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Fine Molds 1/48 A5M1 and A5M2b “Claudes”

by Kevin Thompson on January 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

Here's a pair of the Fine Molds 1/48 Mitsubishi A5M "Claudes" that I did last year. Fine Molds did several versions of this plane, these two being the A5M1 and A5M2b. The most accurate A5M kits in 1/48, the kits are really quite [...]

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I 1:72

by Jan Baranec on January 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Hi Guys I want to share my supermarime Spitfire Mk.I from tamiya kit. I cooperated it with aires detail set (open engine, gun bays, cockpit) and photoetched parts by eduard (flaps). I also made a lot of details myself (rivets,etc.) I [...]

WNW 1/32 Sopwith Triplane

by Tom Cleaver on January 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Here is the Wingnut Wings 1/32 Sopwith Triplane, done as "BLYMP," flown by Flight sub-Lieutenant Robert H. "Bob" Little of Naval 8, the Australian Ace of Aces in all wars with 47 victories. With 22 victories, N5493 was [...]

Wingnut Wings Fokker Eindecker E-III Late

by Michael Scott on January 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Another outstanding Wingnut Wings model kit. This one was built out of the box as nothing else but rigging is necessary on these kits. Rotary engines in WWI used castor oil as a lubricant introduced into the gas/air stream. It was not [...]

Junkers Ju-87G2 Kanonenvogel

by Ozkan Turker on January 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Here is my recently finished model : Junkers Ju-87G2 Kannonvogel from Hasegawa in 1/32 scale. Model built almost straight from box with exception of Eduard seat belt details and canopy maskings. When I decided to built "something [...]

1/48 Tamiya P-51D Mustang

by Tolga ULGUR on January 7, 2013 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

Here is my 1/48 Tamiya P-51 D Mustang finished few years ago with the markings of “Detroit Miss” from 375th FS / 361th FG , 8 th AF. This natural metal Mustang was flown by Lt.Urban Drew. Drew ‘s airplane carried 374th FS colour [...]

1/48 Albatros C.III

by Merrill Anderson on January 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

Used in several capacities during the war, manufactured by several contractors, and still flying at war's end, the Albatros C.III is truly a classic, and so is this kit, it is not, the Special Hobby, or the (early, crude) Eduard kit, it's [...]

Slight alteration of January contest rules

by Editor on January 6, 2013 · in Uncategorized

After some additional analysis from my insightful colleagues, we have decided to make an adjustment to this month's contest formula. The good news it that it is likely to increase your chances to win! Designing the January contest, we [...]

Saber Dog Hasegawa 1/72

by Merrill Anderson on January 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

You don't see this one built much, it's a 'middle period' kit, scribed panel lines, but soso detail. I didn't know that Eduard had a very nice detail set, until after the build, but I used their 'zoom' set to get seatbelts. I scribed the [...]

Peashooters of the 17th Pursuit Group

by Tom Cleaver on January 6, 2013 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Three Hasegawa 1/32 P-26As, using the Yellow Wings Decals sheets for the 17th Pursuit Group when based at March Field in summer of 1935 shortly after their delivery from the factory. Modelers should note that these P-26As all had the OD [...]