Aftermarket products Reviews: 3rd Wire Models, Achtung Japan Hobby, Aeroclub,  AirDOC (Aircraft Documents),  Aires, Airwaves, Albatros, AMC Models, AMRAAM, Airplanetails, Armory, Authentic Decals, Aviaeology, Aztec Models, Barracudacals, Begemot Decals, Belcher Bits,  Black Box, Blue Sky Models, CAM, Carpena Decals, Cavalier, C&H Aeronautical Miniatures, CMK, CMR, Condor Decals, Contact-Resine, Cutting Edge, Daco, Dangerboy Hobbies, Deployment Productions, Doctor Pepper Resins,  Dutch Decals,  Eagle Editions Ltd, Eagle Strike, Elite Force, El Presidente Decals, Engine and Things, Euro Decals, E-Z Masks, F-4DableModels, Fightertown Decals, Fineline Model Products, Fine Molds, Fireball Modelworks, FM , Flight Decs, Flying Anvil, Flying Leathernecks Decals, Fotocut, Fox 3 Studios, Freightdog Models, Gekko Graphics, G-Factor, Griffon Model Accessories, HaHen Aircraft Accessories, Hawkeye Models Australia, Hi-Decal Line, Hippo Models, Hobby Decal,  Horizon Model Tech, HT Model Magazine, Impact Decals,  IPMS Canada, Invader Hobbies, Irish Air Pics.Com, IsraDecal, J-Bot Decals, JMGT,  Kaburaya Books, Kedi Decals, Kinetic, Leading Edge Models, Lifelike Decals, Lift Here Decals, Linden Hill Decals, Maestro Models Conversions, Maintrack Productions, Master, MasterPiece Models, Matsu Model Design, Maw Decals, Max Decals, Mike Grant Decals, Model Alliance, Model Shack, Model Technologies, Modern Hobbies, Monogram Model Technologies,  Motor Books International, NeOmega, New Model System, Nazca-Models, Norseman Decals, North Star Editions, Orion,  Owl Decals, Paragon, Pheon Models, PJ Production, PK Tinyland, Plastic Model Club Montex, Plastic World Modelling Products, Platz, POMK, Prop Blur, PS Model Parts, Pyn-Up Decals, Quickboost, RAFDec, Redux, Revi Decals, Rising Decals, Royale Resin Ru.Modelism, Santa Cruz Decals, SB Decals, SBS Model, Scaledown, ScaleQuest, Scale Nutz, Seamless Suckers, Shawn Hull (Shull24.com),  Siam Scale Decals, Signifer, Skunk Models Workshop, Sky Decal, Stormo Decals, The Small Shop, SOL, Spada Decals, Spectre Resins, Starfighter decals, Steel Beach Accessories, Tally Ho Decals, Teknics, True Details, Sprue Bros, Starfighter Decals, Two Bobs Aviation Graphics, TwoMikes Reson Accessories, Ultracast, UMM-USA, Uncle Bill's Hobby, Ventura Hobby Products, Verlinden Productions, VF Decals, VM Decals, VNAF, Victory Productions, VMdecals, Voyager Model, Water Mark Decals, Werner’s Wings, Wolfpak Decals, Xtradecal, Xtra Parts, Yellowhammer Models, Zactomodels, Zotz Decals.   

Model Kit In-Box Previews: Academy, Accurate Miniatures, Aeroclub, Airfix, Airshowmodels.com, AMtech, ARBA, Aurora, AZ Models, Azur, Czech Masters Resins CMR, Classic Airframes, Eduard, Fisher Models, Flying Machines, FM, Fujimi, Hasegawa, High Planes Models, Historic Plastic models, Hobbycraft, ICM, Italeri, Kangnam, Kinetic, KP, L & M Resin Kits, Mach 2, Massi Models, MPM, Olimp Models, OzMods Scale Models, Pegasus Models, Platz, Polar Lights, Revell of Germany, Roden, Sharkit, Sword, Tamiya, Trumpeter, Williams Bros. Wingnut Wings

Airbrushes:  Testors

Vac-u-form machines:  Kingston Vacuum Works

Artwork Companies:  Deployment Productions, AviationGraphic.Com, Back East Graphics, Art Work by Dimitri Verdoodt , Staffelprints, The Aviation Gallery of Fine Art

