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P-51D "Miss Hellen": 1:1 and 1:48th scales

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on May 19, 2024 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

The currently "Miss Hellen" adorned Mustang started its operational career in Bodney Norfolk and was assigned to the 487th Fighter Squadron of the 352nd Fighter Group of the Eight AF in April 1945. After being in storage, it was [...]

First car, First love

by Robert Knaack on May 18, 2024 · in Automotive · 18 ≡

Thanks to an article by @moparpep a while back, I was finally able to find a model kit of my first car, a 1969 Pontiac Bonneville, purchased from the MCW Finishes website, where he found a kit for his first car. I bought the real one way [...]

Bud Anderson, R.I.P.

by Tom Cleaver on May 18, 2024 · in News · 11 ≡

Those of you who purchased my book “Clean Sweep: VIII Fighter Command vs the Luftwaffe,” have seen that the cover very prominently features the fact that the Foreword was written by Brigadier General Clarence Emil “Bud” Anderson. I [...]

Pacific class Locomotive "Biggin hill" Airfix HO OO Airfix

by neil foster on May 18, 2024 · in Uncategorized · 12 ≡

I always wanted a railway layout as a lad ,still do to be honest , but never got one , these ancient Airfix railway kits are surprisingly detailed and well engineered ,the only thing I added was some clear plastic for the cab windows. I [...]

Arado Ar196 A-3 Suda Bay Crete 1943 Airfix ,1/72

by neil foster on May 18, 2024 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Well after a long Hiatus from posting anything I have managed to get some pictures together and will be posting a few builds over the next couple of days , I hope you like them. I am finding myself drawn to the nostalgia of the kits I [...]

1/48 Otaki P-51D

by Brian Riedel on May 18, 2024 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Took my 1/48 Otaki P-51D out for some pictures. I built it about 25 years ago. Used Monogram landing gear, Ministry of Small Aircraft Production #4811 P-51D decals. Marking for Edward McComas.

Hasegawa 1/72 E7K1 with added catapult

by Christopher Amano-Langtree on May 18, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Background The Kawanishi E7K grew out of an Imperial Japanese Navy requirement for a replacement for the Kawanishi E5K observation seaplane. The Kawanishi Type 94 was the result (the designation E7K1 was a later application). Kawanishi [...]

"Arctic Aggressors": Hasegawa F-16C/D

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on May 18, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Having examined Tamiya's instructions of the F-16C/N, I was inspired to enhance the old Hasegawa 1/48 F-16 kit with plenty of spare parts from Tamiya's F-16CJ kit and added Legend's ejection seats. The final results would not have been [...]

"Shoo Shoo Shoo BABY": Lotsa Parts – No Sprues!

by Eric Berg on May 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

(Click on the photos) On January 19, 2024, the USAF museum at Wright-Patterson handed over their restored B-17G “Shoo Shoo Shoo BABY” to the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Center, swapping the G for a B-17D “The Swoose”, the oldest [...]

1/32 Trumpeter P-47D-22 RE "Kansas Tornado"

by Tolga ULGUR on May 17, 2024 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This is 1/32 Trumpeter P-47D-22 RE (s/n 42-26249) named Kansas Tornado flown by Lt. Howard J. Curran of 510th FS 405th FG in Picauville -France September 1944. Cockpit modified with Eduard instrument panel and seat belts Other additions [...]