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Col. Robert L. Scott Jr.'s F-84E (Hobby Boss 1/32 kit)

by Tom Cleaver on January 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

In 1951 Colonel Robert L. Scott Jr., author of "God is My Co-Pilot," commanded the 31st Fighter-Bomber Wing at Furstenfeldbruck in West Germany. It being winter with bad flying weather, he came up with an idea: how about an [...]

North American P-51 B-10NA "Mustang" Schweizer Luftwaffe

by Hans Peter Tschanz on January 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

North American P-51NA „Mustang“ North American P-51 B-10NA "Mustang"At the 1944 19.Juli the American pilot 1LT Curtis Simpson of the 4th FG of the US air force had to make an emergency landing with his "Mustang" [...]

1/72 Eduard Bf-110 C

by Magnus Fridsell on January 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

A recently finished model (VERY recently, about 30 minutes ago or so...). This is the new Eduard 1/72 Bf-110 from the C/D-boxing. There are other decal options in the kit that are a lot more attractive than this one but I felt so sorry for [...]

Two famous P-51Bs – Tamiya 1/48 kit

by Tom Cleaver on January 25, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

Don Gentile's "Shangri-La" and James O. Howard's "Ding Hao." Both pretty much OOB other than p-e seatbelts and Aeromaster decals. Both done some 12 years ago. Don Gentile was perhaps one of the most controversial aces [...]

Kitten with bite...a Red Tail

by Bill Koppos on January 25, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

Tuskegee P-51B flown by Major Charles McGee, veteran of 3 wars. Tamiya 1/48 kit, Warbird decals. Alclad finish. Poor pictures. Sorry, all I have right now.

Academy 1/72 P-51B…

by Magnus Fridsell on January 25, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

...this one doesn't really help the USAF against the Messerschmitts but it is still a Mustang 🙂 ! Academy kit with Cutting Edge decals. Metal finish was Vallejo (!), a bit fragile but still the best I have managed yet! I'll see if I can [...]

1/48 Tamiya P-51B Mustang "Berlin Express"

by Tolga ULGUR on January 25, 2013 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Supporting force for the rescue unit. This is P-51B Mustang finished with the markings of “Berlin Express” (43-24823) which was flown by Lt. William B. Overstreet of 363rd FS (357 FG) . Cockpit floor has corrected by adding a plastic [...]

And another swoops in - "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd" – 1/48 Tamiya

by Tom Cleaver on January 24, 2013 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

Another 1/48 Tamiya P-51D modified to a P-51D-5 (it's really not that hard and you don't really need that expensive hunk of aftermarket resin). George Preddy's "Cripes A' Mighty 3rd" as she appeared in early August 1944 after his [...]

Little Friends to the rescue - "Lou IV" – 1/48 Tamiya P-51D

by Tom Cleaver on January 24, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

The famous for being well-known "Lou IV", flown by 361st FG CO Col Thomas Christian. Tamiya 1/48 P-51D modified to early P-51D-5 configuration. Falcon vac canopy. Kit decals.