1/72 scale modeling
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Scratch built German AA gun
Scratch built German Flak 36 88mm AA/AT gun. Copied from a 1/72 kit made four times bigger = 1/18 scale. Made from pine and ply.
PZL P.7 (Arma Hobby 1/72)
This is the second kit from the Deluxe Set by polish manufacturer ArmaHobby (which was also known as Attack Squadron). If somebody is interested, first one is here – (link)
The kit comes very nicely without any significant issues, and I [...]
Fouga Magister CM 170, VO564, La Patrouille de France display team FAF 1978.
1/72 Heller, OOB except for some antennae, finished in MM enamels with Future over kit decals, built previous to 2005.
FINALLY FINISHED
With the emphasis on the title of the article, one might think this kit was the biggest pain in the rear to ever be made, this really isn't the case. As mentioned in the previous posts, the only real issues with the kit was the bomb bay [...]
99% Done Academy B-17
Engines, glass, nose, turrets, etc are all added in these photos! Extremely happy with how the kit is turning out minus the gap issues throughout. The "glass" is the toughest part in terms of painting and getting into their [...]
Academy B-17 Update
Okay so i apologize for the delay in posts. The last few days have been my hectic build days to get this finally taken care of. First off, all the praise I had for the fit of the cockpit went right out the window with the fuselage being [...]
Fanera-2 (MicroMir 1/72)
This model is my entry for the "iModeler at the Movies" group build (if you missed announcement, here is the link – (link) join and participate!).
NIAI-1 "Fanera-2" (fanera/фанера means plywood) was a soviet [...]
Airfix 1/72 English Electric Lightning F.2A
My attempt at the Airfix 1/72 English Electric Lightning F.2A. I chose the version flown by Wing Commander J.B. Michell of No. 92 Squadron, based in Gutersloh, Germany.
It’s an imperfect build of a great little kit. It’s so gratifying [...]
A day at the airport – Caribbean cargo operations
The cargo operation I flew for out of St. Thomas U.S.V.I, is the focus of this diorama. The diorama is representative of various daily airport operations combined in one setting. One of the more notable aspects of hauling cargo were souls [...]
1/72 Anigrand Craftwork C-141 Starlifter
I lived in southern CA and would see C-141Bs flying all the time (Norton AFB). In my opinion, it is a classic airplane.
Decided to tackle C-141 in 1/72 made of resin. I can't say this just fell together. I used two metal rods for strength [...]
