Subject: Re: Hi Steve - Review of TAM61107 follows...
From: "Submissions for ARC" <[email-masked]>
To: "Nicholas Moore" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:21:23 -0700

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know your article went on ARC today.  Thanks again for sending it in.

Steve Bamford
Aircraft Resource Center
http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com

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  From: Nicholas Moore 
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  Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 3:31 AM
  Subject: Hi Steve - Review of TAM61107 follows...

        HobbyLink Japan http://www.hlj..com

        1/48 WWII Navy Pilots w/"Moto-Tug" 

        product # TAM1107

        $19.77 from HobbyLink Japan

        Product Article by Nick Moore

              Tamiya has provided a nicely detailed set of figures depicting a pre flight briefing amongst five pilots complimented by three ground crew, one of whom is driving the already released "moto-tug".   

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              The figures take a little cleaning up as regular casting lines on a larger figure become even more obvious on this small scale. There are only a few parts per figure and they go together well but you might find yourself wanting to blend in the parachute to the rest of the harness with putty otherwise it will look a little disjointed. This is my first painting attempt at a 1:48 scale figure and it seems to require a different technique due to its small size but I look forward to doing more and honing the skills. Most of these guys will look great as stand alones by your aircraft but as a group they will really tell a story.. 

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        The moto-tug is a very satisfying little kit to build. In no time you have a great vehicle to compliment your carrier aircraft. I have my built up one here done straight from the box to give one of the new figures something to lean on while being photographed. I highly recommend these excellent figures to populate the bases of your aircraft models - why should all plane models look like the crews are on their lunch break?

        This product is available here: http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM61107

        My thanks to HobbyLink Japan for this review sample.

        Nick Moore 31 May 2010

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