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Camouflage & Markings – McDonnell F2H Banshee

by Editor on November 8, 2016 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Following the recent release of a new 1/48 F2H-2 Banshee from Kitty Hawk, let's have a look at some of the markings and history of this aircraft. In late 1944, US Navy ordered three carrier-based jet fighters, the Vought XF6U-1 Pirate, the [...]

1/48 Hasegawa Bf-109 G-6, Gerhard Barkhorn

by Louis Gardner on November 7, 2016 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

As promised from last night here's another one of my Bf-109's from a Luftwaffe Experten. This time I chose the Ace Gerhard Barkhorn who amassed 301 kills. I have attached photos that I used as a reference. I found the black and white [...]

1/48 Hasegawa F6F-3 Hellcat Alex Vraciu

by Louis Gardner on November 7, 2016 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Here tonight is my Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat which was modeled in the markings of the US Navy Ace Alex Vraciu. Sadly this hero passed away on January 29, 2015. Vraciu ended the war with 19 aerial victories and 21 more planes destroyed on the [...]

Teutonic Rhino in Norm 81 Scheme

by John Martincevic on November 7, 2016 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Who does not like F-4 Phantoms, so many schemes, clean or dirty a real workhorse. Norm 81 fascinated me since my USAFE days. I used to say they were painted like German WWII Luftwaffe to my co-workers. Needless to say that is how I [...]

Heyl Ha’avir Shahak, Giora Epstein’s 1st Victory

by John Martincevic on November 7, 2016 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Eduard 1/48 Mirage IIICJ with some manipulated kit decals. Really nice kit, just needs a few enhancements and careful building. Build WIP link included. (link)

TBF Avenger at Midway

by Thomas Sweeney on November 7, 2016 · in Diorama · 13 ≡

The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General Motors) was a torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, and eventually used by several air and naval aviation services [...]

Water Wings group build – Cessna 172 floatplane, Arii 1/72

by Jaime Carreon on November 7, 2016 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

Here's my warmup for the group build. This is the Arii Cessna 172, which contains parts for both wheels and floats. The model represents a late 1970's Skyhawk equipped with Wipline floats. Fit was ok but not great, and the decals were [...]

Video: FULL VIDEO BUILD HAWKER TEMPEST Mk.V by Special Hobby

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 7, 2016 · in Aviation

Excellent 1/32nd scale Special Hobby Hawker Tempest Mk. V For more details about Special Hobby kits, please visit (link) Facebook page (link) SPARMAX Airbrushes used in this video: Sparmax SP-35 and Sparmax SP-20X. Also the new excellent [...]

See you in Telford….

by René Hieronymus on November 7, 2016 · in Uncategorized · 12 ≡

It's only 2 more days until I will start this years tour to Telford, which is about to start next Saturday. Since I'd like to put some models on display and since I live in Salzburg/Austria this is quite a trip. By car from Salzburg, to [...]

Heading for Scale Modelworld 2016?

by Editor on November 7, 2016 · in News · 12 ≡

This coming weekend, modelers from all over Europe (and indeed, the World) will be meeting in Telford for the annual IPMS Scale Modelworld. By Friday I will be on a plane to Manchester to join the crowd, meeting up with my friends @magnusf [...]