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Unmanned: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper – Kinetic 1/48

by Andrew H on July 3, 2021 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Up next off the bench was this Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, which is used by a number of nations world-wide. I must admit, I am not particularly drawn to this vehicle or it's type, however, given its prevalence and admitted capabilities, I [...]

ESCI 1/48 F-86F Sabre

by Bob Torres on July 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

A build I made many years ago of the F-86F Sabre. The wings in this kit represents the E or early F of the sabre jets. This was a quick build, my log shows only 4 days (that is very quick for me). Built straight out of the box. Any details [...]

The Airfix pilot dream

by Alfredo Cofré on July 2, 2021 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

This is a short story regarding an old build, found here at (link), and published first on (link) . I hope you like it. The Airfix Pilot Dream Once I built a model, an Airfix Spitfire MK1A 1:72. I built it following the specifications, [...]

Albatros D.III OAW, Jasta 50, 1917

by Riccardo Fortina on July 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

Roden 1/32 + WNW decals + Gaspatch. I didn't find pictures of the wings and I didn't know the exact colour of ribs. I chose pink, but blue could be equally valid. Rigging not yet finished.

1/48 Trumpeter HU-16A Albatross Sea Plane

by David Kopielski on July 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This build is the Trumpeter 1/48 HU-16A Albatross. I chose the United States Coast Guard scheme from 1957 using Caracal decals. The kit itself comes with a small photo etch set for added details, metal landing gear struts, and rubber [...]

Kawasaki Ki-61-I Hien, Tamiya 1/72

by Istvan Havril on July 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Finished this little kit in 2020. What can I say, this is the best kit I ever built, absolutely superb. No filling required. Painted with AK Real Colors and Alclad II paints.

End of War…1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190D-9 (late), 7./JG26

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on July 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

Built over 6 years ago. Eduard kit oob, except a Tamiya sliding canopy. Landing gear detail, and antenna wire added, painted with Gunze and Tamiya acrylics. This aircraft was discovered by the allies at Hustedt near Celle, where it was [...]

Review: Airfix 1/72 Avro Vulcan B.2 review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 2, 2021 · in Aviation, Reviews

WNW Sopwith Camel F1471 "12" 185th Aero Sqn USAS

by David G LANE on July 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

1:32 Tamiya, Alclad II, printers inks and oils AIMS aerowires Prop : oils over acrylic This livery was applied just Armistice ~ Feb 1919 I made a previous version of this kit that was ruined by incredibly fragile decals, most shattering [...]

Beaufort! The New Mk. I from Airfix

by Tim T on July 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

My version of the great new Airfix kit. Of the two available scenes, I chose L9866, which flew from St. Eval and was lost on February 1st, 1941, probably to fire from a 109E. Both schemes have compelling stories connected to them; I chose [...]