Review: Halberd 1/48 conversion (for Tamiya) XP-72 "Ultrabolt"
In July 1941, Republic Aviation submitted two new designs, the AP-18 and the AP-19. The AP-18 was an interceptor fighter powered by the Wright R-2160 Tornado engine. The AP-19 was powered by the Pratt & Whitney Wasp X (R-4360). Both [...]
MiG-21R from 32nd PLRT at Sochaczew (c.a. 1987) ; (mainly) Eduard ; 1/72
MiG-21R - representative of the third generation of MiG-21 aircraft. 36 aircrafts of this variant were used in Poland.
MiG-21R with the side number 1507 - one of MiG-21Rs stationed at the 32nd Tactical Reconnaissance Air Regiment at [...]
Dragon 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.B Kit #6295
Dragon 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf.B Kit #6295
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PHOTOGRAPHY:
Nikon D7500; Focus Stacking using Helicon Focus; Editing using LightRoom
PAINT:
Tamiya X-63 German Grey
THE KIT:
Typical Dragon:
Lots of parts - about [...]
Italeri Bugatti Type 35B 1/12 Scale
I built this kit last year, you can see the WIP in the automotive group under the title “ripped silk”, which is how the exhaust is supposed to sound. My wife wasn’t too keen on letting me trying to reproduce this. The Type 35B was [...]
Rabaul Zero: Eduard 1/48 A6M3 Type 22
Field applied green camouflage on naval zeros in Rabaul is a source of diversity and a challenging painting style.
1/48 Airfix F-51 "Rotation Blues"
Here is my take on Airfix's Korean War F-51. Great kit with excellent value. Built OOB with a few scratchbuilt modifications- namely a seat cushion with seat belts and some additional Korean War radio equipment that was not included in [...]
Tamiya 1/48 F-4B Phanton II
My first completed build for 2024 (OK, I started late 2023 :D). I had such a great time building this kit. The Tamiya engineering is spot on, and I didn't have to work on gaps or seam lines. The only complaint I have is with the decals. [...]
Hasegawa 1/48 Saab J-35FS Draken in Finnish service
Finnish Air Force Draken (DK-271) Fighter Squadron 21 (HävLLv 21).
Few pictures of Hasegawa Draken kit, build in year 2021. Drakens are in use during years 1976-2000 in Finland. All Finnish Drakens are interceptors without air-to-ground [...]
