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Shangri-la

by Clint Miller on November 14, 2023 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

I have many hobbies, (probably too many) one of which is pinstriping and painting WW2 style nose art. Over the years, I've painted pin-ups on several flight jackets, hot rods, and numerous metal panel wall hangings for people. The first [...]

SMS Emden 1914, Flyhawk 1/700

by NAOKI YAMANAKA on November 13, 2023 · in Ships · 21 ≡

For the second post, I chose SMS Emden, another Flyhawk one. Although this ship was described as a light cruiser, the length of this ship was almost equivalent to that of standard destroyers in WWII. Thus, the actual model is much smaller [...]

Desert Stukas: Hasegawa 1/48 Ju-87B

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 13, 2023 · in Aviation · 38 ≡

Hasegawa's Stuka is a very nice kit. However, it requires modifications to emphasize the characteristics of the aircraft in the model. The flaps and ailerons are joined to the wings in false rods. I scratch build the connections opening [...]

Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Tropical (Airfix 1:48)

by Ken Boardman on November 13, 2023 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This kit was completed as the aircraft flown by Sergeant Pilot FH Dean of No. 274 Squadron RAF at Sidi Barrani, Egypt in 1941 with the assistance of Geoff Coughlin's excellent series of videos on YouTube. The aircraft depicted, P2638, had [...]

1/48 A6M5 Zero

by Jay Mitchell on November 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

This is my recently completed 1/48 Minicraft/Hasegawa A6M5a Zero. A few months ago I found its worn & battered 1985 dated box on the consignment table at the LHS for $10. Given the price of new kits these days, it seemed like a [...]

"The two faces of the Atlas", Part I: Convair SM-65 Atlas D, US first intercontinental ballistic missile

by Roland Sachsenhofer on November 12, 2023 · in Space · 14 ≡

How do you write about a model that is a weapon of mass destruction? The Convair SM-65 Atlas was the first intercontinental ballistic missile available to the Strategic Air Command (SAC) of the US Air Force from 1959. Both the partly [...]

Two Young Men of Many.

by Ross Paton on November 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

In the spirit of rememberance, two of Dads Squadron mates were kiled on 2 consecutive days. Flight Sergeant William Spencer (see log book entry 4th June) and Pilot Officer Donald Joseph Eugene Schmitz (June 5th). Age Shall Not Weary [...]

1:48 Hasegawa B5N2 Kate

by Keith on November 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

This B5N2 Kate is part of a 3 model kit that Hasegawa released a few years ago. The other two planes are an A6M2 Zero and an D3A1 Val. The 3 planes all took part in the initial attack on Pearl Harbor, and were launched off Imperial [...]

HMS Jupiter 1940

by NAOKI YAMANAKA on November 12, 2023 · in Ships · 20 ≡

This is HMS Jupiter, a J class destroyer, which was pictured the status in 1940. You can see it at Wikipedia. It was based on Flyhawk 1/700 and a bit modified by using generic PEs and self built masts. This is my first post. I hope it has [...]

Happy Veteran's day

by Rob Anderson on November 12, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 15 ≡

Here in the States it's Veteran's day, so to my fellow Vets, US and international as well, thank you for your service! Robert J anderson USN Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate, Air Warfare Specialist 1986 -2012 VAW-124, VAW-120, [...]