Trumpeter model kits
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Trumpeter 1/32 P-47N
Originally designed as a high altitude interceptor, in which range would not be a major consideration, the P-47's role changed completely when it was the only American fighter with much chance against the Luftwaffe, and was thus pressed [...]
1/72 Ilyushin IL-28 Bomber (h-5 Bomber)
This is a Trumpeter Kit,I bought on line for $1.99cents,yes cheap,and that's what the kit reflected,Trumpeter I read took over some kits from Italeri,and this was some of their early tooling.all guide pins had to be sanded,and so many [...]
Progress USS Indianapolis 1945 – trumpeter 1/350
Yes...First Model this year...
Plastruct Improvements styrene sheet, Rod,strip..., Generic PE raillings from Flyhawk , Ladders, metal chains, PE trumpeter set, Barrels 203mm and 127mm from Master Models, Flyhawk 40MM Quad Bofors Gun Mount, [...]
Dick Best – the man who sank the Akagi and won the Battle of Midway
Between 1998 and 2001 when he died, I had the privilege of knowing one of the most interesting people I ever met, Dick Best, the man who sank the Akagi and changed the Battle of Midway. As you'll find out reading below, Dick did not think [...]
Grumman F4F-4, "Wildcat"
This model, represents the aircraft flown by Lcdr James S. "Jimmy" Thatch, on the morning strike against the Japanese fleet. In the encounter, he is credited with shooting down two Mitsubishi A6M2, Model 21, Type 0, Carrier [...]
Midway Group Build – VMSB-241 SBD-2
Too busy working with the editors on the upcoming "Pacific Thunder" (out in August, you can pre-order on Amazon now) to build anything new for the group build but here's my Trumpeter SBD-2 from VMSB-241 built a few years back, [...]
SBD-3 Dauntless, Battle of Midway (repost)
I posted this project here three-and-a-half years ago, and sometime back Martin indicated it would be OK to add previous project photos when the Midway Group Build went live.
The kit is Trumpeter's 1/32 offering, with additional scratch [...]
Trumpeter 1/144 Tu-16k-26 Badger G
I initially had problems photographing this build. Because of the light gray color the fine detail always seemed to disappear. To-day with a re-shoot under a light overcast sky, I had better luck.
This was an excellent Trumpeter kit, [...]
1/48 Trumpeter F9F Panther
Another shelf of doom project. I present to you the 1/48 Trumpeter F9F finished with Victory models decals and painted with Mr. Paint . I used the 1/48 Revell F9F Ejection seat and pilot . Enjoy my friends 🙂
Brian
F-100D Super Sabre 'Pahodee Tiger'
Hello all.
So here's my just completed Trumpeter 1:48 'Hun'. What a kit !, simply fell together with almost no input from me. Only additions are a Quickboost seat and Eduard pre-painted etch set for the pit - neither of which are actually [...]
