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1/72 USAirfix (Airfix) Havoc

by Joe Caputo on September 1, 2013 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

The instructions say "copyright 1979". I've had this one sitting around for quite some time. Over the years I've built at least 3 others in different variants. It was time to just do the version on the box. The build was [...]

One M.B. 152 deserves another

by Tom Cleaver on September 1, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Seeing Bill's version of this kit, I thought I'd present mine. Same airplane, in "Slaves Pajamas" - the Vichy red/yellow markings. It's a second release of the kit. I found sanding down the cylinder heads aided fit inside the [...]

1/48th IL2-m3 Sturmovik by Accurate Miniatures

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 31, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

The Sturmovik was known as "flying tanks" to the Russian ground forces of WWII. Presumably built in greater numbers than any other aircraft, these planes made an idellible mark on their enemies. Heavily armed with cannon , [...]

1/35 Panzer IV F/f1 by Dragon

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 31, 2013 · in Armor · 4 ≡

The Panzer IV was the workhorse of the German Panzer forces throughout WWII. Though eventually replaced by the Panther, Panzer IVs fought on every front till the bitter end. The F/f1 shown here was an early version which fought with [...]

1/48 Lloyd CL II by Special Hobby

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 31, 2013 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

World War I began as the last Napoleonic War revolving around infantry, artillery and cavalry, but quickly devolved into mass carnage at the hands of machine guns, barbed wire, poison gas and massed high explosives. Sweeping maneuver was [...]

Tamiya Simca...."My car please !!!"

by HueyDeweyLouie on August 31, 2013 · in Armor · 5 ≡

Still have about two hours to go adding resistance rifle and some euro dust from MIG to the car and base. Tamiya Simca 1/35th scale, with Master Box Figures and some Tamiya German accessories, as well as Bronco Luggage set, and some Euro [...]

1/48 ESCI F-86 Sabre

by Joe Caputo on August 31, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

The price was right, and I had some old decals laying around, so this old bird got thrown together. Even though it's not even up to Monogram's standards, it still looks ok for it's age. The interior leaves a lot to be desired, as do most [...]

Hobby Craft 1/32nd Mustang MK.1A/F-6A (Kit #1713)

by Erich Goldbach on August 30, 2013 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Subject Background: In March of 1943, 25 F-6A/P-51s were assigned to the 154th Observation Squadron of the 15th Air Force stationed at Oujda in French Morocco, North Africa. While operating there, No. 225 Squadron of the RAF frequently [...]

1/35, Soviet Armored Aerosan NKL-26

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 30, 2013 · in Armor · 9 ≡

The Aerosan series of armed snow mobiles is not to be laughed off. In the harsh Russian winters of WWII, the Army needed mobile support even in tough snowy conditions. Earlier Aerosan versions had automotive engines and open cockpits. [...]

1/35 15 cm artillery, Trumpeter

by Michael Wayne Knowles on August 30, 2013 · in Armor · 5 ≡

In September 1939, the German army taught the world the value of coordinating artillery fire with Blitzkrieg (a lesson the Allies learned well and turned back on their teachers). The 15 cm gun was their primary weapon, both in the towed [...]