1/48 scale modeling
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Kinetic 1/48 EA-6B Prowler
Kinetic's Prowler is a big and heavy model. The optional folded wings add much to the character of the model, not to mention the saved display space. However, it is a bulky model. Parts are large and lack detail finesse. This is most [...]
Fokker D VI, Eduards, 1:48, Jasta 80b, Oblt. Hans Spiedel
Again a rebuild from an old wreck by Eduard. Here it could have turned out much better, but I no longer had the strength or desire for a better result. But it has to be enough for a happy birthday, because this type in 1:48 scale is [...]
Junkers Ju-87 R-2 "Sturzkampfflugzeug"
My very first Stuka: an R-2 from 3rd Staffel, 1st Gruppe, Sturzkampfgeschwader 1, as it may have appeared in April-May 1940, based in France. Pretty much Italeri out of the box, with a few Eduard embellishments in the cockpit. I spent far [...]
Fonderie Miniature 1/48 Vautour IIB
The Sud-Ouest Aviation (SNCASO) Vautour was an early 50’s mid-sized combat jet, typically employed in the bomber and attack roles, but also having some usage as an interceptor.The type sported a shoulder mounted swept wing and an [...]
Review: Halberd Models 1/48 North American Mustang I
In October 1981, Edgar Schmued came out to the Planes of Fame Air Museum to take part in a program celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first flight of his most famous design, the North American P-51 Mustang. At the event, he was asked [...]
Vought F4U-1A CorsairTamiya 1/48
Ciao ragazzi, this is my last model. I built this for my friend Nicola. The kit represent the airplane of Lt. Cdr. Roger R. Hedrick. Cockpit and part of the engine are from Aires. Soon a small diorama.
See you soon Paolo
Academy 1/48 F-4B Phantom II
Although it has some fit issues and 3 colors plastic part trees, Academy's Phantom is superior to the venerable Hasegawa kit. It boasts with nicely detailed surface texture and has the full armament arsenal of the F-4B variant.
In the end, [...]
Spitfire MK. IX ‘Bulldog’ No 611 Squadron, Biggin Hill
Hi everybody,
I’m back in the business, please don’t be to rude on this one I’ve got an injured at my right eyes while felling trees. However I was still following you guys.
Spitfire MK IX from no. 611th squadron which operated [...]
1/48 Tamiya P-47D – 'Gabby' Gabreski's Thunderbolt
With the release of Miniarts P-47 kit, it's time to build Tamiya's 1/48 kit out of the stash.
Partially out of the box, just rivetted, wired the engine and brake lines, added the feed lines on the belly tank, a standby gunsight, and an [...]
