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1/72 Amodel Mil Mi-6 Early Version

by Gordon Zammit on December 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Another not so easy kit, this time from Amodel. As usual the fuselage of such a large subject is divided in three pieces lengthwise, and the Amodel instructions tell you to assemble the halves together then assemble the 3 sections to each [...]

1/72 Modelsvit Beriev Be-12PS

by Gordon Zammit on December 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

This is the Modelsvit Beriev Be-12PS built straight from the box with one of the decal options that come with it. It is not an easy build, as any Modelsvit large plane is. However the subject for me is a very interesting aircraft, that [...]

From the Thunderbolt family album: P-43 Lancer

by Roland Sachsenhofer on December 2, 2020 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

About the P-43 "Lancer" The history of the P-43 Lancer is closely linked to the development of one of the most famous icons of American aviation, the P-47 Thunderbolt. Just one look at the amazingly similar appearance of the two [...]

Portuguese SB-17G; (Conversion from B-17G)

by Manuel Magrinho on December 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

History The B-17G was the final version of the Flying Fortress, incorporating all changes made to its predecessor, the B-17F. Many B-17Gs were converted for other missions such as cargo hauling, engine testing and reconnaissance. Initially [...]

Ertl IH 1466 1/25

by Robert Knaack on December 1, 2020 · in Automotive · 18 ≡

So I forked over the cash and bought the last outstanding tractor kit for my collection, the Ertl International Harvester 1466 (I couldn't be satisfied with just 2 of the 3 Ertl kits!). Though I've never been a fan of the red tractors, I [...]

MACCHI C 202 FOLGORE ,Tauro model 1/48

by Valter vaudagna on December 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

Macchi C 202 Tauro Model 1/48 scale. Model with problematic Assembly and in need of comsiderable attention,as well as the correction of many details and the plastering and re-engraving of all the panels line. However,it offers a good basis [...]

Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.II (P-40B) Airfix 1/48

by René Martínez Sánchez on December 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Curtiss Tomahawk Mk.II (P-40B) Airfix 1/48 Here's my representation of the Airfix Tomahawk in 1/48 scale, this aircraft was flown by Sgt. William Earl Houston, No.112 Squadron at Libya in 1941. This model was built Out of the box, I wanted [...]

Austrian Legend...1/20 Ferrari 312T 1976 Niki Lauda

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on December 1, 2020 · in Automotive · 7 ≡

So, my dad has finished his third racecar this year after a decades long hiatus. Well, it´s no show winner but at least it is finished and didn´t go to model heaven. Mostly typical Hasegawa quality. Only mounting the wheels was a bit [...]

Dumas Air Express 1/18" scale as Roscoe Turner's Gilmore Oil branded aircraft

by kevin scott on December 1, 2020 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

More infill projects since my last article. This one is by Dumas Products. It is their kit #317 of the Lockheed Air Express. I decided while I was working on some of the Thompson Racing planes from the '30's that I wanted to build this [...]

1/48 Hobby Boss EMB-314 Tucano

by Eric Berg on November 30, 2020 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

I built this 1/48 Hobby Boss Brazilian EMB-314 Super Tucano about 4 years ago or so. I think this plane is a strong candidate for one of the most attractive aircraft currently in production and deserves a little attention. The Super [...]