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DH-4 in U.S. Mail Service Aurora 1/48

by Eric aka The Yankymodeler on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Another of my builds from my distant past. (When did I get so old?!? ) Completed 36 years ago from the even then ancient Aurora DH-4 kit. Modifications include removal of all surface detail, the markings where depicted by raised outlines [...]

WNW 1/32 Fokker E.III (late)

by Tom Cleaver on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

A kit that's a lot easier than you might expect. I would recommend it as a "first rigging model" to someone considering doing WW1 models, it's really that simple. Done as the E.III Max Immelmann was shot down in. Completely [...]

Tamiya 1/48 F4U-2

by Dan DeSilva on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

I love the Corsair, and I particularly enjoy building Tamiya Corsairs. This was my first folded wing corsair. I used pictures from the Osprey book on Corsair aces (This aircraft was on the USS Enterprise) to help me to paint this one. It [...]

Grumman Widgeon USCG

by Dan DeSilva on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

I present my build of the Classic Airframes Widgeon. I chose the USCG markings because of its story, but also because I didn't have any WW2 era Coast Guard Aircraft in my collection. The USCG did a lot to protect the Eastern Seaboard. I am [...]

Accurate Miniatures F3F-1

by John Healy on November 29, 2012 · in Uncategorized · 4 ≡

This is my favorite kit of all time. 1/48 scale. I painted this entirely with Tamiya spray cans, except for the red cowl ring. The cowl ring was painted with a Testors lacquer spray can red that was an exact match for the Yellow Wings [...]

1/32 F-100D

by Rob Colvin on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Built out of the box (before all the resin was out). I stretched the wing tanks to the proper size and added napalm from a Trumpeter 1/32F-105. Thanks, Rob

1/32 hasegawa A-4e

by Rob Colvin on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

I added a seat, scribed the bird, and added shrikes from a Trumpeter F-105 (which I had to fix). Paint is Floquil, Decals are kit. Thanks, Rob

1/32 Fisher F9F-8 Cougar

by Rob Colvin on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

Built out of the box. This is a fantastic resin kit! Painted with Mr. Color, glossed using the Mr Color rattle can, and the deck is from nautilus models. Thanks, Rob

MiG-21

by Seth Marshall on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Hi all! This is my most recent build, an Academy MiG-21. It was a pretty straightforward build, with no real problems that I can think of.

Tamiya F4F-4 Wildcat 1/48

by Rickard Malmborg on November 29, 2012 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

The Tamiya Wildcat was a nice kit to build, clever parts breakdown and no fit problem (as with most Tamiya kits); the only extra I put in to it was some details in the cockpit. There was a lot of talk about the floor in this kit (as the [...]