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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.
I want to share my excitement from this great hobby with the images presented here.

G.W.H. 1/48 F-15B "Baz" IDF

At some stage during their long service in the IDF, the F-15s showed heavy signs of weathering. I believe that now, the surviving airframes are immaculate if not almost entirely revised. GWHs 1/48 model is very good and was also revised [...]

Revell 1/72 Lancaster Mk.!

Sometimes, size does not matter. Revell's 1/72 is a gem kit that provides a solid build with ample details for its small scale. And, it does not take much space. What else can you ask for?

Tamiya 1/48 F-16C

My favorite Tamiya jet kit.

Revell 1/32 Spitfire II

A good model by Revell. However, it requires plenty of aftermarket accessories to make it an accurate representation of the Spitfire II. Nonetheless, it is an economic and easy build of an early mark Spitfire that blends well with late [...]

Iranian Phantom: Hasegawa 1/48 RF-4E

The venerable Hasegawa kit is the workhorse for another unique scheme of the Phabolous Phantom. This time, a reconnaissance version in the Iranian Air Force Service.

Airfix 1/48 Defiant Mk.I

As a kid, the 1/72nd Airfix Defiant was a favorite model. Of all the models that I had, it was the closest to the aircraft represented. Plastic mold was black (and so was the pilot.) The years went by and I started painting the built [...]

Kinetic 1/48 Fouga CM.170 Magister, IDF Tzukit

The French Fouga Magister was licensed for production in Israel and entered the IDF service by 1960 in the name Tzukit. Its main role was in the flying school, but also had an important operational role during the 1967 Six Days War. As an [...]

Tamiya 1/32 P-51D

A great kit. Engine wires and plumbing sources are marked to ease construction. However, the busy wheel well is relatively barren. Hence, it is up to the builder to complete the missing plumbing.

Hasegawa 1/48 F-14A 'Jolly Rogers'

Although not an easy build, Hasegawa's kit is still a very convincing Tomcat.

Trumpeter 1/32 Messerschmitt Me 262A1-1a

My favorite Trumpeter aircraft kit. Not only that Tamiya's 1/48th design was adopted, but also surface detail was enhanced. In addition, flying surfaces are separate and the slats can be extended.