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Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.
My favorite Ju 88A in the MTO. The model depicts an aircraft of 3.KG54 based in Catania, Sicily.
The model depicts an aircraft flown by Col. A.I Pokryshkin, CO 9.GIAD, Summer 1944.
Although not up to the high standards of the kits that followed this issue, Eduard's Airacobra retains the poise of the real aircraft.
Another model that one cannot get enough of.
Tamiya's Mosquito is among the models that one cannot get enough of. I added resin flaps and detailed the main undercarriage frame.
The model represents the mount of Haupt. Walter Nowotny, Commander of I./JG54 Grünherz, Orel, Fall 1943.
Eduard's Fw 190A-5 kit is the perfect mate for the variety of Eastern Front schemes.
Although Tamiya's Beaufighter's mold is modular and skips many details, the completed model makes up for the inaccuracies.
Two Hellcat models in 1/48th scale. The one is Otaki and the other is Hasegawa with a DangerBoy wing fold. I used the Hasegawa wings on the Otaki model,
The Mistel 4 is a composite aircraft, consisting of a explosives filled Me 262 and a "Führungsflugzeug" (guidance aircraft) Me 262A1 or A2/U2 which was mounted on top. This composite aircraft didn't make it far more then to the [...]
Eduard combo packages were my favorite modelling experience, namely an excellent kit, diversity of schemes and low price.
Although not a gem kit, the build is not complicated and the final result is very pleasing. (Bomb got loose during the photo session.)