Messerschmitt Bf 109K-4

Posted on June 24, 2020 by atcDave

Messerschmitt’s Bf 109 was one of a handful of types that was in service from the first day of World War II to VE Day.

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No doubt it developed a great deal over that period.  Let’s take a look at the final variant to enter service. Continue reading →

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KV-2

Posted on June 17, 2020 by atcDave

Continuing the theme of ludicrous looking AFVs, the Soviet KV-2 was an early War monster.

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Let’s take a look at another tank who’s design aesthetic was inspired by Warner Brothers. Continue reading →

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Republic P-47M Thunderbolt

Posted on June 11, 2020 by atcDave

475 mph.  That is highest maximum level speed recorded by any American combat aircraft in World War II.

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Obviously a Mustang, right?  Or maybe a Bearcat if we stretch the definition of World War II combat types? Continue reading →

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Sturmtiger

Posted on June 6, 2020 by atcDave

Some AFVs look like something right out of Looney Toons, perhaps none more so than the German Sturmtiger.

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Let’s take a look at an armored monster. Continue reading →

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Mitsubishi G4M1 Betty

Posted on May 29, 2020 by atcDave

Perhaps the best known Japanese bomber of World War II, the Betty was a modern and dangerous weapon in use from the very start of the Pacific War.

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Let’s take a look at an early Betty, from a very famous mission. Continue reading →

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T26E3 (M26) Pershing

Posted on May 25, 2020 by atcDave

The biggest and most capable American tank of World War II was almost too late for action.

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Let’s look at one that did see use at the tail end of things. Continue reading →

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Morning Star, Midnight Sun by Jeffrey Cox

Posted on May 22, 2020 by atcDave

I haven’t done any book reviews for a while.  Since retirement I’ve been going full blast on building models even to the extent I’m reading less.  Well, a little less. And I suppose that means I’ve been writing here as much as I want.

But this book has really caught my attention so I thought I’d share. Continue reading →

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Go figure

Posted on May 17, 2020 by atcDave

Apparently my wife likes this picture?

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PZL P.24F (G)

Posted on May 13, 2020 by atcDave

When Greece was drawn into World War II by Italy’s attack in October of 1940 they put up an unexpectedly stout resistance.

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Let’s look at one of the aerial defenders. Continue reading →

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BMW R75

Posted on May 10, 2020 by atcDave

Something has to be the smallest model in my collection.  As of today, there’s no doubt what it is.

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Let’s take a look at motorbike in the German Army. Continue reading →

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