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1/48 Tamiya Mosquito NF XIII

by Tom Cleaver on May 14, 2019 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Once deHavilland received a production order in January 1940 for one prototype of the D.H. 98 design as an unarmed bomber to specification B.1/40/dh, the contract was modified on March 1, 1940 under Specification B.1/40 for 50 [...]

New pics of my 1/32 Zoukei-Mura Do-335

by George Johnson on May 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Just shot these new photos of my Do-335. I wasn't very happy with the first series I shot. I also made some slight mods to the finished model. I wasn't happy with the positioning of the landing gear and performed a little surgery on that [...]

Spitfire MK.22

by gary sausmikat on May 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

HI All, I recently watched the documentary, Spitfire, and of course, I just had to build one. While the early models are “the classics” I favor the later Griffon powered Spits, so I chose the 1/48, Airfix Mk.22/24. While [...]

Yet another 109E – Airfix 1/48 Bf-109E-7 trop

by Colin Latta on May 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This is Airfix's 1/48 BF-109E-4/7. It's a nice easy kit and fairly well detailed. (not as nice as Eduard's, but not as expensive, either!) The main issues were overly long landing gear legs, wrong canopy, prop could use replacing, and [...]

On This Day…May 13th.

by david leigh-smith on May 13, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 17 ≡

On May 13th Ken Walsh of VMF-124 became the first Corsair ‘ace’. Later that year he received the Medal of Honor. Citation below... CITATION: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in [...]

2 Fw-190’s in 1/72nd scale

by Gordon Zammit on May 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

These are the Revell and Tamiya Fw-190's in 72nd scale. Both are built with the included decals and finished as per kits' instructions. The Revell kit is quite good in fit and details but may have a somewhat small engine cowling, but for [...]

F-84F Thunderstreak, 1/48 Scale, Monogram kit

by Valter vaudagna on May 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

6- 26 code 6° aerobrigata ...RED DEVILS ...Brescia ( GHEDI) aerobase Aeronautica Militare Italiana ...

Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat 1/48 Tamiya Kit

by Valter vaudagna on May 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

F4F Wildcat depicts an Aircraft used for carrier qualification aboard USS Tripoli ( CVE 64) while on a shake down Cruise in late 1943.

Chiseled Out HMS Surprise Frigate

by SANJAY BAHTI on May 13, 2019 · in Ships · 9 ≡

Completed HMS Surprise with Cabinet . The width of the Ship is not proportionate, realized it half way, Completely hand made. It took two years to complete this ship.

1/48 Tamiya FG-1A Blue Baron

by Brian Scott on May 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

This FG-1A was delivered to the Islands with the wing folding part removed , wings bolted shut, wing folding area filled in. Tail hook was removed and area metaled over . Model was painted with Mr color paints . Scheme was one off and had [...]