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Tamiya F4U-1A, 1/48. Silver Sally.

by Harvey R. on June 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

This is a build I started a few months ago as a side project and have slowly got round to finishing this last week. When I was researching for a previous Corsair build I came across this very unique one off scheme and knew I had to add it [...]

New Russian T-72B3 with 4S24 Soft Case ERA & Grating Armour (Trumpeter #09610)

by Michel Verschuere on June 6, 2022 · in Armor · 8 ≡

Some kit manufacturers are blatantly fast in developing new products that relate to recent developments in the news. Trumpeter certainly is in the field of Armor models, with a T-72B3 variant featured of a rooftop cage in welded steel, [...]

78 Years Ago Today

by Tom Cleaver on June 6, 2022 · in Uncategorized · 11 ≡

Dawn was already rising with Double Wartime Dalight Savings at 0200, June 6, 1944, to reveal cloudy skies from horizon to horizon. The rumble of 48 Pratt and Whitney R-2800s reverberated across the quiet English countryside that surrounded [...]

1/72 RS Models JKRV Do17k

by Djordje Colovic on June 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

A long time ago I’ve decided to do every machine thet flew under the banner of the Royal Yugoslav Air Force. I’ve done Ca310, many Bf109s, Ik-3,Bf108… So, the time has come for something unique, Dornier. But Do17 in K variant. This [...]

Guerre d'Algérie...1/48 Republic F-47D Thunderbolt , Armée de l’Air

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on June 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

So, this is my dad´s final contribution to the French at war theme. Tamiya P-47M kit, drop tank from a Tamiya P-47 Razorback kit, BLU-27 napalm canisters from a Hasegawa weapon set, antenna wire with elastic thread, Eduard seatbelts. All [...]

1/48 Monogram P-51D "Detroit Miss"

by David Butler on June 5, 2022 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

I bought this kit on the cheap from a popular online auction site. The finished product falls into the "6 footer" category. Stay 6 feet back and it looks like a P-51 Step a little closer and you will see the thick decals, poor [...]

RNZAF Hasegawa P40 E

by Riccardo Carturan on June 5, 2022 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Hi all, haven't posted here for a while. This is the 1/32 Hasegawa P40E Warhawk built as a Kiwi bird from the OTU. Took a little while to complete but reasonably happy with the outcome. Thanks Riccardo

Lotus 25, Jim Clark, British GP, Silverstone 1963.

by Allan J Withers on June 5, 2022 · in Automotive · 20 ≡

1/20 Tamiya, I started building this in 04-2015, finished 09-2021. 1963, Jim Clark, World Champion, Lotus, Constructors Champion.

Airfix Bf-109 G6

by Scott Nelson on June 4, 2022 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

I had planned on doing a side by side build of this Airfix kit and the 109 G6 by Tamiya. However, I messed up the paint job on the Tamiya kit and I’m still contemplating how I’m going to fix it without having to strip the entire model. [...]

On This Day: Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary, SBD-2 Dauntless, Academy 1/48

by Paul Barber on June 4, 2022 · in Aviation · 27 ≡

On this day, 80 years ago World War 2 turned thanks to the bravery of the aviators of the Pacific Fleet. 80 years ago today The Battle of Midway, which would reverse the fortunes of those at Pearl Harbor, began. The SBD-2 dive bomber [...]