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1/48 Tamiya FW-190 D – swapped experiments

by George Damian on October 4, 2021 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

The first idea with this kit was to repeat the experiment with the painting masks for insignia, which proved to be a total failure. I painted the propeller spinner white, then applied the mask for the spiral, sprayed it dark green – the [...]

1/72 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat – Airfix New Mold

by Michael Smith on October 4, 2021 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This build has a story. In 1992 I attended the “1942: Issue in Doubt” symposium by the Admiral Nimitz Museum (now the National Museum of the Pacific War). Featured speakers at the event included several pilots who had fought at the [...]

1/72 Special Hobby Tachikawa Ki-54 Hickory

by George R Blair Jr on October 4, 2021 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

I am always looking for something a little different to build, and I was pleased when Special Hobby recently released this new model. The new Special Hobby kits have a very good reputation, so I was eager to build this plane for the [...]

KingTiger sPz.Abt.505, Poland 1944, Trumpeter 1/16

by Wirgiliusz Babirecki on October 3, 2021 · in Armor · 11 ≡

I have just finished my second project in 1/16 scale. This time I had a King Tiger from Trumpeter at the workshop. It was definitely the most labor-intensive model in my career. I devoted 7 months and 175 hours of work to him. At times I [...]

Airfix 1/72 Bristol Beaufort.

by Robert Joseph Cookson on October 3, 2021 · in Aviation · 37 ≡

Another gem of a kit from Airfix. Flawless fit from start to finish. Built from the box, apart from an Eduard harness I added to the pilot seat. Finished in MRP paints, with some oils for final weathering. A highly enjoyable build, it took [...]

Spitfire Mk.Vb (Eduard 1/48)

by Dmitry Stropalov on October 3, 2021 · in Aviation · 28 ≡

New Spitfire Mk.Vb by Eduard in 1/48 scale. I was waiting for the trop version since I saw the sprue of Mk.I last year. And here it is, the first on out of the Eagle's Call dual combo box. Kit is no surprise – a "standard" [...]

RAAF Spitfire Mk.Vc, 54 Squadron, Darwin, Australia.

by Tony Prince on October 3, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Special Hobby's 1/48 kit was the only one of this mark available until very recently, when Eduard announced their forthcoming kit. I had already ordered the SH one & since all my previous efforts at a Vc had been kitbashed by various [...]

Bf-109D, Dora in WW2 camo scheme

by Bob Dudolevitch on October 3, 2021 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

My latest, Messerschmitt Bf-109D by Hobbycraft is presented for review. This kit from 1992 remains passable and makes very presentable Jumo-powered pre-war fighter. If you only do one of these kits, I would recommend it be a Spanish [...]

Mach-2 1/72 Bell X-1E

by Alistair Gauld on October 2, 2021 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

I bought this a long time ago as it was extremely cheap. I didn't know about Mach-2 at the time and it wasn't as horrible as I thought it might be when I found out. The decals were absolutely horrible and were prone to disintegrate on [...]

1/32 Hasegawa P-40N Warhawk “White 21”

by Tolga ULGUR on October 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

Here's another tick on my bucket list of P-40Ns in 1/32 scale. This is 1/32 Hasegawa P-40N Warhawk with the markings of “White 21” from 74FS 23rd FG (Kweilin – China) flown by Capt Harlyn Vidovich in December 1943. Note that this [...]