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RIP Paul Poberezny

by Tom Cleaver on August 23, 2013 · in Aviation · 1 ≡

I met Paul a few times in the 70s at Reno. I was real surprised in 1978 that in the middle of all that stuff at AirVenture he would see me and remember me from two separate conversations a year apart, but he did. The one and only time I [...]

Dirty Dora by Accurate Miniatures in 1/48th Scale

by Walt on August 22, 2013 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This is the Accurate Miniatures B-25 “Dirty Dora” kit. After seeing one built at a show I knew that I had to have that kit and that I would build it if I ever got it. Fast forward a couple of years, and doing a little trading on [...]

1/72 Academy PBY 5A "Black Cat"

by Joe Caputo on August 22, 2013 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Who doesn't like seaplanes and amphibs? Academy makes a nice looking series of PBY's. I had seen the weathered "Black Cat" version, and just had to give it a try. This is one I really feel looks better in person, than the [...]

Hawker Typhoon Airfix 1/72.

by Simon Whitney on August 22, 2013 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Having just got back into this hobby and seeing the posts, I thought I would add my little Tiffie. I know that it is not that brilliant and that the standards here are very good but to read and learn from the comments will help me no [...]

The rest of the Tamiya Corsair photos

by Tom Cleaver on August 21, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Due to space limitations and ease of download, Scott doesn't always publish all photos I provide for a review. Since people have been interested in this kit, I am putting up all the photos I sent him here for your viewing. I think these [...]

1/72 Heller Saab J-21`

by Joe Caputo on August 21, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

As most Heller kits, this one is delicate with fine molded parts. Being an OV-10 fan, I've always liked the twin boom configuration., and found this interesting. The aircraft is larger than one may expect, and is one of the few that was [...]

Very generic Hobbycraft 1/144 th scale B-36

by Frank Cronin on August 20, 2013 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Although I was not at "The Home", I built this for a lady whose Father worked on the B-36. He is elderly and she wanted it to give to him before the inevitable happens. It does not represent a B-36 from any squadron in [...]

Right off the (16 years ago abandoned models) j**k yard.

by Victor M Colin on August 20, 2013 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

My last build before a 15 years vacation, my wife rescued it from an old model box in our old house. I was so proud of this build, that I decided to bring it back to life. It is severely damaged, with some parts missing, but full with [...]

Zvezda 1:72 Fw-190 a-4

by roger fabrocini on August 19, 2013 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

This is Zvezda's "Snap-fit" 1:72 Fw190 a-4 done in the markings of W.Nr.0601 of 1./JG 1 Amsterdam-Schipol, June 1943. a good kit in outline and fit. a few minor detail errors (wrong engine cooling vents, late model wheels), but [...]

A quick pic for Craig in honor of his 46

by Rob Anderson on August 19, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 5 ≡

Loved your Phrog Craig and so I cropped a picture I have of the cave to show the Julian Date Calendar I got when I was in HSC 21. It is from HC 11s Quality Assurance shop, and is in the shape of a 46. THEY WERE GOING TO THROW IT AWAY! I [...]