Northrop Delta 1 D, A61-1, 35 Sqn RAAF 1943.
1/72 Special Hobby, built December 2019 to August 2020, finished in Pollyscale - 505248, 505244 and 505246 with Pledge and Xtra flat over kit decals.
The Northrop Database at iModeler
Vac Wings Northrop BT-1 in 1/48
The Northrop BT-1’s claim to fame is being the proof-of-concept aircraft that led to the development of the famous Douglas SBD Dauntless. Entering US Navy service in 1938, the BT-1 introduced the hydraulically actuated perforated dive [...]
AMT / Ertl Northrop X/YB-35 in 1/72 Scale
This is the AMT / Ertl X/YB-35, a very large kit when built, but a unique subject. This kit takes some work, think of it as a limited run effort and you will be well prepared. I opened up the wing leading edge inlets and the wing slots [...]
F-5e afv 1/48
Beatiful kit with very small amount of putty.
Painted it with AK colours with leveling thinner. Just amazing colours. The only extra is an Aires seat.
Malaysian RF-5E Tiger Eye – Airfix 1/72
When I saw a pic of the Malaysian scheme in a magazine, I had to build it. I ordered a couple different sets of after market decals (none for an F-5), but they didn't fit the size of the model. I was surprised when I opened the box that [...]
Naked T-38
In 1990, I was an instructor pilot and wing staff officer assigned to Randolph AFB in San Antonio, Texas. At the time, the wing was flying T-37's and T-38's. I was on my way back from a meeting and happened to pass the wing paint shop [...]
Grumman-Mercedes X-29
How to use up your old car and bike decals...
Buy the cheapest 1/72 kit from your local shop, then put your own stamp on it.
This is the NASA X-29 air racer! Based on the legend of the Sauber Mercedes silver arrows.
Maybe this could be a [...]
T-38 Talon (White Rocket)
I'm saving the Cam Ranh Bay post for last, so skipping ahead in sequence to post-Vietnam. Dad was posted to the Air Force Academy as his next billing, but the only reason he joined the air force was to fly (he had his pilot's license [...]
