The LaGG-3 In the summer of 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the full-scale invasion of the Soviet Union. While it’s not exactly true that the Soviets were caught with their pants down – they were already ramping up production of the legendary T-34 and Il-2 Sturmovik ground attack aircraft, among others – they were…
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Tamiya Mosquito NF.II Build Report 4: Finishing Off the Mossie
Last time around, the Mosquito got derailed by a clear coat of Future that, despite being self-leveling, cured into a rough, dusty finish. After wet-sanding and repainting, the Mossie got back to its previous state, and now it’s time to move on and finish the wooden wonder up! Markings After a coat of Tamiya Clear…
Eduard Bf 109E-7 Build Report 4: Markings, Weathering and Final Touches
This build report is part 4 of 4. To check out the finished build, additional pictures, and previous build reports, be sure to check out the completed build page! Welcome back to the Eduard Bf 109E-7 Build Report! Now that we’re in part 4, the Messerschmitt is very much in the home…
Academy P-38F Build Report 1: The Cockpit
Most of the prominent World War II fighters are pretty well represented in 1/48th scale, with at least one “definitive” kit and a few others close on their heels. There are, of course, a few exceptions, notably the Soviet fighters (though Zvezda is rolling that back somewhat with their fantastic La-5 series) and, strangely, the…
Tamiya P-47D Build Report 1: The Cockpit
Tamiya’s P-47D Bubbletop is a honey of a kit. Let’s just get that out there straightaway. The venerable old Monogram kit is competent, and with the proper care builds up into a pretty good looking Jug. But the Tamiya kit plays at a whole different level. In my opinion, it’s only a notch shy of…
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