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Trumpeter model kits

1/48 Focke-Wulf Fw-200C-4 'Condor'

Greetings all! Here's my summer holidays project - the Trumpeter 1/48 scale Focke-Wulf Fw-200C-4 Condor. I started this kit with the intention of it being some light relief and a relatively quick and simple build as a nice break from the [...]

Trumpeter 1/32 Swordfish Mk. III

A replicated upscale of the magnificent Tamiya 1/48 Swordfish, Trumpeter's counterpart is even more impressive thanks to its larger size.

Panzerkampfwagen Neubaufahrzeug (NB.FZ) from Trumpeter

Following my need to make tanks that nobody has heard of, here's Germany's first attempt at a heavy tank. Fantastic kit, however, the tracks had to be connected together with tiny inserts, which means the models construction time is [...]

F6F Hellcat 1/32 Scale Model: One Wing Folded

I'm continuing my exploration of weathered and stressed WWII airplane skin expressions. I've nicknamed this technique "Inca rendering." Like this piece, the first generation features regular patterns, while the second generation [...]

Review: Trumpeter 1/32 Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4 Review

1/144 Trumpeter Rafale B

After over 30 years of service, Croatian Air Force finally decided to retire overused and outdated MiG-21 fighters. After first unsuccessful attempt to purchase F-16 Sufa fighters from Israel, Croatian Ministry of Defense finally signed [...]

P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback

1/32 P-47D Thunderbolt Razorback by Trumpeter. I think the Razorback version is much nicer than the later Bubbletop. The kit is of excellent quality. In terms of price, it belongs to the cheap kits, but I was very surprised by the quality [...]

Stressed Surface by Painting on ZERO 1/24

While researching WWII IJN airplane models, I noticed that these airplanes used thin and lightweight aluminum alloy sheets for their skin to reduce weight and extend flight range. Historical photos show that the stress patterns on these [...]

Trumpeter 1/24 Messerschmitt Bf 109G-6

Trumpeter's big Bf 109G-6 is a mixed bag. It boasts with accurate outlines and a detailed surface texture. Yet, there are many inaccuracies concerning the position of hatches and panel lines. Nonetheless, these can be located and fixed [...]

Trumpeter 1/32 Swordfish Mk. I

With the wings swept back in the parking position, Trumpeter's Swordfish becomes a challenging kit to build. The wings exert a tremendous pressure on the hinges, tail unit and wheels. The result though is well worth the effort.