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Hobbycraft 1/48 Avro CF-105 Arrow

by Spiros Pendedekas on January 21, 2025 · in Aviation · 59 ≡

The origins of the Arrow can be traced back In the post-Second World War period, when Canada, like many other western countries, seeked their long range interceptor to counteract the Soviet long range nuclear bomber threat. Upon realizing [...]

Avro Lancaster Paper Model from fiddlers green

by Neil on October 20, 2024 · in Aviation · 2 ≡

This is easily the biggest paper model from fiddlers green that I built. It went together surprisingly easy. Took awhile though. the full build can be seen here. it was indeed an impressive model for me. Cheers. (link)

Restoration Project, Avro Vulcan B1a

by Ian Foulkes on September 23, 2021 · in Aviation · 16 ≡

Well, the danger of moving boxes etc in the man cave, you occasionally come across a project you had tucked away in a "safe place" and then forgotten about. This is the Airfix 1/72 Avro Vulcan B2, converted back to a B1a. I used [...]

Avro Vulcan 1/72

by Jonathan Zwierko on June 3, 2020 · in Aviation · 14 ≡

This has to be one of my finest models and I never expected it to be. It is an Airfix kit and had its fair share of problem, but now looks great and is a great addition to my room. I decided to sharpie over the cockpit instead of keeping [...]

Just arrived on my front porch

by Tom Cleaver on May 11, 2019 · in Aviation · 7 ≡

Looks like H-K did their research with Mark Postlethwait's Dambusters research. They've got the first accurate markings and camo of Gibson's G-George (some minor but important variation on the factory scheme, limited to his airplane [...]

Avro Vulcan B2 1/144 (GWH+Shelf Oddity)

by Marek Targowicz on May 9, 2019 · in Aviation · 10 ≡

This is my rendition of the early Vulcan B2 XH556 depicted as in No.230 OCU Finningley, ca 1962. The Pit-Road/GWH kit and excellent Fundekals decal set inspired me to tackle the Vulcan subject. To portray the early B2 airframe the kit had [...]

1/72 Avro Lancaster B.III

by John Healy on March 25, 2019 · in Aviation · 25 ≡

This is the Hasegawa kit that was released around 2005-06. The RAF group build inspired me to refresh my 1/72 bomber collection a bit. This one was too late for the party. I chose this kit over the new Airfix kit simply because it was on [...]

100 Year RAF Anniversary GB Tamiya 1/48th Avro Lancaster Mk.BIII No. 617 Squadron Operation Chastise

by Chuck A. Villanueva on December 24, 2018 · in Aviation · 19 ≡

16 May 1943, 19 modified Avro Lancaster Mk.BIII bombers take off from Scampton Air Field lead by W/Cdr. Guy Gibson in AJ G call sign "George" in the first wave. This flight consisted of 9 aircraft to hit the Mohne Dam, and [...]

Review: HK Models 1/32 Avro Lancaster Mk. I – a closer look

by Editor on November 12, 2018 · in Reviews · 10 ≡

Somewhat overshadowed by all the recent frenzy about the Wingnut Wings’ big Lancaster, HK Models have been quietly working on completing their very own 1/32 kit of the famous RAF bomber. And now it’s here. Ready for release in [...]