On World War 2 military aircraft is was quite common for the paint between the fuselage and the wing root to become damaged by the pilot and ground crew while walking up and down to the cockpit. Although there are several painting techniques used to replicate paint chipping on an … [Read more...] about Paint Chipping on the Wing Root (Beginners)
Dry Brushing the Cockpit of a Scale Model Airplane
Among the many painting techniques, dry brushing is a great method for creating a realistic scale model airplane. This is especially true for the cockpit, as it brings out detail that might otherwise go unnoticed. You will need paint and a good quality paintbrush. I dry brush … [Read more...] about Dry Brushing the Cockpit of a Scale Model Airplane
Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB #EN951
Aircraft Supermarine Spitfire Mk. VB Pilot & Markings Squadron Leader Jan Zumbach -- No. 303 Squadron RAF, Summer of 1942 Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Tamiya Model History Named after the Polish-American hero, the No. 303 "Kościuszko" was a Polish-manned Fighter Squadron … [Read more...] about Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB #EN951
Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB #BM144
Aircraft Supermarine Spitfire Mk. Vb Pilot & Markings Commander Jan Zumbach -- 303 Squadron RAF, May 1942 Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Tamiya Model History When people think about War World II Polish aces, many think of Francis Gabreski (28 victories), Stanislaw Skalski … [Read more...] about Supermarine Spitfire Mk VB #BM144
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | Eric Stanley Lock
Aircraft Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1 Pilot & Markings Pilot Officer Eric Stanley Lock -- Stationed at Catterick, August 1940 Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Tamiya Model History The Supermarine Spitfire is probably the most famous fighter of all time, and arguably one of the … [Read more...] about Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | Eric Stanley Lock
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | Colin Falkland Gray
Aircraft Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1 Pilot & Markings Pilot Officer Colin Falkland Gray -- No. 54 Sqn., RAF Hornchurch, Summer 1940 Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Tamiya Model History As many may agree, the great performance displayed during Second World War battles earned … [Read more...] about Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | Colin Falkland Gray
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | Brian Carbury
Aircraft Supermarine Spitfire Mk.1 Pilot & Markings Flying Officer Brian Carbury -- No. 603 Squadron, Hornchurch, August 1940 Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Tamiya Model History The second phase of the Battle of Britain began on August 24, 1940, when the Luftwaffe … [Read more...] about Supermarine Spitfire Mk I | Brian Carbury
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt “Razorback”
Aircraft Republic P-47D Thunderbolt "Razorback" Pilot & Markings Major George Preddy Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Tamiya Model History Major George E. Preddy was one of the highest scoring American aces of World War II. Like several other American aces, he initially saw … [Read more...] about Republic P-47D Thunderbolt “Razorback”
North American P-51D Mustang “Petie 2nd”
Aircraft North American P-51D Mustang "Petie 2nd" Pilot & Markings Captain John C. Meyer -- 352nd Fighter Group, 487th Fighter Squadron Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Hasegawa Model History Arguably the most reliable, fast and most powerful all around aircraft, the North … [Read more...] about North American P-51D Mustang “Petie 2nd”
North American P-51D Mustang Red Tails “Little Freddie”
Aircraft North American P-51D Mustang Red Tails "Little Freddie" Pilot & Markings Lieutenant Fred Hutchins -- 332nd FG, 302nd FS, Ramitelli, Italy, 1944 Scale & Kit 1/48 Scale Hasegawa Model History Claiming to have never lost a bomber under their care, members … [Read more...] about North American P-51D Mustang Red Tails “Little Freddie”