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1/72 Bristol Blenheim Mk.I

by John Healy on November 10, 2016 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

This is the recent Airfix kit. I built it straight from the box and finished it with Humbrol enamels. I did use an Eduard masking set to help deal withe many small canopy panes. They really are tiny in 1/72! This kit is very well [...]

Revell 727 Southern Air Transport, 1/144

by Robert Royes on November 10, 2016 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Revells' 727 done in the livery of Southern Air Transport airline as a 727C cargo version. They supposedly did air cargo drops out the rear air stairs. I believe they are out of business now, but I do remember seeing their C-130s back in [...]

Gulf Of Sidra

by Brian Scott on November 9, 2016 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

1/48 Tamiya F-14A VF-41 completed in three weeks . This kit was just a blast to build. Enjoyed every bit of the build. painted with Tamiya Paints . I had to replace the pitot tube with with tiny drill bit . keep bending it I plan on [...]

“Good Shot Jansen” MPC AT-AT Diorama

by Steve E on November 8, 2016 · in Sci-fi · 17 ≡

This kit was given to me about 10 years ago from a former club member. I started on it then and it eventually got shelved and shoved back in to the box. Recently, I decided to start building some of my Star Wars kits and this one need to [...]

Two models 1/48 Hasegawa Bf-109 G “Erich Hartmann”

by Louis Gardner on November 8, 2016 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Tonight as promised are the last two models from my "109" assembly line. These are painted as Bf-109 G's that were flown by the all time highest scoring ace in the world... ever. Erich Hartmann was credited with 352 kills. No [...]

1/32 Focke-Wulf FW-190D

by John Healy on November 8, 2016 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This is the Hasegawa kit built basically out of the box. The decals came from an Aeromaster sheet, seat belts are from Eduard. I don't build a lot of Luftwaffe subjects and used 25 year old tins of Xtracolor German colors to finish this [...]

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 [...]