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Heinkel He-219 Uhu

by Morne Meyer on September 9, 2014 · in Aviation · 32 ≡

This is Tamiya's rendition in quarter scale of arguably the most elegant and equally deadly night fighter to emerge from World War II. Personally, I would be hard pressed to make a choice between the Uhu and the P-61 Black Widow. There [...]

1/72 Avia Ba.122

by Mike Grant on September 9, 2014 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

This is RS Models 1/72 Avia Ba.122, a 1930s Czechoslovakian aerobatic biplane, a few of which were pressed into military use at the beginning of WW2. The kit's typical short run; some nice detail, some rough parts, vague instructions, [...]

Cutting Edge Figure for a Cutting Edge Soldier

by Dennis Meyers on September 8, 2014 · in Figures · 13 ≡

1/35 US Infantry in Afghanistan, 2013. This was a unique and very enjoyable project. Easily the most complex single-figure kit I ever attempted—50+ finely detailed exquisitely molded pieces. Nearly every piece of equipment and was [...]

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. [...]