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Eduard 1/72 F6F-3

by Spiros Pendedekas on November 5, 2023 · in Aviation · 52 ≡

VF-27 was first established as VGF-27 at NAS Norfolk, VA in April 1942. Redesignated as VF-27 in March 1943 and initially equipped with F4F-4 Wildcats, it was a busy squadron, taking part in many operations. In early 1944 it was [...]

General Paul von Hindenburg 1847-1934

by David G LANE on November 4, 2023 · in Figures · 13 ≡

Time Life Miniatures 1:9 Oils Printing ink metals

Albatros D.II, 1-48, Eduard, pilot Lt. Ludwig Hanstein, Jasta 35, 16 victories.

by Milan Tesař on November 4, 2023 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

I'm more of a glue stick than a modeler, but you might like it anyway. Used Eduard turnbuckles, fishing line strings. Brushed Revell paint, HGW decal wood. Ludwig Hanstein about ten minutes after scoring his final victory on 21 March 1918, [...]

Hawker Hurricane Mk IIC, Revell AG, 1/72

by Vedran Kovačić on November 4, 2023 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Revell˙s Hurricane Mk IIC in desert camo, finish could have been better, but there it is, i guess i˙ll have to make one more. Upper colors are Humbrol and underside is MM azure blue, i think it˙s better than Humbrol˙s. Built OOB except [...]

1965 Ford Mustang

by Paul van Acker on November 4, 2023 · in Automotive · 16 ≡

Just completed today. Revell 1/24 1965 Ford Mustang 2x2 Flashback (whatever that means lol). Built for a very dear friend and band mate, because he loves cars. I don't do cars so am a novice but I learned alot from doing this and watching [...]

Review: Magic Factory F4U Corsairs

by Tom Cleaver on November 4, 2023 · in Reviews · 29 ≡

The F4U Corsair was designed by Vought Aircraft in response to a 1938 BuAer RFP for a fleet defense fighter. The prototype appeared in 1940, the first fighter to be powered by the new Pratt & Whitney R-2800, 2,000 hp radial engine. In [...]

"Calamity Jane" Model 1918 155mm Howitzer . Fired the last shell of 1918 @ 10:59.59 on 11 Nov 1918

by David G LANE on November 3, 2023 · in Armor · 10 ≡

Das Werk kit 1:35 Tamiya paints. Pigments and oil weathering Figure from Model Cellar in oils

Monogram-New Ware Apollo Lunar Module

by Brian Powell on November 3, 2023 · in Space · 11 ≡

The NASA Apollo Program led to the successful landing of a human being on the surface of the Moon. Early missions in the series developed tactics and techniques and rehearsed the operational segments that would culminate in 1969 with the [...]

Ford GT40 - 1968 Le Mans winner

by Brian Mennenoh on November 3, 2023 · in Automotive · 28 ≡

This is the companion piece to the Ford GT I did recently. The GT40 will eventually be a part of a diorama with the GT. This is my first Fujimi kit and overall it was a really nice kit. As you can see from the photos, it wasn't the [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-47D & M Thunderbolt

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Three of Tamiya's bubbletops are presented here. Their finest model ever in the 48th scale props in terms of achieving the balance between the ease of construction and accurate depiction of the real aircraft.