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Convair YF2Y-1 Sea Dart, 1/72 Mach 2

by Robert Royes on September 16, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Like many concepts that appeared in the 1950's the jet powered seaplane fighter came and went. Underpowered, problems with the ski design, and the prototype disintegrating in flight, the Navy stop development in 1955. There was to be a [...]

RFM 1/35 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J

by DJ Fajardo on September 16, 2022 · in Armor · 12 ≡

After the Czech tanks, the time had come to build a Panzer III. I went for the new Ryefield Model Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.J (2020 tool). A very cleanly molded & detailed kit with workable tracks and suspension. I chose to build as a fixed [...]

Tamiya Toyota Celica 1/24

by Tarantino Paolo on September 16, 2022 · in Automotive · 5 ≡

Ciao, finally I was able to finish the Celica. The kit is very enjoyable and I had a lot fun. Probably I will weathering soon. Here some pictures Stay safe Paolo

1/72 Fujimi A-7B Corsair II

by Brian Powell on September 16, 2022 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

The LTV A-7 is a subsonic, carrier-based attack aircraft developed in the 1960’s for the U.S. Navy as a replacement for the (still relatively young) A-4 fleet. Vought based its proposal for the A-7 on its successful F-8 Crusader, with [...]

Trumpeter 1/35 Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) Ausf.E

by DJ Fajardo on September 16, 2022 · in Armor · 6 ≡

Still building in a loosely chronological order. I wanted to get the Czech tanks done before starting on the German made Panzers.. The fit of this Trumpeter kit was good overall, but there were some issues with gaps with the top plate at [...]

Academy 1/35 Pz.Kpfw. 35(t)

by DJ Fajardo on September 16, 2022 · in Armor · 4 ≡

In March 1938, Hitler implemented the occupation of the Sudetenland (Bohemia-Moravia) and the seizure of Czechoslovakia. As a result, the Germans took over the Czechoslovak industry, including the Skoda factory, which produced the Lehký [...]

Fireblade

by George Williams on September 16, 2022 · in Automotive · 20 ≡

Yes, folks, it’s another Tamiya 1/12 scale motorcycle kit, this time, to give it its full name, it’s the Honda CBR 1000RR-R Fireblade SP, one of Tamiya’s more recent offerings. Here’s an excerpt from the instructions giving the [...]

Classic Airframes 1/48 Fairey Gannet

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on September 16, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

A limited run kit with resin parts is a sure sign of ample dry fitting. Classic Airframes' Gannet is no exception. Yet. I like the looks of this big and rugged naval aircraft. The mold of plastic parts is basic. To add insult, the kit [...]

1/72 Hobby 2000/Fujimi , IAF, TA-4J, Skyhawk

by Allon kira on September 15, 2022 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Hi Everyone, Here is my: 1/72 Hobby 2000/Fujimi , IAF, TA-4J, Skyhawk

Drone junk yard, China Lake, late fifties early sixties.

by Robert Royes on September 15, 2022 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

I recall several modelers building Hellcat drones in the past, this is where they go if they don't get shot down or a stint as a ground target. Looks like there's pieces of a Couger in the photo.