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Corsair in flight

by George Tufnail on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

This is Tamiya's 1/48 F4U-1A with all of the control surfaces deflected, including trim tabs, the flaps raised, and the gear retracted. I added a Monogram pilot figure with his head turned and looking up. The drop tank has just been [...]

WNW 1/32 D.H.9A “Ninak”

by Tom Cleaver on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation

I always wanted a model of this airplane, especially after seeing John Alcorn's incredible 1/24 scratchbuilt Ninak in person. A big brutal British 2-seater. The model also commemorates the beginnings of Marine Corps aviation. The [...]

WNW 1/32 Pfalz D.IIIa

by Tom Cleaver on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation · 1 ≡

Probably my favorite of the WNW kits. Pfalz airplanes were always considered a "best second choice" but they sure looked nice. WNW did an "aftermarket" decal sheet for this Pfalz D.IIIa flown by Rudolf "Iron [...]

WNW 1/32 Roland D.VI

by Tom Cleaver on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation

I never thought I would see this airplane in a mainstream injection-molded kit, but all things do come to them as waits. As with all other WNW kits, following the instructions leads to a great model. It's really impossible to laud them [...]

WNW 1/32 S.E.5a

by Tom Cleaver on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation

One of WNW's first kits. Comparing it with later ones you can see there's a definite learning curve, but don't worry, the kit is really worthwhile. I used the True Details conversion to make James McCudden's S.E.5a, with Pheon Decals [...]

WNW 1/32 R.E.8 "'Arry Tate"

by Tom Cleaver on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Have I mentioned I looooooove WNW kits (thank you Sir Peter and Richard Alexander for letting me review them). I don't know why, but I have always thought the R.E.8 looked neat since i ran across Wylam's drawings in Model Airplane News way [...]

Cybermodeler 1/350 USS Laffey (DD-459)

by Tom Cleaver on November 27, 2012 · in Ships · 3 ≡

One of the great Cybermodeler (Dragon) smart kits. An easy build that looks really great when completed - I only wish the instructions were as easy to follow as the kit is to build once the instructions have been puzzled out. Laffey was [...]

1/48 F4U-4 Corsair (Tamiya + CMK)

by Chris Wallace on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hello, This was my fist attempt at a major conversion to get a nice looking F4U-4 in 1/48. It was not an easy conversion as some of the CMK resin shrank but eventually, with a little work and some Ultracast flaps, it all came together. [...]

Me109-E4

by Bernard Wylie on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

My first completed model in 30 years, it's not 100% accurate and I've yet to add the aerial but I'm happy with how it turned out. Airfix 1:48 club Me109 kit with Eduard PE and after market decals, airbrushed with Humbrol enamels. [Edit: [...]

Wingnut Wings 1:32 Albatros DV.a

by Emeterio de la Iglesia Blanco on November 27, 2012 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

This is my first WWI model in 1:32 scale. The kit is superb, however I added some scratch built on the engine. Rigging was made of monofilament thread and scratch made turnbuckles. Painted with Gunze acrylics and weathered with oils. The [...]