1/48 scale modeling
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Cenepa War...1/48 Embraer EMB-312 Tucano, Fuerza Aérea del Perú
My dad finished another Latin American subject.
Hobby Boss kit built OOB. As usual, HB has some accuracy issues, for example they mixed up the landing gear with their EMB-314 kit. Did a minor correction to the outer main landing gear doors [...]
Il-2M3 Shturmovik
This model represents the Il-2 flown by Hero of the Soviet Union (HSU) Capt. Aleksandr Nicolayevich Yefimov of 198th ShAP (Assault Air Regiment), 233rd ShAD (Assault Air Division), in March 1945.
Yefimov was, at this time, the squadron [...]
1/48 FW 190 F-8
This is the newer tool Hasegawa kit. The only cockpit enhancements were a throttle lever made from plastic strip and rod and Quinta seat belts. What attracted me to do this build was the unusual paint scheme. The upper wing surfaces and [...]
Tamiya 1:48 scale, Nakajima J1N1-S, Model 11, "Gekko" (Irving)
This is one of these kits that, I've seen friends build, and always felt I wanted to build. Such an elegantly designed aircraft and one that can be thought of as both beautiful and deadly. This particular kit is the earlier model, with a [...]
1/48 Me163 with Schleuch-Schlepper and pilot from Gaspatch Models
Hey guys, first post here. I finished my latest project, a diorama with a Me 163 along with towing vehicle and figures. Pilot, Schlepper and Me 163 are from Gaspatch Models in Greece. Outstanding quality and detail! Go get it if you are [...]
Trumpeter RA-5C Vigilante
Another case of buy the kit, then read the reviews just before building. Oh, my!
One of three kits that I didn't think would be available in the future due to their countries of origin, I purchased this and two other "gotta [...]
P-47D "Sweetie" 1/48th Tamiya, Bombshell Decals
This is my rendition of the P-47D-5 RE PZ-R SN 42-8412 Sweetie flown by Luther Richmon from the 352nd Fighter Group, 487th Fighter Squadron, Bodney England from July 1943 to April 1944. The Tamiya kit is a wonderful build and well [...]
An "Air Force" T-6
Hi All!
The movie “Air Force” is well worth watching if you like airplanes. It is not historical, there are many myths contained in the film, but the airplanes! Seen are RB-17C/B and D Fortresses, P-43s, P-39s, P-35s,Short Wing B-26s [...]
1/48 Curtiss CW-22B - RNEIAF.
This is the new Dora Wings kit. Truly something that I didn’t think we would see molded to this high of a standard. This is the third Dora Wings kit that I’ve built and was the most enjoyable of the trio. The P-43 and Vengeance were [...]
The North American F-86K(aasjager) of the RNLAF (1956-1964)
This kit from Special Hobby sure has it's challenges. Most difficult part was connecting the wings to the fuselage as the fitting was quite dramatic.
All in all, I am happy with the result. What do you all think?
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