Tag Archives: Aircraft Models

Focke-Wulf Fw190D

A very effective development in the Fw190 family, commonly known as the “long nose” version for its redesigned cowling, the Fw190D entered service in 1944 and served to the end of the war. Join me for a look at this … Continue reading

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Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc

The Hurricane was most famous for its role in the Battle of Britain.  But the type would continue to be improved for later service. After the jump, a brief look at a later model Hurricane.

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Boeing P-26C Peashooter

New and revolutionary in 1932, by the time World War II started the P-26 was clearly past its time. Yet it still saw combat in a very limited capacity. After the jump, a look at a little fighter and its … Continue reading

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Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Zero

The best known Japanese aircraft of World War II is the A6M Zero.  This really isn’t even close. After the jump, a look at the type that shocked the western allies and dominated the first year of the Pacific War.

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More Involved Camouflage

Since my previous build project was such a simple paint scheme, I did want to post just this one example of the Hurricane I’m currently working one. On a project like this its common for masking to be a very … Continue reading

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Fieseler Fi156C-5 Storch

Different from a more traditional warbird sort, the Fieseler Storch was a light aircraft used for communications, moving officers in the vicinity of the front, and a variety of miscellaneous missions where extreme short field performance was required. Join me … Continue reading

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Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat

David McCampbell The US Navy’s top ace of World War II, David McCampbell has several interesting claims to fame. After the jump, a brief look at the ace and his most successful mount.

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Kyushu J7W Shinden

A late war prototype, the J7W was an interesting project designed to combat American B-29 formations. After the jump, a look at where the Japanese could have gone if the war lasted a little longer.

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Bristol Beaufighter Mk If

The Bristol Beaufighter may have been the first design meant to be a night fighter from the very start. It entered service in early 1941 to combat the Luftwaffe’s night time blitz of English cities. After the jump, a brief … Continue reading

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North American P-51B Mustang

By the end of World War II the Mustang was being used in every theater of operations by the Army Air Force. After the jump, a look at a China based P-51B.

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