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1986 Toyota Supra

by Greg Fabian on August 7, 2022 · in Automotive · 12 ≡

A friend gave me this kit 30+ years ago for being an usher at his wedding. He chose the '86 Supra from Testors/Fujimi because, at that time, I owned a 1987 Supra. The model sat in its box until earlier this summer when I decided to build [...]

B-17F Miami Clipper

by Jay Mitchell on August 7, 2022 · in Aviation · 39 ≡

This B-17 completed 28 missions with no crew members killed, only two were wounded. The Miami Clipper completed its last mission in March of 1944 and then was returned to the USA. It was scrapped in January 1946. It was assigned to the [...]

Revell 1:32nd "IRON MAIDEN" Spitfire

by Tony Anderton on August 7, 2022 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

So finally started on this beauty. Building OOB (i've a 1:100th Heller HMS VICTORY to start.) Started on the "Eddies", and, as i've never done a figure, i'm quite pleased with the outcome. Only problem is, i cant get the seated [...]

FAA Corsair, MK IV, KD658

by gary sausmikat on August 7, 2022 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

Hi All, My Second of three contributions to the Flight 19, WW2 Fleet Air Arm, mini group build Corsair MK IV KD658 Honoring Canadian, Lt. Robert Hampton Gray, RCNVR, VC, DSC British Pacific Fleet, HMS Formidable, Squadron 1841 Days prior [...]

FAA Corsair, MK II, JT410

by gary sausmikat on August 7, 2022 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hi All, My first of three contributions to the Flight-19, WW2 Fleet Air Arm, mini group build. Corsair MK.II JT 410 Honoring Canadian, Sub Lt. Donald Sheppard, RCNVR, DSC The only FAA Canadian Corsair ace during WW2. All victories claimed [...]

Hobby Boss 1:48 Scale Focke-Wulf Fw-190D-9, Jerry Crandall GB

by Frederick J Seitz III on August 7, 2022 · in Uncategorized · 8 ≡

Hobby Boss 1:48 Scale Focke-Wulf Fw-190D-9. Markings are those of Oblt. Hans Dortenmann, who was the highest scoring German pilot while flying the 'Dora'. He was in command of 3/JG26 and flew this aircraft from April 1944 till the war [...]

Tamiya 1/48 P-38J-15 Lightning, LO Major Richard I. Bong

by Richard Bungay on August 7, 2022 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

See all my models at: (link) Photograpy: Nikon D300; Focus Stacking using Helicon Focus; Editing using LightRoom Paint: Various shades of Alclad Aftermarket: Air Masters gun barrels (AM-48-023); Ultracast resin seat (48223) Decals: Kit [...]

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1/72 ModelSvit Beriev Be-12 "Chayka"

by paul teixeira on August 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

I received a request from a customer to build a "BE-12". At 1st I did not recall what this was but after some research I found out what is was. I was excited because I enjoy unique builds but then did some research on the exact [...]

Hobby Boss, 1:48 Scale F4F-4, 'Wildcat'

by Frederick J Seitz III on August 6, 2022 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Finally, calling this one DONE...and it is WAY late for a Midway group build on another forum, However, Ama post it anyways... 1:48 scale Hobby Boss kit of Grumman's F4F-4 'Wildcat'. I did use a couple aftermarket goodies, like Reskit [...]