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Airfix 1/24 P-51D Mustang

by Shawn Bemo on January 4, 2019 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

This is fourth of these that I have built (1 still in stash, lol). I made first kit when I was 11 or 12. I actually painted it white. I thought the instruction book looked white, lol. I gave up on Trumpeter 1/24. I wish I would have waited [...]

Toyota GT One / Tamiya

by Goetz Ladewig on January 4, 2019 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

My new project. Trying to Imitate carbon.

Mil Mi-24D 1/48 Revell/Monogramm

by Pascal Klasen on January 4, 2019 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

The Revell/Monogram cockpit is badly researched, so due to this factI chose the Pavla aftermarket resin cockpit . An overall re-scribing was needed because the kit came from 1986 and doesn’t include any engraving. It was very easy to [...]

C-31A “Troopship”(F-27 Fokker Friendship) US Army

by Dirk Derks on January 4, 2019 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

In December of 1985, the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, leased two F-27-400M Friendship aircraft from the Dutch aeronautical firm, Fokker. The two planes were to replace the team's aging fleet of YC-7A Caribou, which had [...]

On This Day…January 4th

by david leigh-smith on January 4, 2019 · in News · 26 ≡

I’ve posted several photos of soldiers and airmen with their pets and mascots, but this one seems somehow special. This photo of a GI (535th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, 99th Infantry Division) waking up to be greeted by his pal [...]

Silent film of Albatros production for all of you WnW fans.

by Stephen W Towle on January 3, 2019 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

Youtube has another neat film short done in Germany during the Great War. Showing some very involved manufacture of Albatros aircraft...from wood stock selection to final finish. (link)

LAV-25 USMC

by Paolo Ruffato on January 3, 2019 · in Armor · 8 ≡

Hi guys, more then one year ago I posted a request of information about colors of the tank crew. Well after two years I finished the LAV-25 USMC. It's a Trumpeter model 1/72 scale. I made a little diorama with a Black Dog's vignette. Bye

2018 review

by Robert Royes on January 3, 2019 · in Photo Collections · 9 ≡

Decided on a group shot, except for the Big E, and Hawk 75. Hope that this year is smooth sailing for everyone!

On This Day…January 3rd

by david leigh-smith on January 3, 2019 · in News · 21 ≡

On the 3rd January, 1943, Staff Sgt Alan Magee (Ball Turret Gunner) pictured below, was blown out of his B-17 (named, 'Snap! Crackle! Pop!') at 22,000 feet after it was hit by flack. Without a parachute, Magee thought his time was up and [...]

The New Year kiss of death on my 2019 modeling plans…

by david leigh-smith on January 2, 2019 · in Uncategorized · 34 ≡

Other than completing the following builds (gosh, I’m sorry, Paul and Jaime - I will bring these Group Builds home, I promise)... (link) (link) (link) ...I’m hoping to complete on this lot. I have a grand plan to try and take a more [...]