Artwork Review Page: Artwork

Books: Aero Graphics Inc, Aeroplane Books, Air Modeller magazine, Daco, Histoire & Collections, Japo Publishing, Mushroom Model Magazine,  Osprey Books, Reid Air Publications, WarBird Recovery, 

Clothes:  Clothes, All Occasion Aprons

Diorama Bases: Mark.58 Diorama bases

Reference CD Roms: AircraftPhoto.ru, Buffie's Best, Flightline Media, Scale Publications, Unveiled Secrets

Videos: Master Class Videos  Victory Films

Stickers of various planes: VGModels

In-flight Model Display Stands: Creative Displays

Resin Figures: Figures

I've set this Review section up in two ways.  Above you can search all reviews on ARC by manufacturer and below you can search all reviews by plane type.

Bi-Plane product reviews by plane type

Propeller product reviews by plane type

 

Jet product reviews by plane type

Misc. product reviews 

 

Helicopter product reviews by aircraft type

Diorama product reviews 

Various Detail Items product reviews 

Kit Previews

 

Books

Tool Reviews

Two Bobs Aviation Graphics  

Experimental Camo A-10 Warthogs.

Steve Bamford previews the Two Bobs Aviation Graphics new sheet Experimental Camo A-10 Warthogs.  A full review will happen when the decal sheet is available.
1/72 and 1/48 SU-27 decal sheet from Hi-Decal Line  Steve Bamford reviews a decal sheet for the 1/72 and 1/48 SU-27 B from Hi-Decal Line  
1/72 and 1/48 MiG-29 UB Fulcrum B  from Hi-Decal Line  1/72 and 1/48 MiG-29 UB Fulcrum B product #72045 and #48015  from Hi-Decal Line
1/72 International Fouga Magisters from Max Decals 1/72 International Fouga Magisters with markings for planes from 9 different countries Product # 7205 from Max Decals
1/48 MiG 21 Fishbed decal sheet from Hi-Decal Line. Steve Bamford has a review of a 1/48 MiG 21 Fishbed decal sheet (lots of interesting Mig21's on this decal sheet) from Hi-Decal Line.
A-37B Dragonfly from 12 different Airforces from Albatros Modelworks.  Albatros Modelworks has a new and very colourful decal sheet covering the A-37B Dragonfly from 12 different Airforces.  There is a very extensive selection of markings including some with "Shark Mouths".   
Cooper State 1/28 Spad 13.1C decals sheet.   Jim Lyzun, from FlightDecs is here today with a review of a Cooper State 1/28 Spad 13.1C decals sheet. 
1/72 C-46 Commando decal sheet from Leading Edge.  Steve Bamford has a review of the just released 1/72 C-46 Commando decal sheet from Leading Edge. 
CF-104 "Red Indian"in 1/48 and 1/72 Steve Bamford reviews CF-104 "Red Indian" in 1/48 and 1/72 from Leading Edge Decals
Expert's Choice Decals F-4 decal sheet commemorates the 35th Anniversary of the first flight of the F-4 in 1958 Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs reviews the Expert's Choice F-4 decal sheet commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the first flight of the F-4 in 1958.  A very colourful sheet for you folks that enjoy the Stars and Stripes on your paint schemes. 
"Sky" decal sheet for the 1/48 Italian F-104 Starfighter Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs has a decal review of a "Sky" decal sheet for the 1/48 Italian F-104 Starfighter.....lots of decals on this sheet!!! 
1/48 Watermark decal sheet for Canadian Spitfires including Johnnie Johnson and Buzz Beurling Steve Bamford reviews the 1/48 Watermark decal sheet for Canadian Spitfires including Johnnie Johnson and Buzz Beurling
Leading Edge 1/32, 1/48, 1/72 Canadian F-86 Mk6  Steve Bamford reviews the Leading Edge "1 Wing" RCAF F-86 Mk 6 Sabre decal sheet
Latin Eagles IV from Aztek Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs joins us today, with a sneak peek at an upcoming sheet from Aztek, "Latin Eagles IV"
decal sheet for F-16C's and D's from the Israeli Airforce  Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs has a review of a decal sheet for F-16C's and D's from the Israeli Airforce and these strikingly attractive decals are made by IsraDecal
decal sheet about some of the planes from the Battle of Britian!!!   Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs has a decal review of a decal sheet about some of the planes from the Battle of Britian!!!  
Red Roo's P-39 Airacobra decal sheet

Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs brings us the Red Roo's P-39 Airacobra decal sheet

Latin Eagles 1 sheet by Aztec decals

Nick Kiriokos gives us an in depth look at the Latin Eagles 1 sheet by Aztec decals.

