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1/72 MPM XP-55 Ascender

by Brian Powell on March 13, 2023 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

In 1939, the US Army issued Proposal R-40C seeking unconventional aircraft designs that would achieve superior performance, armament, and pilot visibility over existing models. Specifically, the aircraft would need to operate from a [...]

AMT / ERTL Xizor's Virago from Star Wars Shadows of the Empire

by Carlos Gomez on March 12, 2023 · in Sci-fi · 11 ≡

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a 1996 multimedia project created by Lucasfilm. The idea was to create a story set between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and to explore [...]

MPC 1/72 Space 1999 Eagle Transport

by Matt Buxton on March 12, 2023 · in Sci-fi · 16 ≡

This is my build of one of my favourite spacecraft. It looks like it is meant to be hauling junk around a lunar base all day long, a utilitarian design unlike some sci-fi craft. I did the cargo pod up as a rescue version as it adds [...]

Georges Guynemer 1894-1917

by David G LANE on March 12, 2023 · in Figures · 8 ≡

1:32 Dolman Miniatures Oils and acrylics

Austro-Hungarian Zugsfuhrer 1916-1918

by David G LANE on March 12, 2023 · in Figures · 6 ≡

Austro-Hungarian Zugsfuhrer 1916-1918 1:10 Model Victoria Oils Nice casting Superb positive fit. Tricky getting a shot under the helmet rim, too much uplight and it looks weird!

HARDIT MALIK 1894-1985

by David G LANE on March 12, 2023 · in Figures · 5 ≡

Hardit Malik CIE OBE 1894-1985 90mm Dolman Miniatures Oils First Indian to enter RFC service ( 2 victories ) 18 first class matches for Sussex before and after WW1

Mig-3 Early

by David G LANE on March 12, 2023 · in Automotive · 12 ≡

Trumpeter 1:48 Tamiya paints

LaGG series 7-11

by David G LANE on March 12, 2023 · in Automotive · 8 ≡

ICM 1:48 Mr Hobby paints Very poor moulding...ailerons have smushy detail and undershot! Difficult build

Fiat Cr.42 Falco , Major Tito Falconi, CO 23rd Sqn. 1940 Sicily

by David G LANE on March 12, 2023 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

1:48 Italeri All was going quite well until the top wing had to go on. The locating 'male' nipples on the ends of the struts were ~ 0.3 mm deep, almost pointless. Combine that with struts that were probably from different kits and you get [...]