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Review: Dora Wings 1/47 P-47C-2 Thunderbolt
The sky over the English Channel on July 28, 1943 was partly cloudy, an early indicator that the past week of clear weather over northwestern Europe was coming to an end. Fifteen miles west of the Dutch coast, the 40 P-47 Thunderbolts of [...]
Academy 1/48 Mig 21FM India Air Force
Although not accurate in outlines, Academy's Mig 21 still makes and attractive looking model given the variety of colorful camouflage schemes that the aircraft adorned in Air Force units throughout the world.
Hasegawa 1/48 TF-104G Italian Starfighter
Hasegawa's excellent Starfighter adorned with Aires cockpit and Martin Baker ejection seats.
Dragon 1/48 Fw 190D-13
The D-13 was the last operational variant of the Dora. The spectacular look of the aircraft in the Champlin Collection was an inspiration for me. At that time, the aircraft was displayed following the first restoration effort consisting of [...]
Revell 1/48 P40 B Flying Tiger
This is a very old model. I had built it back around 1977 when I was in law school. Maybe Monogram then? I saw it at a local store on a very reduced sale so I thought I would give it a try for old time sake.
It really shows its age. [...]
Dragon 1/48 Ju 88P-1
The Ju 88 P-1 was a heavy-gun variant fitted with single 75 mm (2.95 in) Bordkanone BK 7,5 cannon. It appeared in mid-1942 in small numbers and considered to be a failure both in terms of a tank destroyer or a bomber.
Hasegawa 1/48 F-14A Tomcat
During the 60s, the USN sought a long range high performance interceptor to defend its fleet. For this Fleet Air Defense (FAD) aircraft and in favor of versatility, the Navy was directed by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara to [...]
Amtech 1/48 P-40M Kittyhawk Mk.III
The venerable Ertl kit re boxed by AMtech depicting an iconic 112 Sq. aircraft that was the first to use the shark teeth emblem in North Africa.
P-40B "Pearl Harbor" 1/48th Airfix
I have always liked the P-40 in all its variations, although I do think I like the earlier variants better, like I do for the P-38. When I saw the Airfix kit and read the reviews I knew I wanted to build one. Unfortunately I am trying to [...]
Hasegawa 1/48 A6M2-K Zero Trainer Type 11
Our eyes follow small objects and areas that are brightly colored within the field of vision. Hence, models painted in white or yellow are eye catching by comparison to drab camouflage colors.
With its spaced two cockpits, Hasegawa's Zero [...]
