1/72 scale modeling
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One of the first of the many, last of the first. F-4H-1{F-4A} BuAer no.145317, 1/72.
As far as I can tell145317 was the last of shorter narrow nosed Phantoms one of eleven development aircraft F4H-1-MC[Block2b]. A new feature was the new AAA-4 infra-red seeker which was below the radome containing the APG-72 radar with its [...]
B-17 F Hasegawa, 94BG.
As you may remember, my last project was the B-17 G Airfix. Before the model was completely finished, I had the opportunity to buy the Hasegawa B-17 F on a rather occasional basis. The model of this company quite faithfully reflects the [...]
Spitfirepalooza Meets Ancient Hawk Kit
Here’s the other half (I posted the Bf- 109 earlier) of the duo kit from Round 2 ne Lindbergh ne Hawk Models repop of the Spitfire Mk. 22. Lots of rivets, no landing gear or cockpit detail and lots of memories of my uncle and I making [...]
Airfix 1/72 Halifax B.III
The Handley Page Halifax was a four-engine heavy bomber, developed under the same specification as the contemporary twin-engine Avro Manchester. Its origins can be traced in the twin-engine HP56 proposal of the late 1930s, itself being a [...]
Airfix Spitfire Mk. 1 1/72
One of the best things of coming back to this great hobby during the pandemic was coming across this website. I enjoy reading the articles and looking at all the images of these great builds. I really appreciate the positive and supportive [...]
Airfix 1/72 De Havilland Mosquito masquerading as a TT.35
An exquisitely engineered little kit which went together without any fit issues.
Primed with Tamiya Flat White,
Painted with ColourCoats Interior Green, RAF/FAA Yellow, RAF Roundel Red, Tamiya Flat Aluminium, Nato Black and Rubber [...]
Airfix 1/72 Shackleton MR.2
The 1/1 aircraft has a massive presence. The 1/72nd model is equally impressive. It is a very involved building thanks to the (unseen) interior, multi blade engines and of course, the large model size. the model design is very good but, [...]
