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E.E. Lightning F.3

by Marvin Reyes on December 19, 2018 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Here's the Airfix Lightning F.3 (1/48th) done with aftermarket decals (Aeromaster, IIRC). This old Airfix kit has its faults, but can be built into a nice model. I like the purposeful look of the Lightning, especially done-up in brilliant [...]

Sonderkommando Elbe ME-109 G

by Oliver D. lomeli on December 19, 2018 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hi again, this is my build of Otaki's 1/48 scale ME-109 G. I made it to replicate an aircraft of the Sonderkommando Elbe squadron that has already accomplished its mission. This squadron was made up of ME-109s and FW-109s. They were used [...]

Vickers Valiant B1, WP209, 138 Sqn RAF, 1 ATU RAAF Woomera SA 1956.

by Allan J Withers on December 19, 2018 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

1/72 Airfix, with Airframe decals, finished in Humbrol 56 and MM enamels with Klear and Xtra flat over decals, built for the RAF 100 GB, more pics and details there. (link)

C-47 Dakota TuAF – 1/72 – Airfix

by Çetin SARF on December 18, 2018 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Just finished... Old Airfix (Italeri mold) kit with wonderful Tigerhead Decals. TuAF, 6063 (Ex. USAF 42-93787)

JS-3 What If?

by Kevin Conlon on December 18, 2018 · in Armor · 14 ≡

This diorama represents a Russian JS-3 that is protecting a factory in Siberia,1946. The Germans have taken most of Russia. The field modifications of screen armor and steel plate protection of the intakes were done to improve [...]

100 Years of the RAF, No. 601 Squadron, Egypt November 1942, 1/48 scale Tamiya 61035 Spitfire Mk Vb

by Louis Gardner on December 18, 2018 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Here's another one hot off the press at the "Iron Werks". I finished it up last night. It was inspired by one of Tom Bebout's @tom-bebout wonderful Spitfire builds. This kit is an older Tamiya release from way back in [...]

Scratch built type 23 Royal Navy frigate HMS Richmond

by Derek Matile on December 18, 2018 · in Ships · 12 ≡

I built this about 4 years ago for the Captain of the said ship. He said he wanted it bigger than the Type 22 I made him previously. I built it from photos he had given me (about 100). The model is made from pine and ply. He invited me on [...]

1/72 Handley Page Victor B.2 (BS), RAF100 Group Build, 1960’s.

by John Healy on December 18, 2018 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is the recent Airfix kit, released in 2016. I built it pretty much straight from the box except for the addition of PE detail to the airbrakes. This is a prominent visual feature of the Victor and benefited from Eduard’s brass etch. [...]

RAF 100 Group Build: Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1. Sailor Malan, No. 74 Sqn. Airfix 1/48. Where was the RAF at Dunkirk? (Part Three).

by Paul Barber on December 18, 2018 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

When the German army moved into Belgium and Holland in early May 1940, avoiding the static French defences along the Maginot line, all leave for No. 74 Sqn was cancelled. Sailor Malan, a competent airman albeit one with no combat [...]

On This Day…December 18th

by david leigh-smith on December 18, 2018 · in News · 21 ≡

Some lovely photos of early Mk IX Spitfires at dispersal (Biggin Hill) in the event of air raids. Taken 18th December, 1942. Typhoon Cobra hit Admiral Halsey’s Task Force 38 on December 18th, 1944 in the Philippine Sea resulting in [...]