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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.
The Bf 109G-4 model depicts the mount of Gustav Rodel. His white 4 has Gruppenkommander markings for II./JG 27. Yet, none of his 50 kills score is presented. TC indicated that by the end of 1943 all Experten followed his example.
Although not the state of the art molding, Monogram's venerable Fortress retains the outlines of the iconic bomber.
Hasegawa's Nick is a heaven for mottle camouflage patterns.
In spite of its short falls, Revell's big Bf 109G-10 kit delivers the goods.
The large tulip decal that was Maj. Erich Hartmann's recognition emblem was cut leaving only the white strips. The black areas were painted to avoid an otherwise [...]
Spitfire Mk. VIII flown by Flight Lieutenant 'Eddie' Edwards, No. 92 Squadron, Marci Anise, Italy, 1944.
Hasegawa's short fuselage was extended in 3 points for this build.
Arado Ar 234B-2 F1+MT (W.Nr. 140173) of 9/KG 76 was flown by Oberleutnant Josef Regler when he was shot down by a 358th Fighter Group USAAF P-47D Thunderbolt in February 1945. He survived, went back to his unit, was promoted to Hauptmann [...]
A complex and highly detailed kit that does justice with the outstanding fighter.
Panel lines are finely engraved and the fit of parts is very good. The revised kit had the engine and cowls issues fixed. However, there are many small [...]
The 1/48th scale Zero model variants had been produced by several manufacturers. Most models are excellent representations of the aircraft with accurate dimensions and fine details. Hasegawa's mold is true to the form.
A challenging kit by Classic Airframes.
The model represents an aircraft from 6./ZG 76 stationed in Argos, Greece. The Haifischgruppe of II./ZG 76 flew in the Balkans campaign against Yugoslavia and Greece, and then Crete in April and May 1941. Not all units of II./ZG 76 [...]
