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I tend to build 1/48 aircraft from World War Ii to the present with occasional forays into armor, science fiction, and anime kits.
I found the above photo on Pinterest Japan. It states that White 5 is a TBF-1 Avenger of VT-4 overflying USS Ranger on 9 September 1943.
Starfighter Decals has a sheet for Operation Leader in 1/72 scale with markings for White 4 as TBM-1 [...]
Nigel in the UK has received some goodies for the Trumpeter 1/32 TBD-1 Devastator all 3D printed - twin .30 machine guns, two sets of wheels (without or with tread), and wing folds. Take a look and enjoy.
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I stumbled across this and thought how Kazari had to suit up and then walk around the Eagle was pretty cool and informative. And in the background get to see an F-2B and one of the F-2 prototypes. Subtitles are a bit iffy. But enjoy.
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Said I had wanted to model an aircraft from Operation Eagle Claw so here is Victory 200 with its asymmetrical black bands.
This is the Tamiya 1/48 F-14A Tomcat. Kit decals with a little bit of Eduard were used. Aftermarket - Eduard, Cross [...]
Operation Eagle Claw was the code name given for the Iranian hostage rescue attempt. It is more commonly known as Desert One where the mission came apart in explosive and deadly fashion while costing the lives of eight American [...]
Ever since RV Petral found the wreck of USS Lexington along with the TBDs and that one Wildcat I have been wanting to model those planes who's crews made history.
Using the Fundekals on the Eduard -3 Wildcat built Lt. Gayler's plane. To [...]
