Hawker Tempest
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Eduard 1/48 Tempest V Srs ii – Donald “Foob” Fairbanks, top-scoring Tempest pilot
When Sydney Camm first designed what became the Typhoon in the late 1930s, not that much was known about high speed flight and heavy weaponry, with the result that the Typhoon’s wing turned out to be too thick. The result was that Camm [...]
Academy 1/72 Hawker Tempest Mk. V
I know it's been awhile. I just realized that between our annual show last year and the show last weekend, I've only completed 3 projects! The Privateer took me almost 8 months, and then I moved at the end of the year. I do have 3 [...]
Review: Eduard 1/48 Hawker Tempext V, Srs 1 – a detailed construction review
When Sydney Camm first designed what became the Typhoon in the late 1930s, not that much was known about high speed flight and heavy weaponry, with the result that the Typhoon’s wing turned out to be too thick. The result was that Camm [...]
Review: Eduard 1/48 Hawker Tempest Mk. V Series 1 – In-box review
Let's have a look at the all-new 1/48 Hawker Tempest from Eduard.
What is it
Eduard 1/48 Hawker Tempest Mk. V Series 1, kit no. 82121
Injection-moulded kit
Self-adhesive masks for canopy
Color-printed photoetched details
Decal sheet [...]
100 Years of the RAF, 56 Squadron, cira 1942, Hawker Typhoon MK-IA, Hasegawa 1/48
My entry in the RAF Group build includes this Hawker Typhoon from Hasegawa. This aircraft began with some troublesome shortcomings but was given the go ahead using the improved Saber IIA engine. The risks were considered reasonable since [...]
1/32 Special Hobby Hawker Tempest Mk.V
This is 1/32 Special Hobby Hawker Tempest Mk.V with the markings of SN222 JF-E "Le Grand Charles", from No.3 squadron, Fassberg, late April / early May 1945.
I have used Special Hobby Hawker Tempest Mk.V “Hi-Tech” [...]
Special Hobby 1/32 Tempest V (Hi-Tech)
When Sydney Camm first designed what became the Typhoon in the late 1930s, not that much was known about high speed flight and heavy weaponry, with the result that the Typhoon’s wing turned out to be too thick. The result was that Camm [...]
Hawker Tempest Mk. V Special Hobby 1/32
Hawker Tempest Mk. V JN752
03.07.1944 No. 3 Squadron Tempest V JN752 JF-S Fl/Sgt. Domanski
Operation: V1 Patrol
Date: 3rd July 1944 (Monday)
Unit: No. 3 Squadron
Type: Hawker Tempest V
Serial: JN752
Code: JF-S
Base: RAF Newchurch
Location: [...]