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P-36 Hawk, First Massive Scratch Build

by Roberto Flavio Alonzo Revollo Alarcon on June 12, 2022 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Well then... some years ago I didn´t know about brands and qualities... and this kit fell in to my lap, once open I realized the totally lack of details, so I tough.. can I do Something about it? and started to add plastic bits, pieces [...]

Eduard A6M2 Type 0, Model 21, 1/48. 'Saburō Sakai's Longest Mission'.

by Harvey R. on June 12, 2022 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

On August 7th 1942, Ace Pilot Saburō Sakai underwent his most legendary mission and would narrowly survive being shot in the head by the rear gunner of a Dauntless dive bomber. Escorting Japanese bombers to Guadalcanal, Sakai first [...]

1/72 Israeli F-15C 'Baz'

by Neill Roos on June 12, 2022 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

Israel took delivery of their first F-15's in 1976. The procurement of these new fighters was to replace their aging Mirage fleet. A number of Israeli aces were sent over to the US to test both the F-14 Tomcat and the F-15 Eagle. The [...]

ONE DAY CHALLENGE – Airfix 1/72nd P40 Warhawk

by Kits And Bits Scale Modelling on June 11, 2022 · in Aviation · 21 ≡

So, whilst trying to find new video ideas for my channel, i came up with this idea. this is my effort for the one day challenge. The aircraft is freehand airbrushed with tamiya paints, and lightly weathered using Tamiya smoke and Tamiya [...]

1/48 Revell Stearman PT-17 "Kaydet"

by Eric Berg on June 10, 2022 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

The Boeing Stearman is probably the most well recognized biplane of all time with plenty still regularly flying today since its inception in the mid 1930’s. Used by the military during WWII, the PT-17 was the primary trainer for both the [...]

1/48 Dehavilland Mosquito Pr.IV.

by John Healy on June 10, 2022 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

This is the well known Tamiya kit which I acquired at a swap meet for $15 USC a few years back. Another long term stash dweller who’s day on the bench finally came. There’s not much to say about this kit that hasn’t been heard by [...]

1/48 Spitfire Vc, "Buzz" Beurling, 249 Squadron, Malta,1942

by Colin Latta on June 10, 2022 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

Beurling was recognized as "Canada's most famous hero of the Second World War", as "The Falcon of Malta" and the "Knight of Malta", having been credited with shooting down 27 Axis aircraft in just 14 days over [...]

Eduard 1/48 F6F-5 Hellcat

by Nikola Pentić on June 10, 2022 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Seems I forgot to post this one after it was finished last year, so here it is now. Eduard Profipack kit, no problems with construction, paint is Model Master with Gunze coats. Weathering with various stuff. Only real problem I had were [...]

Hasegawa, IAF, F-16 I Sufa, 1/72

by Allon kira on June 10, 2022 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hi everyone, Here is my Hasegawa, IAF, F-16 I Sufa in 1/72 scale. Hope you like it 🙂

DESERT AIR WAR GROUP: Stratospheric Hunter/Killer Spitfire Team

by Tom Cleaver on June 10, 2022 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

The Junkers Ju-86P and R aircraft were modifications of the original Ju-86 disel-powered bomber to meet an RLM specification for an ultra-high altitude bomber and photo reconnaissance aircraft. Some 30 of the original Ju-86 airframes were [...]