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Azur 1/72 V-156 F Vindicator

by Greg Kittinger on December 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

I bought this kit for $10 at a contest, after calling a friend to ask if he could vac-form new canopies, as those in the kit were yellow as burnt wheat! The kit was a mix - it has nicely engraved panel lines, some nice resin additions [...]

Bell AH-1S COBRA TZEFA IAF Israeli attack helicopter Hobby Boss 1/72 scale model

by Bhandez Models on December 13, 2019 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

Technical data: built out of Hobby Boss kit + scratchbuilt RBF flags. History: The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a two-blade rotor, single-engine attack helicopter manufactured by Bell Helicopter. It was developed using the engine, transmission and [...]

Quick comparison.

by Jordyn Collier on December 12, 2019 · in Uncategorized · 11 ≡

I dont have any models to build at the moment. I've finished all major projects. But I was looking through my model pics, and I cannot believe how much I've improved. Below I have two spitfires and two stukas, and they could not be more [...]

Sea Fury

by gary sausmikat on December 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

Hey, All….Again! 1/48, Airfix, Sea Fury FB.11, Export. My third OOB build but I also used the two Barracuda Cowl sets and Fundekals decals. I normally add some weathering to my builds but this paint scheme looked too nice to dirty up. [...]

P-39N

by gary sausmikat on December 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 24 ≡

Hey, All 1/48, Eduard, P-39N. Built completely OOB with added antennas. I encountered no problems with this build and thoroughly enjoyed this kit. Painted with Mr.Colors paints. Lightly weathered with oils for wash and dry-brushing. KEEP [...]

P-51A

by gary sausmikat on December 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

Hey, All 1/48, Accurate Miniatures, P-51A. Built OOB. I decided to separate the canopy into their respective open positions, to show off the kits cockpit. Also, added the antennas. Painted with Mr.Colors paints. Lightly weathered with [...]

The new 1/32 Zoukei-Mura Hs-129

by George Johnson on December 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Finished this a couple of months ago. My build will be featured in the upcoming Concept Note for this kit. It's the usual superb Z-M quality with a tremendous amount of detail and precision fit. I painted it in an Eastern Front color [...]

Airfix 1/72 Spitfire Mk1A – In Turkish Service

by Alistair Gauld on December 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 4 ≡

Tonight I have finished my second Spitfire but this time in Turkish Colours. This one has been put together in secret as it will form part of the Christmas Eve Box for Innis, my nephew who normally helps with the builds. The kit was an [...]

Rafale M Hobby Boss 1/48

by Jérôme Chapelle on December 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

There is a Rafale Marine from Hobby Boss in 1/48 scale. This is not the type of plane I would have built for myself, I had offered this box to my father almost a year ago, and he finally asked me to buid it for him. I did not look for [...]

Revell 1/48 Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 15th AF

by Reinhard Spreitzhofer on December 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

All good big Revell kits come in three ;-D built by my father 4 years ago as part of our still ongoing theme "Airwar over Austria". Revell USA kit with Superscale decals and Gunze/Tamiya acrylics. Regarding that the molds are [...]