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Merkava Mk IV LIC

by Rob Pollock on June 8, 2014 · in Armor · 13 ≡

As this was the last model in my stash, I thought I'd complete the build and dust-off the 'Armor' category for a change of pace. This is Academy's 1/35 kit (13227) of the Israeli Main Battle Tank, the Merkava Mk. IV, in its LIC (Low [...]

Wings of the Red Star Volume I – MiG-29

by Josh Patterson on June 7, 2014 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Well, at least I'm not the one to break the D-Day streak. Honestly I think it's the kit's fault as it kept horning in on my own D-Day build. Well, anyway here goes the rest of the article. It will sound way better if you imagine it being [...]

D-Day C-47A of the 94TCS / 439TCG at Devon U.K.

by Frank Cronin on June 7, 2014 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

This aircraft was flown by the Group Commander of 94TCS / 438TCG, Colonel C. H. Young. The painting on the nose of the aircraft is of a sailing ship named Argonia. Argonia was the hometown of Colonel Young. I have the utmost respect for [...]

D-Day C-47 Skytrain

by Josh Patterson on June 6, 2014 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Well, it's 9:15 p.m. Central and I just finished mowing my Dad's yard. Now that work is over, I can contribute to the D-Day build. I know I said I could get this done in two weeks, and I probably could, but a Gloster Javelin, Yak-38, [...]

Airfix 1/72 Hawker Typhoon 1b

by AL HOFFMAN on June 6, 2014 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

It is still June 6th over here so here is my contribution. It is Mn317/ZYB of No. 247 (China British) Sqn., 124 Wing as of June 1944. Late in the build I convinced myself that it was a 3-blade prop not a 4-blade like came with the kit. It [...]

Images of D-Day…

by Editor on June 6, 2014 · in Photo Collections · 9 ≡

[US National Archives; USAF; Crown Copyright; National Archives of Canada; US Coast Guard]

Academy 1/72 P-51B Mustang

by Editor on June 6, 2014 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

My own D-Day Group Build contribution (an RAF Mustang Mk. III) suffered serious production delays, but at least I can contibute to the Anniversary celebration with some freshly taken photos of one of my older models. This is a 1/72 [...]

Hasegawa / Alleycat 1:32 , Kawasaki Ki-100 Goshikisen

by Ulrich Schütt on June 6, 2014 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Finished this one last week. The Hasegawa Ki-61 kit with the Alleycat Ki-100 resin fuselage. A first glance at the resin gave me the impression that I was in for an easy build. Nice panel lines, no bubbles, nice detail. The stuff looks the [...]

“THE YANKEE GUERRILLA” B-26C 1:72 Hasegawa kit [D-Day Group build]

by Jan Baranec on June 6, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 22 ≡

The original flight crew of , "THE YANKEE GUERRILLA" 134946 YA-L was headed by Lieutenant Homer Wentz. They flew the ship from the U.S. to Goose Bay, Labrador to Bluie West 1, Greenland to Keflavik, Iceland to Prestwick, Scotland [...]

Verlinden 120mm Waffen S.S… Hitlerjugend… [D Day group build]

by bob mack on June 6, 2014 · in Uncategorized · 19 ≡

12th ss panzer was formed in January 1943 when the commandant of the of the Hitler youth approached Himmler with the idea of a combat division made up of primarily 18 year olds formed from the ranks of the Hitler youth or had been a [...]