Models have been along periodically since childhood.
Over the years, I built close to 1000 models.
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 [...]
Although not quite a gem as I initially perceived (read TC's comment), Accurate Miniature's recce Mustang is a nice build. Removal effects of the invasion stripes are the focal point of the model.
The model depicts a famous Ju-88C piloted Heinrich Prinz Sayn-Wittgenstein, Germany January 1944. Externally, it looks similar in many respects with the Ju 88G-1. The conversion was possible thanks to spare parts from the Dragon Ju 88G [...]
Heller's Mirage III variants is a basic kit with many seam trenches. Yet, the completed model looks like the real aircraft.
The iconic Harvard received much attention in South Africa. While restored aircraft are adorned with bright red colors, service aircraft were baking under the hot African sun and showed considerable bleaching of the orange painted areas. [...]
An easy to assemble kit with vast camouflage scheme options.