Tag Archives: Scale Models

Fiesler Fi-103 (V1)

One of Germany’s famous terror weapons, the V1 was the first cruise missile employed en masse. After the jump, a brief look at this weapon.

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Polikarpov I-16 Type 10

Japan and China went to war in 1937.  Sometimes known as the Second Sino-Japanese War, this blurred into War War II in 1939, and even more so in 1941.  It didn’t end until the atomic bombing of 1945. After the … Continue reading

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Republic P-47D Thunderbolt

Republic’s big Thunderbolt was best known for its ground attack and close support work. So after the jump, a colorful example from the 9th Air Force.

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M8 Greyhound

This light armored car saw extensive use across Europe in World War II, mainly with reconnaissance and cavalry units. After the jump, a brief look at the M8 Greyhound.

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Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe

One of the more dangerous float planes ever built (!), the Rufe was Japan’s solution to having far flung bases on tiny islands. After the jump, a look at the float Zero.

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Jagdpanzer 38(t) Hetzer

The Germans were masters of retasking obsolete equipment.  The Hetzer is one excellent example of an outdated tank chassis finding new life as a tank destroyer.   After the jump, a late war tank hunter.

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Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket

The Grumman Skyrocket is a radical looking twin with significant pros and cons as a potential fighter.  In the years before World War II it was one of the more interesting designs considered in a rapidly expanding and modernizing fleet. … Continue reading

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Fairey Swordfish Mk I

Looking like a relic from the previous war, the Fairey Swordfish proved to be a good weapon for a variety of missions.  It served from the first day of World War II to the last and outlasted its replacement. After … Continue reading

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North American P-51B Mustang

The first Merlin engined version of North American’s supurb fighter, The “B” model of the Mustang would provide a shock to German leadership and garuntee the effectiveness of the American Strategic Bombing offensive. After the jump, a look at an … Continue reading

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Messerschmitt Me163B-1 Komet

The Me163 was the fastest production aircraft of World War II.  It’s rocket engine, swept wing, and tailless design were all revolutionary.  In fact, it is the only rocket powered aircraft to ever enter series production. Yet it’s impact on history is … Continue reading

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