Building, painting and finishing scale aircraft models.
Hi everyone!
This is my Trumpeter 1/32 Shenyang J-5 (歼-5), a Chinese-built single-seat jet interceptor and fighter aircraft, derived from the license-built MiG-17F. The first J-5 (Φ0101), performed its initial flight on 19 July 1956 [...]
I made the Tamiya 1/48 Skyraider as close to the paint scheme reference as I could. I chose the one from the USS Intrepid because I have actually been onboard it.
I built this a while back and had it in its carrying case, to take to a show. Well, the drive way at our house had the same pitch as the roof, and when backing out, the model slid from one end of the case to the other. Well of course it [...]
Very much delayed, this kit; since I was distracted a few weeks ago, by a Spitfire conversion that I just couldn't put aside!
Finished now, a little late for the group build held by my local IPMS (NSW) club, but it's the enjoyment that [...]
Converted from the Dragon 1/48th kit using the Alley Cat resin conversion set.
Ark Models kit, Eduard seatbelts, EZ Line for antenna
Painting instructions call for cherry red, but there are lots of different cherries...my dad used Tamiya X-7 Gloss Red with a touch of brown.
The cockpit detail is a bit sparse, only [...]
“Leaning Into France” - Douglas Bader and the Tangmere Wing:
In February 1941, with Air Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas having replaced Air Marshal Hugh Dowding following his successful defense in the Battle of Britain, and the execrable [...]
Tamiya base kit with replacement resin/etch cockpits, flaps and rear engine, as captured by American forces.
