Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
This kit was Arma Hobby’s first venture into 1/48 scale. As such, it attracted my interest. I was eager to witness the renowned "Arma Hobby build experience" firsthand.
In the box, the kit is surprisingly simple yet [...]
This 1/48th Monogram B-25H Mitchell kit is still a go-to option despite its great age. The shape and overall detail is good you could certainly add scratch build or aftermarket items to bring out the best in this aircraft model. [...]
I built this kit at the tail end of 2024, but decided to post it now since I haven’t been very active lately. This build is my representation of the legendary Naval aviator Lt. Richard H. Best's Dauntless, on the U.S.S. Enterprise (CV-6) [...]
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a single-engine supersonic multirole fighter originally developed by General Dynamics for the USAF. Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it evolved into a successful all-weather multirole aircraft with [...]
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The Blackburn Buccaneer was designed to a Royal Navy specification for an all-weather strike aircraft. First fitted with Rolls-Royce Gyron Junior engines, the Buccaneer was soon found to be underpowered. Refitted with Rolls-Royce [...]
I gotta admit that building Spitfires can be addictive as this is my third Spitfire in 1/72 this year. I really like the way this Vc Spit looks with the Rotol Prop (only kit option).
Don't confuse this kit with the splendid Airfix kit [...]
A few weeks ago, during a discussion in a group of modellers making model firefighting aircraft, it was reported that tests had once been conducted to use the P-47 for firefighting. A sensation for me! I started looking for more details on [...]
This is the Kinetic AV-8A Harrier. It was a great kit with good fit and to my eye at least, it has accurate shapes.
This is my rendition of the Norman “Dusty” Kleiss SBD 3 Dauntless during the Battle of Midway (June 4-6, 1942). He was the only Navy dive bomber pilot to land his main bomb (500 lb) on three different Japanese warships (Kaga, Hiryu and [...]
Here is my Meng 1/48 F/A-18E Super Hornet. Model depicts a jet from VFA-31 Tomcatters off the USS George HW Bush supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in 2017.
This was a fun model, but a very involved build due to the complexity of the [...]
