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A Wolf In Cat's Wings

by Dan Lee on March 18, 2020 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

INTRODUCTION “There isn't enough thrust in Christendom to fix this plane.” With that sentence, Vice Admiral Thomas Connolly sealed the fate of the F-111B and his Navy career. Out of the ashes of a plane totally unsuited for carrier [...]

1/48 Freedom Models F-20A Tigershark

by David Kopielski on March 18, 2020 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

This is the Freedom Models 1/48 scale F-20A Tigershark. Built by Northrop (before they became Northrop Grumman). They used the F-5E as a base and modified many aspects of the frame and avionics to make the F-5G. When the USAF started the [...]

ARMA Hobby Yak-1b 1:72

by Dennis Meyers on March 18, 2020 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

In contrast to my Plattformwagen, I had a far better experience with this stunning kit. I can't sing its praises enough. Despite being a fairly young company, this kit's quality equals if not exceeds Tamiya and Eduard kits. I'm not [...]

Video: NEW! F-35B Lightning II by Academy 1/72 scale (Video preview)

by iModeler Youtube Picks on March 18, 2020 · in Aviation

Academy's new tool F-35B Lightning II in 1/72 scale. Brand new kit from Academy, the kit 12569 is released in 2020, soon available. DISCLAIMER: I am not being paid to promote kits, and to make this video! Thanks! Thanks for watching! All [...]

Sabre Models Plattformwagen Type SSys 1:35

by Dennis Meyers on March 18, 2020 · in Uncategorized · 5 ≡

This model is intended to carry a Jadgpanther in rail transport mode which was inspired by Meng packaging this kit with their Jadgpanther kit, which is already in my stash. This kit is not for the faint hearted and previous experience [...]

#IntrepidCorrected – Revell’s Classic 1/720 Essex Class Carrier (Corrected)

by Michael Smith on March 18, 2020 · in Ships · 8 ≡

For many modelers of World War II ships, Revell's 1/720 scale model of the USS Intrepid (CV – 11) was an early favorite. It was cheap (two dollars, compared to four dollars for a Tamiya Akagi), easy to build, and gave you a big [...]

Tamiya 1/48th Scale Corsair

by Rick Schad on March 17, 2020 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

Well while we try and stay coronavirus free I am doing a lot of model building. Here is my finished Tamiya 1/48 scale F4-U Corsair. I have to say this was the worst fitting Tamiya kit that I have built. Weak wing assemblies, weak landing [...]

Academy, 1/35 IDF M997 Ambulance

by Allon kira on March 17, 2020 · in Armor · 5 ≡

Hi everyone, here is my Academy M997 IDF ambulance in 1/35 scale. colors and weathering effects by Ammo-Mig and Tamiya. Take care, guys and may god bless you all!

Trumpeter 1/32 Avenger TBF-1

by Mark Kannemeyer on March 17, 2020 · in Uncategorized · 26 ≡

This is my Trumpy Avenger built to represent an aircraft attached to a training squadron circa 1943.

RACING PLANES & air racers!

by Rodney J. Williams on March 17, 2020 · in Aviation

I mentioned this book in one or more of my stories, which was put together by Reed Kinert. I bought it in the early 1980's 'cause it had some black and white prints of the 1946-1949 Cleveland, Ohio air racers. I cut out lots of prints and [...]