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Young Israeli Soldier

by Aramis Sebastian on August 14, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 3 ≡

So, I wanted to paint subjects that were a little less morbid, and get away from photos of victims of state repression.. Ideally, I would have painted a portrait from life. But, since logistically, I have no way of doing that, I had to use [...]

Noorduyn Norseman

by Chas Bunch on August 14, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Here’s my 1:48 Modelcraft UC-64A Noorduyn Norseman I picked up cheap at a contest a few years back. The main complaint about this kit is the exaggerated rib/fabric detail. It had the “starved cow” look. I sanded the ribs down until [...]

Two become one, one becomes two: a strange modelling story about an even stranger flying vehicle,: A-90 "Orlyonok" Ekranoplan, part II

by Roland Sachsenhofer on August 14, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Sometimes things don't go as planned: I finally managed to get hold of a second kit of this impressive ground effect vehicle to start a double project on the subject - and then I realised that essential components were missing from one of [...]

SNJ-2 conversion, Skytypers 1/72, Heller

by Robert Royes on August 14, 2024 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

I first saw a SNJ around 1961 i was all of five years old. We lived close to Flushing airport in a part of Queens NY. You could see the airfield from my bedroom window. Hearing six radial engines taking of one after another, I could [...]

Airfix 1/48 S2 Buccaneer [new tool]

by Steven Corvi on August 13, 2024 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

I posted this one on Britmodleller but want to share here too. I employed the Quinta cockpit decal set, Pavla resin seats, Reskit rocket pods & Xtradecals sheet for an early 1966 HMS Triumph bird. It is painted with Gunze paints [...]

Two become one, one becomes two: a strange modelling story about an even stranger flying vehicle,: A-90 "Orlyonok" Ekranoplan, part I

by Roland Sachsenhofer on August 13, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The mysterious aircraft presented here is surprisingly difficult to categorise. Although it flies at a speed of several hundred kilometres per hour and is reminiscent of a classic aeroplane in many parts, it also moves with a spray or dust [...]