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Airfix 1/48 Blenhiem

by Alan Price on March 2, 2024 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Just finished taking the photos for my latest build, this one is for Model Airplane International. Its the Airfix 1/48 Blenheim built as one of 25 Squadrons AI (radar) equipped fighters from the summer of 1940. It will be in the magazine [...]

ICM 1/32 Stearman PT-13 Kaydet

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on March 2, 2024 · in Aviation · 32 ≡

ICM's Stearman is a very nice kit. Texture surface and details are excellent. The build is free of hassles and the join of wings to struts is fair. Most of the location holes for the cables are marked. Yet, being a biplane the build is [...]

CC Lee 1/144 F-15C Eagle

by Spiros Pendedekas on March 2, 2024 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

In the mid-60s, while the TFX (F-111) project was running full steam ahead in order to provide both the USAF and the USN their future medium/long range tactical aircraft, the Air Force considered a new shorter range tactical fighter to [...]

Wing Folded Wildcat

by Scott Nelson on March 2, 2024 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Here’s my 1/72 Airfix Wildcat. The problems were probably all self-induced but this one fought me all the way. I found the landing gear particularly difficult and never did get them to fit perfectly. Additionally, it was a good thing I [...]

Saab SK 60 times three! Part III: Saab SK60B /60083 of the 3rd Squadron "Urban Gul" of F21 Wing and my experience with Pilot Replica's long awaited kit!

by Roland Sachsenhofer on March 1, 2024 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

The Saab SK60/Saab 105 occupies a prominent position in the history of aviation. Its very origin as a project for a civilian four-seater business jet gives it a special status. What is particularly interesting, however, is that it was [...]