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Dragon 1/48 Ju-88A-4

by Tom Cleaver on May 26, 2015 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

The Ju-88 series is said to prove the effectiveness of the German philosophy of using one good basic airframe for a variety of missions. Actually, the Ju-88 was not the result of such a design philosophy, but rather was so good it was [...]

Me109 K-4 1/48 Hasegawa

by Matija Lisec on May 25, 2015 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Its the ultimate of the ultimates: the K-4. The pinnacle of the sleek Messers. I dunno why, but i have always absolutely loved the lines of 109 family, especially the late war birds, even if they were made slower and less agile, they [...]

LS Models "Pitts S2A Canadian Reds" 1/72

by P.k on May 25, 2015 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

"Canadian Reds" aerobatic team from Canada This model I build a teenager in the early eighties im paint with xtracolor by brush. P.k

Le Terrible in 1:350.

by Ulf Lundberg on May 24, 2015 · in Ships · 11 ≡

Le Terrible was one of six destroyers of the Fantastique class. They lived up to their names, in the sense that they all had very impressive speeds and impressive armament. Le Terrible was launched in 1933 and in 1935 she set the speed [...]

Tamiya Fw190 F-8 1/48

by Matija Lisec on May 24, 2015 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Well...to be fair,its not a new model per se...finished it 2 years ago or so, but i`m doing some work in the workshop and a display case and had a chance to finally make some pics of it. This a hypothetical bird,made it more of a [...]

Hasegawa FW-190D-9 1/32

by Milan D. on May 24, 2015 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

My latest build, after seven months of work, Hasegawa's FW-190D-9 in 1/32. This build represents well known machine W.Nr. 210003, flown by Oblt. Hans Dortenmann. This was my first build in 1/32, so I had to put maximum effort into [...]

What has Steve gone and done now? Sikorsky Sea Hook…………..

by California Steve on May 23, 2015 · in Uncategorized · 26 ≡

I have been working on this concept for a year or two. What to do with all of those retired Sea King Helicopters. Fit the front cockpit to a new air frame and wire her up.. You wouldn't need to retrain most of the pilots to a new [...]

Preview of coming attractions....FRANKENTIGER!

by Rob Anderson on May 23, 2015 · in Armor · 6 ≡

For the most part the build portion of the Tiger is done, and I am starting work on the diorama I decided to place it in. TheTiger will be from SPz Kompanie Hummel during the retreat across Germany after the Ardennes fighting. It will be [...]

SAAF Spitfire Mk VIII – Academy 1/48

by Tappie Scholtz on May 23, 2015 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

This kit depicts a Spitfire Mk VIII of 2 Sqd Desert Airforce. Deployed as fighter/ground attack during the Battle of El Alamein. Kit was a MkIX and was converted into a Mk VIII by modifying the rudder and changing the Vokes filter.

SAAF Kittyhawk – Academy 1/48 scale

by Tappie Scholtz on May 23, 2015 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

This model depicts a 5 Sqd SAAF aircraft in the Western Desert. They were used mainly in a ground attack role and were quite successful in disrupting the Axis supply lines in the Battle of El Alamein. This was an easy build of 3 days in [...]