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Wings Over Houston Airshow, 2014

by Jaime Carreon on November 2, 2014 · in Show Reports · 8 ≡

Took the grandkids to the annual Wings Over Houston Airshow today. Weather was absolutely spectacular, severe clear with temps in the middle 60's (F). There was a huge crowd, which presented problems for the purist photogs, as there was [...]

Time to let Santa Claus know what you want!

by Tom Cleaver on November 2, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 3 ≡

It's not too late for Santa Claus to be able to put a copy of Fabled Fifteen under your Christmas tree. Not only a book, but a copy of the book signed by Jim Duffy, the last surviving ace to have scored at the Marianas Turkey Shoot and [...]

T-34 Model 1940-best looking tank ever?

by Bill Koppos on November 2, 2014 · in Armor · 10 ≡

Or, can a tank even BE good looking? I think so. I saw a model of a T-90 the other day, man these new tanks are covered with "stuff" sticking out all over the place. I thought of my Dragon model 1940 built some years [...]

B.a.t.B Part 2. The Beast.

by Simon Whitney on November 2, 2014 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Well here it is , the beast, well that is what I am calling it... A Gloster Gladiator MK 2 , No, 605 ( County of Warwick ) Squadron, based at R.A.F. Tangmere 1939. This is the Airfix 1/72 released in new tooling. Also it was my first [...]

Building The 48th Scale Stearman PT-17…Big Bang For Your Buck

by Jack Mugan on November 2, 2014 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Built in the 1930s, this aircraft became the primary trainer for the military to train pilots for WWII. This new kit from Revell is a fun build, and is easy on your wallet compared to most new kits today. The Lindberg kit was the only kit [...]

Supermarine Spitfire Mk I, Tamiya 1/48 scale, BoB Group Build

by Jaime Carreon on November 1, 2014 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

"Rawjah, Rabbit Leedah...!" Here is Tamiya's 1/48 Spitfire Mk I. The model represents aircraft DW-O, L1043 of 610 Squadron based at Biggin Hill during the Battle of Britain. I chose this particular scheme for two reasons. One [...]

Handley Page HP 42

by Santiago Hrubisko on November 1, 2014 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hi I would like to share with you some photos of this Handley Page HP 42 model in 1/72 scale made by my father from the Contrail kit. He spent a lot of hours during 45 days to complete it. I hope you like it. Kind [...]

Huey Hog gunship

by Morne Meyer on November 1, 2014 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

This build was inspired by a scene from the movie WE WERE SOLDIERS, where Huey gunships fly in low to unleash rockets at the advancing NVA. The kit is the Academy/MRC 1/35 scale Huey Hog in the colours of the 114th Assault Helicopter [...]

1/72 R.A.F. rescue launch Airfix– BoB group build

by neil foster on November 1, 2014 · in Ships · 37 ≡

This is my contribution to the B o B group build ,it was an enjoyable build and has inspired me to have a go at another boat at some point, probably the Airfix Vosper if I see one at Telford,anyhow the kit went together well and the [...]

And Now For Something Completely Different

by Tom Cleaver on October 31, 2014 · in Armor · 8 ≡

TC does... a tank? Yes. I have been known to do some. This is the Hobby Boss 1/48 M4A3E8 "Easy Eight". At the outbreak of the Second World War, U.S. Army doctrine did not support tank vs. tank warfare. Enemy tanks were to be [...]