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One of the "last of the many" – and the last of my Bf 109 Gustav quadruplet: Bf 109G-6, JG 302 in spring 1945

by Roland Sachsenhofer on February 21, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

This model concludes a group of four Bf 109Gs that I treated myself to as a model-building start to the year. "Treat" is the right term, because what Eduard packs here in the boxes is indeed a well thought-out pampering [...]

Forest Hunter Jagdtiger Ostfront Dragon 1/35

by Marcus Vinicius Teixeira Borges on February 20, 2022 · in Armor · 10 ≡

Just a try to hide it in an eastern forest...hope you like it... Overview: Details: Tks for visiting!

VF-82 Iron Men F3H Demon

by Clark Cook on February 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is the Hobbyboss 1/48 kit that I started back in 2015 as a model for a YMCA buddy, Ken Sommerfeld, who flew them, and this exact bird. Ken tragically passed away before I finished and I shelved the kit until a couple of months ago. [...]

1/32 Hasegawa P-47D 25 “The Virgin”

by Tolga ULGUR on February 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

Yet another tick to my 1/32 P-47 to do list. This is 1/32 Hasegawa P-47D25 with the markings of “The Virgin 42-26643” from 510 FS 405 FG. Note that this D25 has Curtiss Electric symmetrical propeller. Cockpit was modified by using [...]

Revell 1969 Dodge Charger RT

by Eduardo Augusto Rodrigues Conci on February 20, 2022 · in Automotive · 15 ≡

Hello friends... My last automotive subject, 1969 Dodge Charger RT. One of the most iconic muscle cars of al time. This Revell kit, is very good on details. This particular kit, I bought several years ago, started it, but it stay on stand [...]

Eagle of The Malta

by capt. R on February 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

The story of George Beurling is quite well described on the i-modeler, so I will limit myself only to some of its elements. You probably remember how long I thought about choosing the plane. Reading the stories of various pilots, I became [...]

1/48 Hasegawa RF-86 Haymaker Sabre

by Chris Wallace on February 20, 2022 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The RF-86 Haymaker has an interesting history. In a nutshell - there were more than a few modifications needed to turn a tactical day fighter into a strategic reconnaissance airplane. While it enjoyed a brief period of success, the [...]

Classic Kit: FROG 1/72 Ta-152H Tweaked

by David Garcia on February 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

I first heard about the Ta-152 in the popular magazine "1001 Modeling Ideas" around 1972 in an article on how to build one using parts from various Lindberg kits. The article showed by using the Lindberg FW190D how to begin. The [...]

80 Years Ago Today… the Japanese Bombing of Darwin

by Michael Turner on February 19, 2022 · in News · 5 ≡

On 19th of February 1942, just 73 days after the attack on Pearl Harbour (8th December 1941 Australian time) the Australian city of Darwin was bombed by the Japanese. The attack was led by Commander Mitsuo Fuchida, who had also led the [...]

Modelling early Wellesley Squadrons in 1/72

by Christopher Amano-Langtree on February 19, 2022 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Most Wellesley models focus on the Second World War service in the middle east. Not so many actually represent the home squadrons which were equipped with the bomber before the war. The first squadron to get the Wellesley was No. 7 - [...]