1/48 and 1/72 Kuwaiti Airforce F-18C and F-18D decals   Steve Bamford reviews the new 1/48 and 1/72 Kuwaiti AirforceF-18C and F-18D decals from Orion Model Accessories.    
Two Bobs F16 Aggressor sheet in 1/48th scale. Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs brings us a decal sheet of the new Two Bobs F16 Aggressor sheet in 1/48th scale. 
Liveries Unlimited 1/144 Delta Airlines 737-800   Liveries Unlimited 1/144 Delta Airlines 737-800 sheet is todays review subject, by Steve Filak, Sr.
Mig 21 decals from Blue Rider Decals Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs brings us a decal sheet for some Mig 21 decals from Blue Rider Decals
Leading Edge William Tell Canadian CF-101B Voodoo in 1/72 1/72 Leading Edge William Tell Canadian CF-101B Voodoo from 416 "LYNX" Squadron, review by Steve Bamford    
Yak 9's and is from a Czech company called AML Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs brings us a decal sheet is for Yak 9's from a Czech company called AML.
Liveries Unlimited A320 Inspars, and Engine Logos Liveries Unlimited's A320 Inspars and Engine Logos sheet is todays review subject, by Steve Filak, Sr.
Albatros Modelworks F105 "Thud Alley" decal sheet  Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs, brings by the new Albatros Modelworks F105 "Thud Alley" sheet for his weekly decal review.
British Midland Airbus A320/321decal sheet in 1/144th scale Liveries Unlimited's newest offering, which is a decal sheet for British Midland Airbus A320/321 in 1/144th scale (for the Revell kits) is reviewed by Steve Filak, Sr.

Aztec decal sheet on the Black Hawk Helicopter

Aztec decal sheet on the Black Hawk Helicopter review by Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs 

Leading Edge  RCAF Harvard Mk4 "The Goldilocks" Display team 1964 decals 

Steve Bamford has a review of the RCAF Harvard Mk4 "The Goldilocks" Display team 1964 decals in 1/72 and 1/48  From Leading Edge 

ANDECRAFT national symbols (castles and roundels) for the South African Air Force

Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs  is here with a peek at the ANDERCRAFT decals that have national symbols (castles and roundels) for the South African Air Force in 1/48 and 1/72 from WW2 to present day.  

Aviano F-16 decal sheet from Astra

Jim Lyzun from FlightDecs  is here with a sneak peek at the new Aviano F-16 decal sheet from Astra, which allows you two build any of four aircraft, and has stencilling for two complete planes.

Aztec Decal sheets

Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs  is here again with a decal review.  This time Jim reviews a couple of  Aztec Decal sheets.    One for the Peruvian AF; the second contains markings for a variety of aircraft of the Ecuadorian AF.

Third Group Ju-52 decals. 

Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs  is here again with his weekly decal review.  This time Jim reviews a couple of  Third Group Ju-52 decals. 

Sky decals that cover Israeli F-15 and A-4's

Jim Lyzun, of FlightDecs joins us with another decal review.  This time Jim brings us a review of 2 decal sheets from Sky decals that cover Israeli F-15 and A-4's.

CF-104 / CF-104 Tiger Meet decal sheet

Steve Bamford brings us a review of the Belcher Bits 1/48 and 1/72 CF-104 decal sheet.  This sheet also does 9 different Tiger Meet CF-104's as well as all the operational CF-104's.  

ADS mid-eastern Spitfire decals

Jim Lyzun, of FlightDecs joins us with another decal review.  This time Jim brings us a decal sheet covering Mid-eastern Spitfires from 3 countries.

