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 Arma Hobby really made us wait a long time for this new release. The first announcements appeared quite a few years ago — if my memory serves me right, it was shortly after the debut of the Mustang B/C version, around 2022. In the meantime, there were even some doubts about whether this model would ever see the light of day. After all, Eduard already has a Mustang in the same scale on the market. However, Arma Hobby surprised everyone by finally releasing their own “little pony” — the Mustang D. So the question remains: after some recent issues with sprue quality, does this kit live up to the earlier Mustang B/C? Or perhaps history has come full circle again, and we’re looking at another step forward, just like last time? Has the manufacturer introduced any unexpected design solutions? I’ll try to answer these questions in this article.

 You can never have too many Mustangs! It seems this maxim guides the owners of Arma Hobby, because yet another Mustang from the Warsaw-based manufacturer landed on my desk. This time, however, we get a miniature in a heavily assault-oriented version – a new sprue, added to the already known Mustang parts, allows you to equip the model with triple rocket launchers, commonly called bazookas by soldiers. This promises to be explosive! If you want to see this set up close, be sure to visit my YouTube channel where you’ll find a full video review of this model.

 It’s only mid-April, and Arma Hobby has already released their second new kit of the year. This time, it’s the export version of the Curtiss P-36 Hawk, known as the Curtiss H-75. It’s exciting to see another 1/72 scale miniature, especially with the prospect of a U.S. version coming in future boxings. Let’s open the box and see if this kit lives up to the anticipation.

 It must be admitted that in the past year, Arma Hobby didn’t exactly spoil fans of the 1:72 scale. Sure, a few new boxes with the brand's logo appeared on the market, but they were merely re-releases of well-known models, such as the P-51B or the iconic Hurricane . A bit monotonous, wouldn’t you agree? Fortunately, at the end of the year, in December 2024, the Warsaw-based manufacturer surprised modelers with a true novelty: the Nakajima Ki-43 II Hayabusa—a Japanese fighter straight from the Land of the Rising Sun.

We had to wait a while for another box of Ki-84 Hayate from Arma Hobby. At least compared to the Mustangs, of which several sets have already been released. Because the Expert Set sold out some time ago, I expected Hayate to be released in a new convention without photoedged parts but with canopy masks. And here it is:

It seems that the idea of ​​adding a 3D printed conversion to the set appealed to modellers because after Sea Hurricane Arma Hobby released another model in the same convention. This time it's Hurricane Mk.II D, a tin opener.

Recently, Arma Hobby has been releasing new sets at a quite impressive pace. I just reviewed the content of the Sea Hurricane set, and here a new box fell into my hands. In addition, this is a Deluxe Edition, so there are frames inside that allow you to build two planes. The main theme connecting these two constructions is "Cactus Air Force", i.e. the actions of the combined air forces of the Marines, US Army and US Navy in the Guadalcanal area in 1942 - 1943.

Not so long ago Arma Hobby announced that it was going to release another Hurricane. It didn't take long for the model to go on sale and on my desk. Thus, the fourth version of this well-known British fighter has already appeared in the manufacturer's offer. The formula in which this kit was released is interesting. In the box we will find sprues known from the Hurricane Mk.I kit and a 3D printed conversion to the carrier-based version of this aircraft. An innovative idea, a bit more demanding than in the case of previous sets. However, thanks to the combination of injection technology and 3D printing, we have the opportunity to build a model of a less popular aircraft, for which we could otherwise wait months or even years. Reading the comments in Arma Hobby's social media, you can see that some modelers are already making big plans for what they would see next released in this formula. 

Together with the premiere of Airacobra , Arma Hobby released another box with a Mustang, this time with schemes for version B. The model was very well designed, so it's no wonder that the Warsaw company treats us with new boxes containing this legendary WWII fighter. I decided to check if the content of this set is at the same level as almost a year ago when the frames inside had their premiere.

Nothing lights up keyboards more than the announcement of the next Arma Hobby model. This premiere was also accompanied by great publicity. Especially since AH's PR person knows Facebook, so for several weeks the atmosphere around the new model has been successfully heated on the fanpage and the manufacturer's blog . Therefore, on modeling forums, often stormy discussions began on the subject of numerous betrayals and negligence of the designer. I decided to check it myself, especially since AH sent me a sample for this purpose.

 This time I would like to present you recenly builded model of  F-6C Mustang from Arma Hobby. Photos from build you can find on my facebook page . Thanks for reading! ZAP - Models&Reviews PS If you like what I do you can buy me a coffee on  buycoffee.to .

As you probably noticed I am fan of polish constructions. Especialy from intervar period. So it's not suprising that I have PZL P.7a kit in my inventory. Lets look what we can find in PZL P.7a Expert Set from Arma Hobby.      Beautiful boxart as always. On the back of box there are marked marking options.     Kit contains two sprues, one grey and one transparent.     So, lets look at transparent parts first. On tiny sprue there is windscreen for PZL P7.a and PZL P11. Parts are thin and crystal clear. There is also transparent foil, so you can make windscreen from it with photoedged frame. Despite windscreen frame on the plate there are most of all interior parts. Plastic element will need some work with. Panel lines in some places almost dessapears so it will be needed to rescribe it. Wings are better molded, but surface of them is very gentle molded and It will be hard not to overpaint it.     There are some details molded on the inner side ...

 So far Arma Hobby released two kits that contains P-51B/C. This time we get Mustang in reconnaisance version designated F-6C. Courtesy of Arma Hobby Model Kits I am the happy owner of   70040 F-6C Mustang Expert Set Kit.    As usual boxart is delightful, even my wife noticed its aesthetics.:) Available painting schemes are announcement on back side of the box. The content is neatly packed in a plastic bag. There are three sprues in the kit: As you can see plastic content of this box is the same as in previous P-51B/C kit. I have described its advantages and disadvantages in previous post so if you are interested in check it out . Kit includes precut paper masks. Unfortunatelly they are not too photogenic... In the box we can find also plate with photoedged parts. It is rather small but contains everything we need I think. Despite only four variants of markings the decal sheet is included in the kit is quite large. Decals, printed by Techmod, are of very good qualit...