1/48 scale modeling
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Gotha 244B-2
The Gotha 244 was an experiment for adding power plants to the Go 242 transport glider. It was first conceived as an idea to bolt an Argus As 10C 8-cylinder inverted V air cooled “power egg” engine to the front of the glider so that [...]
USAFE F-86F Sabre 32nd FDS “Slobberin’ Wolfhounds” 1955
When I got the invitation from George Blair @gblair to participate in the Sabre and Fury group build, I thought this was a nice opportunity to make use of the small decal set I had lying around in my stash.
The decal set is intended to [...]
1/48 FJ-3 Fury.
This is the early 1980s Esci kit in its naval guise. Esci marketed the basic kit as both an FJ-2/3 and an F-86E with a few different parts in each release. I saw George Blair started the F-86E version of this kit over on the Sabre [...]
RAAF Pilot 1/48 (Reskit RSF48-007)
Hey iModeler's,
Here's my most recent (mini) project. My last project was an RAAF Classic Hornet [(link)], and the model being pilotless, I felt needed a pilot to compliment the build and be part of a future diorama set - well that's the [...]
Review: P-51B "Little Jeep" – experimenting with Super Metallics
Between 1942, when the American Volunteer Group was disbanded, and 1944, US air forces in China were a shoestring operation at the end of a long supply line, operating in a theater of operations that was considered secondary by the Allies. [...]
RIAF Hurricane Mk IIc, India 1944
All the accolades for Arma Hobby’s Hurricane Mk IIC - their first venture into 1/48th scale - are totally justified as it’s one heck of a fine kit. Sure, there are a couple of blips but the incredibly detailed molding and well thought [...]
Messerschmitt Bf 110G-4
Promodeler's 1/48 Bf 110G has some fit and questionable dimensions issues especially in in the area of the engine nacelles. Nonetheless, it is a highly detailed model with a formidable presence in the display area.
QF-86F Sabre Aerial Target: Airfix 1/48 F-86F-40 Sabre
Hi Everyone:
This is my second F-86 that I have built for the F-86 Sabre and FJ Fury Group. I plan to do one more Sabre before I call it quits on Sabres for a while. This is also my second all-NMF Sabre. Prior to these two NMF Sabres I [...]
Accurate Miniatures 1/48 Avenger I
The best kit of Accurate Miniatures and among the finest aircraft in 1/48th scale kit ever produced. The scheme was inspired from a color photograph by Charles Brown that appeared in the Flight Magazine many years ago.
