1/48 scale modeling
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The Blue Angels and the F9F Panther:
The Grumman Panther, being the first fully-operational carrier based jet fighter in the Navy, was quickly adopted by the Blue Angels, who first used the F9F-2 Panther for the 1949 season, performing [...]
The re-boxing of ProModeler's excellent model that successfully reproduced the corrugated surface texture of the Luftwaffe's workhorse. Temporary winter white paint was added on top of the standard camouflage scheme.
A challenging model.
Hello all and welcome to my latest build. The Tamiya F35A Lightning II, dressed up in RAAF No. 3 Squadron colours. The version depicted in this kit is serial number A35-009, flown by Wing Commander Darren "Clarey" Clare, who was [...]
Latest completion is the Tamiya 1/48 Dewoitine D.520. This was one of Tamiya’s two-sprue wonders from the 90’s, and it still holds up today as a nice kit.
I added considerable scratchbuilt details to the cockpit sidewalls, and made [...]
Tamiya's Beaufighter of Coastal Command Squadron No. 254.
"Shangri La", the iconic P-51B piloted by Capt. D. Gentile, 336th FS, 4th FG with the early white spinner. And how disappointing was the end of this aircraft...
My interpretation of the "Desert Snake" Stuka flown by Leu Lt. Hubert Polz from Tmimi, Libya in 1941. The black and white photos confirm that the red color stands out from the camouflaged background.
The gem of all gems. Nicest model ever produced.
The latest kit from Arma Hobby in 1/48 scale – P-39Q which follows their 1/72 Cobra's line. The kit was released in July this year, so it's quite fresh.
I've decided to build the model in a very attractive and unusual camouflage scheme [...]