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Classic Airframes 1/48 SM.79 Sparviero

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

Out of the three models issues available in the 1/48th scale, Classic Airframes' is the most accurate representation of the Sparviero. However, it is a short run kit and presents a challenging build. Moreover, many details are missing and [...]

Review: Is this the best Jug? Mini Art 1/48 P-47D 25RE Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on November 8, 2023 · in Reviews · 5 ≡

Lockheed T-33A

by Michael Turner on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This aircraft is not my usual choice for a build. However, I built it is because it was for a club competition - "Build a B@#%@#%". The name of the competition comes from the fact that everyone has to build an old and difficult [...]

Hannover CL.II with groundwork and figures

by David G LANE on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Home made ground work with Model Cellar figures(Oils) and Aviattic fuel cart, Kellerkind tail skid trolley

1/32 Kotare Spitfire Mk.1a N3180 "Kiwi"

by Tolga ULGUR on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hello everyone, This is 1/32 Kotare’s Spitfire Mk.1a with the markings of N3180 KL-B "Kiwi" from 54 Squadron, May 1940. I have used Eduard’s space set in the cockpit. Exhausts are from Artscale. Paints are Gunze and Tamiya [...]

Bell 206B-1 Kiowa, N17-006 896, 723 Sqn RAN, HMAS Albatross, Nowra NSW 1988 - 2000.

by Allan J Withers on November 8, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

1/72 Italeri, started early 2013, finished 2022, featured in the helicopter GB, more pic's, details there, one of 56 in ADF service, delivered 1971, transferred to RAN 1988, returned to Army 2000, sold 2017.

Here's a nice Christmas present for airplane geeks

by Tom Cleaver on November 8, 2023 · in News · 12 ≡

Coming this Christmas from Disney+ and Executive Producer/Star/Certified Airplane Nut John Travolta. Frederick Forsyth's "The Shepherd" (link)

Santa Fe Airways Sky Chief Acoma

by Tom Rodgers on November 7, 2023 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

My wife comes from a Santa Fe Railroad family. Many of her family members worked for the railroad or were Harvey Girls in the famous Fred Harvey restaurants that served the lines’ passengers. One day about a year ago, I saw a decal sheet [...]

Phönix C. I, Flik 28J, Stwf. Leopold Braunecker, observer Oblt. Theodor Neuwirth von Neufeis, Art studio, 1:48,

by Milan Tesař on November 7, 2023 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Since this 1:48 scale type is in short supply, I purchased a 3-d print from Art studio who had a short offer on facebook. For 57 euros you get a plastic bag with a fuselage, wings and wheels and an engine - the only decent thing in this [...]

Airfix 1/48 Avro Anson Mk.I

by Alistair Gauld on November 7, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

This really is a kit of opposites. The cockpit internals and the overall fit is beautiful but the fit of the nacelles leaves a little to be desired. Nothing a spot of filler and plasticard can't fix but it was a surprise after the ease of [...]