1/48 scale modeling
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Royal Australian Air Force Spitfire Mk.VIII – Eduard 1/48
This was meant to be a straightforward build of Eduard's superb Spitfire series - in this case an interesting multi-toned and half-faded scheme from a Royal Australian Air Force Spitfire Mk.VIII.
However, I had significant issues with the [...]
Tamiya 1/48 Spitfire I
Tamiya's new tool Spitfire I was an opportunity to explore the characteristics of early Spitfires. The new tool kit is more detailed and has photoetch parts. I used the instructions and spare parts to upgrade the original 1993 mold. The [...]
Eduard 1/48 F6F-3
Eduard's Hellcat is a very nice kit with no build complications. Just a gem.
F-15C 79-0046, 114th Fighter Squadron, 173rd FW, Oregon Air National
Hi to all
When Speed Hunter Graphics published their “Guardian Eagles” decal sheet, I had to build my favorite ANG F-15 bird - 79-0046, 114th Fighter Squadron, 173rd FW, Oregon ANG. The kite is the old Hasegawa kit with Wollpack [...]
Dragon 1/48 Ju 88A-4
Junkers Ju 88 from KG51 took part in the bombing of Russia. At some stage, night bombing missions were initiated. The model depicts an aircraft that had temporary black paint over the RLM 65 light blue and national insignias.
the Jumo 211 [...]
1/48 Hobbyboss YF-23 ATF “Black Widow...
1/48 Hobbyboss YF-23 ATF “Black Widow II”
This build was the 1/48 Hobbyboss YF-23 ATF nicknamed Black Widow II. It was the Northrop Grumman prototype for the next generation fighter. It competed against the YF-22. For this build I [...]
Eduard 1/48 Mirage IIICJ IDF
During the 1967 War a pair of IDF Mirage III were escorting Vautours on a bombing mission in H3 Iraq. Over the target, the Mirage identified a pair of Iraqi Hunters on final and Migs. In the ensuing air battle the pilot of of Mirage 747 [...]
Turning around Tamiya's 1/48 Seiran
The Aichi M6A1 Seiran is among prime Japanese aviation innovation projects during WWII. Created to be stored at and operated from specially designed submarines. Up to three of these float-equipped aircraft were able to take off from the [...]
Hasegawa Henschel Hs 129B-2
A very nice kit by Hasegawa oldie of a unique aircraft having a detailed engraved surface texture.
