1/48 A.VG. Hawk 81a-2, (P-40C).
This is the Airfix P-40B/Hawk 81 kit. The Hawk 81a-2 was an export model created for the RAF that was roughly equivalent to the P-40C, minus the drop tank plumbing. The A.V.G. (Flying Tigers), was equipped with these. This is the second [...]
Empire of Japan Group Build – Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, Tamiya 1/48
This started out as a Shelf of Doom build for my local model club as a way of jump starting some projects that had languished for too long. My original SOD is still in the box. This model was started by a unnamed modeler who was getting [...]
F-51 Mustang "Flying Cheetahs"
In November 2020 I visited a school as part of my work as a History Subject Advisor. A memorial commemorating students that participated in wars fought by South Africa caught my eye. Amongst the many names of soldiers who served and died [...]
Kotare Models 1/32 Spitfire Mk. I, arriving in November
Kotare Models have announced that their first kit, K32001 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid) is now available to pre-order. The production item will be shipping hopefully in late November-December 2022 subject to worldwide trade [...]
NIKE Hercules missle launcher with loading platform
I couldn't resist this any longer. I have been eyeing this kit for years. It really is well-engineered. Everything fit together nicely and getting all the hydraulics in place was very enjoyable. I did some research on the loading platform [...]
Whippet 1918
1:35 Takom painted with Tamiya and weathered with oils
Figure Model Cellar painted with oils
Imperial Days...1/48 Oeffag Albatros D.III, kuk Luftfahrtruppen
One of my dad´s rare excursions to WW1 and another addition for our Austrian homeland collection.
Eduard kit oob, elastic thread for rigging, wings painted with a light gray and Tamiya XF-55 Deck Tan, fuselage painted with a [...]
