1/72 scale modeling
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1/72 Fujimi F-4D Phantom II, Vietnam Era
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was introduced in 1962 as a high-speed, long-range interceptor for defense against Soviet bombers. Thankfully, this role never needed filling and instead the twin-engine F-4 went to Vietnam as a [...]
P-39Q "Brown Eyes" (Arma Hobby 1/72)
This is the latest model kit issued by Army Hobby in 1/72 scale (most of their kits are in this scale, but I'm still waiting for the promised Hurricane in 1/48). I built some of their first plastic kits (PZL P.7), and a later Wildcat along [...]
Video: 72nd scale revolution? NEW P-39Q Aircobra and P-51B Mustang Arma Hobby 1/72 scale kits
72nd scale revolution or not, New Arma Hobby kits are simply amazing, I bought kits at 20% discount price and they worth every cent.
Brand New 1/72 P-39Q Aircobra and P-51B Mustang.
DISCLAIMER:
I am NOT! being paid to promote this kits and [...]
USAF C-47 Skytrain
This is a 1/72 MPC C-47... although the box describes it as a DC-3. This is originally an Airfix release kit and had a “Made in England” slip of paper in the bag with the parts .
The fit of the parts was generally good, and there was [...]
1/72 DH.98 Mosquito Matchbox PK-116
I finally found time to complete a build that’s been hanging around a while. It seems that I’m busier being fully retired compared to when I was working. I built this as a birthday gift for my brother and it will be a display on his [...]
Heller 1/72 Transall C-160
The C-160 is a military transport aircraft, produced by TRANSALL (TRANSporter ALLianz) manufacturing consortium, comprising the companies of MBB, Aerospatiale and VFW-Fokker. The project arose from a late 1950’s requirement of both [...]
FMA IA.58 Pucará (1/72 Special Hobby)
FMA IA.58 Pucará (Special Hobby 1/72)
A-511 Grupo de Ataque 3 - BAM Malvinas, pilot mayor Carlos Tomba. This aircraft was shot down on the 21st may 1982 by Lt Cdr "Sharkey" Ward piloting the Sea Harrier XZ451/006. Mayor Tomba [...]
Eagle
I know I cannot prove it, but this is the first 1:72 F-15 kit I have ever built, and I've been nailing bits of plastic together since 1970 ! - Bought this for the massive sum of 10.00 GBP from Phils' Model Shop in Southport back in 1990, [...]
Tamiya 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6
Tamiya 1/72 Messerschmitt Bf-109G-6.
I finished this up early last month, but didn't feel like shooting it until today.
Built out of the box, with only ceramic wire antenna added. Airbrushed with MRP RLM 74/75/76.
Mach2's Arado Ar232B transport
This build is part of the 'Imperial German...' group build, and given the age of the model and presentation of the parts, it is definitely a challenge. However, I'm pleased with the eventual outcome and this represents about two months of [...]
