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1/72 Trumpeter P-40C AVG

by Geoffrey Abreu on June 29, 2021 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

I just finished my 1/72 Trumpeter P-40C in AVG "Flying Tigers" markings. The model depicts the aircraft flown by 1st Pursuit Squadron (Adam & Eve) leader Robert Neale in Kunming, China June 1942. Neale was credited with 15.55 [...]

The Big Red One...1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-7, Stab I./JG1

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on June 29, 2021 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

So, here´s another one, this time a JG1 bird with one of their colourful cowls. Built over 6 years ago, Hasegawa A-7 kit, cowlgun flame dampers with plastic rods, armoured windshield simulated by painting the frame thicker. Eduard [...]

P-61 "Nocturnal Nemesis" – 1/48 Great Wall Hobby

by Walt on June 29, 2021 · in Aviation · 29 ≡

The P-61 has always been one of my favorite aircraft from WWII. When they first came out I built two of the Monogram kits and had a ball with them. I even put electric motors in one so that the props would spin. All in all I think the [...]

T 6 Texan .Armee de l' air in Algerie.

by Valter vaudagna on June 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 17 ≡

Elaboration of the kit Monogram/ Revell 1/48 scale . The cockpit was rebuilt in the tubolar part ,instrument panels and Seat from eduard photoetched part ,engine and front compartment self-made in plasticard and using the cylinders of the [...]

Fujimi 1/24 Ford GT40 MkII – '66 Le Mans

by Alistair Gauld on June 28, 2021 · in Uncategorized · 34 ≡

Hi there, This was being built in the background whilst I'm struggling with the Lysander. Something that kind of fell together. Some errors on my part. I forgot to put the rear view mirror in and made a bit of a mess of the tyre logos. The [...]

P-47D Razorback, by Monogram

by Bob Dudolevitch on June 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

P-47D Razorback, 325th FG (Checkertails), Revell-Monogram, 1/48 scale Greetings iModeler compadres. I present my Monogram-Revell P-47D Razorback, of the 325th FG (Checkertails) for your perusal, and hopefully enjoyment. This particular [...]

Airwar over Austria…1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw190A-9, III./KG(J)27

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on June 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

One of the models my dad built around 6 years ago for our ongoing theme "Airwar over Austria". My dad started at first the original A-9 Eduard kit, but due to a bigger mishap it landed in the trash. He kept the A-9 nose ring and [...]

Video: Focke Wulf Flitzer REVELL-full video build

by iModeler Youtube Picks on June 28, 2021 · in Aviation

1/72 scale Revell Focke-Wulf Flitzer - Quick build This was a fighter jet under development by the RLM at the end of WWII. BTW, real mockup 1:1 was built and a few prototype subassemblies completed, including many wind tunnel models. Great [...]

Airfix 1/72 scale F-86F/E(M) Sabre. With “The Huff” decals.

by Stephen W Towle on June 28, 2021 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

The F-86 was one of first new kits released from Hornby Hobbies and I believe that they may have lifted the drawings from one of their Corgi metal diecast kits to meet the needs of doing the plastic version in 1/72nd. Looking into the [...]