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VK 72.01(K) Paper Panzer (1/72)

by Simon Nagorsnik on January 29, 2024 · in Armor · 7 ≡

Armory's VK 72.01(K) Another paper tank/ what- if project of mine. As far as I have learned, only a scale wood model was made by Krupp and no documents may have survived. Design from 1942 for a 72 ton class vehicle. ...however, I have to [...]

1/32 Italeri F104 S ASA

by Mark Kannemeyer on January 29, 2024 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Aeritala/Lockheed F104 S ASA MM609 37° Stormo 18° Gr ( Trapani-Birgi 1991) This jet is in a once off experimental "low vis" scheme before the lighter gray overall scheme was adopted.

Hiller 12C (OH-23G) used by Peruvian Ministry of Health - LF Models - 1/72

by Konrad Sołtysiak on January 29, 2024 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The UH-12C - a three-seat helicopter developed by Hiller Aircraft initially as the Hiller 360. The Hiller 12C is one of development versions - the first with a distinctive spacious bulbous cabin (the 12A and 12B versions had cabins with [...]

RealSpace Atlas V

by Brian Powell on January 28, 2024 · in Space · 4 ≡

The Atlas V is the last of the Atlas family of launch vehicles, produced by the Lockheed Martin-Boeing collaboration United Launch Alliance (ULA). After 99 successful launches out of 99 attempts, it is slated for replacement by ULA's [...]

Review: Discovered in The Department of Lost: Aeroclub 1/48 Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.2b

by Tom Cleaver on January 28, 2024 · in Reviews · 18 ≡

A model that survives from the pre-Jurassic days of 1996. Of all the awful airplanes the Royal Flying Corps went to war with, it is a tossup whether the F.E. series or the B.E. series can take the title of Worst of All. The two had [...]

Capital Guardian- F-4D, 113th wing, DC Air National Guard

by Wes Pennest on January 28, 2024 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

I've done the Tamiya B, the Meng -G, so I'll round this out with the Zoukei-Mura -D. This Guard Phantom is a MiG killer, just not with the DC Air National Guard. 66-7661 bagged a MiG-17 and MiG-21 in Vietnam, and it belonged to the 555th [...]

F16 at 50 group build: F-16A 311 Squadron airbase Volkel, Hasegawa 1/72

by John vd Biggelaar on January 28, 2024 · in Aviation · 41 ≡

My first finished model in 2024. First modern aircraft in years as is valid for a RNLAF aircraft. When Erik @airbum created this group build for the Falcon at 50 years, I could not resist to build one in RNLAF scheme of 311 squadron [...]

Revell 1/72 Shackleton MR.3

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on January 28, 2024 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Revell's Shackleton MR.3 is based on the 1967 mold from Frog. A genuine oldie that still shines. It has raised panel panel lines and rivets. Homogeneous painting with sparse weathering will blend the rivets into the panels to create a [...]

Review: Another Rescue from the Department of Lost: Classic Airframes S.79 "Sparviero"

by Tom Cleaver on January 28, 2024 · in Reviews · 15 ≡

I built this model 20 years ago when it first came out. I am including the review I wrote then, since Eduard is re-releasing this kit in February 2024, with the Spccial Hobby plastic and Eduard resin detail parts, and an Eduard decal [...]

An Easterner in the West: Zlin Z-526AFS "Akrobat", Sassuolo Aero Club

by Roland Sachsenhofer on January 27, 2024 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

It is not surprising that the Czech manufacturer Eduard has taken on the Zlin Z-526 with particular love and expertise: Constructions by the Czech aircraft company Zlin (originally: Zlínska letecká akciová společnost) have long played [...]