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Lockheed XF-90 in 1/48 by Aurora

by Chuck Horner on May 6, 2024 · in Aviation · 34 ≡

Kit#: 33A-98 Price: $0.98 originally; $7.50 as a collectable in 1978 Notes: This is an original 1956 boxing of this kit but the molds date back to 1952. One never knows where a new project will lead you. The Lockheed XF-90, although [...]

Douglas XB-19

by Chas Bunch on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Here’s my XB-19 in 1:44 from Anigrand, an all-resin kit. This scale is not my thing, but it’s a B-19, something I’ve wanted since childhood, and so was happy to have one in any scale. Even so, it is a decent sized model. I don’t [...]

1/72 Aichi Type 99 “Val” Dive Bomber

by Michael Smith on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Next in my trio of 1/72 1941-42 IJN aircraft was an Aichi Type 99 "Val" dive bomber. The kit was the 2011 Dragon/Cyberhobby, which contains markings for seven Pearl Harbor aircraft (two from Akagi). While the kit itself is [...]

1/48 R-2800 3D Printed Engine

by Chris Wallace on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

A friend of mine designed and printed these beauties. I was so impressed with the pictures that I just had to pick them up to see how well they would paint. I was not disappointed at all! If you are interested, I have a video showing how [...]

Nichimoto 1/16 Shelby GT500 Cobra kit

by Dennis V Cruz on May 5, 2024 · in Automotive · 4 ≡

Hello to all. Wonderful site here. I recently picked up a Nichimoto Co. 1/16 Shelby Cobra kit minus the instruction sheet. Can anyone help me find a copy (or provide me with a PDF scan)? I've searched on-line but because the company is no [...]

Boeing 747-400

by Rafi Ben-Shahar on May 5, 2024 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

The high capacity wide-body airliner. In service since 1989 is depicted in a 1/100 scale company model usually given to valued customers. A friend had the model in display. The model was shattered after a free fall, and he approached me to [...]

1/69 V-2 Missile with Meillerwagen Transporter

by Michael Smith on May 4, 2024 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

I picked up a 1972 boxing of the classic Revell kit several years ago, and finally got around to building it. The "box scale" kit, which at 1/69 is close enough to 1/72 to pass muster, contains a German V-2 Missile with detailed [...]

1/72 GMC 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Truck

by Michael Smith on May 4, 2024 · in Automotive · 3 ≡

Several years ago I started a collection of significant 1/72 WW II military equipment which not necessarily involved actual ordnance. Of course the new Airfix Higgins boat was the first finished, with the next being the iconic German 88mm [...]

U.S. Navy Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer in the Pacific Theater During World War II

by Stephen Young on May 4, 2024 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

Kit: Monogram 1/48 B-24D and Koster Aero Enterprises PB4Y-2 vacuform conversion kit #14. Price: Monogram B-24D, kit #85-5604, $38.95 last retail. Koster conversion #14, $38.95 in 1995, long out of production. Decals: Microscale set # 48-46 [...]

Guillow's P-47D kit 1001

by kevin scott on May 4, 2024 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

just completed as P-47D-40-RA Hun Hunter 30" wingspan at 1/16 scale - scratch built R2800 engine, the model has retractable LG, poseable flaps sliding canopy and a fully built up cockpit