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1/72 Arma Hobby P-39Q Old Crow

by Dan Lee on September 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Bud Anderson (as of this writing) is the last living WW2 ace. He was born in Oakland California and joined the USAAF in January of 1942. He would be one of the best known pilots of the famous 357th Fighter Group and his planes Old Crow [...]

Tamiya, 1:48 scale, Heinkel He-162A-2, "Salamander"

by Frederick J Seitz III on September 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

Calling THIS one done! This early jet had the distinction of killing more German pilots than those of the enemy. A really nice little kit that was a lot of fun, and builds well. I know, some of you may be thinking, "What? A [...]

FM-2 Wilder Cat

by Chas Bunch on September 3, 2023 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

For some time I've wanted the FM-1 and FM-2 variants to go with my Navy collection, but I just could not get excited about the Hobby Boss and Sword offerings which need a lot of work. Then I heard rumors about Eduard releasing the FM-2 so [...]

HMS Hood - May 1941

by Michael Smith on September 2, 2023 · in Ships · 8 ≡

After over 30 years, I finally have a good 1/700 HMS Hood. The ship has always been one of my favorites, and I've held a spot at the top of the display case for her for a long time. I had (and still have) the 1/600 Airfix and 1/400 [...]

Academy/Accurate Miniatures USMC SBD-1

by Greg Fabian on September 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

This is my interpretation of the Douglas SBD-1 Dauntless by Accurate Miniatures/Academy. I really liked this kit a lot, mainly because it fit together well and had an almost extreme amount of interior detail (a lot of which I can't see, [...]

1/32 Zoukei Mura Ho-229 Opus 2 Number 1

by George Johnson on September 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Here's my almost nearly completed 1/32 Zoukei-Mura SWS Ho-229. This thing has taken me months to complete, but the work was worth it. I highly recommend this kit to more experienced modellers. I painted it with Tamiya, Mr Hobby, AK, [...]

Panel lining Tutorial - Enamels

by Kits And Bits Scale Modelling on September 2, 2023 · in How-to

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Flushing Airport, Vanished aviation history

by Robert Royes on September 2, 2023 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

Flushing airport, located in the borough of Queens NY. was a small private airport, open from1929 to1984. Its ultimate end was caused by several factors, including its proximity to LaGuardia Airport and a local highway, where at least one [...]

Kinetic 1/48 Lockheed Starfighter F-104N

by Alistair Gauld on September 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 35 ≡

One I've wanted to do for a while. I picked up the F-104G and some aftermarket Caracal Decals to go for the NASA 104N Primed with Tamiya Neutral Grey and Lacquer Gloss Black for the metallic surfaces. Painted with. Colourcoats Dark Sea [...]

Boeing Vertol CH 47C Chinook, A15-007, 12 Sqn RAAF, Amberley Qld, 1975.

by Allan J Withers on September 2, 2023 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

1/72 Italeri, built sometime before 2016, I modified the engine intakes, the cabin ceiling and antennae posts and in 2021 I narrowed the rotor blades.