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Albatros D.V (Eduard Ritter von Schleich) Jasta 21 , Sept 1917 (35 victories)

by David G LANE on July 14, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

WNW 1:32 Tamiya paints Aviattic camo wing decals Kit decals Model kasten rigging Bo Munro 3D printed custom upper wing radiator( can see thru the vanes!) with scratch pipe and horn Gaspatch and Properplane turnbuckles Gaspatch ananometer [...]

Eduard 1/48 F4F-4 Wildcat (early)

by Tom Cleaver on July 13, 2023 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

The F4F-4 Wildcat was the result of a British request for a Wildcat with folding wings, to allow more to be carried on the escort carriers they operated from. At the same time, the British asked for an increase in armament from four to six [...]

Scratch build, building front

by Charles King on July 13, 2023 · in Diorama · 14 ≡

Here are results after trying to duplicate a MC club house building. There are a few minor mistakes when comparing the two, which I overlooked. But the overall look when browsing indiscriminately, will make up for them.

Dassault Mirage 2000 eggplane, AFV club

by John vd Biggelaar on July 13, 2023 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Although I knew about the existance of those egg shaped models, I never took the opportunity to work on one. This changed when I received this Dassault Mirage 2000 from AFV club as a Father's day gift from my daughter. It was an enjoyable [...]

Revell Tupolev Tu-95RT ((Razvedchik-Tseleookazatel, reconnaissance & target illuminator aircraft), 1/144 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

This is the Revell 1/144 scale Tu-95 Bear, kit #4727, first issued in 1992 and now out of production but generally available for rather elevated prices on Ebay. I acquired mine years ago when it and shipping was more economical. This kit [...]

Caudron G.IV Hydravion

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Copper State Models' 1/48 Hydravion is a challenging and work intensive build. Like CSM's 1/32 Caudron G.III the surface texture of plastic is excellent. However, the instructions are suggestive and you may require additional references to [...]

Tamiya Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu Type 11, No. 135, "Sasebo Kokutai", 1/48 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

This is the Tamiya Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu Type 11, No. 135, "Sasebo Kokutai", 1/48 scale, kit #61036 First issued in 1994 I bought this for a reasonable price on Ebay and it had been sitting in my collection for at least 10 years. [...]

The Grumman J2F2 Duck amphibian 1/54 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

1/54 scale. Glenco kit #04101 originally issued as the ITC kit #3727-98 in 1958. One of the fledgling Grumman Aircraft Company's first successful military contract utility aircraft designs this model is completed as assigned to the U.S. [...]

Focke-Wulf Ta 154 Moskito 1/48 scale

by Stephen Young on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This is the out of production ProModeler 1/48 Focke-Wulf Ta 154 Moskito, kit#5959, 1999 issue. Revell Monogram Models produced the molds in South Korea and first issued the kit in 1999. Dragon Models later issued the same molds in their [...]

Unicraft X-47A Pegasus

by Brian Powell on July 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Northrop-Grumman developed the X-47A prototype in support of the U.S. Navy's Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator (UCAS-D), which seeks to demonstrate a carrier-based, remotely-piloted aircraft capability. Initiated as the J-UCAS [...]