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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 [...]

Luftwaffe Group Build: Roden 1/48 Arado Ar 68F-1

by Tom Cleaver on July 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

The Airplane: Following the 1932 success of the Ar-65 as the airplane that would become the first fighter of the re-born Luftwaffe, Arado commenced work on two diferent prototypes of successor fighters, the Ar-67 and AR-68. The Ar-67 was [...]

2 – Italeri 1/72 AH-64D Apache Longbow

by Anthony Ricco on July 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

My Second build and one of my favourite helicopters, a nice kit, raised panel details and rivets. Tried out some weathering, but early days trying weathering so a bit heavy handed, was very upset when I pulled off my painstakingly applied [...]

Henschel Hs129B2, Russia May 1943, Lufwaffe Group Build

by John vd Biggelaar on July 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 33 ≡

One of my favorite German planes during WWII, not sure why, maybe because of its triangular shape or because of its heavy armament. Thanks to Louis @lgardner, who invited me for the Luftwaffe group build, I decided to build this [...]

Review: Special Hobby 1/48 Tempest MK.II review

by iModeler Youtube Picks on July 1, 2021 · in Aviation, Reviews

Wingnut Wings Swansong – Halberstadt Cl.II (Late) 1/32

by K. J. Bricknell on July 1, 2021 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

It was a sad day when I learned that Wingnut Wings was closing down for good. I greatly enjoyed building those superb kits over the years. Alas, I only had the late Halberstadt in my stash when the news arrived, so this build is my final [...]

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird – Revell 1/72

by Andrew H on June 30, 2021 · in Aviation · 20 ≡

Last one for today, this is Revell's 1/72 SR-71. I modelled this one wheels-up on an old stand I had in the parts bin. I typically do not build 1/72, so having this one on a stand apart from my 1/48's was more appropriate. Also, I wanted [...]