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Two become one, one becomes two: a strange modelling story about an even stranger flying vehicle,: A-90 "Orlyonok" Ekranoplan, part I

by Roland Sachsenhofer on August 13, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The mysterious aircraft presented here is surprisingly difficult to categorise. Although it flies at a speed of several hundred kilometres per hour and is reminiscent of a classic aeroplane in many parts, it also moves with a spray or dust [...]

Tiger 1 in 1/48 scale

by Rick Schad on August 13, 2024 · in Armor · 11 ≡

Hello all, This is my 32nd model of the year, the 1/48 scale Tiger 1 by Tamiya. These are great kits and usually go together with zero issues, perfect kits for the first time modeler. I always do all of my building live on Tiktok daily, if [...]

1/48 SAAF Tiger Moth

by Neill Roos on August 13, 2024 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

After attempting a Bronco 1/48 Mustang and having some difficulties with the metallic finish, I needed an ego booster. Enter the Airfix 1/48 DH82A Tiger Moth. Lovely kit with a great fit. I chickened out with the rigging but will attempt [...]

Tamiya 1/24 IMPREZA WRC 98 SAFARI

by dagored on August 13, 2024 · in Automotive · 10 ≡

I assembled a Tamiya Impreza WRC 98 Safari Rally Spec. All of Tamiya's Impreza kits are excellent, and this one is no exception. As the original kit is a good one, only a few details were needed to complete the kit with the use of etching [...]

Group Captain George Kemp Gilroy DFC and Bar.

by Ross Paton on August 12, 2024 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

George Gilroy was a neighbouring farmer and his family still live nearby. He was an interesting character. He would buy straw from my Dad and roll up with his Massey 135 abd baler, knotted handkerchief on his head and a pair of flying [...]

Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat, Airfix 1/72

by Andrew Alexander on August 11, 2024 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

My earliest memory of the Wildcat was seeing Jack Leynwood’s classic box art on Revell’s original release of their 1/32 kit in the late 60s. It shows a pair of Wildcats led by CDR Jimmy Thatch flying over a frantically maneuvering [...]

SBD Dauntless in 1/144 – the second of three

by Robert Joseph Cookson on August 11, 2024 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

SBD Dauntless from USS Lexington, November 1943. Another Brengun kit, using the photo etch details and vac-form canopy. Finished in MRP paints, Michael Harding oils and AK weathering pencils and powders.

The final countdown A6M2 Zero attack diorama. Airfix kit 1/72 scale

by Norbert Radics on August 11, 2024 · in Diorama · 32 ≡

A scene from one of my favourite movies. I used the Airfix mitsubishi zero in 1/72 scale, I scratch built the boat myself, the water is from vallejo and as you can see I did led lights to highlight the effect of the explosion

Morane Saulnier MS 406 – Heller 1/72

by François Riga on August 10, 2024 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

A few more MS 406's, completed 14y ago and based on vintage Heller kits. A three-planes flight was standard in the French Armée de l'Air of 1940 and called a "Patrouille simple". The amount of work and corrections needed to make [...]

1/48 Israeli Mirage III CJ

by Neill Roos on August 10, 2024 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

While Italeri kits arent the greatest, they do tend to suck me in as the offer great subjects in great schemes. This is their Israeli Aces kit which had plenty of options to choose from. I decided on a natural metal scheme to test out my [...]