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Speed Bomber...1/48 Messerschmitt Me262A-2a, 1./KG51

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on April 18, 2021 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Built about 10 years ago, Tamiya kit oob, Gunze and Tamiya acrylics used, front wheel brake line and antenna wires added. The Kettenkrad comes with the kit. Aircraft serving with 1./KG51 in September 1944, Rheine/Germany.

Hasbro 'Treadspeeder' to Hover Vehicle Toy Transformation

by Charles King on April 18, 2021 · in Sci-fi · 12 ≡

This is the Hasbro tread speeder, that I modified to a desert speeder instead. I sawed off the treads, the toy-like missile launcher and it's mechanism, and other parts that I didn't want and replaced the opened areas with plasti-card and [...]

Trumpeter 1/48 J-7B

by George Williams on April 18, 2021 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

I started this build more than three years ago but several things got in the way of posting in headlines, but here goes. More details about the kit, the build, and the real thing can be found on the WIP (link) but here a few details. [...]

Eduard 1/72 Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.IXc

by Mark Sullivan on April 18, 2021 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Just finished Eduards Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXc from the Royal Class kit. Replaced the upper cowl with Breassin one piece cowl, and used Brassin wheels and brass landing gear legs. Painted with Model Master and Floquil Enamels. [...]

Thunderbolt

by Amari Luu on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Hi everyone, this time I built the 1/48 Tamiya p47. I found a large wooden board that gave me an idea for my next diorama. I have tested that the board can fit up to four 1/48 planes and I have two more thunderbolts in my stash so I’m [...]

IJN Mitsubishi G4M1 Model 11 Betty Tamiya 1/48th

by Chuck A. Villanueva on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Built before the start of the Japanese Empire GB, so really can't put it under that label. Completed in late 2019. Tams Betty which seems like a couple of year ago is over 20 years old now since being released in 1996.

Parrot Squadron...1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9, JV44

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Built more than 6 years ago, Tamiya kit, Eduard decals, underside painted, MDC open wheel well conversion, Dragon wheels (Tamiya ones are too small in diameter) Jerry Crandall books for reference Model shows one of the well known and [...]

Lockheed P-38L-1-LO Lightning 96th FS – 82th FG – Italy – European Theater – 1945

by Wes Pennest on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

P-38L-1-LO, s/n 44-23852, 'Beautiful B***h (let's see if the profanity filter snags this one)', coded 'B7', flown by Lt. John J. Kane of 96th FS / 82nd FG, Vincenzo, Italy, March 1945. Decals from Kagero's P-38 Lightning at War Part [...]

Bell 47 G-3B-1 Sioux 6672, A1-720, 161 "Possum" Reconaissance Flight, Nui Dat, South Vietnam 1969.

by Allan J Withers on April 17, 2021 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

1/72 Italeri, built 2019 - 2020, with a few modifications, finished in mainly MM enamels with Pledge over Hawkeye and Extra decals.

Tamiya 1:48 KAWANISHI N1K1-Ja SHIDEN TYPE 11 (George)

by George Henderson on April 16, 2021 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

N1K1 from the 402nd Fighter Squadron, 341st Fighter Group. This is a very nice kit with great fit and low parts count. When I opened the kit I set myself a challenge; finish a kit in under a month. If you discount the 10 minutes it took me [...]