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Review: Zvezda 1/48 La-5

by Tom Cleaver on September 8, 2014 · in Reviews · 4 ≡

The Lavochkin La-5 was developed from the earlier LaGG-1 and LaGG-3 fighters, which had suffered from too-heavy airframes and lack of a suitably-powerful engine. They were among the least popular fighters used by the V-VS during the Great [...]

Focke Wulf Ta-154 Moskito

by Morne Meyer on September 8, 2014 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

The Ta-154 Moskito was a two-seat night fighter that flew for the first time on 1 July 1943. It was designed primarily as a night fighter to stem the tide of Allied bombers attacking Germany at night. The Ta-154, like the de Havilland [...]

A6M5 Zero, Revell, 1/48

by Ralph Clements on September 8, 2014 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Here's my new model, a Revell 1/48 Scale A6M5 Zero. This is a small, simple model, a grand total of 28 parts, 36 if you count the 9 decals I used! Of course it's rated for ages 10 and up, so I only barely meet that criteria, by the slim [...]

YZF R1 Racing

by Richard Mcstay on September 8, 2014 · in Automotive · 27 ≡

Hi everyone, I apologise for my lack of build activity in recent months, I now have my new man cave fully operational so I can get back to it! This is the Tamiya 1:12 Taira racing R1 kit. I received it as a Xmas present from the sister in [...]

P-47D Thunderbolt by Tamiya in 1/48 scale

by Tony Prince on September 7, 2014 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is the 'Jug' flown by Capt. Edward O. Fisher of the 377th. FS, 362nd. FG, in 1944. The kit was built a few years ago but is still one of my favourites. Build was out of the box with Model Master Metalizer paints & Eagle Strike [...]

Focke Wulf Ta-152 ‘Hohenjager’

by Morne Meyer on September 7, 2014 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

The Ta-152 was a short-lived high-level interceptor fielded by the Luftwaffe towards the end of WW II. Developed from the existing Fw-190 D fighter family, it incorporated a new wing, lengthened fuselage and to attain high-altitude / high [...]

Sea King early morning

by California Steve on September 6, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 21 ≡

Well here is one warming up in the morning. I haven't seen anyone else model this toy/kit. But after I bought one I just had to put some lipstick on her. This is the New Ray Sky Pilot Sea King approximately 1/40 scale? closer to 1/35. [...]

A trip back in time: MPM 1/48 I-15 vacuform

by Tom Cleaver on September 6, 2014 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

So why is it the Czechs make such good plastic models? For those who don't know the answer to that question, the reason why, in the past 24 years since the overthrow of communism and the end of the Cold War, Czech-based companies have come [...]

Night guard duty

by California Steve on September 5, 2014 · in Armor · 20 ≡

Here is a single photo called Night guard duty. It was taken on my hanger diorama. Just two LEDs . California Steve

Here is one for Al Huffman It’s a Car!

by California Steve on September 5, 2014 · in Automotive · 14 ≡

I heard you wanted to see more car stuff. I am experimenting with Tamiya TS17 Gloss Aluminium, TS Candy Lime Green, and Testors 1113 Dark Metallic Green on a very inexpensive Lindberg Chevy. This is really a (how much Future floor wax [...]