Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.
The only complete kit in 1/48th scale by R.V. Resin. Highly detailed and multi media with resin parts. Construction is not complicated and the model is heavy.
Folded winged Swordfish is an added construction challenge. Wings dropped from the tail support in the midst of the photography session to show the delicacy of the configuration.
Miniart's P 47D is a very good kit. It is highly detailed and has a complete textured riveting array that represents the real deal. However, parts are very delicate and the plastic is soft. This results in an added building effort in [...]
Four models of the magnificent Tempest fighter. The build is complicated. Yet, the details and surface textures compensate for the additional build effort.
Tamiya's twin seater Pfeil is even more impressive than the single seat. On the basis of photographs of captured aircraft, I removed the doors of the main undercarriages for added model dynamics.
A very basic kit...
Two high altitude role Spitfires are presented here. The first is Hasegawa's 1/48th Spitfire IX converted to the high-altitude role including a non standard painting scheme that later became the form for PR aircraft in the RAF service. The [...]
The gem with some work done on the engine cowls.
My favorite Hasegawa kit.
The Sa'ar (Storm) was an Israeli development of the French SMB-2 through the instalment of a J-52 engine instead of the original Atar engine. The upgrade led to improvements in load capacity and range.
Special Hobby's Sa'ar is a highly [...]