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The "Southern Cross" over the South Pacific: Kingsford-Smith's Fokker F.VII can tell a truly exciting story!

The Fokker F.VII "Trimotor" was undoubtedly one of the great designs in the history of aviation. Its design reflected the optimistic spirit of the up-and-coming aviation of the early 1920s, just as the success story or stories of [...]

A rare bird, but all the more worth seeing: de Havilland's DH.91 "Albatross"!

DH.91 Albatross/ "Fingal The type designation "Albatross" seems well chosen for the de Havilland DH.91. The wide-span wing tips, which thin out to form an elegant point, are analogous to the wings of the mighty sea bird [...]

Modelling early Wellesley Squadrons in 1/72

Most Wellesley models focus on the Second World War service in the middle east. Not so many actually represent the home squadrons which were equipped with the bomber before the war. The first squadron to get the Wellesley was No. 7 - [...]

"The deadliest thing in the sky!" Okay, but for whom...? Bell YFM-1 Airacuda

About the YFM1 Airacuda The Bell YFM1 Airacuda is probably one of those designs that, despite its aesthetically pleasing appearance and a certain number of models built, has remained largely unknown. In my opinion, the design looks [...]

How a fishing net and a pole saved a world record flight: Vickers Wellesley Mk.I LRDU L2680, November 1938

About the Vickers Wellesley Mk.I The Vickers Wellesley is astonishing at first sight - and still has remarkable things in store for the second, third and even fourth glance. I personally always find this feature interesting. So when I came [...]

A Suitcase that Flies! Handley Page Hampden in 1/72

This is my version of Valom’s 1/72 Handley Page Hampden, depicting AT 246 of 489 Squadron. An early version of the twin-engine fighter bomber, it was deployed in key missions before being quickly superseded by craft that were less [...]

Valom 1/72 RB-45C Tornado (Korean Conflict Group Build)

I built this kit for the Korean Conflict Group Build. The B-45 was the first 4-engine jet bomber in the Air Force, as well as the first American jet bomber shot down in combat, namely during the Korean Conflict. The bomber was deployed [...]

Review: Valom 1/72 Valetter T.3 review

Review: 1/72 scale Valom Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer

Greetings all , This is another review unboxing of the Valom brand 1/72 scale post WWII RAF Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer full review. Link Below : (link)

Review: Valom 1/48 BN-2A Islander review