The first two A6M1 prototypes were completed in March 1939, powered by the 780hp Mitsubishi Zuisei 13 engine. The first flew on April 1, 1939 and the two passed testing within a remarkably short period. The Imperial Navy accepted the [...]
In 1939 the families of London were given the option of sending their children to the country to avoid predicted raids by Luftwaffe bombers. Many returned before the Blitz when 'the phoney war' played out as a hiatus before the conflict [...]
My Revell 1/72 S-100 German High Speed attack boat from WW2 which I completed during the lockdown period.
It was a fairly easy model to build, with only 1 or 2 minor issues (easily overcome). Length of this kit is 48,6cm
Paints used are [...]
Westland Sea King RS01.
Five Westland Sea King Mk.48 helicopters were delivered to Belgian Air Force in 1976. They remained operational until 2019, based in Koksijde, for search and rescue operations at sea.
RS01 is now at the Air Museum [...]
Although not glamorous like the Seafire, the Firefly earned its respectful place among the Fleet naval fighters. As a model, it adds credit to your collection. Yet, with the wings folded, it shines.
Special Hobby's Firefly has good [...]
First flown on 25 June 1919, the F.13 was Junkers' first commercial aircraft and the world's first all-metal transport plane. Aerodynamically clean and without external bracing, it surely stood out in an essentially biplane era, with only [...]
Browsing the internet one evening, as you do, I came across an after market set of transfers
to help turn Tamiya’s road going kit
into a World Superbike Racer.
When the transfers arrived there were no instructions or maker’s name, [...]
After a couple complex Panzer kits with lots of tires, I wanted to do something easier with no rubber wheels and less parts.. I chose the Trumpeter Kliment Voroshilov-1 Model 1942 Lightweight Cast turret from my stash. I added an Aber [...]