question of the Day.

KIT PREVIEW II:  A neat though rather small kit is the RS Models 1/72 Ar-76 .

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Tom Cleaver built this nice resin kit, the Warrior Models 1/48 Blackburn Roc.

MM FEATURE:  Stefan Buysee brings us some great photos from the Eeklo, Belgium show. Here is page 2.

MM CONTEST: Accepting entries for the New Airfix Contest.

FUND DRIVE: The 2013 Fund Drive is underway, so please help out for another great year of MM.

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