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P-47 D “Big a*s Bird”

by Morne Meyer on September 5, 2014 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

This is Academy's rendition of Maj Howard Park's P-47 D in quarter scale. Although not on par with the Hasegawa and Tamiya offerings, it is nonetheless an acceptable replacement that with the necessary TLC builds into a fine P-47 D. The [...]

Grumman's pugnacious Bearcat

by Morne Meyer on September 2, 2014 · in Aviation · 22 ≡

This is Academy's 1/48 scale rendition of the ultimate Propcat, the F8F-1B Bearcat. Designed as a shipborne air superiority fighter for the US Navy, with a design emphasis on speed and manoeuvrability, the Bearcat proved to be everything [...]

SPAD XIII 1/72 Academy

by Korolev Vlad on August 31, 2014 · in Aviation · 15 ≡

Remember, I had promised to build a SPAD-13. At this time, an old set of the Academy. Happy viewing! Sincerely, Vlad.

F-86 Sabre in 1:48

by Milan D. on August 26, 2014 · in Aviation · 23 ≡

Hi again, this one is also from the last year, Academy's Sabre in 1:48 scale with addition of Eduard's cockpit, CMK Gun and ammo bay and full scratch build of air brakes compartments. This one in particular depicts the plane in state when [...]

Academy 1/72 LTV F-8E Crusader USMC Vietnam

by Chuck A. Villanueva on August 21, 2014 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

A follow up to the Crusader mini group build we had earlier in the month, I have here the excellent Academy 72nd scale Crusader. Using the Eduards zoom cockpit set and an Aeromaster sheet for the USMC markings. This build I was able to [...]

“THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE THE NEW PHONE BOOKS ARE HERE” Ok well…..

by Rob Anderson on August 8, 2014 · in Aviation · 11 ≡

THEY ARE RELEASING AN MH-60S! How's that? Don't usually do new product announcements, but saw this on Cybermodelle.r I am very excited about this release because my last squadron in the USN was HSC 21, had my name painted on the doghouse [...]

Academy 1/48 Hawker Hunter F.6…

by Robert Bausch on July 2, 2014 · in Aviation · 31 ≡

I am a big fan of Sir Sydney Camm’s Hawker fighter designs, from Kingston on Thames, especially the Typhoon, Tempest and Hunter. The Hunter has always been one of my most favorite aircraft, for many, many years. Aircraft shapes don’t [...]

SB2C-4 Helldiver Academy 1/72 kit

by Alan Rush on June 30, 2014 · in Aviation · 30 ≡

It has been a while since I have posted and I have finally finished a kit to offer. My two WIP albums haven't changed but I did finish my first aircraft kit since childhood and thought I would put it up to show my highs and lows and open [...]

Academy Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat in 1:72 scale

by Brandon Harris on June 27, 2014 · in Aviation · 9 ≡

Hello there. This Wildcat is my second airplane model and a lot of fun to build. I’m mainly experimenting with techniques and learning…watching a lot of YouTube videos and reading as much as I can. One thing I learned? If you’re [...]

D-Day plus 20 days. P-38J 55th FS, 20th FG

by Frank Cronin on June 26, 2014 · in Aviation · 18 ≡

P--38J, 42-67916 KI * S of the 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Group, 8th AF. Kingscliffe UK. This Lightening, “California Cutie” was flown by 1st Lieutenant Richard O. Loehnert. I was unable to find any information on Loehnert [...]