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Hasegawa 1/32 Spitfire Vb, S/Ldr Jan Zumbach of 303 Squadron

by Tom Cleaver on August 10, 2013 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

The Hasegawa Spitfire Vb dates to the mid-1970s. Despite having raised panel detail, with rescribing it makes up into a nice model, though I recommend picking up both the resin cockpit and the Rotol prop from Greymatter figures, both of [...]

Trumpeter 1/144th IIyushin A-50 Mainstay

by Joe Caputo on August 9, 2013 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Small scale model of a big aircraft. When it comes to Soviet aircraft, mine are usually 1/72, with a few in 1/48th, and only "fighters". OK, an occasional II-28. When I had the opportunity to pick up 3 big Russian aircraft [...]

Revell Martin Mariner, Convair Tradewind, Martin Seamaster (box scale)

by Joe Caputo on August 8, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

From days long past...and reissued, (at least once), came these odd scaled, inexpensive little jewels. .I had already built the Tradewind, as a kid, and re-did it as part of a club project on resurrecting old models, I built a second [...]

Hasegawa 1/20 1976 Ferrari 312T2

by Bryan W. Bernart on August 8, 2013 · in Automotive · 13 ≡

My first car model in nearly 40 years. I had been waiting for decals for my Trumpeter Wimpy Mk.1c, and happened to see this at my LHS, which was sadly going out of business. It still has wings, however. I have a new-found respect for car [...]

Hasagawa F6F-3 Flown by Alexander Vraciu

by Frank Cronin on August 8, 2013 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

When I was aboard Bon Homme Richard, Alexander Vraciu was the Commander of VF-51 flying FJ-2 Fury's. Years later I had the occasion to meet him again and have lunch with him. I gave him this model which he said he appreciated very much. He [...]

Monogram's 48th Scale F-106

by Jack Mugan on August 8, 2013 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

One of Monogram's nicest kits. This is OOB, painted with Model Master Aircraft Grey. I penciled in the panel lines to help break up all that grey paint. This is another of my favorite Century Series Fighters.

1/72 Airfix Supermarine Walrus

by Joe Caputo on August 8, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

Nice little kit, with fictitious paint job, possibly of that era, that I just had to do.

1/48 Revell Sikorski H-19

by Drew Tarter on August 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Here's the ancient 1/48 Revell Sikorski H-19 rescue helicopter that I built many years ago. The overall shape of the kit looks very accurate compared to photos I've seen, but detail is basic or completely lacking in most areas. Fit was [...]

An Oldie But Goodie 48th Scale Panther Jet

by Jack Mugan on August 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

The Panther Jet has always been one of my favorite ever since I built the Monogram Speedy-Built kit back in the day. Just like the cars in the fifties, these jet where just plain down-right beautiful.