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Howard DGA-6

by John W Summerford on November 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Edited from Wikipedia The Howard DGA-6 (Darn Good Airplane) was a pioneer racing plane, nicknamed "Mister Mulligan". It was the only airplane ever designed for the specific purpose of winning the Bendix Trophy. The plane was [...]

1/48 Airfix Spitfire Mk. XIVe

by dale travis on November 19, 2023 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

I received this kit as the lucky winner of the April 2019 random drawing . I wanted to do a full span Spitfire and the decal options in the kit were for clipped wing versions. I figured some aftermarket company would release the markings I [...]

'71 Plymouth HEMI Cuda

by Richard Bungay on November 18, 2023 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

Revell 85-2943 Paint - Gravity Wynn's Purple + 2K Clear See all my models at: (link) ... 3606379755

1/48 Airfix Anson Mk1

by Paul van Acker on November 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

Just completed my Airfix Avro Anson Mk1 6013, formerly RAF 9943. Borden Ontorio using Iliad decals. The interior was the most enjoyable part of the build for me. I had some fit issues, but it may have been my fault. Not sure tbh. But glad [...]

FAMO and Tank Transport Trailer and Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. N

by Jarmo P on November 18, 2023 · in Diorama · 12 ≡

Autumn in Eastern front 1942, somewhere in Poland. Diorama is created as a base for Tamiya 1/35 FAMO and SD.Ah.116 Tank Transport Trailer and Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. N Sd.Kfz.141/2. Figures are from Tamiya and ICM and tank's metal [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 AH 64D IDF, Guardian Angel "Saraf"

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

Haseagawa's 1/48 AH 64 variants kit boasts with fine details and appears to be accurate in dimensions. However, the IDF's Guardian Angel does not cover all the changes and additions made in the attack helicopter. In particular, the [...]

Bristol Beaufort Mk. Ia

by Chas Bunch on November 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Here's my recently completed Beaufort torpedo bomber with tropical filters from ICM in 1:48. I've done several ICM builds, and this is one of the best kits from ICM I've encountered so far. No problems at all. the fit was near perfect, [...]

Review: Academy 1/48 Beechcraft T-34B Mentor

by Tom Cleaver on November 18, 2023 · in Reviews · 21 ≡

The T-34 was the brainchild of Walter Beech, who developed it as the Beechcraft Model 45 private venture at a time when there was no defense budget for a new trainer model. Beech hoped to sell it as an economical alternative to the North [...]

Lindberg's Crashed Mail Plane

by John W Summerford on November 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

History Courtesy of Peck Aeroplane Restoration The DH-4 was the only U.S. manufactured aircraft to engage in combat in WW I. With the 400hp Liberty engine (the most powerful engine of its time) and a wing span of 42 1/2 feet and 30 feet [...]

Beantown Banshee and one final Mission

by Jim Harley on November 18, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

When you’re a kid reading books about WWII fighter pilots they are but distant literary bits of history earmarked with grainy black and white photos. I’d seen the well known photo of Mike Rogers sitting on the wing of Beantown in [...]