The Schwalbe also had a fair share of complex camouflage patterns. In this example, dark greens were painted over the light blue color. Then, the greens were removed by airbrushing a dilution fluid to highlight the underneath layer.
A Bit O’ History:
Built and designed by the De Havilland Aircraft Co, the DH.88 Comet was specifically constructed to participate in the October, 1934 MacRobertson Air Race (aka: “World’s Greatest Air Race”) from RAF Mildenhall, [...]
Just completed this Eduard F-104C StarFighter “The Zipper” for a Vietnam group build on Instagram.
This kit was a huge change of pace for me as I usually build WW2 prop aircraft. Definitely got me interested in doing another jet [...]
So, after two months pause due to the foto studio being out of order, I can finally post what my dad has finished in-between.
Special Hobby Korean War kit with decals and correctly molded wing tanks (with all other kit editions the tanks [...]
The 2 Squadron SAAF was formed in 1940 and has a long history, having been involved in every single combat action in which the SAAF has taken part. During the Second World War it made a name for itself in the battles for East Africa, [...]
Once the P-51D with its bubble canopy providing 360-degree visibility started showing up in VIII Fighter Command units in the summer of 1944, the days of the P-51B were numered, despite most pilots acknowledging the earlier Mustang had [...]
How can you start a report on the Martin Mars? The first obvious thought is to start with its size,,the opening by its size, because after all, the original of this modelling project is the largest flying boat ever built in series! A [...]
I have one or two more figures to add, but I am still waiting for them to arrive. I might add a few more details as well, but so far, this is what it looks like. I used several reference photos that this diorama was based off. I tried to [...]