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Desert Messerschmitt 109s and yellowing decals

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on October 25, 2023 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Aircraft models do not fly but, time does. During the 90s Hasegawa's Bf 109 variants at the 1/48th scale were popular among modelers. Some Messerschmitt models that I built then included 109s depicting aircraft serving in the North African [...]

Spitfire LF Mk IXc MJ755 Walkaround

by Spiros Pendedekas on October 25, 2023 · in Photo Collections · 28 ≡

MJ755 was built at the Castle Bromwich factory and first delivered to 43 Squadron RAF in August 1944, which was operating over Southern France. In 1947 it was transferred to the Royal Hellenic Air Force, as part of a batch of 120 [...]

A day at NAS Pensacola – Random photos.

by John Healy on October 24, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

I spent the day attending the Blue Angels practice and visiting the Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola today. The SBD-2 is the only known survivor of both the Pearl Harbor attack and the Battle of Midway. The plane was delivered in the [...]

Hasegawa 1/72 Kawasaki T-4

by R I K U R D I N on October 24, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hello... I’m Rikurdin and this is my Hasegawa 1/72 Kawasaki T-4. I build this kit few years ago during a post operatory period. I think it took me 6 weeks to complete. I enjoy it a lot and one of my best finishes without a doubt. But the [...]

Kinetic Gold F-104(C) 1/48 Scale

by Joe Roamer on October 24, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

OK, little bit of venting with this one. This is my first Kinetic build and I wanted to try a free-hand camouflage paint pattern; so I scored this from my local hobby shop. It took waaay longer than expected, mostly due to fitting issues [...]

Eduard 1:48 Grumman F6F-5 (Late) ProflPACK Kit #8224

by George Henderson on October 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

Its an Eduard kit so nuff said. I used the PE but this is probably my last time as when you close the canopy not much is seen. These were attached with Lepage 12, 5 Minute Epoxy. The resin wheels are a big improvement over the plastic [...]

Hobby Boss 1/72 MiG-15 UTI

by Spiros Pendedekas on October 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 49 ≡

Following the 14 July 1958 Revolution, which resulted in the end of monarchy in Iraq, the influence of the Iraqi Communist Party grew significantly. The first commander of the now Iraqi Air Force (the "Royal" prefix was dropped [...]

Review: The kit that changed my life !! (Hasegawa 1/48 F-4J Phantom II Review)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on October 23, 2023 · in Reviews

Lockheed P-38 Lightning F-5-LO – Tamiya 1/48

by Jarmo P on October 23, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Captain Robert L. Faurot (39th FS, 35th FG, 5th AF) P-38 F-5-LO, Port Moresby, New Guinea, 1943 Tamiya kit (61120) with some Eduard aftermarket decals, seat belts and instrument panel. Very nice kit to build, typical excellent Tamiya [...]