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On This Day…May 25th.

by david leigh-smith on May 25, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 21 ≡

Nice set of Spitfire references for weathering. Spitfire MkVb of RAF 222 Squadron (ZD-H) named ‘Flying Scotsman’ In Essex, England, 25th of May, 1942. Pilot, South African Flight Lieutenant Laurie, is a flier of the 222 Squadron [...]

1/48 Tamiya F1-6 Block 50 Have Glass

by Brian Scott on May 24, 2019 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Fresh off the bench 1/48 Tamiya F-16 Block 50 Have Glass. Painted with Tamiya and Mr. Colors paints. Decals from Caracal . Steel Beach resin Intake and exhaust covers ,Sometime soon she will have weapons. Did this as a clean build . Enjoy [...]

Tamiya 1/48 Mosquito B. Mk. IV, Srs ii (Modified)

by Tom Cleaver on May 24, 2019 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

The Mosquito bomber was the original purpose of the D.H.98 design. RAF authorities were doubtful of its ability to operate without defensive armament, depending on its speed to outrun enemy interceptors. The bomber version was only ordered [...]

On This Day…May 24th.

by david leigh-smith on May 24, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 12 ≡

The Battle of the Denmark Strait was a short, intense encounter that was a humanitarian disaster for the Royal Navy. In the early hours of May 24th 1941, the HMS Hood was sunk and with 1,418 souls on board, a staggering and scarcely [...]

B-123 – proj.705K Lira (NATO: Alfa) – 1/400 (Maquette)

by Marek Targowicz on May 24, 2019 · in Ships · 10 ≡

Again, one of my older models - this time a B-123 – proj. 705K Lira (NATO: Alfa) – class submarine. It shows the sub in her 1990 guise. Building process was quite long (ca. 5 months) and although the shape of Maquette kit is fairly [...]

Review: Bobcat IL-28T – kit preview

by Jeff Carle on May 23, 2019 · in Reviews · 7 ≡

I was excited to receive this kit two days ago from Lucky Hobby, since I have admired this airplane from my youth. I build in 1/48, and this has been on my “wish list” for a while. My father gave me a set of military aircraft [...]

Bristol Beaufighter TF. X

by Tim T on May 23, 2019 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Here’s my version of the 1/72 Airfix Bristol Beaufighter TF. X. As most builders seem to, I chose to depict NE829, flown by No.144 Squadron from RAF Banff in Aberdeenshire. Built straight from the box, this is a great little kit, with a [...]

On This Day…May 23rd.

by david leigh-smith on May 23, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 19 ≡

American Volunteer Group squadron flight leader Robert 'R. T (“for tadpole”) Smith standing next to his P-40 Warhawk fighter, Kunming, China, 23 May 1942. Smith resigned his commission as a second lieutenant in 1941 in order to join [...]

North American P-51-D Mustang "Blondie" WWII USA military aircraft 1:48 TAMIYA model, built out of box + Eduard seatbelts

by Bhandez Models on May 23, 2019 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

North American P-51-D Mustang "Blondie" WWII USA military aircraft 1:48 TAMIYA model, built out of box + Eduard seatbelts. P-51 Mustang was the most famous American fighter of WW2. Extremely fast and highly manoeuvrable. This [...]