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Antonov-8 (An-8) 1/72 Amodel

by Dmitry Ryzhenkov on August 7, 2017 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Greetings to all! I want to show my last work. Something under the influence of such a rainy summer I was struck by the winter theme )). Decided to land your An-8 somewhere in the winter. Cold, drove UMP-350, let it warm up plane before [...]

Zertsoerer day fighter swansong during Battle of Britain 1940

by Paul Nash on August 7, 2017 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Early on the morning of the 27th of September 1940, Austrian Gruppenkommandeur, Horst Liensberger, of V Gruppe / (Zerstoerer) Lehrgeschwader 1 led a formation of 10 Bf 110s from his unit on an escort mission for some KG 77 Ju 88s which [...]

Me109G-10/U4 – PROMODELLER 1/72

by Paulo Castro on August 7, 2017 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Model built straight from the box except for the PE seat belts added. Some minor details scratch built. Painted using Tamiya and Gunze acrylic paints. For more details of this build and WIP photos check: (link)

Monogram 1/48 F-8E, MiG-killing Crusader

by Drew Tarter on August 6, 2017 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

My latest effort is the old, but solid, Monogram 1/48 F-8E Crusader. This classic from Monogram features average fit, with (mostly) accurate outlines and shapes. It has raised panel lines, which also appear accurate compared to drawings [...]

Eduard FW-190 F8 1/72

by Andreas Fey on August 6, 2017 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This is a superb kit, If you like to bulid a F8, you can't find a better one like this. Complete out of the box (Profipak) incl. nice decal options. I used Mr. Hobby Colors H68 – RLM 74 H69 – RLM 75 H417 – RLM 76 H70 – RLM [...]

1/48 Monogram OA-4M

by Dan DeSilva on August 6, 2017 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Here is my Monogram 1/48 OA-4M. The kit has been around for years- I thought it odd that they released an OA-4M before a TA-4F or J, but maybe the weapons for a FAC role was what they thought would sell the kit? One curiosity of the [...]

Dragon 1/35th scale King Tiger Battle of the Bulge

by Jim Altergott on August 6, 2017 · in Armor · 23 ≡

Here is my first article. Built back in 2006, this is my favorite German WWII armored vehicle. Built with aftermarket barrel, tracks, figures and fenders. Always liked this pattern, slightly different with the hard edge finish. All [...]

1/72 Italeri; Bell-206B Jetranger, Croatian Air Force

by Boris Grgić on August 6, 2017 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

An easy kit to build, but it was a painting challenge. It was the tiniest model I've made (cca 12-13cm) which made masking job very difficult. For example painted sqares are 4x4mm and it took a lot of tryouts before I managed to line them [...]

Review: The hottest day of the year and the new air museum at Szolnok

by Milán Restár on August 6, 2017 · in Reviews · 15 ≡

I'm sure, yesterday was the hottest day of this year here in Hungary so it seemed like to be a good idea to take a short trip to the newly established Reptár Air Museum (www.reptar.hu) in Szolnok (something like 100 kms from [...]