Engine, engine, number........
Small update on the Corsair, as has been noted elsewhere the engine is not quite the correct version for an F4U-1A, but it is close enough once enclosed in the cowling. I did add a prop control from the Vector engine upgrade set, since [...]
Spitfire Mk.VIII by Tamiya in 1/32 scale
One of the RAAF's best known aces, Group Captain Clive R. Caldwell, flew the original in early 1945, with 452 squadron & due to his rank, was able to have his initials on the aircraft.
My references show her in Darwin preparing to [...]
Grumman C-1A Trader 1/72
This is Hasegawa's S-2 Tracker converted to a C-1A Trader COD[ carrier onboard delivery]. I left out all the sonar gear, plugged sonar buoy holes in the back of the nacelles and kit bashed the decals, making it of course the one assigned [...]
Wildcat
A while ago I made a blue flight deck that was used early in the war. That's why I made this Wildcat
Thanks for looking
Tom
Sharks are everywhere…49FG P-40K
Due to the recent P-40 profile posting I dusted one off. This one was built back when the Hasegawa 1/48 "Special edition" K came out. It's been shelf sitting with it's 49er groupmates and has come out for a flight. Represents a [...]
Revell (Matchbox) 1/32 Scale Vampire T Mk 55 SAAF, Part 1
Here we go again, I think I have finally gone totally insane, I am truly a s****r for punishment. Let me wipe the tears from my eyes and continue with this tale of horror.
Let me begin by saying that the only reason for me building this [...]
Hawker Typhoon (Late) 439 RCAF Squadron
Here's my 1/48 scale Hasegawa Hawker Typhoon IB I did a few years back. I started a build log here but was never able to post some completed pictures.
This Typhoon served with 439 Squadron RCAF near the end of the war in Europe.
It has [...]
Prize Arrives!
My random award winner kit from iModeler arrived yesterday. Now, do I build it as a PR XIX or convert it to a mk. XIV?
Again, thank you iModeler for the recognition and the model!
Water wings 1/24 Spitfire floatplane.
Well folks got to do a little more on the spit and I have to admit its going together really well the way fit of the parts of is excellent and I'm r Enjoying the build, I've got a lot more detailing to add,but I'm pleased with the way [...]
