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Review: Dora Wings 1/47 P-47C-2 Thunderbolt

by Tom Cleaver on October 18, 2024 · in Reviews · 20 ≡

The sky over the English Channel on July 28, 1943 was partly cloudy, an early indicator that the past week of clear weather over northwestern Europe was coming to an end. Fifteen miles west of the Dutch coast, the 40 P-47 Thunderbolts of [...]

Revell Junkers Ju 290A-4

by Jeff Groves on October 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Ju 290A-4 W.Nr. 110165 was originally assigned to 5 FAGr on long-range reconnaissance flights supporting U-boat operations in the Atlantic. As the Allies pushed into France many 5 FAGr aircraft were transferred to KG 200, the [...]

Academy 1/48 Mig 21FM India Air Force

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on October 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Although not accurate in outlines, Academy's Mig 21 still makes and attractive looking model given the variety of colorful camouflage schemes that the aircraft adorned in Air Force units throughout the world.

Seaking UH.5 (Airfix 1/48)

by olivier.rive on October 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Airfix A11006 Really a top model to ride... The decals are thin and apply easily Just missing the masks and 2 pilot figurines and it would be 20/20! Manque juste les masques et 2 figurines de pilotes et ce serait le 20/20 ! See [...]

Camouflage & Markings: Fiat CR.42 Falco, the ultimate biplane fighter

by Editor on October 17, 2024 · in Reference · 9 ≡

The Fiat CR.42 Falco holds a unique place in aviation history as World War II's ultimate biplane fighter. Quite possibly, it was also the best biplane fighter aircraft ever produced. Its designer was Celestino Rosatelli, who had a history [...]

Tempest

by IAN JACKSON on October 16, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Bought this on impulse at my local (only) toy shop a couple of months ago... at one point I thought about giving it away, but I'm glad i didn't. Like the wee Jet Provost, this - IMHO - is a future Airfix classic. It's a gem of a kit, build [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 TF-104G Italian Starfighter

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on October 16, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Hasegawa's excellent Starfighter adorned with Aires cockpit and Martin Baker ejection seats.

A-26c Jersey Bounce question. Please advise

by David Butler on October 15, 2024 · in How-to · 7 ≡

I've been working on Monograms 1/48 a-26c for some time now and need some advice on decals. About half of the sources I've seen (mainly decal sets) have the nacelles black with the underside wings black as well. The other half have only [...]

Dragon 1/48 Fw 190D-13

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on October 15, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

The D-13 was the last operational variant of the Dora. The spectacular look of the aircraft in the Champlin Collection was an inspiration for me. At that time, the aircraft was displayed following the first restoration effort consisting of [...]

HobbyBoss USS Miami SSN-755

by Brian Powell on October 15, 2024 · in Ships · 5 ≡

The Los Angeles class are nuclear-powered fast attack submarines (SSN) currently in service with the U.S. Navy. Making up over half of the Navy's fast attack submarine fleet, the Los Angeles class is the most numerous in the world. [...]