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Cold War Gone Hot – The Venlo Counter Strike

by Ian Foulkes on May 24, 2021 · in Diorama · 6 ≡

I decided to have a change of pace just lately. This is the Mini-art Dutch house. I've always been a great fan of some of the "Cold War gone hot" books such as Gen. "Shan" Hacketts "Third World War" and [...]

Tamiya IDF Tiran 5

by Mark Kannemeyer on May 24, 2021 · in Armor · 8 ≡

I'm not an armour builder and it's been over 40yrs since I built any armour, but I thought that I would give this kit a go as a deviation from aircraft. IDF Tiran 5 in the earlier Sinai grey scheme circa 1980's.

Otaki 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt

by Bob Torres on May 24, 2021 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

This is my Otaki 1/48 P-47D Thunderbolt that I built in 1986. This is a bit of a kit bash using Monogram's P-47D cowling and engine and Hawk's P-47D Curtiss Electric Propeller. Some details were added into the cockpit area, fuel pressure [...]

For-Lorn, a Solemn Survivor.

by Kyle Koppos on May 24, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

A few years back I took catalog of my model collection. I had a lot of models. This did not surprise me. I did a rough estimation of how long it takes me to finish one model, and multiplied by how many non-completed models (started and [...]

Airfix 1/72 B-26 Marauder

by Bob Torres on May 24, 2021 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Airfix 1/72 B-26B Marauder. I made this kit last year for a FB group build, the theme was "Airfix B-26." Mostly made out of the box build except for the following: added some extra details in the cockpit and bombardier area and [...]

General Dynamics F 16A, 81-0679 / 6 Thunderbirds aerobatic team, USAF, Nellis AFB 1990,

by Allan J Withers on May 24, 2021 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

1/72 Hasegawa with Italeri VS, built 2009 to 2010, finished in C212 and Humbrol enamels with Future over Italeri decals, flown by Capt Mike "Mo" Beale / solo.

Kansas titled P-47s

by Steve Oakson on May 23, 2021 · in Uncategorized · 9 ≡

P-47D Razorback. “Kansas Tornado” 510fs 405FG Europe. Pilot: Howard Curran Served in Europe and Korea. Debate exists regarding ace status. Kit: Trumpeter. Generally a good kit except for the Hamilton Standard prop- [...]