INTRODUCTION
The Plane
The Folland Gnat was a reactionary byproduct of the sophisticated, bigger, faster, heavier and powerful mantra that dominated the aircraft industry in the beginning of the jet age. W.E.W. "Teddy" Petter, [...]
This is somewhat off topic (i.e. not part of any group build) but nevertheless recent. Since I wanted to show some support to Ukrainian Europeans currently battling for freedom, I spent quite a bit of hours getting this build done. I [...]
Hellcat MKII operated by the FAA off HMS Khedive, East Indies, March- April 1945.
A relatively trouble free build. I was, however, disappointed by some of the detail left of by Airfix on such a large scale kit, but nothing that the [...]
This kit gave me some problems with the fit at the lower wing to firewall joint (large step) and apparent mould misalignment at the tail. I intended to finish this in time for the 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, but I was late in [...]
Another model completed for the Empire of Japan build. The Hasegawa kit is good for its age but could sure use a modern update, especially the cockpit, radio, separate cowl flaps, and an open canopy. Paints used were Mr Color and AK RC, [...]
About the Do 335A-10 "Anteater
As if the sight of the Do-335 wasn't already impressive enough due to its sheer size, lines and the amount of technical innovations, the two-seat variant literally "adds to it": the training [...]
Tactical Luftwaffe Squadron 71 "Richthofen" 1963-1973: Starfighters
On April 9, 1963, the first F-104 Starfighters landed in Wittmund: Registration number KH+112 by Oberleutnant Manfred Fischer and HK+114 by Oberleutnant Diether [...]
Havent posted for a while but heres one of my many projects i just finished.
This figure was a real plesure to build and paint.up until i came to the gun.it is basicly a russian DSHK .50cal machine gun with some sort of modification to the [...]