Review: Revell 1/32 Kenworth Aerodyne

The Kenworth Aerodyne is a Class 8 truck, meaning it is the heaviest class of trucks in the US Heavy Transport Vehicle classification table, and people unfamiliar with US trucks might recognize it as a Matchbox model released years ago in the early to mid-eighties. This particular model of the Aerodyne line, the Cab Over … Continue reading Review: Revell 1/32 Kenworth Aerodyne

Review: Tamiya 1/24 FIAT 500F

The original Fiat 500 was the Italian answer to the VW Beetle: a small, economic and affordable car for the people. Launched as the Nuova 500 (New 500 in Italian) in 1957 as a successor to the pre-war Fiat 500 Topolino ((Mickey) Mouse). The car was a great hit in and outside Italy. Small, cheap and good looking it was perfect for the time and provided lots of people with mobility.

Review: Tamiya 1/35 M561 Gama Goat

The M561 Gama Goat was a 6x6 amphibious cargo truck designed for the jungles of Vietnam. Intended for use during the Vietnam War it was well known for it's outstanding performance in climbing and rough terrain. It would go where almost no other US truck could go. But it was hard enough to drive on the road that it required special training, wasn't really amphibious, loud and hard to maintain. But it does make for an interesting little kit.