1/72, 1/48, 1/32 USAF tail code numbers decal sheet.    

Uncle Rick Chin of Uncle Bills Hobby, has a decal review for us covering a USAF tail code numbers decal sheet.  

1/72 sheet for Pan American B-377s

Steve Filak, Sr. previews the 1/72 decal sheet for Pan American B-377s courtesy of Jennings Heilig of Liveries Unlimited , complete with four images.

Liveries Unlimited's 1/72 C/HC/KC-97 Decal Set for Acadmy's C-97 series of kits.

Steve Filak, Sr. gives us a preview of this MONSTER decal set (two 8 x 11 sheets!), courtesy of Jennings Heilig of Liveries Unlimited.  Steve's preview is accompanied by six full color images of the decals and instruction sheets.  As always, sincere thanks to Jennings and company for the review samples!

Liveries Unlimited's 1/72 BOAC Mosquito decal sheet for various 1/72 kits

Steve Filak, Sr. reviews another high quality Airway Graphics decal sheet for Mossies of the British Overseas Airway Corporation,  courtesy once again of Jennings Heilig.

Liveries Unlimited's New York Air 737-300 decal sheet for Minicraft's 1/144 737-300

Steve Filak, Sr. reviews a colourful high quality Airway Graphics decal sheet for a New York airliner courtesy of Jennings Heilig.  

Mirage III in a 25th anniversary scheme.

Jim Lyzun, of FlightDecs joins us with another decal review.  This week Jim shows us some decals from a company called AEROCALCAS (Argentina). 

Tiger Wings Decals  

of Taiwanese military aircraft

 Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs reviews a couple Tiger Wing decal sheets for modelling Taiwanese military aircraft
Flying Kiwi Decals for a P-51 and  F-16A/B  Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs reviews a couple New Zealand decal sheets made by Flying Kiwi Decals

Arrow Graphics "Canadian Sabres"

Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs reviews a couple Canadian F-86 decal sheets made by Arrow Graphics

"Fighter Decals" F-15E Strike Eagle 

Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs reviews some F-15E decals from a new American company called Fighter Decals.  
Aussie Decals special markings for an Australian F-111 in the RAAF.  Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs reviews some RAAF F-111 decals from a  company called Aussie decals.  
Dutch Decals and features a variety of aircraft from the R A F.   Jim Lyzun of FlightDecs reviews some RAF decals from a  company called Dutch decals.  
1/72 Decal sheet from Tally Ho decals for the Spanish Civil War I-16  Jim Lyzun of Flight Decs reviews Tally Ho 1/72 decal sheet #7218   for an I-16 during the Spanish Civil War.     
3 F-16 Decal sheets from Daco Decals  Jim Lyzun of Flight Decs reviews three F-16 decal sheets from Daco decals.  One a Tiger meet decal sheet and another one features nudity.

SP-DECAL  Mig-29/29UB

 Jim Lyzun of Flight Decs reviews the first offereing from this new decal company

 

Resin and Photo Etched Accessory  Reviews

 

Fox 3 Studios and Cutting Edge F-100C conversion set comparison

Ben Brown compares the Fox 3 Studios and Cutting Edge F-100C conversion sets.

