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1/32 1933 MG K3 Magnette

by IAN Convey on October 5, 2023 · in Automotive · 18 ≡

I came across this kit on ebay whilst looking for info on the K3 MG. Being an avid fan of the marque and an ex owner of both an MG TC and an MGA mk2 I decided to buy the K3 kit. It was over priced and overseas but what the heck its a [...]

Sword 1/72 F3D2 Skyknight

by Ruben A. Torres Borrego on October 5, 2023 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

VMF(N)-513, late Nov 52. #23 was the first Whale to achieve a kill during the type deployment on the Korean War early that month and a second kill on Jan 53, I decided to show it during the period in between those events when the squadron [...]

Lockheed F-94C Starfire – Kitty Hawk 1/48

by Andrew H on October 5, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Fresh off of both the Shelf of Doom and the workbench this week is a seldom seen kit, that is the Kitty Hawk 1/48 F-94C Starfire. I got this kit when Kitty Hawk was still in business, so it was purchased for a reasonable price. Beware of [...]

Hasegawa 1/48 RF-4E Phantom II 'Sea Camouflage'

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on October 5, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

A perfect basic color combination that adorns Japan's sea reconnaissance Phantoms. Hasegawa's RF-4E boxing of the original F version is more difficult to build due to the changes made in the nose area. Much more test fitting is required if [...]

Avro Lancaster Mk.II

by Keld Kofoed Hansen on October 4, 2023 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Last of the trilogy of four-engine British bombers from me. A Lancaster B.II, “Fanny Ferkin II”, JI-F, of 514 Squadron, serial no. DS842, sits quietly in the late-afternoon light before being prepared for another raid. Intended as an [...]

Sputnik 1

by Sebastijan Videc on October 4, 2023 · in Space · 12 ≡

Sputnik 1 was the first artificial Earth satellite. It was launched to Earth’s elliptical low orbit by Soviet Union on 4 October 1957. This significant event marks the beginning of the space race between Soviet Union and USA, which [...]

Kamikaze Killer...1/48 General Motors FM-2 Wildcat, VC-93, USN

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on October 4, 2023 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Next one finished by my dad. Eduard Limited Edition kit oob. Painted with MRP Sea Blue. Build thread here (link) Aircraft of Lt. (jg) Robert Sullivan onboard the escort carrier USS Petrof Bay in the battle for Okinawa, providing CAS, [...]

Jim Sullivan Group Build: 1/48 Birdcage F4U-1 and US Marines in Santa Barbara

by Eric Berg on October 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

In 1941 construction began on the new Santa Barbara Municipal Airport on California’s southern coastline 7 miles west of the city in the town of Goleta. The airport is almost smack dab on the beach facing the Pacific Ocean and the [...]

Hellcat II

by IAN JACKSON on October 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Built this at the same time as the Hurricane I posted here a few weeks ago but only got around to finishing it this morning. Fairly straightforward build, could have done without the separate fin-tip antenna post which was instantly [...]

Lockheed L-1049 Super G Constellation

by Russ King on October 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Monogram 1/138 Super G Constellation Old Monogram kit I picked up off of ebay. Came complete with all parts and decals Built this as a kit or a version thereof back in the 70s. Went together pretty well. Low parts counts, no interior. [...]