ROTARY FLIERS
UH-60 Blackhawk Crew
By: PJ Production
Item no: 721137 Price: €5.30
Web: www.pj-production.be
If there’s one major shortcoming with many 1/72 helicopters, it’s the lack of a decent crew, and the UH-60 is no exception. Helpfully, PJ Production’s resin set is the perfect Blackhawk accompaniment, and the pleasing detail on the uniforms is matched by the rendition of the modern flying helmets. Three are single-piece items, while the fourth has a separate left arm. Two head styles are apparent (there is a pair of each); with or without the lower face mask, which is an identifying feature of helicopter crew chiefs (commonly seen as door gunners). One figure is definitely a pilot (posed as if operating a UH-60), while one of the two rear crew could be posed either operating a machine gun or about to have a brew!
AUSTRIAN CAMPAIGNERS
Italian Infantry
By: Italeri
Item no: 6532 Price: £11.99
Web: www.hobbyco.net
Italeri is the latest company to re-box ICM’s products, this time its delightful Italian infantry. The parts are moulded beautifully; the separate runner for weapons and equipment offers many spares, while also extending the period covered to the post-war years, thanks to later weaponry. Options e…
