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Tamiya 1/20 F1 SF70H

by George Williams on October 20, 2022 · in Automotive · 18 ≡

This is, of course, a Ferrari, in fact it was the Scuderia’s 2017 entry in the Formula One World Championship. Tamiya released this 1/20 scale kit in 2018, and so far, it’s their last F1 kit apart from a couple of re-releases from [...]

Special Hobby 1/48 Fokker D.XXI: Spanish Civil War

by George R Blair Jr on October 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

First, a little background. The Spanish Civil War was fought between 1936 and 1939. The Republicans (Leftists) were supported by Russia and France, while the Nationalists (Conservatives) were supported by Germany and Italy. The [...]

'Falke's' chevron aircraft, 1/48 HA-1112 from the movie 'Battle of Britain' – Film star part 4

by Colin Latta on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The last of my 'Battle of Britain' builds, 'Falkes' (supposedly Galland) HA-1112 with the chevron and the victory marks. Built with both the three bladed prop for the static and taxiing scenes, and the 4 bladed prop for the flying [...]

B-17 F Hasegawa, 94BG.

by capt. R on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 26 ≡

As you may remember, my last project was the B-17 G Airfix. Before the model was completely finished, I had the opportunity to buy the Hasegawa B-17 F on a rather occasional basis. The model of this company quite faithfully reflects the [...]

Review: Hobby Boss 1/48 A-10C Thunderbolt II Review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on October 19, 2022 · in Reviews

Tornado gulf war Revell 1/48

by Tzigkounakis Tasos on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

1/48 A.VG. Hawk 81a-2, (P-40C).

by John Healy on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

This is the Airfix P-40B/Hawk 81 kit. The Hawk 81a-2 was an export model created for the RAF that was roughly equivalent to the P-40C, minus the drop tank plumbing. The A.V.G. (Flying Tigers), was equipped with these. This is the second [...]

Empire of Japan Group Build – Mitsubishi J2M3 Raiden, Tamiya 1/48

by Jaime Carreon on October 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This started out as a Shelf of Doom build for my local model club as a way of jump starting some projects that had languished for too long. My original SOD is still in the box. This model was started by a unnamed modeler who was getting [...]

F-51 Mustang "Flying Cheetahs"

by Morne Meyer on October 18, 2022 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

In November 2020 I visited a school as part of my work as a History Subject Advisor. A memorial commemorating students that participated in wars fought by South Africa caught my eye. Amongst the many names of soldiers who served and died [...]