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Ocidental T-6G Texan: The Harvard, my father and me.

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on May 7, 2024 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

The short lived Portuguese company issued a 1/48th Texan, considered the best in the scale. The Texan served in the IDF for just over a decade. Although it participated in combat missions, particularly during the Independence war the [...]

Group discussions today:

Now		15 ≡ · Bristol Beaufort Mk. I, 489 NZ Squadron RAF.
Today		3 ≡ · P-51Bs
6h		30 ≡ · 1/12 Tyrrell P34 (six wheeler) by Tamiya
13h		41 ≡ · Asian Canis...1/48 North American F-86D Sabre Dog, Philippine Airforce
		12 ≡ · Siam Sword...1/48 North American F-86F-40 Sabre, Royal Thai Airforce
		32 ≡ · Asian Canis...1/48 North American F-86D Sabre Dog, Philippine Airforce
		9 ≡ · Siam Sword...1/48 North American F-86F-40 Sabre, Royal Thai Airforce
15h		8 ≡ · Eduard P-51D - experiment in NMF finish
21h		149 ≡ · Academy 1/48 F-86FSabre, HAF
		4 ≡ · Paper Tiger - 1/48 Academy kit
		95 ≡ · Airfix 1/48 F-86F-40, Markings TBD
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General LaSalle

by Aramis Sebastian on May 6, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 2 ≡

General LaSalle was a legendary figure, considered the finest light cavalry commander of his day. Known for his daring and audacity, as were so many of Napoleon's commanders, he is quoted as saying that "any hussar who is not dead by [...]

Revell 1/32 F-18A

by Spiros Pendedekas on May 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

The origins of the F/A-18 can be traced back in summer 1973, where the Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger ordered the Navy to evaluate the YF-16 and YF-17 competitors in the Air Force's Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program, in order to [...]

THE BIG EASY M4A3E8 1/16 by Takom/Andy’s Hobby Hqtrs

by Dennis Meyers on May 6, 2024 · in Armor · 9 ≡

To me the M4A3E8 “Easy Eight” Sherman is the most iconic Allied tank of WWII. It was the last M4 variant deployed during WWII, with upgraded wide track HVSS, a 76mm M1A2 cannon, improved armor and firepower and wet stowed ammunition. [...]

Lockheed XF-90 in 1/48 by Aurora

by Chuck Horner on May 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Kit#: 33A-98 Price: $0.98 originally; $7.50 as a collectable in 1978 Notes: This is an original 1956 boxing of this kit but the molds date back to 1952. One never knows where a new project will lead you. The Lockheed XF-90, although [...]

Douglas XB-19

by Chas Bunch on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here’s my XB-19 in 1:44 from Anigrand, an all-resin kit. This scale is not my thing, but it’s a B-19, something I’ve wanted since childhood, and so was happy to have one in any scale. Even so, it is a decent sized model. I don’t [...]

1/72 Aichi Type 99 “Val” Dive Bomber

by Michael Smith on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

Next in my trio of 1/72 1941-42 IJN aircraft was an Aichi Type 99 "Val" dive bomber. The kit was the 2011 Dragon/Cyberhobby, which contains markings for seven Pearl Harbor aircraft (two from Akagi). While the kit itself is [...]

1/48 R-2800 3D Printed Engine

by Chris Wallace on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

A friend of mine designed and printed these beauties. I was so impressed with the pictures that I just had to pick them up to see how well they would paint. I was not disappointed at all! If you are interested, I have a video showing how [...]

Nichimoto 1/16 Shelby GT500 Cobra kit

by Dennis V Cruz on May 5, 2024 · in Automotive · 4 ≡

Hello to all. Wonderful site here. I recently picked up a Nichimoto Co. 1/16 Shelby Cobra kit minus the instruction sheet. Can anyone help me find a copy (or provide me with a PDF scan)? I've searched on-line but because the company is no [...]

Boeing 747-400

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The high capacity wide-body airliner. In service since 1989 is depicted in a 1/100 scale company model usually given to valued customers. A friend had the model in display. The model was shattered after a free fall, and he approached me to [...]