1/72 scale modeling
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AZ 1/72 D4Y3 Suisei
The origins of the D4Y can be traced back to 1938, when the Imperial Japanese Navy Aviation Bureau (Kaigun Kōkū Hombu) issued requirements for a carrier-based dive bomber to replace the Aichi D3A. The emerging aircraft would be a [...]
Sword 1/72 F3D2 Skyknight
VMF(N)-513, late Nov 52. #23 was the first Whale to achieve a kill during the type deployment on the Korean War early that month and a second kill on Jan 53, I decided to show it during the period in between those events when the squadron [...]
Avro Lancaster Mk.II
Last of the trilogy of four-engine British bombers from me.
A Lancaster B.II, “Fanny Ferkin II”, JI-F, of 514 Squadron, serial no. DS842, sits quietly in the late-afternoon light before being prepared for another raid.
Intended as an [...]
Arma Hobby 1/72 Hurricane MkI Tropical
Arma Hobby, 1/72. It doesn't contain any resin or etch, so it's a little disappointing, compared to the "Expert" variant, but still very enjoyable to build. Once again the fit of all the parts is just about perfect.
I know that [...]
1/72 Hasegawa Ki-44
I completed this 1/72 Hasegawa Ki-44 yesterday. I added a True Details cockpit which really cant be seen, gun barrels ane pitot tube from stainless steel tubing, leading edge landing light from clear sprue and a vac canopy from Dead [...]
1/72 Mitubishi T-2 trainer JASDF aggressors 1985
Kit made by Platz
I finished the T-2 in the instructor squadron specification, which features the Hinomaru (Japanese flag) and the aircraft number painted in fuselage-color gray.
This kit is a small 1/72 scale aircraft, but it is well [...]
1/72 F4F-4 Wildcat.
This little Airfix Wildcat crossed the finish line today. This model was part of an Airfix starter set that included a set of acrylic paints and a brush. I purchased it because it came with markings for a VC-13 plane aboard the escort [...]
Short Stirling Mk.I
I'm obviously very interested in the heavy bombers of RAF, amongst several other topics. Ever since I built the massive Airfix kit of the Stirling many years ago, I've been intrigued by the sheer size of this bomber. Not forgetting the [...]
Airfix B-25B Mitchell 1/72
This is a B25 from the 34th bombardment squadron in 1941, according to Airfix. I was surprised to see how small the B25 actually is.
Painted with AK interactive and Ammo Mig acrylics. Panel line wash also by Ammo Mig. Someone posted a [...]
CAC CA-32 - Bell 206B-1 Kiowa, A17-015, Army Helicopter School, AAAC, Oakey Qld 2005.
1/72 Italeri, started 01-2013, finished 03-2022, a few modifications done - pic 3, featured in the helicopter GB, more pics and details there.