1/48 2 seat conversion for Monogram F-100D

 Ben Brown reviews the1/48 2 seat conversion for the Monogram F-100D
Black Box 48019 A-1H Skyraider cockpit set  Steve Bamford has a review of the new Black Box 48019 A-1H Skyraider cockpit set for the 1/48 Tamiya Skyraider. 
"PropBlur" Photo Etched simulated spinning Props Steve Bamford reviews the NEW "PropBlur" Photo Etched simulated spinning Props...with some close up photos so you can get a very good idea how interesting this product is.  Steve Bamford will be using these on his 1/72 KC-130 mid air refueling dio....he was that impressed with them!!!  
Black Box cockpit set for the 1/48 Monogram F-105D Steve Bamford is also here with a review of the Black Box cockpit set for the 1/48 Monogram F-105D.  
CH-146 Griffon Conversion Set Steve Bamford reviews the Belcher Bits resin conversion set to turn a 1/48 Italeri UH-1N Twin Huey into a  CH-146 Griffon Conversion Set.
CAM's 1/32 GBU-10 laser guided bombs Steve Filak, Sr. previews CAM's 1/32 GBU-10 laser guided bombs, complete with six images.
1/48 Black Box resin cockpit detail set for the Hasegawa A-7E Steve Bamford has a review of the 1/48 Black Box resin cockpit detail set for the Hasegawa A-7E.  You have to see the detail rich cockpit tub on this one.
CF-104 "Red Indian"in 1/48 and 1/72 Steve Bamford reviews CF-104 "Red Indian" in 1/48 and 1/72 from Leading Edge Decals
Black Box 1/48 F-18D cockpit set.  Steve Bamford reviews the new resin Black Box 1/48 F-18D cockpit set.....including a good selection of detail photos.   
1/32 ACES II ejection seat available from Custom Aeronautical Miniatures (CAM) Steve Filak has a review of the 1/32 ACES II ejection seat available from Custom Aeronautical Miniatures (CAM), complete with five images of this nicely detailed resin seat.
1/48 Black Box resin cockpit set for the Hasegawa F-4E. Mike Reeves reviews the 1/48 Black Box resin cockpit set for the Hasegawa F-4E.  
1/48 Black Box resin cockpit set for the Hasegawa F-104C Starfighter Steve Bamford reviews the 1/48 Black Box F-104C cockpit set.....including a good selection of detail photos. 
1/48 Black Box resin cockpit set for the Hasegawa F-6F Hellcat Steve Bamford reviews the 1/48 Black Box F-6F cockpit set.....including a good selection of detail photos. 
1/48 Black Box F-14D resin cockpit set Steve Bamford reviews the 1/48 Black Box F-14D cockpit set.....including a good selection of detail photos. 
Cavalier resin 1/48 Messerschmitt BF 109 F/G engine set Steve Bamford reviews Cavalier's resin 1/48 Messerschmitt BF 109 F/G engine set......including a good selection of detail photos. 
1/48 Black Box F-104G/J resin cockpit set Steve Bamford reviews the 1/48 Black Box F-104G/J cockpit set.....including a good selection of detail photos. 
1/32 Black Box F-16C cockpit set Steve Bamford reviews the 1/32 Black Box F-16C cockpit set.....including a good selection of detail photos. 
1/48 resin wingfold for the Accurate Miniatures Avenger Dangerboy Hobbies 1/48 resin wingfold set for the Accurate Miniatures Avenger, review by Steve Bamford 
Black Box P-47D cockpit set #48024 Black Box 1/48 cockpit set for the Hasegawa P-47D, review by Steve Bamford 
Black Box F-16A cockpit set #48026 Black Box 1/48 cockpit set for the Hasegawa F-16A, review by Steve Bamford 
Black Box P-51D cockpit set #48025 Black Box 1/48 cockpit set for the Tamiya P-51D, review by Steve Bamford 
Black Box AV-8B cockpit set #48018 Black Box 1/48 cockpit set for the Monogram AV-8B, review by Steve Bamford 
Black Box F-4G cockpit set #48017 Black Box 1/48 cockpit set for the Hasegawa F-4G, review by Steve Bamford 

Black Box resin cockpit set #48013 for the 1/48 Hasegawa F-16B. 

Steve Bamford has shot some fine detail photos and posted them into a review of the Black Box resin cockpit set #48013 for the 1/48 Hasegawa F-16B.

1/48 CF-104 weapons set

by Belcher Bits

Jim Bates has sent in a very well written review of the new  1/48 CF-104 weapons set that was recently released by Belcher Bits.  Steve Bamford took the photos for this review and you'll see in the photos that the quality of this set is top notch.

Aires #4088 1/48 Me163 cockpit detail set

 Steve Stohr reviews the new Aires resin and photo etched detail set for the 1/48 Me 163 B Komet
CAM MiG-29 Cockpit Set Review by Steve Filak, Sr. - with four photos
Black Box F15C Cockpit Review by Dave Roof, with photos
Black Box F14A Cockpit Review by Dave Roof, with photos
Black Box Cockpit Sets Steve Filak, Sr. reviews the new Black Box 1/48th scale releases for the F18C, F16C, and A6-E, and the 1/32nd scale Corsair