Trumpeter model kits
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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 [...]
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.
Hi All,
A contribution to the FL-19 mini group build...”Invasion Stripes”.
Republic P-47D, 42-26298, “I Wanted Wings” / “Button Nose”
56th FG, 62nd FS
Lt. Albert P. Knafelz from Horseheads, Ny
This was an enjoyable build with [...]
Here are the highlights and the downfalls of Trumpeter's Hellcat. The model captures well the stalky outlines of this great fighter. Wing fold part design is superb. Easy to install and does not strain plastic hinges. A tow tractor kit is [...]
This is a great kit by Trumpeter and the only soviet armor I've ever done in my 40+ years of modeling. I actually finished it years ago, but it was just green, flat and boring. I came back this week and decided to add a light whitewash [...]
Finally finished this Stuka from Trumpeter.
I had no issues building this, apart from spending ages painting the engine, only to find its invisible once you add the cowling and I didn't fancy doing "plastic surgery' (I'm not [...]
Trumpeter kit with the 1945 version. Flyhawk photo-etched parts have been used for the radars, 20 mm oerlikon and the 40 mm mounts. To represent the double mounts, other leftovers have been used that have been tried to adapt. The main guns [...]
Trumpeter 1/144 Seawolf set on a pink board base
with resin clay for the waves and cotton ball wake. First large attempt of a water base.
Greetings to all.
I present to you my latest work, UAZ-469 from Trumpeter in 1/35 scale
There will also be a diorama made for this model, but for now I will only show the model itself.
This is a mid-1990s police car. For people who did not [...]
This double build of 1/700 Trumpeter and Meng kits is intended to show how the aging U.S. carrier Lexington was refitted in two and a half weeks at Pearl Harbor in the spring of 1942 to improve her defensive capabilities. The carrier's [...]