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Special Hobby range of model kits

Bücker Bü 181 "Bestmann" Swiss Air Force

In the fall of 1944, as an Experiment, the Luftwaffe requisitioned the HB-EBI, a civilian Aircraft from Doflug Altenrhein, CH, marked it with the A-250, and Tested it as a beginner's training aircraft. The advantage was that the two seats [...]

Review: Special Hobby 1/48 Fairey Albacore Mk.II

The Aircraft: The origins of the Albacore, popularly known as the "Applecore", originated in Air Ministry Specification S.41/36 issued on 11 February 1937, as well as the earlier Specification M.7/36, which had sought a [...]

"Down but Not Out", USMC Piper NE-1

Hello All, My latest diorama, titled, “Down but Not Out”, depicting an USMC Piper NE-1 based in the Pacific. This was a simultaneous build along with my Jim Sullivan GB, Piper NE-1. The diorama portion was the major portion of this [...]

Special Hobby's 1/32 scale Fokker D.II

Hi, guys... this is my most recent build and although I thought it was a bit daunting when I bought it a couple of years back, it turned into quite a nice build. This was the second generation of Fokker fighters produced for the Imperial [...]

Phönix D. IIa, Special Hobby, 1:48, Fw. Karl Teichmann, Flik 17J, 5 victories

When I recently put the D.I version, it is necessary to add the D.II version from the same manufacturer. Made the same modifications as D.I, plus added aileron balancing that was omitted from the kit. The D.II version had, unlike the D.I, [...]

Phönix D. I, Special Hobby, 1:48, Stfw. Karel Urban, Flik 14J, 5 victories

This model from Special Hobby is quite good without major tricks. It was necessary to shorten the main intermediate wing struts a little. Further equip the cockpit. I also made a slight modification of the engine and completed the cooling [...]

Percival Prince 3, A90-1, Air Trials Unit, RAAF, Woomera SA 1953.

1/72 Special Hobby Pembroke kit with Magna Models bits and as reference for conversion, built 04-2021 to 03-2023 for the SuaF GB, more pic's and details there.

Fairey Barracuda Mk.II

Fairey Barracuda Mk.II LS542-5C of 829Squadron, HMS Victorious. Used on Tirpitz strikes in 1944. This is kit of Special Hobby in 1/48 scale. Not easy kit, but i am too much happy, that i have this beast in my stage.

Special Hobby's Whirlwind in 1/32nd.

I've always had a soft spot for the Westland Whirlwind: whether it's because of the unusual design with its high set tail, or just reading about it in various aircraft recognition books, I don't know. My modelling experience with the type [...]

2023 POSTINGS

Happy 2024 to all and much productive bench time. As Always...KEEP IT FUN! 2023 Output. Model Shipway's 18th Century Long Boat HALBERD MODELS 1/48 LIMITED EDITION RESIN PIPER ENFORCER / EDUARD 1/48 F-6D/K No.82103 Tamiya 1/48U.S. M20 [...]