Monthly Archives: May 2021

Theme Build 2 — Complete

Posted on May 30, 2021 by atcDave

Hypothetical I think this Theme tripled the number of “Hypothetical” builds I’ve done! The Rufe may better count as speculative, or something milder than hypothetical. But they were all ideas I’d kicked around in my little brain for a few … Continue reading →

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Lockheed P-80A Shooting Star

Posted on May 29, 2021 by atcDave

Let’s take a look at the first American jet to be considered an operational combat type. And as the last of this series of “hypothetical” builds we’ll also consider what it would have taken for the P-80 Shooting Star to … Continue reading →

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Junkers Ju 87G-2

Posted on May 17, 2021 by atcDave

By the end of the line, Germany’s infamous “Stuka” was no longer a dive bomber. Let’s take a look at close support, 1944.

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Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude

Posted on May 13, 2021 by atcDave

The immediate predecessor of Japan’s most famous wartime product, the A5M continued to serve in a secondary capacity all through the War years. Let’s take a look at one that was involved in the massive Midway operation.

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Messerschmitt Me 509

Posted on May 8, 2021 by atcDave

Although the Me 509 is often included on a list with “Luftwaffe ’46” subjects, that is truly inappropriate. Its more of a “Alt Luft ’43” subject. As World War II was getting started, Willy Messerschmitt recognized his Bf 109 as … Continue reading →

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