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Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go light tank

by Bill Koppos on July 27, 2013 · in Armor · 11 ≡

Time for something that clanks. This 'lil beastie was the only enemy tank to tread on U.S. soil in WW2, a couple being present on frozen Kiska Island in the Aleutians. Dragon's new 1/35 Ha-go is a beauty, easy to build, low parts count. [...]

F3F-2 encore – F3F-2 of VF-6

by Tom Cleaver on July 27, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 4 ≡

Since everyone liked the Marine F3F-2, here's a Navy F3F-2 of Fighting 6 aboard USS Enterprise. This is a model of the airplane that Fred MacMurray's character "crashed" during the high altitude test in "Dive Bomber." [...]

Bristol Beaufighter MK VI

by Frank Cronin on July 27, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

This model represents an Beaufighter from 30 Squadron, RAAF. I have no further info on it except that the person I built it for was on the same island base in the Pacific where this group was. He was with the USA on OY-10's. He passed away [...]

1/72 Airfix Short Skyvan

by Joe Caputo on July 27, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

For this one, I chose the scheme from the "Pink Aviation" skydiving aircraft. Unusal aircraft, and paint job !

Tamiya, 1:48 Scale Bristol Beaufighter Mk-VI

by Frederick J Seitz III on July 27, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

Another great kit by Tamiya, so what else can I say. Fit was spot on and other than the need of some extra detail in the respective cockpits, the kit is awesome. I only say that because for some it's not enough. Others, (Like me) will [...]

Hasegawa, 1:48 Scale, Kawanishi N1K1-Ja, ‘Shinden’ (George)

by Frederick J Seitz III on July 27, 2013 · in Uncategorized · 7 ≡

Hey Folks, I've been away for a bit, but still building. Thought I'd post a few pictures of one of my latest builds. Loved the kit and it went together very well. A minimum of fit issues and the detail was nicely done without that [...]

Douglas F4D-1, Skyray, VF-141 during 1957

by Frank Cronin on July 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

F4D-1's of VF-141 "Iron Angels" were aboard USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31 during the time I was aboard in 1957-58. They came aboard in June for a West Pac cruise. This was the first deployment of a West coast squadron equipped [...]

Grumman F3F-2 BuNo 0976, 1/48 Accurate Miniatures

by Tom Cleaver on July 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This is the Accurate Miniatures gem - I was so happy when they finally released a good model of my favorite Grumman fighter. The model is done OOB with kit decals, to depict F3F-2 BuNo 0976, flown by 1st Lt. Bob Galer of VMF-2. On August [...]

A-1H Skyraider aboard USS Midway June, 1965

by Frank Cronin on July 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

During the Viet Nam War the Skyraider saw extensive service. Aside from attack duties, it was used in various forms as transports, ambulances, freighters, target tugs, and rescue helicopter escorts. Twice, Skyraiders from VA-25 and VA-176 [...]

1/48 Pegasus EZ Build FW-190

by Joe Caputo on July 26, 2013 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

This started life as a club project, where everyone was to build a 1/48 Pegasus EZ Build kit, a snap-tite, any way we wanted to. This done in authentic Kreigsmarine A/C colors, with the obvious float added. Lots of fun, and some [...]