"Big Dick" in the craps is a pair of fives. Ten as a pair of 5's may also be known as "puppy paws" or "a pair of sunflowers" or "Big John." taking into account that "Dick" is a diminutive for Richard, one can guess that for this play on words the captain, and later Major Richard A. Hewitt has … Continue reading P-51D 44-64147 MX-U ‘Big Dick’ | Tamiya 1:48
Hi All, No, no - I haven't forgotten about this one 🙂 To be honest, there have been a lot of other interesting projects started recently, so P-51 had to wait a moment for its time. Now, as you can see, it is very close to the final. Just a few things missing or to be corrected. … Continue reading N.A. P-51 D Mustang, 1:48 Tamiya, pt. 7
Hi All, The subject of this gallery is I-16 Type 24 in 1:48 scale built out of the box from Eduard's Weekend Edition set. Few words need to be written about the camouflage. It is basically out of the box, but in a contrary to popular belief, it does not depict a Safonov's plane. In fact, Safonov had taken … Continue reading I-16 Type 24 | Eduard 1:48
Hi All, T-26 took an active and significant part in the fighting on the Leningrad Front, especially in 1941 and 1942 . For example, 86th Independent Tank Battalion was equipped with a T-26, supported Soviet infantry attacks from Kolpino in the direction of Krasny Bor and Tosno between 20 and 26 December 1941. One of the action using … Continue reading T-26 Model 1933, Leningrad Front 1942 |Zvezda 1:35
Hi All, Meanwhile, I have started the next project - another little tank, seems to be my favorite size: T-26 Model 1933. An old kit from Zvezda, updated few years ago with new molded tracks instead of awful rubber made ones. As usual, when one meets the green polystyrene inside the Zvezda's box, should expect that … Continue reading T-26 Model 1933 | 1:35 Zvezda
Hi All, During the weekend my Mustang received the decals. I have to admit that the Print Scale decals passed the exam almost perfectly, responded very well for the Model Master's decal set and sol solution (recommended, works very well). Well enough that I decided not to deal with Montex masks, will be useful elsewhere. It would … Continue reading N.A. P-51 D Mustang, 1:48 Tamiya, pt. 6
Hi All, Few weeks ago I have started a new project: Kawasaki Ki-61-1 Tei from Hasegawa's moulds, a kit no. JT14 - for those who have not tackled with Hasegawa's Hiens yet it is worth to mention, that unlike Hei versions of their Hien, Tei is almost trouble free. Therefore, Mustang will not be feeling alone … Continue reading Kawasaki Ki-61-I Tei Hien | Hasegawa 1:48
The Pony has not been forgotten - just going very slowly forward and realy struggling against all odds. AK Interactive metalizers have been sprayed, with subtle variations of shades, from dark to light aluminium on selected panels. Red, white and OD are from Gunze H palette. I think it is definitely closer than farther now. Stay … Continue reading N.A. P-51 D Mustang, 1:48 Tamiya, pt. 5
Story behind the model On 18 May 1943 4. Stormo C.T. based at the Ciampino airport got its first two Bf 109s and began preparations for the changeover to the German fighters, although ultimately this did not happen and their Messerschmitts were finally transferred to 23 ° Gruppo CT (70ª, 74ª, 75ª Squadriglia) 3 ° … Continue reading Vespa Arrabiata: Bf-109 G-6/R6/Trop Regia Aeronautica | Revell 1:32
Hi All, Managed to finish this one yesterday, a project started in July 2015 - and my first completion in 2016. The purpose was to produce something similar to Bf-109 G-6 R-6 W.Nr. 140 066, the airplane operated by Oblt. Alfred Grislawski, 1 / JGr.50, from Wiesbaden-Erbenheim airbase, in September 1943. Well-known and well-liked;) scale model from Eduard … Continue reading Bf-109 G-6 R-6 W.Nr. 140 066 | Eduard 1:48 ProfiPACK
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