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Tamiya 1/48th F4F-4 with KMC F4F-3 Conversion Set

by Erik Wade Whipple on December 1, 2012 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

This Wildcat is finished in the VF-42 markings of the machine flown by Scott McCuskey at the Battle of Coral Sea, while shipped aboard the USS Yorktown. The KMC -3 wings fit very nicely, but cutting and filing the mating surface requires [...]

Koga’s Zero

by Chris Wallace on December 1, 2012 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

"ONE OF THE GREATEST PRIZES OF THE PACIFIC WAR." As part of the greater battle of Midway, this Zero flew from the Ryujo and took part in a raid on Dutch Harbor in the Aleutians. The Zero was damaged in that raid and made a [...]

Grumman F6F-3 Otaki/Arii 1/48

by Eric aka The Yankymodeler on December 1, 2012 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Started with the best of intentions to be a straight forward OOB build, the urge to add a few extra details began as I realized how well the rather basic kit captured the shape of the Hellcat. The discovery of an aftermarket resin cockpit [...]

Maquette 1/400 Protected Cruiser ‘Aurora’

by George Tufnail on December 1, 2012 · in Ships · 4 ≡

This was my very first foray into serious AMS. I hand drilled over 400 #80 holes into this ship. Most of those were for the totally scratch built railings. Every stanchion is cut from thin wire and inserted into a hole drilled into the [...]

LS 1/144 Scale Kawanishi “Emily” Flying Boat

by George Tufnail on November 30, 2012 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

This kit was a total hoot to build. No interior to worry about, just slap it together, and then have fun with the painting and detailing. I added the bracing wires for the wing floats, the two radio antenneas and the totally scratch [...]

A Grumman formation to end all Grumman formations

by Tom Cleaver on November 30, 2012 · in Aviation · 3 ≡

Back in 1997, various air museums were having "Grumman flights." Out at Planes of Fame, they pulled off the Grumman Flight to end all Grumman Flights: F3F-2, FM-2, F6F-5, F7F-3, F8F-2, and TBM-3. I got this shot out of the [...]

Video: FineMolds 1/72 Incom T-65 X-Wing: Episode 1

by MakingModelsAgain on November 30, 2012 · in Aviation

If it's an X-Wing, why are they called S-Foils?

1/32 VF-111 F-8c

by Rob Colvin on November 30, 2012 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Fisher conversion added. Ce MB Mk5 Seat, Eduard color etch, Mr. Color and Floquil paints. Flame holder was scratched, and I did the center wing myself by removing the hump and filling/ reshaping with Magic Sculpt. I was not fond of using [...]

Fisher 1/32 F9F-5 Panther

by Rob Colvin on November 30, 2012 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Built OOB...just like the F9F-8 Cougar a fantastic resin kit! Paint was Mr Color, and gloss was Mr Color out of the rattle can. Thanks, Rob

3 to cure a 3 year hiatus

by Ben Hietbrink on November 30, 2012 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

It's been 3 years since I last indulged in my obsession, I mean hobby. I decided to make up for lost time by bulding 3 at a time. They are almost done, apart from the aerial wires, some weathering and the armoured headrest on Nowotny's [...]