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Tupolev G-1, Aviaarktika, MikroMir 1: 72

by Pavel Aparin on February 23, 2020 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

The TB-1 is the world's first production all-metal twin-engine bomber. Free-bearing monoplane with a thick multi-spar wing, corrugated skin. The aircraft was developed in 9 months and built from kolchugaluminium in 1925. The red army air [...]

Major Walter Sigel’s Ju 87R-2 from Stab I./StG 3 – The Kit

by Peter Steinemann on February 23, 2020 · in Aviation · 6 ≡

I will use the 1/48 new tool Airfix B-2/R-2 kit for this build. By the way, I was surprised that this kit has no coverage here (at least I couldn’t find any). I also have some extra goodies I may use. The kit was released in 2017 and [...]

Not another Mustang! Or:"That's a Mustang ... isn't it?"

by Roland Sachsenhofer on February 23, 2020 · in Aviation · 13 ≡

"This is a mustang or?" Strange that such a question arises with such a well-known aircraft icon as the P-51 Mustang! But this particular P-51 actually gives reason to ponder: as familiar as the contours may seem at first glance, [...]

Kitty Hawk 1/48 Bell AH-1Z Viper

by Richard Bungay on February 23, 2020 · in Aviation · 5 ≡

I just finished this kit - the Kitty Hawk 1/48 Bell AH-1Z Viper. I am very impressed with this kit. The fit is flawless, the surface details are precise and the overall build was easy. It also comes with some nice PE, including [...]

Almost Done!

by Walt on February 23, 2020 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

I can't believe that I posted pictures in August of last year telling how I was hoping to finish my first model in five years. Well I am so excited to be getting close to finishing, and I thought I would post last in progress pics. I [...]

Qu-22B Pave Eagle II, Minicraft 1/48 Beechcraft Bonanza /scratch.

by Robert Royes on February 23, 2020 · in Aviation · 8 ≡

The QU-22 was another civilian craft adapted by the military. Based on the Beechcraft Bonanza of which 27 being modified. It seemed that if it had wings they'd find a mission for it. Flown by 553/554 Recon. Wing Det. 1,Based at Nakhon RTAB [...]

HANRIOT HD.1

by David G LANE on February 22, 2020 · in Aviation · 12 ≡

HANRIOT HD.1 [ WEEKEND] KIT 8412 1:48 4386-81 Squadriqlia Caccia lV Gruppo Aeroplani Italy 1917 Bob's Buckles 0.4mm /Uschi rigging

AH-64D Apache Longbow – Hasegawa 1/48

by Richard Bungay on February 22, 2020 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

This is a great kit, no issues. I built the kit out of the box and used Twobobs decals (48-085). Exterior color is FS34031 - The Tamiya acrylic mix is as follows: XF51:7 + XF62:3 + XF69:6 All my models can be viewed here: (link)

Werner Voss Triple Homage

by Paul Nash on February 22, 2020 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

For a variety of reasons over my life to date, I've developed a fascination and, dare I say it, an admiration for Leutnant der Reserve Werner Voss, a contemporary and colleague of the much more famous Baron Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen [...]