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Tag Archives: Scale Models
Macchi C.205V Veltro
Italy is one of those countries with a confused wartime history. Early in the war, Italy’s fascist dictator Benito Mussolini sided with Germany and Japan as the third “major” power of the Axis. But in the end Italians fought and … Continue reading
Curtiss Hawk 81A-2
Flying Tigers In the first six months of war against Japan, allied successes were few and far between. One of the bright spots was a small group of American mercenaries flying for a disgruntled, half deaf old fighter pilot on … Continue reading
Vought SB2U-3 Vindicator
This dive bomber was one of the first generation monoplanes in Navy service and was thoroughly obsolete at the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific. Yet a small number served in Marine squadrons until the Battle of Midway. … Continue reading
Panzer 38(t)
This prolific early war tank was a key part of the Wehrmacht’s Panzer divisions even though it was never made in Germany. It’s derivatives would remain in production past the war’s end. Join me for a look at an important … Continue reading
Messerschmitt Bf109F-2
Germany’s Bf109 is one of those iconic types that served through the entire war and is a symbol of that nation’s war effort. Like other long serving types the Bf109 was modified heavily during that time. Join me for a … Continue reading
M10 Tank Destroyer
This mass produced tank destroyer was officially known as the “3-inch Gun Motor Carriage (GMC) M10”. It is similar in size and shape to the better known M4 Sherman Tank, in part because it was built from the same basic … Continue reading
Aichi M6A
This sleek looking float-plane just missed combat in World War II and was part of a unique operation. After the jump, a look at a particularly intriguing “what if”.
Junkers Ju88A-4
This medium bomber was the most produced sort used by the Luftwaffe during the war. After the jump, a brief look at this German work horse.
Sd.Kfz 232 8-rad
Most combatants used armored cars derived from light duty trucks to serve as reconnaissance vehicles for fast moving armored divisions. But the German approach was unique, join me for a look at a Heavy Armored Car.
Grumman (General Motors) FM-1 Wildcat
The Wildcat will always be best known for its role in the epic carrier battles of 1942 against the Japanese. But the type served in a number of other roles too. After the jump, let’s look at an Atlantic Wildcat.
Plane Dave 